Caterers are changing the way they serve appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to ensure safer events By Sara Perez Webber The food served at the beginning of an event often sets the tone for the entire affair—even when it comes to safety considerations. Catering, Foodservice & Events asked four caterers how they’re changing their appetizer and hors d’oeuvre offerings to … [Read more...] about Off to a Good Start
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Safe Set-Ups
How caterers are adding precautionary protocols to their stations and buffets By Sara Perez Webber Whither the buffet? Due to safety concerns, this easy method of serving lots of guests has taken a hit since the advent of COVID-19. Foodservice operators have eliminated self-serve and buffets, according to a recent study by The Food Group (thefoodgroup.com). Even cruise … [Read more...] about Safe Set-Ups
Catering Outlook for 2021
After weathering the storm of 2020, three top caterers look ahead to the new year By Sara Perez Webber In the May/June 2020 issue, Catering Magazine asked seven seasoned caterers how they were “Weathering the Storm” in our cover story about the devastating business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark the first issue of Catering, Foodservice & Events, we … [Read more...] about Catering Outlook for 2021
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 Surplus to Sustenance
As a founding partner of Minnesota Central Kitchen, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis is turning donated food into meals for the hungry By Sara Perez Webber On March 12, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis had been planning to celebrate its 16th anniversary with a party for more than 400 guests. Instead—as the COVID-19 crisis sent shockwaves through the … [Read more...] about From Surplus to Sustenance
Station Sensations
Creative food stations that bring the fun and the flavor By Sara Perez Webber Resolved to banish the boring in 2020?Take a cue from these caterers, who’ve come up with food stations that are as fun as they are flavorful. Imaginative twists on traditional concepts, clever containers and colorful displays draw guests to these photo-worthy concepts—while the delicious … [Read more...] about Station Sensations
How Foodservice Packaging Contributes to Successful Catering
As drop-off catering grows, so does the need for reliable packaging and single-use items—which are becoming more attractive and eco-friendly By Lynn Dyer, president of the Foodservice Packaging Institute Catering has expanded over the years. In the past, independent caterers would bring in their prepared foods and beverages, served on reusable china along with flatware and … [Read more...] about How Foodservice Packaging Contributes to Successful Catering
Building Up Drop-Off Business
By Sara Perez Webber Above & Beyond Catering abovecatering.com As demand for drop-off catering picks up, many restaurants and full-service caterers are launching or expanding dedicated divisions to meet the demand. San Francisco-based Above & Beyond Catering, however, began drop-off catering first, in the early days of its founding in 2005. It expanded to encompass a … [Read more...] about Building Up Drop-Off Business
Success Stories – Ready for Their Close-Ups
How two off-premise catering companies found success specializing in an entertainment niche—photo shoots and film productions By Sara Perez Webber Better Being betterbeingnyc.com When you see celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga on magazine covers in the supermarket check-out line, you may be looking at the end result of a process that included … [Read more...] about Success Stories – Ready for Their Close-Ups
