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Cocktail Recipe: Prickly Bloom

Chihuahua is one of the only places in Mexico where prickly pear grows endemically, quite literally next to where sotol […]

How Gilded Tomato Company Became America’s Greenest Caterer

This April, the Green Restaurant Association recognized Gilded Tomato Company in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, as the 2026 Greenest Caterer in America.

Event Spotlight: LUX Catering Celebrates Utah for Visit Salt Lake Influencer Event

LUX Catering & Events designed and produced a Visit Salt Lake event for influencers that showcased Utah’s bounty and natural beauty.

How Hampton Created a Beloved Brand Standard, One Waffle at a Time

When a menu item becomes something you’re known for, you don’t just keep it—you lean into it. And that’s exactly what Hampton by Hilton has done with its famous make-your-own Belgian waffle.
Hampton—one of the world’s largest hotel brands—has elevated the complimentary breakfast offering into a brand standard, a guest engagement tool and a symbol of the service culture it calls “Hamptonality.”

Create Team Buy-In with These Five Easy Steps

When you invite staff members to help drive the outcome, you create a culture where people want to do better. When they know their opinions matter, they will proactively initiate ideas.

Top Caterers Share Tips and Strategies for Successful Outdoor Events

As the summer season gets underway, CFE News convened our Editorial Advisory Board for a wide-ranging discussion on what it really takes to execute outdoor events at a high level—from the first client conversation to the final plate. Following are some of these catering leaders’ tips and strategies.

Maneet Chauhan: Why BBQ Is Booming—and How to Do It Right

Maneet Chauhan knows how to win a barbecue battle. The acclaimed chef and restaurateur coached her team of pitmasters to victory on last season’s BBQ Brawl on Food Network. Now she’s back as a coach on the current season, ready to defend her winning legacy.

In an exclusive interview with CFE News, Chauhan opens up about her love of live-fire cooking, the influence of Indian culinary tradition on her BBQ philosophy, and the advice she’d give to operators looking to tap into the soaring popularity of all things barbecue.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tips for Capturing Lucrative Catering Opportunities

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and doesn’t end until July 19. For six weeks, 16 host cities across North America will host 6.5 million fans in stadiums. And tens of millions more will be cheering on their teams from offices, breweries, event spaces and living rooms across the country. Every single one of those watch parties, corporate gatherings and fan meetups needs food.