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Catering Foodservice & Events Magazine

Catering, Foodservice & Events Magazine

The leading trade publication for food service and event professionals

Food Trends

Expanding the Borders of BBQ

June 29, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

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

Next-Generation Classics

April 1, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

European cuisines are evolving stateside and growing in popularity, with restaurants adding modern twists to traditional dishes By Sara Perez Webber At the hard-to-get-into pastaRAMEN in Montclair, New Jersey, diners don’t have to decide if their meal will include Italian flavors or Japanese flavors. They’ll get both in such crowd-pleasing dishes as Cacio e Pepe Gyoza … [Read more...] about Next-Generation Classics

Datassential Releases 2024 Food Trends Report

March 3, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

Leading food-and-beverage market research firm Datassential has released findings from its annual trend report, covering predictions for 2024. According to its research, 63% of consumers say they are optimistic about the year ahead. A major food trend identified by the report is “European 2.0.” According to Datassential, a new generation of chefs is rethinking classic … [Read more...] about Datassential Releases 2024 Food Trends Report

Feasts for the Senses

March 3, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

Caterers are revving up their food station creativity, presenting guests with sweet, savory and satisfying options that look as good as they taste By Sara Perez Webber Guests attending catered events these days are likely to find food and drink that’s right up their alley. After all, caterers are coming up with ever-more creative stations where diners can customize … [Read more...] about Feasts for the Senses

The Enduring Allure of Mexican

February 1, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

Restaurants and caterers who specialize in this popular cuisine find success with traditional recipes and quality ingredients By Sara Perez Webber Whether they’re craving quesadillas, longing for elote or pining for pozole, consumers’ appetite for Mexican cuisine shows no signs of abating. According to market research firm CivicScience, a third of U.S. adults name … [Read more...] about The Enduring Allure of Mexican

Foods That Score

January 5, 2024 by Sara Perez Webber

The CalZone at T-Mobile Park

The concessions served at live events are winning fans of their own By Sara Perez Webber Game-day food has come a long way from peanuts and Cracker Jack. Today’s concession caterers are pleasing fans of every sport—as well as attendees of other live events—by making sure culinary offerings add to the excitement and are part of the attraction. “A huge part of any … [Read more...] about Foods That Score

Festive Foods

October 9, 2023 by CFE Editor

A charcuterie plate from Minneapolis-based D'Amico Catering, featuring Manchego, whipped ricotta, prosciutto, Genoa salami, beech mushrooms, pistachios and fresh herbs. Photo by Märit Williams Photography

As we head toward the busy end-of-year season, caterers share highlights from their holiday menus ’Tis the season to get those holiday menus ready! If you’re still working on the details, get inspired by the highlights shared by the caterers profiled here. But don’t wait too long—according to CFE’s sources, clients are booking early and are eager to celebrate the … [Read more...] about Festive Foods

Reaping the Harvest

August 3, 2023 by Sara Perez Webber

Chef Stephanie Michalak White’s roasted squash and herbed millet salad with tahini dressing

Caterers are cultivating inspired plant-based menus to satisfy the sprouting number of vegans and vegetarians By Sara Perez Webber Adherents of plant-based diets have more fast-food options than ever. Want a meat-free Whopper at Burger King? No problem—have it your way. Looking for dairy-free milk at Starbucks? You can choose from four varieties. Many caterers are also … [Read more...] about Reaping the Harvest

What’s New in Catering

July 5, 2023 by CFE Editor

As more operators look to catering as an attractive revenue stream, here are five trends to watch By Alexus Medina, director of product management, Sabert The next chapter of the catering industry is finally beginning to take shape following years of significant challenges brought on by a once-in-a-generation pandemic. In fact, recent data from ezCater shows catering … [Read more...] about What’s New in Catering

Sourcing for the High Seas

June 5, 2023 by Sara Perez Webber

At F&B@Sea, attendees could network (above and opposite) and watch live cooking and cocktail demonstrations, including at the pop-up Bacardi Speakeasy Experience (top and left).

The new F&B@Sea trade show brought together cruise line executives and suppliers in a first-of-its-kind event By Sara Perez Webber Meat protein substitutes, sustainable seafood, and low and no-alcohol beverages—those were a few items cruise lines were interested in sourcing at the recent F&B@Sea trade show. “This was the world’s first event dedicated to cruise … [Read more...] about Sourcing for the High Seas

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