Ice Sculptures in Boston – Even Ice Luges & Martini Bars

No elegant event on the north shore of Boston is complete without a glittering ice sculpture gracing the buffet table or fun and colorful ice luges and martini bars. Let Essential Chefs arrange for a one of a kind centerpiece that will have your guests talking for years to come!

First Night Boston showcases ice sculptures, ice luges and ice bars from talented international award-winning ice sculptors – Don Chapelle and Bill Covitz. You can be lucky enough to enjoy sculptures from these same international award-winning artists at your own party.

Donald is well-known in the Boston area and has been lucky enough to create custom ice sculptures and ice luges for events all over the world. From weddings to winter festivals and corporate events, his photo gallery includes a little bit of everything. Don is proud to be entering his 27th year participating in Boston’s First Night New Year’s event. Their specialties include ice bars, unique ice luges, and centerpieces which are the perfect addition to any function! Chef John has worked with Chef Donald on many occasions at Boston’s First Night events.

Essential Chefs Catering will coordinate this important part of your event. For more photos, visit www.brillianticesculpture.com.

Bill Covitz of Ice Matters in Connecticut is an award winning ice sculptor.  However, ice carving was not his first calling.  Bill is a former chef and a 1991 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park,  New York. As a chef, Bill spent several years working in fine dining restaurants throughout the United States, specializing in french cuisine. He also worked as a private chef in both Belgium and France.

Fulfilled with his career as a chef, he went looking for a n ew avenue to explore his artistic callling – leaving the hot kitchen for the cold freezer. Raised in Ridgefield, CT, he decided to move back to his home state and open and ice carving business. He now works in a 12 degree studio creating ice masterpieces for country clubs, hotels, banquet facilities, and especially for Essential Chefs Catering. Chef Dan worked with Chef Bill in his ice carving studio for a couple of years and is quite the ice carver as well.

At the 2004 National Ice Carving Association’s Nationals, he was the Grand Champion, placing first on both days of the 2-day competition.  This honor was the icing on the cake for Bill as he was undefeated in local competitions for several seasons.

In March of 2006, he placed second in the world at the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska.

In February of 2009, after taking several years off from competition, he returned to the National Ice Carving Association’s Nationals and placed 2nd with his Praying Mantis design.

2014 marked Norway’s 200th year of independence and was a much celebrated event.  Bill was commissioned by the Norwegian government to replicate buildings in ice, create the stage and ice instruments.

2015 Bill returned to Geilo Norway for the 10th annual ice music festival after creating cool snow sculptures in Lillehammer.

For temporary art that leaves a lasting impression, consider Ice Matters. Bill takes great pride in all of the ice sculptures and ice luges he creates and uses only crystal clear ice blocks, which further enhances his artistic capabilities. Visit www.icematters.com for a gallery of inspirational photos.