Good Gracious! Events

Culinary expertise is at the heart of Good Gracious! Events. Driven by a passionate team, we craft memorable food moments for you, so you can share them with the world. Established in Los Angeles just over three decades ago, we provide award-winning services for the corporate, social and wedding markets in culinary, beverages and hospitality. We are always looking to expand our food-loving family, creating the best experience for all your event needs. We listen, we create, we bring your vision to fruition with only the highest standards. Our ultimate goal is to become your preferred client in all event services. Pauline Parry is the heart and soul of Good Gracious! Events. With the guidance of the prestigious British Hotel and Restaurant Management traditions, Pauline moved from England to Los Angeles and founded her own catering company in the heart of Los Angeles. Pauline’s cutting edge mind-set, fashionable talent, culinary creativity and exquisite palate have all facilitated the award-winning services of her culinary + events company, Good Gracious! Events. Professional event planners, private clients, and corporations, both national and international, seek her out for her innovative ideas and imaginative concepts. Pauline has a very strong presence and a hearty laugh, always a trendsetter in producing top quality and fabulous presentations. Her daughter, Joanne Purnell, has been a staple of the Good Gracious! Events’ team for nearly 20 years as Chef de Cuisine. Having a similar passion as her mother, Joanne graduated from the California Culinary Institute and soon after moved to England and Paris to gain experience working with modern, international cooking trends. With her innovative eye, attention to detail and cultural taste, she is also an educator and leader in the catering industry. She has received numerous awards including ‘Chef of the Year,’ and had her work celebrated in various food and entertainment magazines. Joanne is constantly in the kitchen, coming up with ingenious new dishes and visionary ideas. She will be a force to reckon with for years to come. Join our family!