Special Events

From high-style buffets to grown-up versions of childhood favorites, caterers dish on trends in dessert menus.

A success as a working actor, Finesse Cuisine founder Jon Wool found his starring role in catering

Wild animals and wild weather are all part of the big game for the Lincoln Park Zoo's annual fundraiser

Special Events turns 30 this year, but the DMC concept has us beat — it turns 40. Here we present Chris Lee, DMCP, CEO of San Diego-based ACCESS Destination Services. His legendary father, Phil Lee (left), launched one of the first DMCs — Califor...

A Strong Foundation for the Next 25 Years By Terry Singleton, CSEP We have accomplished so much this year! We held an amazing 25th anniversary celebration at Eventworld 2012 in Dallas. ISES leaders developed a strategic plan that will lead us...

Thirty years ago, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and a gallon of gasoline cost $1.30. It was also the year that the first issue Special Events appeared.

Special event designers and prop houses share hot themes, cool color trends and props that pop

DOROTHY BEDOR (pictured) has joined THE SPECIAL EVENT COMPANY of Research Triangle Park, N.C., as vice president of business development. Call 919/248-4709 … ALISON DRAPER has been named to the newly created position of general manager of CrowdS...

The most popular stories for August on specialevents.com are: Caterers Dish on Dessert Trends 8th Annual Special Events' 25 Top DMCs List Caterers Play it Both Ways, with Menus Edgy and New vs. Tried-and-True FAQ's on the Gala Awards Competit...