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Bringing Your “A” Game to Away Games
Successful caterers and event planners know how to execute events in the most challenging of locations but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. From weather to difficult terrain to Murphy’s Law – anything that can go wrong will go wrong – obstacles abound. To help you overcome them, we’ve gathered tips from two seasoned pros as…
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Going Hybrid
When the world realized the pandemic was not going away any time soon, the events industry, like most other fields, was forced to either adapt or shut its…
Create Exceptional Culinary Experiences with Pork Rinds
Pork rinds – those delicate, crunchy, savory and flavor-packed snacks – are finding their way to fine dining tables as well as pubs and wine bars. They’re showing…
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The Enormous Maze & Waste in Email Marketing – What is real and unreal?
For 40 years, I have worked in my media companies as publisher and marketing director, and during that time I have seen…
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Plant-Based Dining Takes Root
There’s no doubt about it—demand is mushrooming for plant-based cuisine. After a record year of growth in 2020, U.S. retail sales of…
What’s Next In Plant-Based Catering?
The plant-based movement shows no signs of slowing down and that means even more choices for caterers who want to expand their…
Paying It Forward
According to a survey conducted in 2018, 56% of American workers have had a professional mentor, while 76% believe that mentorship is…
How Women Can Pave a Path to Advancement
At the inception of my career, I job-hopped, thinking external mobility would more quickly advance my career opportunities. Today, I have steadily…
Industry News
How to Better Serve & Delight in Today’s New Market
The age-old saying “people eat with their eyes” holds new meaning in today’s post-COVID culture. Not only are you tasked with creating eye-catching displays that spark joy and satisfaction, but you now must also portray your food stations…
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Outlook for 2022
By all accounts, 2022 is the year of the comeback for the catering and events industry. Yet after a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, stumbling blocks remain—such as the ongoing labor shortage. To get a sense of where we…
Catering Magazine is now… Catering, Foodservice & Events
For years, Catering Magazine has been distributed to foodservice professionals well beyond the catering industry. The breadth of our content, as well as our strong partnerships with many trade shows and conferences across the U.S., have steadily increased…
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From Surplus to Sustenance
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 country—the company canceled the celebration and…
Association Reports: Restaurant Industry Has Lost Two-Thirds of Workforce
National Restaurant Association Calls for Congress to Enact “Blueprint for Recovery” to Help Industry Survive From beloved corner diners, to favorite independent restaurants to well-known chains, the entire restaurant industry has lost two-thirds of its workforce, more than eight…
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Free Training Modules from ServSafe Address Takeout and Delivery Safety
ServSafe, the National Restaurant Association’s food safety training program, has released two new training videos online to reinforce safe food handling during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition, to support restaurant workers on the front line, ServSafe is making…
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MEIKO Dishwashing Machines Render Newest Coronavirus Harmless, According to Virologist
Germany-based HygCen—an internationally recognized and accredited test laboratory for medical devices, disinfectants and similar products—has certified that coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is inactivated after one wash cycle in a MEIKO dishwashing machine. “The pathogens do not cause any problems for…
CaterZen Modifies Software Tools to Help Caterers and Restaurants with Food Delivery
In an effort to mitigate the sales impact of the coronavirus pandemic, CaterZen has modified its catering software tools to enable caterers and restaurants to focus on online ordering and food delivery. “A lot of our clients have…
