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Small Plates, Big Statements
You may recall our post two weeks ago about catering requests you may encounter this fall. One of the bigger catering trends you may be noticing this season from weddings and corporate events is the request for small plates. No longer do brides and grooms or event coordinators want simple snacks to tide their guests …
Read MoreHappy National Peanut Butter Lovers Month!
Do you know what month it is? Yes, it is November and yes, Thanksgiving is this month. More importantly (to some) it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month! In honor of this special month, we’ve put together a list of a few of our favorite peanut butter treats. PBP – Peanut Butter Pretzels Peanut butter is …
Read MoreFall Catering Trends
Now that we are starting to see an uptick in the economy, together with the ever increasing rise in popularity of social media sites, couples are starting to do a little less DIY, but they are still looking for those customized, personal details for their weddings. With that, caterers are seeing more demands from clients …
Read MoreCatering to Picky Eaters and Food Lovers at the Same Time
Picky eaters—frustrating mothers and caterers since the dawn of time. (“If you’re not hungry enough to eat that wooly mammoth meat I just gave you, then you must not really be that hungry.”) There’s one in every crowd—a picky eater, that is. Or, more likely, several picky eaters. But is it picky eaters’ faults that …
Read MoreTechnology Lessons Applied to Catering
I recently had the pleasure of attending a technology conference specifically for women here in Richmond, VA. There were so many inspiring speakers, including top executives from IBM, Cisco, Capital One, and many non-profit and local tech companies as well. The Governor of Virginia even made an appearance. With so many great educational sessions and …
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