Special Events

EarthShell Offers Eco-friendly Single-use Dinnerware

By Special Events Staff

Single-use dinnerware from EarthShell consists of materials including starch from potatoes and other vegetables mixed with the natural materials limestone, air and water, the manufacturer says...

Glowing Tumblers Debut from GlasShine

By Special Events Staff

Glass tumblers from GlasShine begin to glow after guests touch them....

Cengage Offers "Dessert Architect" Book for Chefs

By Special Events Staff

New from the Delmar division of Cengage Learning, the book "The Dessert Architect" by chef, teacher and foodservice consultant Robert Wemischner presents 50 detailed, multi-component recipes....

Party Favor: Cake Monkey Makes Exquisite Cakes for Events

By Christine Landry

Like your cakes teeny-tiny and totally delicious? Then go bananas with Los Angeles-based Cake Monkey, a bakery specializing in gourmet versions of your...

ISES Pages July-August 2009

The latest news from the International Special Events Society, with columns by David Casteel, Debbie Meyers, CSEP, Kathy DeLuca, CSEP, CMP, and Patrick McMichael...

Food for Fetes: Cool Dessert Ideas for Summer Special Events

By Christine Landry

Bathing suit season strikes fear in the hearts of many, but that's no reason to ditch dessert. In fact, your guests can still have their bathing suits...

Galas: Archaeological Institute Hosts Ancient, Awesome Gala

By Christine Landry

Sometimes dainty hors d'oeuvre just won't do. This was the case for a gala honoring the 130th anniversary of Boston's Archaeological Institute of America,...

Guest Room: Culinary Capers' Debra Lykkemark is a Catering Champion

By Lisa Hurley

Waitress, chef, catering company CEO Debra Lykkemark has had a varied career but a single goal: serving outstanding food. The founder of 23-year-old Culinary...

Plates Made From Fallen Leaves Available from VerTerra

By Special Events Staff

Single-use dinnerware from VerTerra is made only of fallen leaves, steam, heat and pressure, the company says....

Folding, Brand-able Bars Available from Ultimate Bars

By Special Events Staff

Ultimate Bars offers a line of modular bars featuring interchangeable panels that slide into a skeleton frame, enabling event designers to tailor the bar to various venues. ...