Florida-based Puff ’n Stuff Catering–with locations in Orlando, Tampa and Miami–has introduced its 2026 holiday menus, featuring traditional seasonal favorites, specialty cocktails and interactive chef-attended stations for corporate parties, private celebrations and other holiday events.
NACE Experience, the annual conference of the National Association for Catering & Events (NACE) drew 8% more attendees than last year, with first-time participants accounting for 43% of the total.
For brothers Joe and David Maluff, owners of Alabama-based Full Moon BBQ, football and barbecue came together in a big way this October when the chain’s food was featured on ESPN’s College GameDay in Tuscaloosa. They went whole hog for the occasion, delivering a roasted pig—sporting a Bama helmet—to hosts Pat McAfee and Nick Saban.
A customer favorite, the chocolate-dipped Half Moon cookies from Birmingham-based Full Moon BBQ have earned a spot on the Alabama Tourism Department’s list of “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama.”
David and Nanin wanted their Delray Beach, Fla., wedding to reflect their Christian and Buddhist backgrounds, with an earthy, colorful aesthetic and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The challenge for Keith Willard of Keith Willard Events? Bringing that vision to life for 100 guests on a firm budget.
Datassential is offering an early look at its 2027 Trends Report, which gives operators insight into the latest flavors, ingredients and cuisines gaining traction with consumers.
From lucky number combinations to holidays with special meaning, 2027 offers plenty of memorable dates for couples planning to say “I do.” And who better to predict the most sought-after dates than Las Vegas, the Wedding Capital of the World?
At the California Restaurant Show in August, CFE News Editor-in-Chief Sara Perez Webber moderated a panel discussion with three veteran catering executives: John Crisafulli, president and managing director-global projects at BTS Hospitality in San Diego; Joann Roth-Oseary, president of Someone’s in the Kitchen in Tarzana; and Charlie Schaffer, founder and CEO of Schaffer in Los Angeles.
By David Martin, co-founder and COO, Adwave Caterers build their businesses on relationships, with venue partnerships and planner referrals bringing
Reprinted with permission from Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora. Text copyright © 2026 by Nelson German.
