In February, Washington, D.C.-based Occasions Caterers won the prestigious Catersource Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Award for Best Catered Wedding for a lavish wedding reception that took place in a supper club-style lounge tent at the couple’s property in McLean, Virginia. Stand-out dishes from the expansive menu included passed hors d’oeuvres such as caviar … [Read more...] about Occasions Caterers Wins “Best Catered Wedding” at ACE Awards
Industry News
Report: U.S. Restaurant Sales to Reach a Record $1.1 Trillion in 2024
The National Restaurant Association released its 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry. The report is based on analysis and forecasts by the association’s economists, and surveys of restaurant operators and consumers conducted throughout the year. U.S. restaurant industry sales are forecast to reach a record $1.1 … [Read more...] about Report: U.S. Restaurant Sales to Reach a Record $1.1 Trillion in 2024
New England Restaurant & Bar Show Takes Place in Boston in February
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association and Exposition Development Company, Inc. are gearing up for the New England Restaurant & Bar Show (formerly New England Food Show), which will take place February 4-5, 2024, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. New England Restaurant & Bar Show is the region’s largest B to B event for … [Read more...] about New England Restaurant & Bar Show Takes Place in Boston in February
Division 1 Colleges Partner with Proof of the Pudding to Drive Revenue and Elevate F&B Offerings
Atlanta-based Proof of the Pudding, a leader in foodservice management and catering for sports and entertainment arenas and college stadiums, continues to partner with Division 1 colleges, helping them to drive premium revenue and elevate food and beverage offerings. The company currently serves eight Division 1 colleges. Proof partnered with its first D1, the University of … [Read more...] about Division 1 Colleges Partner with Proof of the Pudding to Drive Revenue and Elevate F&B Offerings
Foods That Score
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
Going Greener
The Green Restaurant Association helps foodservice companies reach their sustainability goals By Sara Perez Webber When Michael Oshman founded the Green Restaurant Association in 1990, he often had to explain what “greening” meant. “Everybody literally brought up Kermit the Frog,” he says with a laugh. And while it’s still not easy being green—as Kermit might … [Read more...] about Going Greener
What’s New in Catering
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
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
Serving the Hybrid Workforce
Jeff Grass, CEO and co-founder of HUNGRY, explains how his company is adjusting its offerings as more employees return to the office By Sara Perez Webber American workers are trickling back into the office. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, citing research by Kastle Systems, in January the average office occupancy rates in 10 major U.S. cities … [Read more...] about Serving the Hybrid Workforce
Taking the Pulse of the Industry
After years of tumult, what’s the business outlook for 2023? CFE asked experts from the catering and restaurant industries to weigh in By Sara Perez Webber The catering and restaurant industries have come a long way since the dark days of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused the biggest disruption ever to the foodservice industry. And while certain challenges … [Read more...] about Taking the Pulse of the Industry
