When hosting Spring Brunch, start with your must-have drinks, coffee and mimosas, as you want these readily available for attendees upon arrival. Anytime you’re hosting, you want it to feel effortless but elevated, both for you as the host and for your guests. 

Spring brunch in Southern California is all about fresh seasonal flavors, smooth and stress-free entertaining, thoughtful interactive moments, and creating a beautiful at-home experience that feels equal parts polished and playful. Whether you’re planning an Easter celebration, garden party, bridal shower brunch, or casual weekend get-together, a well-styled beverage station instantly elevates your setup while keeping hosting stress-free. 

Shop the Spring Brunch Essentials Curated by Chef Meg Walker, Los Angeles Caterer trained at Le Cordon Bleu and at one of the best Michelin-star restaurants in the nation, also a mom of 2 lovely daughters.

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For starters, here are key items for a home beverage setup: 

French Press Coffee Brewer

Guests want to be caffeinated, especially for brunch. Brunch is a coffee by the gallon event, which means you need to have excellent quality coffee. I love the French Press because it delivers strong flavor and is easy for a small group of guests to serve themselves their desired coffee quantity, while simultaneously giving you a chance to relax and enjoy your party. This exclusive 34-oz Double Wall Glass French Press is aesthetically pleasing enough to earn a spot on the table, no outlet needed. 

Shop: Bodum Verona Clear Double Wall French Press with Brass Knob

This version by French press coffee maker Bodum is exclusive to Crate & Barrel and it’s my particular favorite because of the gold accents and fine ribbed glass, available in both clear and smoke grey, and it’s clear to see when you need to replenish. The French Press is ideal for home brewing; for our catered events, we make large quantities of drip coffee or cold brew, as one pot of French Press is enough for ~4 cups of coffee, depending on the quantity of milk added to the coffee. 

My go-to French Press recipe: 

 ✨ 60g coarsely ground coffee  beans
✨ Pour in hot water (between 195-205°F)
✨ Set a timer & steep for 4 minutes
✨ Stir gently, press the plunger down, done

From there, you’re ready to enjoy! 

Let’s talk about Fellow mugs…

Coffee goes best in an aesthetic mug that’s also comfortable to hold, which is why I am obsessed with the new Pirch Mugs from Fellow, another high-quality California brand. The top reasons why we love them:

• Dishwasher safe (a must, especially when multiple people are coming over)
• Thin lip that allows for clean, flavor-forward sips
• Made of unique green-tinted glass 
• Perfect size for both milk-based drinks and black coffee
• Can be used for either hot or iced coffee (or tea, or matcha)
• The perfect satisfying weight in your hand 

Their Woodland Green color matches both the champagne bottles and green stripe linen table runner, works for every season, and honestly just makes coffee taste better. Their 11 oz mugs are ideal for lattes or French Press coffee, and the 3 oz mugs are ideal for shots of espresso. They come in sets of 2 cups so you can share the experience of refined coffee enjoyment. 

Shop: Green Stripe 120″ Table Runner
Shop: Fellow Pirch Woodland 11-oz. Latte Mugs
Shop: Fellow Pirch Woodland 3-oz. Espresso Mugs

Tips for your Champagne Bucket Display

For your champagne setup, if you’re going glass for your champagne bucket, you want it thick and with that diamond-cut texture. It gives elevated cut-crystal energy. 

Pre-chill the bottles of champagne overnight so that you aren’t fully relying on your ice in the bucket to keep them cool, as chilled is the optimal temperature for champagne. Champagne is one of my go to indulgences; as soon as you pop the cork it says it’s time to celebrate. The bubbles are dancing and sparkling in your palate, and it does the same to your brain. I recommend including both chilled bottles of champagne and sparkling apple cider for any alcohol-free guests to enjoy in the bubbly fun. 

Shop: Hatch Punch Bowl and Champagne Bucket

A functional and aesthetic addition, cute dish towels underneath your champagne bucket are a game changer; they catch condensation, especially important when on a wood surface, while adding to your tablescape theme. I’ve run out of room in my cabinets for souvenir coffee mugs when I travel and have since opted to instead pick up fun dish towels on different adventures or to represent different trips, and the lemons reminded me of fond trips to Greece and the Amalfi Coast in Italy.  

Shop: Lemon Print + Yellow Plaid Organic Cotton Kitchen Dish Towel

Upgraded Juices & Garnishes for Your Mimosa Bar 🍊🍓🥝

Everyone enjoys a different ratio of champagne to juice in their mimosas, so having a self serve setup is great for brunch gatherings. Here are two tips to take your mimosa bar to the next level: 

Mix Up Your Mixers: Mimosas are a straightforward crowd-pleasing brunch cocktail. Now here’s where it gets fun… To incorporate a little moment of surprise and delight, I incorporate different unexpected juices in a variety of colors, giving people a chance to try something new. I ditch the basic OJ and give mimosas a little personality moment and use my three unique twists: freshly squeezed tangerine juice, strawberry juice, and kiwi juice. Same mimosa, just more interesting. To juice tangerines by hand, I recommend a citrus squeezer pump with a built-in strainer and measuring cup. For the kiwi specifically, we peeled the fresh kiwis and blended them with water rather than putting them in the juicer until we found the right consistency. One of my favorite parts of hosting is you can try new things and get feedback from your family and friends, helping you find and perfect new recipes. 

Shop: Citrus Squeezer with Measuring Cup

Garnish Your Coup: Right before guests arrive, garnish your coup glasses with fresh fruit that align with your juices for your mimosa bar. I use Champagne Coupe Glasses because the wide rim provides more real estate for grand garnishes. Pre-washed fresh fruits that are colorful and easy to eat make for crowd-pleasing garnishes; a small sliver in the middle holds it on the rim, allowing your guests to also enjoy the garnish as both a photogenic addition and a healthy little sweet treat. I also like to have freshly washed fruit, such as strawberries, out in a Berry Box Porcelain Colander on my mimosa bar to assist with the display and provide extras for guests who can’t help but enjoy their garnish immediately.

Shop: Camille 8-Oz. Long-Stem Champagne Coupe Glass

Shop: Mint Berry Box Porcelain Colander

Happy hosting! 💚  

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering at home or planning a larger celebration, the magic of Spring brunch is in the details, thoughtful touches that feel elevated yet effortless. From delicious coffee to a playful, personalized mimosa bar, creating moments your guests can sip, savor, and remember is what truly sets the tone. At Made by Meg Catering, we believe hosting should feel just as enjoyable for you as it does for your guests. 

Spring hosting tip: If it looks good and feels easy, you’re doing it right. If you’re hosting brunch this Spring, make shopping ordering easy by placing an order from pickup from 1 store. Links to all of the above products from Crate & Barrel can be found on my Affiliate page here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4629134 

If you’re looking for a caterer for events this Spring in Los Angeles County, please reach out, we’d love to help take your event to the next level without the stress and build the perfect food and beverage menu for your celebration! https://mbmcatering.com/contact/ 

Cheers to a season of gathering, celebrating, and making it beautifully easy. 

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