February 2021

Caterers are often presenting appetizers in safe single servings.

Off to a Good Start

The food served at the beginning of an event often sets the tone for the entire affair—even when it comes to safety considerations. Catering, Foodservice & Events asked four caterers how they’re changing their appetizer and hors d’oeuvre offerings to ensure they’re being served safely in a COVID-cautious world.

Good Gracious! Events in Los Angeles serves individual servings of greens from a salad wall.

Safe Set-Ups

Whither the buffet? Due to safety concerns, this easy method of serving lots of guests has taken a hit since the advent of COVID-19. Foodservice operators have eliminated self-serve and buffets, according to a recent study by The Food Group (thefoodgroup.com).

Many caterers created takeout and delivery menus after the pandemic brought in-person events to a halt in 2020.

Catering Outlook for 2021

In the May/June 2020 issue, Catering Magazine asked seven seasoned caterers how they were “Weathering the Storm” in our cover story about the devastating business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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