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"We don’t just cater events — we create experiences people remember"
~ Chef Annie Payton ~
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Custom-designed events where food becomes art and guests become part of the experience
Luxury Las Vegas Catering & Culinary Experiences
Best of Vegas | Chef Annie
Custom Catering, Designed Around You
At Annie’s Gourmet Catering, every event begins with your vision. Chef Annie personally designs each menu around your theme, color palette, preferences, and budget—because no two celebrations should ever feel the same. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our approach is fully custom and thoughtfully curated.
While we offer sample menus for inspiration, our true specialty lies in creating elevated, one-of-a-kind culinary experiences that go far beyond traditional catering. Expect unforgettable flavors, artistic presentations, and an atmosphere that invites connection and conversation.
With roots in Las Vegas’ premier golf course communities and years of experience as a successful restaurant owner, Chef Annie brings decades of expertise, creativity, and heartfelt hospitality to every event—literally and figuratively.
Events We Cater
We proudly provide luxury catering for a wide range of events throughout Las Vegas , Henderson, and Boulder City, Nevada, including:
Private Home Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, engagements, graduations, bridal and baby showers
Celebrations of Life
Thoughtful, respectful catering designed to honor loved ones with care and compassion
Corporate & Professional Events
Mixers, open houses, appreciation events, product launches, holiday parties, grand openings
Specialty Culinary Experiences
Wine pairings, themed dinners, seasonal tastings, and chef-curated events
With full-service bar options, a fully licensed beverage program, and a polished team trained in five-star hospitality, we seamlessly blend food, fire, florals, water, lighting, and custom props to elevate every detail.
Let us help you create an experience your guests will talk about long after the last bite.
Chef Annie Payton, CPCE Emeritus
Chef Annie Payton, CPCE Emeritus, has spent decades building a career rooted in hospitality, tradition, and genuine care for the people she serves. Her work in catering, special events, and restaurant kitchens has been recognized both nationally and locally, reflecting a long-standing commitment to quality, creativity, and consistency. Most recently, Annie’s Gourmet was honored once again as Best of Las Vegas 2025 for Charcuterie and Catering, an acknowledgment made possible by the continued support of the Las Vegas and Henderson communities.
Annie’s love of cooking extends beyond events and restaurants. She recently appeared on a live cooking series with EatThis.tv, where she shared many of her signature dishes — including her well-known stuffed mushrooms, olive tapenade, heirloom tomato salad, and comforting Italian classics.
With a second season in development, Annie has also published her first cookbook memoir, "Memories Are Made Around the Dinner Table," a heartfelt tribute to her mother and business partner, Connie,
affectionately known as Grandma Cungie.
Throughout her career, Annie has remained deeply connected to her community and has been humbled to be named one of Nevada’s Distinguished Women, an honor that reflects not only professional success but a dedication to service and mentorship. Her work has been featured across local and regional media, including live appearances, editorial highlights, and event showcases that celebrate meaningful moments rather than accolades.
Food has always been personal for Annie. Her foundation is old-world Italian cooking, shaped by family recipes passed down through generations. She spent years cooking alongside her mother, Connie, as well as learning from Grandma Ann and her aunts — women who instilled in her the values of hard work, generosity, and pride in doing things the right way. Those lessons continue to guide every menu and every gathering.
While Italian cuisine will always be at the heart of her work, Annie’s passion lies in creating thoughtful menus and presentations tailored to each client, occasion, and vision. Her approach is simple: listen well, cook with intention, and treat every event as if it were family.
Much of Annie’s story is best told not by awards, but by the loyal clients who return year after year — and by the memories made around the table.
Click on the cookbook below to get yours on Amazon. Chef Annie reveals the stuffed mushrooms recipe and cooking secrets, as shown in her Pilot Episode on eathtistv, see clip below.
Here is the link to see all 13 cooking show episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@anniesgourmetcatering
