In an effort to mitigate the sales impact of the coronavirus pandemic, CaterZen has modified its catering software tools to enable caterers and restaurants to focus on online ordering and food delivery. “A lot of our clients have had to pivot from the catering business they were running,” said Michael Attias, president of CaterZen Catering Software. “Our new delivery manager … [Read more...] about CaterZen Modifies Software Tools to Help Caterers and Restaurants with Food Delivery
Industry News
Rouxbe Offers Free Food Safety Course for Foodservice Industry
Leading online culinary school Rouxbe has launched a free online food safety course designed for professionals looking to learn more about food safety, as well as those in need of a refresher given the current outbreak. “The global restaurant and hospitality industry is being significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as worries over the spread continue to … [Read more...] about Rouxbe Offers Free Food Safety Course for Foodservice Industry
Perlick Debuts Next Day Delivery Program
Perlick Corp. is making it easier for customers to keep their refrigerators up and running, at a time when they may need it most. The manufacturer has launched Perlick Next Day Delivery, which offers replacement refrigeration parts via next-day delivery in select cities. “The past month has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone in our industry,” said Jim Koelbl, … [Read more...] about Perlick Debuts Next Day Delivery Program
Marrying Resources
Julie Mead of The Knot Worldwide explains how WeddingPro connects event pros with clients, and shares insight into top wedding trends By Sara Perez Webber It's becoming easier and easier for engaged couples to research and plan their weddings online—and for wedding vendors to connect with them. In July, The Knot and WeddingWire—two leading wedding planning resources—joined … [Read more...] about Marrying Resources
What’s Blooming?
The Floral Trends Forecast predicts which flowers and styles will blossom at next year’s events By Sara Perez Webber Wondering which blooms your clients will be requesting for their events in the new year? The Flower Trends Forecast 2020, recently released by International Floral Distributors (IFD), gives a sense of how floral décor is expected to blossom next year. “The … [Read more...] about What’s Blooming?
Healthy Hotels
Meeting travelers don’t have to put their diets on hold, as properties step up to the plate with good-for-you catering options By Sara Perez Webber Red quinoa with edamame beans and sweet peppers. Kale smoothie with cocoa nibs, goji berries, yogurt and honey. If these aren’t the type of menu items you think of when you think “hotel meeting catering,” think again. “We … [Read more...] about Healthy Hotels
Holiday Recipes from The Classic Catering People
Owings Mills, Md. • classiccatering.com The Classic Catering People provides catering for about 500 events each holiday season. The company, outside of Baltimore, has been serving the area for more than 40 years, with a philosophy of honoring food traditions while embracing new tastes and techniques. Executive Chef Alan Maw designs seasonally appropriate menus for these … [Read more...] about Holiday Recipes from The Classic Catering People
Taking the Show on the Road
By Sara Perez Webber Last year, Atlanta-based Proof of the Pudding took on the challenge of catering five major boat shows in Florida. The company’s five-year concessions contract with Informa U.S. Boat Shows includes the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the St. Petersburg Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Show, the Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota and—the largest in-water boat show … [Read more...] about Taking the Show on the Road
A Recipe for Disaster
Five mistakes caterers make that put data at risk—and how to avoid them By Brad Korkow, Society Insurance In today’s digital world, it’s impossible to avoid handling electronic data while running your catering business. Credit card and mobile payment options are the norm, putting caterers increasingly at risk of a cyberattack. Considering 60 percent of small companies go out … [Read more...] about A Recipe for Disaster
That’s entertainment
With dancing servers, 12 courses and food prep on a stage, this corporate event was anything but staid CATERER: D’Amico Catering (damicocatering.com) VENUE: Aria, a former warehouse and theater that’s now an event venue in downtown Minneapolis’ Warehouse District EVENT DETAILS: D’Amico Catering pulled out all the stops—including 27 chefs, 26 service staff and six event … [Read more...] about That’s entertainment
