Catering companies are beginning to see the summer light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. The industry took the full brunt of the pandemic, with catering clients of The Lease Coach reporting no or low revenues over the past 15 months.
Like many caterers before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Anne Lloyd—who owns Nolavore Catering and Commissary Kitchen in New Orleans—was mostly focused on traditional event catering.
As the catering and events community rebounds from the pandemic, businesses in different markets and geographic areas are growing and thriving in different ways.
As the long, painful pandemic lockdown more broadly lifts across the U.S., restaurants and catering businesses are anticipating the return to normal as much as their customers.
Depending on where you live in the United States, hailstorms may be a frightening threat—or something that rarely crosses your mind.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot in our world, but has it changed what restaurants and caterers are looking for in foodservice equipment?
Absolutely, say manufacturers. CFE talked to executives from five companies in the industry who say foodservice operators are looking for professional kitchen equipment that’s flexible, labor-saving, economical and eco-friendly, and that cleaning and disinfectant features are more important than ever.
For a lot of caterers, running their companies during the COVID-19 pandemic felt like trying to navigate their way home through a raging forest fire.
Being the life of the party can be exhilarating, and—as a caterer—you are the unseen life of the party. Unfortunately, you are also on the hook if things go terribly wrong.
As a result of the pandemic, more people than ever are ordering takeout food. While some may worry about the environmental impact of disposable ware, there is a way to “green” your business while increasing your to-go orders: compostable containers.
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.
