Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) at IMA

Kahn’s Catering takes our role as a caterer with great responsibility. We cater to events large and small from celebrations to corporate affairs to events for a variety of organizations. Being asked to become a trusted vendor for any philanthropic organization’s event is always a pleasure we take great pride in.

The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. This year COTA selected the Indianapolis Museum of Art as the venue for their Second Annual Miracle Maker Celebration by welcoming guests to an evening cocktail reception, silent auction, and dinner program in Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion Pavilion.

Cocktail hour was held in Pulliam Great Hall against the backdrop of Sol Lewitt’s Wall Drawing No. 652 creating a beautifully lit and unique centerpiece for the event. Silent auction items were available for guests to browse through as they enjoyed butler passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

Attendees of the COTA event transitioned to Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion Pavillion for dinner and program. Tables showcased the organization’s colors of blue and yellow and various parts of their mission through their table number, a unique and creative way to theme their event.

Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Strawberry bruschetta with goat cheese, mint and balsamic syrup
Red curry cashew chicken salad in crispy wonton
Fingerling potatoes stuffed with camembert, truffle oil and spring onion
Pan seared crab cakes with red pepper remoulade sauce

First Course

Baby iceberg lettuce with ginger candied cashews, gorgonzola cheese, macerated cranberries,
carrot curls, raspberry poppy seed dressing
Assorted dinner rolls, lemon rosemary flatbread with olive butter and french butter balls

Second Course
Herb and garlic and olive oil rubbed filet of beef with wild mushroom demi-glace
and
Rosemary grilled sea scallop skewer with a key lime butter sauce, sweet potato flan, french beans, cinnamon roasted shallots

Dessert featured a green mango coconut mousse, raspberry coulis and candied ginger with chocolate mousse parfait in a martini glass. Green is the symbol for organ donation and was a ironically lovely way to finish off an incredible meal.

Throughout the evening guests broadcasted their support of COTA’s cause through social media using the hashtag #GiveHope. The energy around the room was unsurpassed and filled with great intention for creating a positive opportunity for every child and family.

Kahn’s Catering would like to extend a special thank you to COTA and their photographers for sharing some of these wonderful images with our team. We are thankful to have been part of your event!