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.

A One-Stop Shop

Bill Hansen now operatores four catering brands under a newly launched parent company, Hansen Group.

Success in the Sunshine State

Under new management and co-located for the first time with the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, the 2023 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando put on a strong showing in November, attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors—both an increase from last year’s numbers.

Labor of Love

South Florida nonprofit Delicious Spoonfuls serves ice cream and the community by employing people with special needs.

Time to Celebrate

After the vows, it’s time for the “wows”—when the newlywed couple celebrates their union with friends and family. To help make your wedding receptions in 2024 more memorable than ever, we’ve rounded up ideas from industry experts, who share fun and interesting trends they’re seeing in drinks and desserts (watch this space for part two of this article, listing 12 décor and entertainment reception trends).

Tabletop Trends

Deliver big on both style and sustainability this holiday season with these tablescape design tips from industry experts.

A Charming Tale

Pauline Parry, the award-winning founder and CEO of Good Gracious! Events, shares recipes and memories in “My Culinary Love Story.”

Cooking Safety Starts with You

Top fire-prevention tips for hospitality businesses to better protect your building, staff and patrons For more than 100 years, the

Chef Stephanie Michalak White’s roasted squash and herbed millet salad with tahini dressing

Reaping the Harvest

Adherents of plant-based diets have more fast-food options than ever. Want a meat-free Whopper at Burger King? No problem—have it your way. Looking for dairy-free milk at Starbucks? You can choose from four varieties.

The PreciTaste AI kitchen management system, one of the 2023 KI Award recipients

The Right Stuff

If you’re looking to save time and money in the kitchen—and who isn’t?—make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest innovations taking place in foodservice equipment. According to industry experts and manufacturers, many of the products and appliances debuting on the market are designed to cut down on labor and trim expenses.

At F&B@Sea, attendees could network (above and opposite) and watch live cooking and cocktail demonstrations, including at the pop-up Bacardi Speakeasy Experience (top and left).

Sourcing for the High Seas

Meat protein substitutes, sustainable seafood, and low and no-alcohol beverages—those were a few items cruise lines were interested in sourcing at the recent F&B@Sea trade show.

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