Fork & Function is a one-stop shop for intimate celebrations! Nakia Miller, owner, and planner at Fork & Function Events, curates custom decor, menus, and packages to create one-of-a-kind events. Their team helps plan, set up, cater, and execute various celebrations such as cocktail and dinner parties, showers, birthdays, luncheons, and more! We have had the pleasure of working with Nakia and the Fork and Function team for several years and we are thrilled to showcase her tablescape designs in our showroom. Learn more about Nakia and her business below and stop by our showroom to see her designs!
ACPR: Tell us about Fork & Function and the services you offer!
Nakia: Fork & Function provides a full-service approach to our client’s celebration needs by combining catering with creative design and styling services, specializing in niche events and intimate celebrations. Our goal is to get to know our client’s vision for the menu and décor style, and ultimately create an unforgettable and stress-free experience so that they can focus on the reason for celebrating!
ACPR: What are some signature catering offerings at Fork & Function?
Nakia: In-home dinner parties are a large focus of our services, with family-style cuisine being our signature catering style. We love the relaxed and engaging setting that family-style dining brings to the table!
A couple of favorite entrées on our current menus are the Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Cream Sauce, served with Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Whipped Potatoes, and the Asparagus and Boursin Stuffed Chicken Breast served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Herb Roasted Carrots. These even pair well together for a dual entrée dinner…yum!
Featured Rentals: Birchwood Dining Table | Vineyard Crossback Chair | Amelia Seagrass Placemat
White Diana Lace Overlay | Sage Satin Napkin | Matte Black Stoneware | Sienna Flatware
Stemless Wine Glass | Large Old Fashioned Glass
ACPR: What inspired your showroom tablescapes? Talk us through your design process.
Nakia: Balance always plays a big influence on my designs, and I knew there were a few pieces from A Classic’s collections that I really wanted to design with. Once I had those key pieces chosen, the concepts evolved to bring in that sense of balance within the shapes, textures, and colors of each tablescape.
Seasons played a small influence as I wanted to showcase some elements that felt appropriate for winter but then have details of warmer days ahead.
We also provide in-house floral design as well as custom prop décor. The blooming branches were a custom prop designed for the birchwood table and alfresco-styled dinner party.
While most of the tables have a focus on floral décor, I also wanted to showcase a table without florals and bring a modern take on a traditional mirror and candle centerpiece. All the elements together bring just the right touch of shimmer and sparkle to the table.
Featured Rentals: White Chiavari Chair | White Shantung Supernova Linen | Blush Shantung Supernova Napkin
Silver Apollo Charger | Avorio China | Sienna Flatware | Pink Carousel Goblet | 5′ Round Table
ACPR: What are your go-to rentals from A Classic?
Nakia: Linens and place settings!
Featured Rentals: Smoke Velvet Linen | Black Padded Resin Chair | Silver Iridescent Crush Napkin
Square White China | Matte Black Stoneware | Crown Gold Flatware | Frosted Highball
City Coupe | 6′ Banquet Table | White Marble Taper Candle Holder
Speed Round!
1.Tell us a fun fact about you! My nickname is Nacho and it originated from when I worked at Chumley’s (almost 20 years ago) and all of the staff had a menu item named after them. Mine was Nakia’s Nachos J
2. Best business advice you have received? Create a plan and start doing it!
3. Favorite book or show? I’m currently loving the murder mystery shows…just caught up on the Netflix series, You and just started watching, Only Murders in the Building.
4. Your go-to coffee order? Hazelnut Latte
5. What’s a quote you live by? “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney
6. Favorite Emoji?
Featured Rentals: Gold Chiavari Chair | Nude Glimmer Linen | Gold Satin Napkin | Athena Charger
Gold Band China | Napa Glassware | Crown Gold Flatware | 5′ Square Table
