September 2008

FEATURES

Bound for Beijing
Imagine if you were asked to travel to a foreign land to feed thousands of individuals with highly specialized diets. Two caterers did just that for the 2008 Beijing Games. Find out how they were selected and what was involved in taking on a project of this magnitude.

A Tough Economy?
Industry observers have often marveled at the resiliency of the catering business during tough economic times. Here’s how some caterers are successfully weathering the storm, including a few strategies you can use that will pay off both during the downturn and as the recovery arrives.

Take one for the Team
Looking for new ways to generate profits during those slow weekdays? These caterers added a new revenue stream by opening up their kitchens during mid-week evenings to corporations in need of a little camaraderie.

SPECIAL FOCUS

First Impressions
Dazzle your clients and save time and money with the latest in fresh, frozen and ready-to-serve hors d’oeuvres.

Form Meets Function
Glimpse the hot colors, shapes and sizes in permanent serving ware pieces that show off your catering creations with style.

DEPARTMENTS

Starters
The latest tips and trends for caterers.

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

Behind the Cover | Business Class
Culinary Capers Catering adds a dash of innovation to something as simple as a delivered sandwich.

From the Chef | The Spice of Life
Get creative with all-natural salts.

Accent on Venues | Renewal in Progress
Performing arts in an urban environment.

Conference News | Education at the Forefront
Registration is now open for the 2009 Catersource and Event Solutions Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

REGIONS

South | Magic Moments
Delivering more than brides expect.

East | Elegant Touch Catering, Inc.
Keeping catered events fresh and interesting for more than 20 years.

West | Creative Catering Corporation
Impressing businesses one drop-off lunch at a time.

VOICES

Publisher’s Letter | Nan Hildebrandt

Marketing | Meryl Snow

Business Outlook | Carl Sacks

Forum | Carl Jones

Roman’s Opinion | Michael Roman

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish
Lively topics from the International Caterers Association.

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

Advertiser Index
Direct website links to the advertisers in this issue!