On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Muna Coterie member Juan Hernandez of Delivering Experiences hosted The Next Level Latin Experience at the innovative Lavan Chelsea venue in New York City.
The exclusive networking cocktail party was bursting with Latin American culture including samba dancers, colorful decor, and delicious cuisines.
Host and Muna Coterie member Juan Hernadez of Delivering Experiences elaborated on his vision for the event: “We thought about bringing a Latino party to the next level and invited all the event industry pros to learn more about our culture and roots and how we party.”
Since our roots are Latin American, we want to honor our background and bring this to the event industry in an upscale way. We want to transport guests for a night to experience our culture through different flavors, music, and drinks.
– Juan Hernadez of Delivering Experiences
Juan’s vision came to life inside the innovative NYC event venue space Lavan Chelsea.
He shared, “We chose Lavan since they’re a unique, versatile, and cutting-edge venue in NYC. It’s the type of venue that you can easily transform and provide your guests with a memorable experience. Their video mapping projections system makes the venue UNIQUE in multiple ways.”
Walking into the venue, guests were immediately transported into Juan’s vision: an energized world of Latin flare, flavors, and culture. The upbeat tunes of Saxophonist Jorge Maldonado serenaded guests as they entered the space.
Friendly servers offered a choice between two signature cocktails including a Cartagena Coral with tequila, chinola, grapefruit, lime, and agave, or a classic Cupa Cubano with coffee simple syrup, rum, and chocolate bitters.
A photo-op moment by Glammy at the entryway (with a floral backdrop expertly designed by Event Designer Nada from Wedded Events) was the perfect way to start the night.
Cirque Central performers adorned in cultural attire with vibrant feathers and sequins kept attendees entertained and later in the evening, on the dance floor!
Of course, food took center stage!
Juan explained, “We have curated a very diverse menu highlighting different Latin American cuisines including Mexican, Brazilian, Peruvian, Colombian, and more.”
“We also have a Vegan Wall with savory Flavors and a major station called the Latin Flavors,” He added. “Our Event Designer Nada from Wedded Events got inspired to transport all the guests with her amazing designs and florals.”
One menu item that was particularly close to Juan’s heart was the Empanada Bar!
He explained that empanadas are a signature menu item in different South and Central American cuisines. And for himself, the dish is a heartwarming family tradition.
Empanadas are one of those things I learned from my Mom and the aji Criollo sauce we are serving with those is a very traditional family recipe.
– Juan Hernandez of Delivering Experiences
Mix & Mingle…
At the bar…
Guests were entertained by the talented flair of the bartenders at The Flair Affair. Expertly trained to bartend with “flair,” their team elevates bartending with gravity-defying pours and tricks that will leave you in awe!
Bring on the desserts…
The sweet details were provided by Little Treats by Janna and even featured a full-service coffee bar with Colombian flavors.
On the dance floor…
Lavan’s 360 projection room opened its doors to reveal an aerialist performance, dancers, and live music by AMP DJ/Band Hybrid.
The Next Level Latin Experience was an unforgettable evening.
Juan hopes this event will continue to grow his brand, showcase the beauty of his Latin American roots, and solidify Delivering Experiences as a top catering choice for Latin Fusion Cuisine.
We want to expand our brand, and the same for the amazing group of talented vendors participating in this event. We expect the event industry to recognize us as a Top Caterer, especially within Latin Fusion Cuisine, and also introduce vendors to a new group of vendors for their future events. We hope guests will walk away raving about the EXPERIENCE and saying they had The Best Night Ever.
– Juan Hernadez of Delivering Experiences
As an attendee representing MunaLuchi, I can attest it was the best night ever!
Follow Delivering Experiences on IG @deliveringexperiences and check out more of Juan’s journey into the food industry on MunaLuchi’s The Food Experience blog series here.
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Vendors:
- Venue: Lavan Chelsea @lavanchelsea
- Catering: @deliveringexperiences
- Photographer & Content Creator: Jelo Pacana @jelopacanaphoto
- Co-Photographer: Daniel Serrette @dannidavinchi
- Videographer: Alejandro Dario Films @_alejandrodario
- DJ/Band: AMP DJ/Band Hybrid @amp_djband_hybrid
- Floral Designer: Wedded Events @weddedevents
- Furniture Rental: AFR @afrfurniturerental
- Party Rentals: Elite PBS Events @pbsevents
- Fringe: Bejigas @bejigas
- Entertainment: Cirque Central @cirque_central
- Saxophonist: Jorge Maldonado @jorgesaxofficial
- Event Scenting: Scentex @scentex_events
- Cinebot: Glammy @glamcamnewyork
- Signage: A matter of Prints @amatterofprints
- Wraps: Shout @gotoshout
- Bartenders: The Flair Affair @the.flair.affair
- Branded Napkins: My Drap @mydrap_northamerica
- Desserts: Little Treats by Janna @littletreatsbyjanna
- Day of coordination & Check-In: Sovereign Bee @sovereignbee
- Media partner: Party Slate @partyslate
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