A 227 Catering Experience

Violetthrough the soul.

Four soulful courses. Four zero-proof pairings. Four ways to see.

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Anorah finishing a plated dish in warm candlelight
Taste the memory.
Frame the moment.

Anorah’s point of view

Every plate has
a point of view.

Violet tells its story through the food that feels like home. Enjoy an appetizer, a composed salad, two Soul Table mains chosen for your gathering, and dessert while exploring four simple ways to see the table differently through smartphone photography.

Every course arrives with its own alcohol-free beverage, adding color, glassware and garnish to the composition. This is a private, bookable experience brought to your gathering.

Four coursesA complete, comfortable progression
Four pairingsOne zero-proof drink per course
Four ways to seeBeginner-friendly lessons, designed for your phone
Violet concept still life with photography, plum linens and a composed plate

A different way to gather

The cards are optional.
The food is not.

A little guidance. A change of angle. Then the first bite. The photography belongs to the evening, just like the conversation.

The four frames

The Violet menu

One short, guided photography lesson accompanies each course. Time to compose, notice and enjoy.

Lesson 01Rule of ThirdsPlace the hero where the grid lines meet.
Lesson 02LightingUse soft side light to reveal texture.
Lesson 03PerspectiveExplore foreground, middle ground and background.
Lesson 04Three AnglesOverhead · 45-degree · straight-on
Course 01Rule of Thirds

The Appetizer

Deviled Egg · House-Pickled Vegetables

Creamy, tangy and bright—an opening bite built around shape, repetition and a clean focal point.

Zero-proof pairingBlackberry-Ginger SmashBlackberry · ginger · lemon · sparkling water · skewered berries

Lesson 01: Turn on your phone’s grid and position the plate and jewel-toned drink at opposing intersections to create balance.

Course 02Lighting

The Salad

227 House Salad

Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, cheddar and house-pickled vegetables with buttermilk-herb dressing.

Zero-proof pairingCitrus SunshineOrange · yuzu · honey · soda · curled citrus peel

Lesson 02: Use soft side light to illuminate the greens and shine through the citrus drink without creating harsh glare on the glass.

Course 03Perspective

Choose Two Mains

Two selections for your gathering
Smothered Western RibsOnion gravy · collard greens · whipped potatoes
Creole Shrimp & GritsBlackened shrimp · cheddar grits · Creole sauce
Homestyle MeatloafTomato glaze · roasted onion · herbs
Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato CakeCreole tomato gravy · scallion · vegetarian

Choose two Soul Table mains for your gathering. Both arrive together, creating one shared table composition for the Perspective frame.

Zero-proof pairingBrown-Sugar Peach TeaBlack tea · peach · lemon · brown sugar · fresh peach fan

Lesson 03: Place one main in the foreground, the second in the middle ground and the iced tea behind them. Tap each plane to shift focus and change the photograph’s depth and emphasis.

Course 04Three Angles

The Dessert

Banana Pudding

Vanilla wafers, ripe bananas and creamy vanilla pudding composed to highlight layers and texture.

Zero-proof pairingBrown Sugar ChaiBlack tea · cinnamon · vanilla · brown sugar · cinnamon-dusted cream

Lesson 04: Compare overhead for the full setting, 45 degrees for depth and straight-on for the pudding and chai layers. Then choose your strongest final frame.

227 catering service with a generous Soul Table buffet

What comes with it

Included.

  • A four-course dining experience with two selected Soul Table mains
  • Four zero-proof beverage pairings
  • Four short, guided photography prompts
  • A Violet Field Guide with one prompt for every course
  • A final guest gallery and one 4×6 photograph presented in a violet sleeve

Service note
Choose your two mains for the group when booking. Bring your smartphone; the lessons are designed for beginners. Menu and service details are confirmed for your gathering.

An illustrative photograph tucked into a violet-colored sleeveVIOLET · 227

Skillet first. Sleeve last.

One frame comes
home with you.

Not a certificate. A picture of the table. One 4×6 photograph, presented in a violet sleeve, to hold onto after the last bite.

Gather. Plate. Photograph. Taste.

Soul food,
seen differently.

Bring Violet to your next private gathering. An evening of familiar flavors, fresh perspectives and a table worth remembering.

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