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
Outdoor Cooking
Scoring a Pre-Game Success
Nearly 12,000 guests enjoyed the Official NFL Tailgate Experience before the Super Bowl, served up by Constellation Culinary Group CATERER: Constellation Culinary Groupconstellationculinary.com EVENT: Official NFL Tailgate Experience for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023 OVERVIEW: Constellation Culinary Group served 11,550 … [Read more...] about Scoring a Pre-Game Success
Take It Outside
Tips for fun, festive outdoor events—no matter the season By Robin Selden, managing partner and executive chef of Marcia Selden Catering All photos from Marcia Selden Catering The days of getting wrapped up in faux fur to drink vodka and party at a “cool” ice bar in an igloo are so pre-COVID! Now we party in the great outdoors no matter how cold (or hot) it is—and … [Read more...] about Take It Outside
On The Road Again
Food trucks offer a mobility that helped businesses chart a course through the pandemic By Sara Perez Webber Have food, will travel. When it came to weathering the pandemic, being on wheels helped some food trucks stay in business. Mobility is a huge advantage for food trucks,” says Ross Resnick, co-founder and CEO of Roaming Hunger, a booking marketplace for more than … [Read more...] about On The Road Again
THE STAYING POWER OF BBQ
Americans still love their barbecue—even if how they order it may be changing By Sara Perez Webber There’s no doubt about it—Americans love to grill. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, according to a 2020 survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. And the lockdowns of last summer gave them plenty of time to practice their craft during … [Read more...] about THE STAYING POWER OF BBQ
Outdoor Cooking Equipment
When it comes to grilling and smoking outdoors, it’s important to have equipment you can trust. Grills and smokers must be hardy, portable and efficient. Most of all, they must produce the mouthwatering meats that keep your clients hungry for more. CFE has rounded up a selection of caterers’ favorites for you to consider for your next outdoor feast. The ultimate catering … [Read more...] about Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Mad for Mediterranean (Part 2)
Growing in popularity, the fresh, flavorful cuisines of the Mediterranean Rim offer up the perfect foods for outdoor gatherings By Sara Perez Webber The outdoors is “in” these days, as open-air spaces allow for social distancing, not to mention a healthy dose of sunshine and fresh air. While not all cuisines mesh well with this more casual, often on-the-go type of … [Read more...] about Mad for Mediterranean (Part 2)
C’est Magnifique!
Marcia Selden Catering wowed guests from an open kitchen at a 50th anniversary party evoking Parisian glamour By Sara Perez Webber CATERER: Marcia Selden Catering & Events • marciaselden.com EVENT PLANNER: Anthony Taccetta Event Design • anthonytaccetta.com EVENT DETAILS: Last July, Marcia Selden Catering & Events, based in Stamford, Conn., helped bring Paris to the … [Read more...] about C’est Magnifique!
Success Stories – Ready for Their Close-Ups
How two off-premise catering companies found success specializing in an entertainment niche—photo shoots and film productions By Sara Perez Webber Better Being betterbeingnyc.com When you see celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga on magazine covers in the supermarket check-out line, you may be looking at the end result of a process that included … [Read more...] about Success Stories – Ready for Their Close-Ups
Embracing the Food Truck Generation
By Michael Stavros, director of business development at M Culinary Concepts It seems that everyone these days is trying to develop a strategy for reaching the elusive “millennial” audience. While it’s safe to say that the term is becoming overused, it’s helpful for caterers to understand who they are trying to reach, so they can develop food offerings tailored to the … [Read more...] about Embracing the Food Truck Generation
