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Time to Celebrate
After the vows, it’s time for the “wows”—when the newlywed couple celebrates their union with friends and family. To help make your wedding receptions in 2024 more memorable than ever, we’ve rounded up ideas from industry experts, who share fun and interesting trends they’re seeing in drinks and desserts (watch this space for part two of this article, listing 12 décor and entertainment reception trends).
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Success in the Sunshine State
Under new management and co-located for the first time with the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, the 2023 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando put on a strong showing in November, attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors—both an increase from last year’s numbers.
Labor of Love
South Florida nonprofit Delicious Spoonfuls serves ice cream and the community by employing people with special needs.
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Go Linenless to Save Time and Money
The busy summer event season is here. If you’re like most caterers, you’re looking for ways to do more with less—while impressing clients and their guests with your seamless events.
Blow Your Guests Away…Not Your Heat
The ability to successfully execute an outdoor catered event is one of the key lessons from the pandemic. One of the biggest challenges when serving food outdoors is how even the slightest breeze can diminish the performance of chafing units.
Ripples: Make Drinks Go Viral
Ripples CEO and Co-Founder Yossi Meshulam shares how you can upsell beverages while creating memorable experiences at your events.
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Top fire-prevention tips for hospitality businesses to better protect your building, staff and patrons Implement safety procedures in the kitchen to prevent…
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Festive Foods
’Tis the season to get those holiday menus ready! If you’re still working on the details, get inspired by the highlights shared by the caterers profiled here. But don’t wait too long—according to CFE’s sources, clients are booking early and are eager to celebrate the season!
Raising the Bar
Are you offering drinks that entice guests to come back for more? Are you enhancing events with festive bars that add to the atmosphere?
Holiday Sips
Help guests ring in the season with these cocktail and mocktail recipes.
