Family Catering in Seoul: First Birthday Parties to 90th Birthday Celebrations This Chuseok

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I always thought hwangap fell on a person's 60th birthday, but it turns out hwangap is actually the 61st year, while the 60th is called yugsun. There are more family milestone occasions than you might expect.

As the weather cools down, many families are also choosing to hold events outdoors — in villa gardens or front yards. From first birthday parties (doljanchi) to 70th (gohiyeon), 80th (sansuyeon), and 90th (gusun) celebrations, we are seeing a wide range of family milestone events.

Catering for family gatherings has become the norm, and inquiries for family event catering now make up the largest share of our requests.

How are you planning to spend this Chuseok holiday? Instead of traditional ancestral rites, more and more families are using the long weekend as an opportunity to bring everyone together for large family celebrations — doljanchi, sansuyeon, gusun parties, and more.

This autumn's clear, sunny weather has encouraged many families to move beyond indoor venues. We received a surge of inquiries for family-tailored catering — bringing a chef and food stylist directly to private spaces such as house front yards, apartment community centers, and rental venues.

Here are firsthand recaps from events we recently catered, along with practical tips for a successful family celebration.

1. House Front Yard: A Gusun (90th Birthday) Party Under the Autumn Sun

At a residential home in Gyeonggi-do, a family celebrated their elder's 90th birthday in the sunny front yard.

Venue atmosphere: A cozy outdoor buffet stand was set up on the lawn. Colorful fresh flower arrangements and wood-tone serving trays complemented the autumn setting beautifully.

Custom menu: We built a multi-generational buffet lineup using seasonal Korean ingredients favored by older guests, alongside crowd-pleasers for children — corn dogs, Western dishes, and barbecue — so every generation at the table was satisfied.

Family feedback: "Taking elders out to a restaurant is always a hassle, but enjoying hotel-quality food comfortably in our own familiar yard made everyone so much happier!" The family host expressed heartfelt thanks throughout the event.

2. Apartment Community Center: A Stylish Doljanchi

More families are now renting the banquet or multipurpose halls inside newly built apartment complexes for their celebrations.

Venue atmosphere: Taking advantage of the spacious layout — with good traffic flow for large groups and built-in heating, cooling, and facilities — we styled the event with a sophisticated hotel-style standing party concept.

Custom menu: Alongside a neatly styled table setting, we served hearty main dishes — Korean-style braised beef short ribs (sogalbijjim), steamed pork with herbal broth (hanbang suyuk), grilled shrimp, gondeure rice with wild garlic sauce — all kept warm throughout the event using warm dish equipment.

Host satisfaction: The host had been concerned about bringing outside food into an apartment facility and managing cleanup afterward. Our dedicated team handled everything from setup through post-event waste sorting and removal, allowing the host to focus entirely on welcoming guests.

3. Private Rental Venue: A Stylish First Birthday Party

A rooftop rental space with distinctive interior design in the city center was the setting for a baby's first birthday (doljanchi).

Venue atmosphere: We created a trendy food table in wood tones that matched the space's existing interior concept.

Custom menu: Reflecting the tastes of the young couple and their guests, we curated a visually striking, Instagram-worthy menu designed to pair with wine and drinks — whole-roasted pig barbecue, fresh oysters, and halibut carpaccio.

✅ Styling that works in any space: Whether it's an outdoor garden, community center, or rental studio, we design fresh flower arrangements and food displays to suit the flow and atmosphere of each specific venue.

✅ A menu that works for every generation: From refined Korean-style finger food to desserts children will enjoy, every menu is built through a one-on-one consultation.

✅ Full cleanup included: After the event, we handle all equipment collection and waste sorting, so your family can focus entirely on conversation and making memories.

This autumn, whether you are planning a 90th or 80th birthday celebration for a parent or a first birthday party for your child, please contact us to speak with a catering specialist.

Just share your date, guest count, and preferred venue, and we will send you a tailored layout plan and menu proposal.

✅ 100% customized catering: Menus tailored to the purpose of your event and the profile of your guests.

✅ Quality ingredients and skilled chefs: Fresh produce and careful preparation at every event.

✅ Full-service support: We handle planning, setup, and breakdown.

We also offer on-site consultations — we can visit your venue to discuss the best layout and catering approach in person.

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