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A Breath of Fresh Air

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With tempting stations, refreshing drinks and thoughtful design, caterers and venues are enhancing the allure of outdoor events By Sara Perez Webber 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 … [Read more...] about A Breath of Fresh Air

What’s Hot in Hospitality

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The 2025 ECEP Trends Report identifies what’s catching on in catering and events 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 … [Read more...] about What’s Hot in Hospitality

What’s Next for Catering?

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CFE checks in with three veteran caterers, who detail key trends shaping the industry By Sara Perez Webber Signs point to a robust year for catering in 2025. That’s the consensus from three veteran caterers, who shared with CFE their outlook for the industry. “It’s hard to believe that we are five years removed from the pandemic,” says Anthony Lambatos, owner and CEO … [Read more...] about What’s Next for Catering?

Personalizing the Big Day

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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

Tapping into the Experience Economy

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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

ezCater’s Third Annual Lunch Report Reveals Lunch Breaks Are Losing Ground to Busy Schedules

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ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces, released its third annual Lunch Report, revealing new insights into employees’ lunch habits. Although 98% of employees recognize the benefits of lunch breaks on job performance and productivity, nearly half (49%) skip lunch altogether at least once a week. Employees cite fear they won’t have enough time to get their work done … [Read more...] about ezCater’s Third Annual Lunch Report Reveals Lunch Breaks Are Losing Ground to Busy Schedules

Nearly 5,000 Attend the California Restaurant Show in Los Angeles

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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

Smart Packaging

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Foodservice businesses are finding more sustainable ways to deliver the goods By Sara Perez Webber For foodservice companies committed to sustainability, packaging presents an ongoing challenge. After all, your food needs to get into the hands of customers. But how do you do it in a way that minimizes waste? Steve Short, COO and chief culinary officer of Steve Short … [Read more...] about Smart Packaging

4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering

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In today’s fiercely competitive market, it pays to make sure your food looks as good as it tastes By Alexus Medina, Director of Product Management, Sabert In the world of catering, first impressions are everything. Caterers who fail to showcase their best from the get-go will likely never have the opportunity to change that initial perception. The pressure to stand … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Boost Visual Appeal in Catering