Tech tools help businesses stay compliant with ever-complex regulations By Fred Whipp, vice president of business development at mpro5 Compliance in the foodservice and catering industry has grown increasingly complex as regulations become more stringent. With over 12 federal regulatory agencies and more than 30 laws linked to monitoring food safety, allergen labeling, … [Read more...] about Complying with Foodservice Standards
Sensational Sweets and Sips
Experts reveal the latest wedding dessert and drink trends By Sara Perez Webber Wedding receptions are a time to indulge. To help you plan your big events accordingly, we’ve rounded up some of the latest trends in scrumptious desserts and celebratory cocktails. Let’s get this party started! Desserts Extravagant Cakes While no-frills cutting cakes were in … [Read more...] about Sensational Sweets and Sips
Double the Opportunity
The co-located Florida Restaurant Show and Pizza Tomorrow Summit are growing, expanding to three days in 2025 By Sara Perez Webber Pineapple on pizza—yea or nay? If you were one of the nearly 4,500 industry professionals who attended the co-located Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando on Nov. 6-7, 2024, which kicked off the day after the … [Read more...] about Double the Opportunity
The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
In 2025, catering will continue to transcend the traditional concept of just feeding guests—it’s becoming an art form, an immersive experience designed to engage every sense. At the forefront of this evolution is Constellation Culinary Group, a catering company bringing restaurant-quality cuisine with elevated presentations across a wide range of venues, from cultural landmarks … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
Trim Your Prep Time with the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer
As a foodservice business owner, you know that time is money. Save precious hours—and increase your profits—by prepping for big events with the new Whizard Versa™ Trimmer from Bettcher, which reduces labor time by up to 67%. Ideal for BBQ caterers—and restaurant applications including gyro, shawarma, and al pastor slicing—the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer is an electric handheld … [Read more...] about Trim Your Prep Time with the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer
Modulite
Versatile, Cost-Effective F+B Serving Stations Tailored to Fit Your Vision With the new Modulite modular F+B serving stations from Rosseto Serving Solutions, you’re in charge. No matter the event size, shape or style, you can design the perfect serving setup with ease. Modulite’s key benefits include: Flexibility and Versatility Modulite modular tables can be … [Read more...] about Modulite
What’s In for Going All Out
Take your weddings to the next level with these 15 trends By Sara Perez Webber When it comes to their weddings, couples these days don’t follow the herd. Eschewing cookie-cutter affairs, brides and grooms are letting their personalities shine through in every aspect of their big celebrations, from the cuisine to the décor to the entertainment. Despite each wedding’s … [Read more...] about What’s In for Going All Out
Meet Maneet
CFE chats with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan By Sara Perez Webber At the Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando in November, Chef Maneet Chauhan shared this advice to attendees who gathered to watch her prepare Tandoori Shrimp & Grits: “Be as authentic as possible.” It’s a maxim Chauhan has clearly followed herself as she’s charted a meteoric rise in the culinary … [Read more...] about Meet Maneet
Expect the Unexpected
Bill Hansen shares one of his wildest wedding stories in an excerpt from his new book, Plating Up Profits: Miami’s Catering Icon Dishes Up Lessons for Business Success As the founder of Bill Hansen Catering and CEO of Hansen Group, 55-year catering veteran Bill Hansen has seen it all when it comes to catered events. He shares his most memorable stories—and the business … [Read more...] about Expect the Unexpected
Tapping into the Experience Economy
Multisensory, memorable meals are satisfying the increased appetite for experiential dining and culinary tourism By Joy Pouros, Culinary Software Services The “experience economy” refers to consumers prioritizing experiences over material possessions. For some, this preference aligns with their minimalist lifestyle, while others may be spurred on by social media and … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Experience Economy