Special Events Magazine - Caterers and Catering

4th Annual Edition of the Special Events' 25 Great, Big Caterers

EDITED BY LISA HURLEY

Its our fourth annual look at the businesses of some of the biggest caterers in business....

Gluten-free Appetizers, Pretty Cake Stands, Eco-friendly Mobile Generators

By Special Events Staff

Appetizers USA has introduced a new line of kabobs to its gluten-free offerings; the foods are created for guests who must avoid wheat, barley, rye, malt and oats....

Food for Fetes: Love Bites: Caterers Share New Trends in Wedding Reception Menus

By Susan Cuadrado

From pho stations and gastro-pubs to artisanal pizzas and app-heavy cocktail parties, three caterers share what’s hot on wedding menus....

New "Tasting Tree," X.Truss System, Fabric Walls for Rent

By Special Events Staff

The sterling silver "tasting tree" from American Metalcraft features five branches, each with two slots that can hold slim stems laden with bite-sized appetizers and desserts, lollipops and the like....

Event Pros Give Sneak Peek at 2011 Oscar Ball

By Lisa Hurley

Viva Oscar: The 2011 Oscar Governors Ball to Feature Latin Nightclub Theme

Think Carmen Miranda, think Esther Williams as a mermaid—think a chic-and-cheerful take on lively Latin nightclubs from days gone by. That will be the beautiful scene guests enjoy at the 83rd annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on Feb. 27, staged by veteran event producer Sequoia Productions, caterer Wolfgang Puck and florist Mark's Garden. Here is a sneak peek; photos by Special Events....

Catering Champ: Culinary Capers Creates a Winning Olympics Hospitality Event

How do you serve 5,500 guests over 18 days for a high-profile corporation during the 2010 Olympics? Vancouver's Culinary Capers Catering shows its winning style in an event that just won a Gala Award at The Special Event 2011. Photos by Brian Dennehy....

French Dressing: Someone's in the Kitchen Puts a Sexy Spin on the Foreign Language Film Oscars

The Oscar ceremonies extend far beyond the night most people watch on TV. Here, Someone's in the Kitchen, based in Tarzana, Calif., fêtes guests at the 82nd annual Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Foreign Language Film Awards, a glamorous event nominated for a Gala Award. Photos by Sean Twomey....

Beautiful Birthday: A Princess Theme Tickles the Guest of Honor Pink

With the help of Lynn Fletcher Weddings of Calgary, Alberta, a family's love colors all things pink for a special birthday party for a special young woman. ...