Fresh and Flavorful
While the countries surrounding the Mediterranean—from southern Europe to northern Africa to southwest Asia—vary in culture, customs and cuisine, the traditional diets eaten in those countries share many of the same principles.
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Cheers to the Holidays
Holiday events are right around the corner. Will your bar menus get guests in the spirit? If you need inspiration, follow these tips from the experts for making and serving extra-festive refreshments during fall and winter holiday events.
Bringing Your “A” Game to Away Games
Successful caterers and event planners know how to execute events in the most challenging of locations but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. From weather to difficult terrain to Murphy’s Law – anything that can go wrong will go wrong – obstacles abound. To help you overcome them, we’ve gathered tips from two seasoned pros as well as product ideas to help you score big at your next off-premise event.
Plant-Based Dining Takes Root
There’s no doubt about it—demand is mushrooming for plant-based cuisine.
After a record year of growth in 2020, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods grew 6.2% in 2021, according to data released by the Plant Based Foods Association, The Good Food Institute and SPINS. That increase boosted the total plant-based market value to an all-time high of $7.4 billion.
Kitchen Talk: Chefs and caterers tell us what they love most about the room where it happens
No matter the size, the kitchen is the heart of every catering business and restaurant. Each has its own personality and flow. To get a sense of how various caterers make their spaces work, we asked a handful across the country: What do you love most about your kitchen?
Latin Love
While they may share certain ingredients, Latin American cuisines are as varied as their countries of origin, with each culture serving up its own specialties and traditions. And as the flavors and dishes of Latin America become more widely known among U.S. consumers, they’re becoming more popular.
Still Smokin’
Spring has sprung, and that means outdoor events are ramping up in many parts of the country. So, after a tumultuous couple of years, are clients still craving the down-home comfort of a plate of barbecue? We asked pitmasters and caterers from across the country, who tell us that America’s love affair with barbecue is still going strong.
Fresh Ideas
Starry skies, dappled sunlight, fragrant flowers, gentle breezes—outdoor events come with an innate ambience. Yet even natural beauty can be enhanced. We asked event planners from across the country to share the ways they’re making events in the great outdoors even more memorable.
Dynamic Stations
Savvy caterers thoughtfully compose dishes to look good and taste good. When guests walk through an event and pick up their food from stations—rather than wait for their food to come to them—presentation is especially important. Attractive set-ups lure guests to line up for what’s on offer.
Small But Mighty
Good things come in small packages—especially when it comes to the starters creative caterers are serving up. Packed with flavor and thoughtfully presented, these appetizers and small bites give catering companies the chance to show off their culinary philosophies, one beautiful bite at a time.
