CORE’s “Serving Up Hope” Campaign Supports F&B Families in Need
CORE, the national nonprofit that provides financial relief to families of food-and-beverage employees navigating health crises, natural disasters or other […]
2025
Travel Table: Tune In Garden in Chiang Mai, Thailand
I recently traveled to Thailand—the Land of Smiles. The only thing more memorable than the people was the food. (The elephants
Gen Z Dining Trends: Prioritizing New Cuisines and Good Customer Service
Gen Z consumers (those born between 1997 and 2012) like to experience new food and cuisines, and will go out of their way to eat at a restaurant that offers convenience and better customer service.
Those are two insights from YouGov Profiles, a continuous, nationally representative survey, conducted in July 2025.
Introducing CFE News: Fresh Look, Same Trusted Source
We’re thrilled to announce that Catering, Foodservice & Events (CFE) has a new name—CFE News—and a new digital-first direction.
Perez Webber Media Group acquired the leading trade publication and digital communications platform from International Media Group, Inc., and former publishers Klaas and Antoinette De Waal. The new CFE News is led by longtime Editor-in-Chief Sara Perez Webber (editor since 2010) and Publisher Jay Webber, who will build on the publication’s legacy as the premier news source for catering, foodservice and events professionals.
Bill Hansen Unveils Innovative Catering Laboratory at 80th Birthday Bash
Miami caterer Bill Hansen—CEO of Hansen Group and Bill Hansen Catering—celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug. 16 with 300 guests at the Kovens Conference Center at Florida International University (FIU) in North Miami.
The event also marked the unveiling of the Bill Hansen Catering & Events Laboratory at FIU. The lab will provide students in FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management with hands-on training in event management.
Single-Use Packaging Makes Catering Easy
Catering plays an increasing role in today’s foodservice industry, especially with a return to offices and foodservice options continuing to diversify. As a result, the demand for convenient, sanitary and scalable catering solutions continues to grow.
At the heart of this is foodservice packaging—a reliable, convenient and sanitary solution that meets the evolving needs of caterers and their customers. From off-site or workplace events to corporate fundraisers and galas, single-use foodservice packaging, used at least once a week by more than 50% of Americans, is proving to be an essential part of modern catering success.
Social Media Strategies
How much do people “like” you? Are engaged couples engaging with you online? Are you feeding customers who found you through your feed?
To learn more about how to increase interaction with potential clients through social media, CFE turned to two experts: Liese Gardner, a content strategy specialist who has advised hundreds of hospitality clients about their social media tactics since 2004; and Dora Fudali, marketing director for Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, who has organically grown the company’s social media follower count by about 10,000 since 2018. They shared some of their top strategies for creating powerful posts and expanding your virtual audience.
Why Plant Based World Expo Belongs on Your Calendar
Plant Based World Expo North America is back and better than ever! Taking place on December 2–3, 2025, at the Javits Center in New York City, it’s the premier event for foodservice professionals and retail buyers looking to source plant-based solutions to keep your customers satisfied.
“My Gen Z customers want to eat healthier, are more concerned about animal welfare, and truly understand the environmental impact of conventional animal products,” says attendee Rob Morasco, Vice President Innovation, Sodexo Campus. “They are looking for these alternative products to meat and dairy, and if we don’t offer them, they will go somewhere else. Plant Based World Expo allows me to source that super-cool new thing Gen Z is looking for.”
Immersive Wedding Weekends
Today, wedding celebrations are no longer just one day. Newlyweds are reimagining tradition—swapping single-day timelines for full wedding weekends that invite guests to connect, explore, and celebrate in a way that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
As a luxury resort with a rich history and endless opportunities for personalization, Arizona Biltmore has become a natural canvas for these experiences—where every gathering, toast and detail is thoughtfully designed to reflect both the couple and the destination.
Feeding the Fans
From major golf tournaments to air shows to motorsports races, Proof of the Pudding knows how to keep sports fans well fed.
The Atlanta-based catering company is expanding its reach into major outdoor sporting events. A longtime partner of the PGA Tour, Proof recently added NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway in North Carolina and the Quad City Air Show in Davenport, Iowa, to its roster. That’s in addition to Proof’s many other large foodservice clients, including convention centers, sports and entertainment arenas, yachting shows and college stadiums.
