The Experience
"We don’t just cater events — we create experiences people remember"
~ Chef Annie Payton ~
Custom-designed events where food becomes art and guests become part of the experience
Upscale 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 thoughtfully curated and intentionally crafted.
A signature element of our presentation is Annie’s Gourmet Artisan Breads & Crackers, an exclusive line created specifically for Annie’s Gourmet Catering in collaboration with our longtime friends at Dress the Drink (DTD Vegas). These fresh-baked breads and crackers are designed to complement both flavor and presentation and are served with our beloved Annie’s signature olive tapenade, adding warmth, aroma, and visual beauty to every table.
To further elevate the experience, we feature a curated selection of premium flavored balsamic vinegars and olive oils from Spirits & Spice, offering top-shelf flavors that enhance each bite and bring unexpected depth to the dining experience.
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 encourages connection, conversation, and celebration.
With roots in Las Vegas’ premier golf course communities and years of experience as an award-winning restaurant owner, Chef Annie brings decades of expertise, creativity, and heartfelt hospitality to every event—literally and figuratively.
Events We Cater
We proudly provide upscale catering and culinary experiences for a wide range of events throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City, Nevada. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, every event is thoughtfully designed and impeccably executed.
Private Home Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, engagements, graduations, and bridal or baby showers—beautifully styled and tailored to your home and vision.
Celebrations of Life
Thoughtful, respectful catering created to honor loved ones with care, compassion, and grace.
Corporate & Professional Events
Mixers, open houses, appreciation events, product launches, holiday parties, and grand openings—executed with polish, reliability, and refined presentation.
Specialty Culinary Experiences
Wine pairings, themed dinners, seasonal tastings, chef-curated events, and interactive cooking classes designed to engage, entertain, and inspire.
With full-service bar options, a fully licensed beverage program, and a polished service team trained in top-tier 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 remember—and 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 tab below to get your cookbook on Amazon. Chef Annie reveals the stuffed mushrooms recipe and cooking secrets, as shown in her Pilot Episode on eaththistv, see clip below.
Book your groups now for live cooking classes in your home, venue, or office with Chef Annie!
Here is the link to see all 13 cooking show episodes: www.youtube.com/@anniesgourmetcatering
