From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly — Beyond the Icon- A Gala Event Catered by Max Hansen Caterers

The much anticipated exhibition of Grace Kelly's personal belongings including fashionable dresses, letters, photos and home movies is now open at Doylestown's Michener Museum. Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene were among the distinguished guests who attended the gala event celebrating the opening the Exhibition on Saturday.All of the items in the exhibit came from the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, the cultural arm of the palace, and the exhibit has come to Doylestown from the McCord Museum in Montreal.

We were honored to have been chosen to be the caterers for the event. The meal for the event included a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres, a plated first course, an inspired entree, and dessert fit for royalty!  For the complete menu click here.   Please take note of the talented individuals listed below for design and photography credits.

"Princess Charlene's exquisite nosegay of hydrangea, ranunculus, scented geranium, wrapped in a French braid."- Rusty Thomas

The warmth of many candle lights soften the beautiful stone and glass features of the spaces around the Michener Art Museum (design by  Rusty Thomas Event Designs)

"Traditional elements of formality--the gold damask linens, china, centerpieces--along with three sculptural fringe chandeliers to pay tribute to the gorgeous modern room."- Rusty Thomas

"I selected yellow "Deja Vu" tea roses along with "Babe" spray roses for two reasons--#1 yellow represents friendship between the US and Monaco, and #2, that color pops against all of the glass and stone." - Rusty Thomas, Event Designer

Prince Albert of Monaco and Sue Corbett, First Lady of Pennsylvania enjoy a conversation at Saturday's gala event at the Michener Museum. 

Princess Charlene of Monaco

A Warm Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse with Gold Leaf, a

Grand Marnier Syrup and Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise

Event Designer, Rusty Thomas, is the picture of calm as he surveys the room before the guests of honor arrive. 

Venue- James A. Michener Art Museum

Photographs- John Armich Event Design- Rusty Thomas Event Designs

Catering- Max Hansen Caterer

I am Chef Max Hansen.   Our Delaware River Valley, including Bucks County and Hunterdon County, has abundant cultivated and wild food resources. We use a lot of regionally sourced gourmet foods and products at Max Hansen Caterer and at the Max Hansen Carversville Grocery. Follow me while I cook, forage, garden and meet and feed amazing people!