Swift Events

Even as a young girl in Waco, Texas, there were hints that Elizabeth Swift was a first-class hostess in the making as she spent many happy childhood hours enamored with the art of cooking and entertaining, even serving her very first soufflé to the family’s yard man.

After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in marketing and business, Elizabeth moved to Washington, D.C. working in a staff position with the Republican National Committee where she planned and coordinated many critical breakfasts, luncheons, receptions and dinners for the RNC. In her precious spare time, Elizabeth began catering small events from her apartment kitchen including a friend’s wedding where she insisted on ironing antique linens and making the cake from scratch – the same personal touch and ‘extra mile’ attitude that have become synonymous with Swift + Company. As her client list grew, it was clear Elizabeth was destined for a career in event planning where she could combine her love of entertaining with earning a living.

In 1987, Elizabeth marked her return to Texas with the launch of Elizabeth Swift Catering, now Swift + Company. Elizabeth’s ability to execute and serve “luxury restaurant quality” food at catered events has resulted in huge success. Now over 30 years later Swift + Company has grown to a substantial full-service event production and party rental business with a staff of over 55 creative professionals.