CFE News is profiling catering’s cutest companions—the furry friends who bring joy to hospitality pros both on and off the clock. This week, Valentina Pulido, director of business development at Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, introduces us to Baku—the six-year-old golden retriever who’s equal parts motivator, muse and mood-booster.
The story of Dallas-based Vestals Catering begins like many meaningful meals do—with a charming backyard party that grew beyond the picket fence.
In 2008, Jordan and Emily Swim launched Food Creates Community, a grassroots dinner series they hosted in the backyard of their Texas home. With long tables under string lights and seasonal menus thoughtfully curated, the couple invited friends, neighbors and curious guests to slow down and truly savor a meal.
