Five takeaways from ECEP symposiums to help you grow your business By Liese Gardner At the annual symposium for Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP), top catering business owners come together with thought leaders to exchange ideas and best practices. From HR and operations to culinary, kitchen, sales and finance, the event is a dynamic gathering of collective … [Read more...] about Collective Wisdom for Catering Excellence
Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
Proof of the Pudding’s LaTosha Marks describes six strategies for retaining quality employees By Sara Perez Webber It’s a conundrum for hospitality businesses. Customer service is only as good as the people providing it. Yet it’s difficult to find and keep committed employees in an industry with one of the highest job turnover rates. To find out how one large … [Read more...] about Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
Progress in Cold Chain Logistics
Smart technologies are helping foodservice businesses ensure food quality and safety By Nick Fryer, Sheer Logistics When the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness is mitigated, your customers are satisfied, and your business grows. Cold chain logistics—the storing, handling and transporting of temperature-sensitive items—play an essential role in ensuring food … [Read more...] about Progress in Cold Chain Logistics
Complying with Foodservice Standards
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
