Wine, Beer and Cocktails

A Breath of Fresh Air

The allure of the great outdoors is proving irresistible to a growing number of catering clients.

“At Constellation Culinary Group, we’ve seen a continued and growing preference for outdoor events across a wide variety of occasions,” says Katia Ponomareva, director of catering for off-premise events. “The pandemic certainly reshaped how people think about gathering spaces, elevating the appeal of fresh air and natural surroundings.”

To meet the rising demand for outdoor affairs, caterers and venues across the country are creating events that are a breath of fresh air.

What’s Hot in Hospitality

Caviar carts, sensorial cocktails and corporate events that emphasize flexibility.

Those are just a few of the 2025 industry trends identified by Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP), a collaborative network of leaders from the world’s top catering and hospitality organizations. The organization released the ECEP 2025 Trends Report, compiled during this year’s ECEP Symposium in Napa, California.

Sensational Sweets and Sips

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!

D’Amico Catering’s low-proof Lillet Winter Spritz. Photo by Laura Rae Photography

Raising the Bar

Are you offering drinks that entice guests to come back for more? Are you enhancing events with festive bars that add to the atmosphere?

Pom Fizz Cocktail from Abigail Kirsch

Holiday Sips

Help guests ring in the season with these cocktail and mocktail recipes.

Copa di Vino’s best-selling varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Grigio.

One Glass at a Time

The owner of Sunshine Mill Winery in The Dalles, Ore., Martin came up with the idea for single-serve premium wine while exploring vineyards in the south of France in 2007. From there, he worked to develop the technology to make it possible.

Bill Hansen Catering suggests creating a festive hot chocolate bar at an event.

Festive Feasting

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.

Shaking It Up

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 country, who share how they’re adapting, what drinks are trending and a favorite cocktail recipe they serve during the holiday season. Plus we round up product ideas and wine suggestions for elevating your own bar offerings

From Vine to Table

Bronco Wine Company’s Joey Franzia discusses industry trends —and why he thinks caterers should be able to double their wine sales in 2020.

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