The latest news and trends in catering for special events by hotel caterers and off-premise caterers, including coverage of menu items, service styles and presentation.
Top articles worth a look are Classic's move out of New York market, Pittsburgh's move to shift trash costs to planners, and the importance of pretty food presentation
John Crisafulli, head of San Diego-based Behind the Scenes Catering and Events, shares his secrets of success--a mix of education and hard work--which have led to him working internationally on huge special events including the Olympics
Inspired by The Special Event in January, Regina Paolella, catering director at 709 in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., creates a wedding showcase that shows off her seaside venue. Photos by Emil Bartsche/The Contemporary Image.
For the 17th year in a row, Occasions Caterers teams up with Perfect Settings for rentals, Jack H. Lucky Floral Design and Design Foundy for room decor to produce the 2014 Corcoran Ball--where fine art meets fine dining. Photos by Pepe Gomez.
Special Events interviews wedding cake specialists, who reveal that the "white on white" cake has fallen out of favor with brides, and is being replaced with cakes that are a mix of flavors and fillings.
