Author name: Sara Perez Webber

Sara Perez Webber has been the editor of Catering Magazine for 10 years. A veteran writer and editor, specializing in hospitality, travel and business topics, she previously held staff positions at Travel Agent and Caribbean Travel & Life magazines. Webber has also written for and edited a wide variety of publications, websites and marketing materials in a freelance career spanning nearly two decades. She graduated from American University’s School of Communication in Washington, D.C.

Landmark Experiences Aims to Redefine Luxury Hospitality at Large-Scale Events

Super Bowl tailgates with Navajo fry bread in Phoenix—and Cuban pastelitos in Miami. Full coffee and affogato bars, customizable with a plethora of candy and toppings. Reusable serviceware, specialty cocktails and seasonal produce sourced locally.

Clearly, this isn’t your grandfather’s large-scale catering.

It’s what guests will find, however, when they attend a prestigious major event catered by Landmark Experiences, which is meeting the demand for high-quality food and presentation at citywide functions. The initiative, recently launched by Elior North America (ENA) Dining and Events, brings together the company’s five catering brands—Constellation Culinary Group, Abigail Kirsch, Design Cuisine, Corporate Chefs and Lancer Hospitality.

MISSION BBQ Partners with ezCater to Drive Catering Growth

All 152 MISSION BBQ locations are now available on ezCater, marking the restaurant brand’s first appearance on a third-party marketplace. The relationship gives the fast-casual restaurant chain access to large workplace food orders without the cost of building a corporate sales team.

Event Spotlight: Wedding at the Drummond Ranch

In May 2025, the team at Houston-based A Fare Extraordinaire took their talents on the road to cater this 471-guest wedding for Paige Drummond and David Andersen. The celebration took place against the sweeping backdrop of the bride’s family ranch—recognizable to fans of the Food Network’s The Pioneer Woman, hosted by Paige’s mom, Ree.

Paws-itive Inspiration: Meet Baku, the Golden Retriever

CFE News is profiling catering’s cutest companions—the furry friends who bring joy to hospitality pros both on and off the clock. This week, Valentina Pulido, director of business development at Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, introduces us to Baku—the six-year-old golden retriever who’s equal parts motivator, muse and mood-booster.

Caterer Close-Up: Jordan and Emily Swim of Vestals Catering in Dallas

The story of Dallas-based Vestals Catering begins like many meaningful meals do—with a charming backyard party that grew beyond the picket fence.

In 2008, Jordan and Emily Swim launched Food Creates Community, a grassroots dinner series they hosted in the backyard of their Texas home. With long tables under string lights and seasonal menus thoughtfully curated, the couple invited friends, neighbors and curious guests to slow down and truly savor a meal.

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