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
Wine, Beer and Cocktails
Raising the Bar
Add extra “cheers” to upcoming events with in-demand drinks and inviting bar selections By Sara Perez Webber Are you offering drinks that entice guests to come back for more? Are you enhancing events with festive bars that add to the atmosphere? If not, now’s the time to raise the bar on your bar. For inspiration, we asked bar caterers and other experts what their clients … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar
Holiday Sips
Help guests ring in the season with these cocktail and mocktail recipes Pom Fizz Mocktail abigailkirsch.com YIELD: 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS 2 ounces pomegranate juice 1 ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce orange juice ½ ounce cinnamon simple syrup 1 ounce sparkling cider Pomegranate seeds for garnish METHOD Combine the three juices and … [Read more...] about Holiday Sips
Elevating Events with a Craft Cocktail Bar
Boost revenue and repeat business with a well-run bar serving thoughtfully customized drinks By Chris Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above How many weddings have you attended where the bar line was long, and the drinks weren’t that great? The answer is probably “Too many.” A basic bar is a thing of the past; a wedding is made that much more unique with a customized … [Read more...] about Elevating Events with a Craft Cocktail Bar
One Glass at a Time
James Martin developed Copa di Vino, the wine that’s easy to serve and sip By Sara Perez Webber “Why open a bottle when you want just a single glass of wine?” That’s the question that inspired James Martin to develop Copa di Vino. The owner of Sunshine Mill Winery in The Dalles, Ore., Martin came up with the idea for single-serve premium wine while exploring vineyards … [Read more...] about One Glass at a Time
Festive Feasting
Caterers and chefs share holiday food and drink ideas By Sara Perez Webber It’s almost that time of year—when events are extra festive and the food extra indulgent. To help inspire your holiday menus, we asked caterers and chefs to share tips, strategies and recipes. Sweet Hot Chocolate Bar Bill Hansen Catering (billhansencatering.com) Bill Hansen Catering in … [Read more...] about Festive Feasting
Shaking It Up
Beverage caterers share post-COVID business strategies, bar trends and favorite holiday cocktails By Sara Perez Webber The holidays may look a bit different this year, but there will always be reason to eat, drink, and be merry. Like their food counterparts, bar caterers have had to adjust their businesses in the post-COVID world. Here we profile four from across the … [Read more...] about Shaking It Up
From Vine to Table
By Sara Perez Webber Bronco Wine Company’s Joey Franzia discusses industry trends—and why he thinks caterers should be able to double their wine sales in 2020 If you’re a wine drinker—or a wine buyer—you’re familiar with the labels of Bronco Wine Company. The powerhouse vintner has been in business since 1973, and produces such widely known brands as Carmenet Reserve, … [Read more...] about From Vine to Table
