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Sara Perez Webber

4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering

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In today’s fiercely competitive market, it pays to make sure your food looks as good as it tastes By Alexus Medina, Director of Product Management, Sabert In the world of catering, first impressions are everything. Caterers who fail to showcase their best from the get-go will likely never have the opportunity to change that initial perception. The pressure to stand … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering

Six Catering Trends with a Lasting Impact

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The ECEP Mid-Year Trends Report identifies meaningful shifts in hospitality expected to stand the test of time By Liese Gardner In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, trends come and go like the seasons. However, some developments transcend short-lived fads, shaping the industry’s future in profound ways. Released this June, the ECEP Trends Report identifies pivotal … [Read more...] about Six Catering Trends with a Lasting Impact

Preparing to Sell Your Catering Business

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Nine steps to take for a successful exit strategy By Dale Vaillancourt You know the catering high you get after a successful event? Even though you’re bone-tired, you arrive home, put your feet up, and celebrate—perhaps with a cocktail—reveling in a job well done. Much like any catered event, your career will end, too. If you want to enjoy that same well-earned … [Read more...] about Preparing to Sell Your Catering Business

Expanding the Borders of BBQ

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How international grilling traditions and flavors are catching fire By Sara Perez Webber The smoke-filled air made it hard to see when Luis Leite and Iago Santana launched their Brazilian churrasco business in 2022. The brothers were grilling up a storm at their first gig on Father’s Day weekend at Charter Oak Brewery in Danbury, Connecticut. As the smoke dissipated, … [Read more...] about Expanding the Borders of BBQ

Grilling with a Purpose

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Operation BBQ Relief serves communities in need with hot meals and helping hands By Sara Perez Webber Stan Hays tells volunteers they’ll “find their ‘why’” when they help people in need through Operation BBQ Relief. “When you hand that meal to somebody, and they literally are in tears thanking you for something as simple as a pulled pork sandwich, when you know … [Read more...] about Grilling with a Purpose

Eco-Friendly Strategies

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Steps to ensure your business is serving sustainably By Joy Pouros, Culinary Software Services Embracing sustainability in the foodservice industry isn’t just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift that encompasses many aspects of your day-to-day operations. If that sounds intimidating or off-putting, it shouldn’t. Many sustainable practices are also just good business, … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Strategies

Peak Creations

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Strategies for taking your tented events from functional to fabulous By Connie Jeske Crane Not that long ago with outdoor events, tents tended to be an event planner’s lackluster plan B—something to fall back on if black clouds and a solid drenching threatened your garden party. Today, though—with new engineering, advanced tech including HVAC systems and electricity, … [Read more...] about Peak Creations

Saying “I Do” to AI

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Event professionals are finding innovative ways to enhance their services by creatively using AI tools By Rachael Soete, managing director of Culinary Canvas Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in countless industries for years, but only recently have event professionals faced the reality and impact of the tool within their profession. Since COVID, clients … [Read more...] about Saying “I Do” to AI

Close the Gen Z Gap

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Three ways to serve up success with young foodservice employees By Scott Greenberg “So, what’s the most stressful part of running your operation?” I pose this question to audience members before every conference keynote. Most answer the same: “Employees.” High turnover, frequent call-outs, apathy—
many foodservice employers just can’t get the stability and … [Read more...] about Close the Gen Z Gap