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Summer Catering Food Trends

Summer means one thing, especially in the south, tomato season. Tomatoes are one of the most variety filled vegetables (well, fruits) there are, both in type and ingredient possibilities. You can slice yellow and red cherry tomatoes for a hearty bruschetta, puree heirlooms for a fresh salsa, or dice a mix of tomatoes, onions, and …

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Catering to Kids Part 2: Increase Your Market Share through Children’s Parties

You can increase your market share through children’s parties. Catering to kids essentially lets you make money while you’re marketing yourself to future clients. Here’s the “why” and the “how”. Why you should be catering to kids 1. Follow the trends The trends are clear. Celebrities are throwing elaborate catered parties for their kids – …

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Catering Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo, a celebration beloved by both Mexico and America, is only a few days away. Quick history lesson: Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th. This day now serves as a day of pride for some areas of …

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Buy or Borrow: Providing Linens at Events

To buy or to borrow, that is the question. Well, more like “to be or not to be,” but we’re sure Shakespeare won’t mind that we tweaked it a bit. So, to buy or to borrow, linens that is. Many people will assume that linens are provided by either their venue or by their caterer. …

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Reviewing Your Reviews

Have you ever had a memorable experience at a restaurant that you just raved about to your friends? The food was the best thing you ever ate, the servers were so gracious, and they even brought you dessert on the house because they overheard it was your anniversary? Do you go home and write them …

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