
Cocktail Recipe: Prickly Bloom
Chihuahua is one of the only places in Mexico where prickly pear grows endemically, quite literally next to where sotol

How Gilded Tomato Company Became America’s Greenest Caterer
This April, the Green Restaurant Association recognized Gilded Tomato Company in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, as the 2026 Greenest Caterer in America.

Event Spotlight: LUX Catering Celebrates Utah for Visit Salt Lake Influencer Event
LUX Catering & Events designed and produced a Visit Salt Lake event for influencers that showcased Utah’s bounty and natural beauty.

How Hampton Created a Beloved Brand Standard, One Waffle at a Time
When a menu item becomes something you’re known for, you don’t just keep it—you lean into it. And that’s exactly what Hampton by Hilton has done with its famous make-your-own Belgian waffle.
Hampton—one of the world’s largest hotel brands—has elevated the complimentary breakfast offering into a brand standard, a guest engagement tool and a symbol of the service culture it calls “Hamptonality.”

Create Team Buy-In with These Five Easy Steps
When you invite staff members to help drive the outcome, you create a culture where people want to do better. When they know their opinions matter, they will proactively initiate ideas.

Top Caterers Share Tips and Strategies for Successful Outdoor Events
As the summer season gets underway, CFE News convened our Editorial Advisory Board for a wide-ranging discussion on what it really takes to execute outdoor events at a high level—from the first client conversation to the final plate. Following are some of these catering leaders’ tips and strategies.

