Events

Event Spotlight: Preview of Antigua and Barbuda’s Culinary Month 2026

On Nov. 19, 20025, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) hosted an exclusive media preview to celebrate the official launch of Culinary Month 2026 at the prestigious Platform by the James Beard Foundation at Pier 57 in Manhattan. The intimate dinner brought together top‐tier U.S. media, culinary influencers and industry tastemakers for an immersive introduction to the flavors, talent and creative spirit that define Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary identity.

Plant Based World Expo 2025: Promising a Fertile Future

The 6th annual Plant Based World Expo (PBWE) North America sowed the seeds for an industry resurgence. The event—which took place Dec. 2-3 at New York City’s Javits Center—combined a lineup of educational programs and a selection of plant-based food product lines, many new to market and most targeting foodservice.

Event Spotlight: Cattle Baron’s Ball in Dallas

For the third consecutive year, Vestals Catering catered the Cattle Baron’s Ball—the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. More than 3,200 guests attended the Oct. 25th event, where they were entertained by headliner Post Malone—an alum of the Metroplex’s Grapevine High School. To support the cause, Vestals donated a significant amount of food and labor to the event.

Landmark Experiences Aims to Redefine Luxury Hospitality at Large-Scale Events

Super Bowl tailgates with Navajo fry bread in Phoenix—and Cuban pastelitos in Miami. Full coffee and affogato bars, customizable with a plethora of candy and toppings. Reusable serviceware, specialty cocktails and seasonal produce sourced locally.

Clearly, this isn’t your grandfather’s large-scale catering.

It’s what guests will find, however, when they attend a prestigious major event catered by Landmark Experiences, which is meeting the demand for high-quality food and presentation at citywide functions. The initiative, recently launched by Elior North America (ENA) Dining and Events, brings together the company’s five catering brands—Constellation Culinary Group, Abigail Kirsch, Design Cuisine, Corporate Chefs and Lancer Hospitality.

Event Spotlight: Wedding at the Drummond Ranch

In May 2025, the team at Houston-based A Fare Extraordinaire took their talents on the road to cater this 471-guest wedding for Paige Drummond and David Andersen. The celebration took place against the sweeping backdrop of the bride’s family ranch—recognizable to fans of the Food Network’s The Pioneer Woman, hosted by Paige’s mom, Ree.

Event Spotlight: Stunning Día de Los Muertos-Themed Corporate Bash

In October 2024, Constellation Culinary Group catered a Día de los Muertos–themed Halloween celebration at Miami Beach’s Temple House.

The client, a financial services company, wanted the event to encourage cross-team mingling, build informal connections and integrate culturally diverse teams into Miami’s community—while educating guests on Mexican traditions, which are a vital part of the city’s identity.

Immersive Wedding Weekends

Today, wedding celebrations are no longer just one day. Newlyweds are reimagining tradition—swapping single-day timelines for full wedding weekends that invite guests to connect, explore, and celebrate in a way that feels both elevated and deeply personal.

As a luxury resort with a rich history and endless opportunities for personalization, Arizona Biltmore has become a natural canvas for these experiences—where every gathering, toast and detail is thoughtfully designed to reflect both the couple and the destination.

A Breath of Fresh Air

The allure of the great outdoors is proving irresistible to a growing number of catering clients.

“At Constellation Culinary Group, we’ve seen a continued and growing preference for outdoor events across a wide variety of occasions,” says Katia Ponomareva, director of catering for off-premise events. “The pandemic certainly reshaped how people think about gathering spaces, elevating the appeal of fresh air and natural surroundings.”

To meet the rising demand for outdoor affairs, caterers and venues across the country are creating events that are a breath of fresh air.

What’s Hot in Hospitality

Caviar carts, sensorial cocktails and corporate events that emphasize flexibility.

Those are just a few of the 2025 industry trends identified by Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP), a collaborative network of leaders from the world’s top catering and hospitality organizations. The organization released the ECEP 2025 Trends Report, compiled during this year’s ECEP Symposium in Napa, California.

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