May 2008

Features

27,000 Hors d’oeuvres in 2 Days
Nine teams of chefs from around the world came together to dazzle judges and attendees alike at the annual Kitchen Contenders competition during the 2008 catersource Conference & Tradeshow.

Chefs in Action
These creative caterers are taking outdoor cooking up a notch with custom cooking utensils, specialized recipes and chefs with a flair for the dramatic.

Vegas is for Winners
Sixteen teams competed in the 2008 catersource Conference & Tradeshow Buffet Contest, and these four teams took home awards for their creativity, usability and overall originality.

Special Focus

Outdoor Event Equipment | Take it Outside
Everything a caterer needs to execute successful outdoor events.

Disposables | At Your Service
A fresh take on the latest paper and plastic products for picnics, drop-off and box lunch catering.

ICA ‘dish’ about catering
Lively topics from the International Caterers Association.

NACE pages
News and ideas from the National Association of Catering Executives.

Departments

Starters
The latest tips and trends for caterers.

On the Market
Hot new products designed with food service in mind.

Caterer to Caterer | It’s My Party!
Tired of getting lost in the crowd of caterers at marketing events? Throw your own marketing party with these 10 tips.

Selling | Think Outside Your Industry
Use these three simple hotel pricing concepts to enhance your own profitability as a caterer.

From the Chef | The Vegetarian Guest
As professional chefs, it’s time we get creative and excited about how we treat this silent minority.

Behind the Cover | The Family Factor
In the sweltering summer heat of Pennsylvania, family-owned and operated Robert Ryan Catering serves up cool concoctions.

How To | Hire the Right Staff
Five ways to find and hire full- and part-time staff, and to make it easier to manage this important task.

Regions East | Grand Affairs
Weddings with a Southern twist.

Regions Midwest | A Catered Affair
Creating a blend of services keeps this caterer strong during the slow seasons

Regions International | Opulence Catering and Event Management
Offering the ultimate for affluent corporate and social clients.

Regions South | Aaron’s Catering International & Gourmet
A young and hip caterer goes after a young and hip clientele.

Regions West | Van Noy Catering & Event Planning
Creative food plus fun equals a thriving family business.

Catersource voices