Last month I reserved the day spot for Kirby Cove below the Golden Gate Bridge. So yesterday we hauled a bunch of stuff down to the beach and set up a dinner party. The trickiest part was figuring out the lighting since there are no plugs anywhere. We built a ‘T’ from a wooden pole and then strung battery operated Christmas lights overhead. The tea lights were also LEDs. We had a four course meal including Parsnip Soup, Salad, Risotto, Asparagus, and ice cream sundaes. We heated the food up on a burner at the day site and then brought the pots down to serve the food right before.
All the guests arrived at dusk and we watched as the sky got darker and the city lights got brighter. I don’t think you could have asked for better scenery (or better company.)
[EDIT: For directions and FAQ’s about this party go here.]
photos by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy Day
Elaine
September 28, 2010
What an amazing setting for a dinner party. You just can't buy that kind of scenery. Lovely. Just lovely.
Angela
September 28, 2010
Wow – how beautiful, and how creative.
marijke
September 29, 2010
This is so beautiful and creative. And it makes me miss San Francisco even more.
jane
September 29, 2010
amazing. amazing.
wish i were there.
*sarah berry design*
September 29, 2010
Sensational!
Jan @ Family Bites
September 29, 2010
This is fab! I'm also an event planner and am always looking for ideas for lighting and heating foods without electricity. Awesome job!
ceo
September 29, 2010
Gorgeous………. this made me miss and appreciate home all at the same time…..
xxx
CEO
Inha
September 29, 2010
amazing
wishful nals
September 29, 2010
could this be any more perfect? doubtful.
Komal-Nishka
September 29, 2010
Love love love it Jordan.. thanks for sharing. So inspired. I shared a couple of pictures on my blog with due credits & link backs.. here's a link http://goo.gl/fb/ia4IN
mamagnome
September 29, 2010
Beautiful! I cannot wait to see what you do in Paris.
sara w
September 29, 2010
What an incredible idea! I had no idea you could do this.
Angela
September 29, 2010
Where'd you get those darling white chairs?
I've been searching for an affordable Chippendale-style chair.
Corinna White Charlton
September 29, 2010
are you in the know with the local weatherman?! you couldn't have had a better night!
R-Eight
September 29, 2010
Perfect. I've tried to do things at the beach but the wind is always prohibitive.
kristen of present :: considered
September 29, 2010
Um, where are those chairs from? Are they folding chivaris?? Brilliant if so!
Where My Heart Is
September 29, 2010
Jordan you have a special talent. Love the simplistic tablescape with the bridgescape as the backdrop. The Christmas Tree lights really created the perfect atmosphere. Wish I had been invited 🙂
jonahliza
September 29, 2010
this dinner looked amazing. beautiful, beautiful photographs.
Miss B.
September 30, 2010
oh my.
Joanna Goddard
September 30, 2010
this is incredible, jordan! breathtaking!! xoxo joanna
marcantonio
September 30, 2010
wonderful idea, I'll invent something like this for the next barbecue in my garden
kylee
September 30, 2010
oh! how wonderful! love this!!
holtkamp
September 30, 2010
amazing! i love it! -jen
Vale
September 30, 2010
Wow! I am going to have to steal this idea! My dinner party, however, will be at the Tower Bridge, London, UK! Lovely!
ag.
September 30, 2010
what an amazing idea! you've created such a magical scene!
Melissa Blake
September 30, 2010
This looks like such a fun evening!! 🙂
Taylor Sterling
September 30, 2010
wow amazing!! I want to do that!! So beautiful, but I am sure cold!
Carolyn
September 30, 2010
you have so much heart and creativity! this is absolutely magical..
Danielle
September 30, 2010
Are you serious with this post?! Stop. It. Now….can't handle it. What a memorable evening, I am sure! Wow…
ladybonq
September 30, 2010
wow – this is so pretty darn awesome! i bet everything made the food taste better!
great idea. great photos.
Elise
September 30, 2010
This is SO beautiful!! Looks like a fantastic night – I wish I had been there! 🙂
Signe
September 30, 2010
I am just blown away, this looks so amazing – what a GREAT idea!
AubreyRose @ My Simple Everyday
September 30, 2010
Wow. I'm speechless. You did such an amazing job. So awesome you found battery string lights!!! They totally make the scene
The Gourmet Traveller
September 30, 2010
This is amazing! Seriously. You just took 'dinner parties' to a whole new level. Absolutely stunning.
Melinda
September 30, 2010
Yum! Would you ever be willing to post your recipes? Sounds so good!
dee
September 30, 2010
Absolutely brilliant!
*Simply Colette*
September 30, 2010
What fun! I absolutely love this idea! I did a Fisherman's wharf post earlier this week too… 🙂
http://www.simplycolette.blogspot.com
tenlinespica
September 30, 2010
You guys are amazing!
K.
September 30, 2010
wow!!! mind coming over to germany and doing that here ?? that looks just amazing
tilly | maison
September 30, 2010
i so want to have dinner at that table. excellent job!
chiara
September 30, 2010
wow. let me be the 91st person to say the same thing: amazing!
sfgirlbybay
October 1, 2010
you amaze me. it's like a movie…i wish i could have been there! 🙂
~*~ saskia ~*~
October 1, 2010
Oh my that must have been a perfectly amazing HAPPY DAY!
Great shots of a fabulous dinner Party! Wish it was me, sitting there ;D
xoxo
Sharnel
October 1, 2010
love your style Jordan, perfect!
ladylullabuy
October 1, 2010
This looks like a scene out of a movie!!! So inspiring.
Victoria
October 1, 2010
WOW – this looks amazing. I am just a little jealous!
Lucy Calico
October 1, 2010
This is so dreamy and amazing! So inspiring! xo
keli *
October 1, 2010
oh, so beautiful.
Melissa
October 1, 2010
How does one get invited to these parties? LOL Amazing
TheCornerOME
October 2, 2010
A dream-deaner… Looks really good…