Creating weddings that capture a couple’s personalities is what it’s all about for event planner Brian Worley By Sara Perez Webber Like many event professionals, Brian Worley had no idea that what started as a side hustle would evolve into a passion and a career. The creative director and owner of B. Worley Productions in Atlanta, Worley was working at a Banana … [Read more...] about Personalizing the Big Day
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Collective Wisdom for Catering Excellence
Five takeaways from ECEP symposiums to help you grow your business By Liese Gardner At the annual symposium for Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP), top catering business owners come together with thought leaders to exchange ideas and best practices. From HR and operations to culinary, kitchen, sales and finance, the event is a dynamic gathering of collective … [Read more...] about Collective Wisdom for Catering Excellence
Sensational Sweets and Sips
Experts reveal the latest wedding dessert and drink trends By Sara Perez Webber Wedding receptions are a time to indulge. To help you plan your big events accordingly, we’ve rounded up some of the latest trends in scrumptious desserts and celebratory cocktails. Let’s get this party started! Desserts Extravagant Cakes While no-frills cutting cakes were in … [Read more...] about Sensational Sweets and Sips
The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
In 2025, catering will continue to transcend the traditional concept of just feeding guests—it’s becoming an art form, an immersive experience designed to engage every sense. At the forefront of this evolution is Constellation Culinary Group, a catering company bringing restaurant-quality cuisine with elevated presentations across a wide range of venues, from cultural landmarks … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
Trim Your Prep Time with the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer
As a foodservice business owner, you know that time is money. Save precious hours—and increase your profits—by prepping for big events with the new Whizard Versa™ Trimmer from Bettcher, which reduces labor time by up to 67%. Ideal for BBQ caterers—and restaurant applications including gyro, shawarma, and al pastor slicing—the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer is an electric handheld … [Read more...] about Trim Your Prep Time with the Whizard Versa™ Trimmer
Meet Maneet
CFE chats with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan By Sara Perez Webber At the Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando in November, Chef Maneet Chauhan shared this advice to attendees who gathered to watch her prepare Tandoori Shrimp & Grits: “Be as authentic as possible.” It’s a maxim Chauhan has clearly followed herself as she’s charted a meteoric rise in the culinary … [Read more...] about Meet Maneet
Tapping into the Experience Economy
Multisensory, memorable meals are satisfying the increased appetite for experiential dining and culinary tourism By Joy Pouros, Culinary Software Services The “experience economy” refers to consumers prioritizing experiences over material possessions. For some, this preference aligns with their minimalist lifestyle, while others may be spurred on by social media and … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Experience Economy
Olympic-Sized Lessons
An interview with John Crisafulli of Behind the Scenes Catering, who's catered for 13 Olympic Games John Crisafulli—ECEP founding member, and president and CEO of Behind the Scenes (BTS) Catering in San Diego—has produced food at 13 Olympic Games. He’s seen it all, from Covid restrictions to frustrating red tape to perhaps the most exciting challenge—preparing a culinary … [Read more...] about Olympic-Sized Lessons
Nearly 5,000 Attend the California Restaurant Show in Los Angeles
In late August, nearly 5,000 restaurant, pizza and foodservice industry professionals, representing a 51% increase in buyers, were at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the California Restaurant Show, which for the first time included the Pizza Tomorrow Summit Pavilion. The sold-out trade show floor featured 220-plus exhibiting companies, with 50% of them new to the show, … [Read more...] about Nearly 5,000 Attend the California Restaurant Show in Los Angeles
Plant-Based Power
10 trends taking root in plant-based dining By Sara Perez Webber Whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or simply want to eat less meat, consumers are increasingly embracing plant-based diets. According to a 2023 Gallup survey, 4 percent of Americans are vegetarian and 1 percent are vegan. That doesn’t tell the whole story, however. Younger consumers are far more likely … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Power
