The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and doesn’t end until July 19. For six weeks, 16 host cities across North America will host 6.5 million fans in stadiums. And tens of millions more will be cheering on their teams from offices, breweries, event spaces and living rooms across the country. Every single one of those watch parties, corporate gatherings and fan meetups needs food.
An ideal non-alcoholic beverage for outdoor events and BBQs, this refreshing lemonade looks as good as it tastes.
A refreshing cocktail that combines watermelon, prosecco, Aperol and sparkling water. Perfect for BBQs and outdoor events!
Looking for summer beverages that guests will flock to at BBQs and outdoor events? Just add watermelon.
The fruit has emerged as a high-demand beverage ingredient, particularly among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. According to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, younger guests order watermelon drinks far more frequently than Gen X guests or Boomers.
At F&B@Sea, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson emphasized a point that every chef, caterer and hospitality professional understands: food is never just food. It is memory, identity, discipline, discovery and connection.
Samuelsson spoke on the main stage in April at the annual Miami conference, which brings together the global cruise F&B community.
When Zach Bryan’s With Heaven on Tour arrived at the University of Tulsa for a two-day run on April 3 and 4, it brought more than 60,000 attendees and a major opportunity for Sodexo’s on-campus dining team to execute at scale.
The ECEP Trends Council convened at the 2026 ECEP Symposium, compiling a list of 10 catering and hospitality trends identified by these industry heavyweights. The third annual ECEP Trends Report reflects how catering’s most influential operators are reading the room—and redefining it.
Demand for private dining in New York City has increased more than fivefold ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, according to new data from venue marketplace Tagvenue. The trend signals a broader shift towards higher-value, experience-led bookings.
The fourth edition of F&B@Sea brought the global cruise food-and-beverage community together on April 15 and 16 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. While there was no shortage of interesting products and conversations, these five stood out as worth a closer look.
Cura Hospitality’s Guest Chef Program continues to elevate the on site dining experience for healthcare team members, patients and visitors across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals in Pennsylvania.
