Lisa Hurley

What's cooking at the biggest off-premise caterers in special events? We've got their recipes for success.

Social media extends the reach of events, boosts engagement and often doesn't cost the event host a dime. So social media is great for events—except when it's not.

Although very few special event professionals have felt the need to curtail social media at their events—and some question whether it can ever be blocked completely—others say that in certain situations, prohibiting posts is vital. And they use a variety of strategies to do it.

The new Baz Luhrmann movie "The Great Gatsby," which opens this week, may not be getting the best reviews. But its ebullient, Roaring '20s style will be a big hit as a special event theme this year.

Big caterers are predicting better revenue for 2013, but budget-conscious clients still rule.

The biggest caterers in business forecast menu trends for 2013

Party rental pros are experts at creating special events for clients--but the rules can change when the "client" is a family member.

Big Italian events company adopts international stance.