September/October 2009

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FEATURES

Holiday Ideas
Caterers share ideas for holiday events that satisfy customers’ need to stay on budget, but give them something with Wow!

Economy | Good Business
Even in a challenging economy, some caterers have figured out ways to survive and even thrive.

SPECIAL FOCUS

Appetizers | Start Things Right

Make a great impression with appetizers


Rentals| Expand Your Options

Rental let you customize events easily

DEPARTMENTS

Accent on Venues | Longwood Gardens
Catering in one of the world’s greatest outdoor spaces


Behind the Cover | Neuman’s Catering
An hors d’oeuvre that presents fresh, bright flavor


Conference News | Register Early and SAVE!
Get Ready for the 2010 Conference & Tradeshow 


How to | Celebrate

Arthur’s Catering throws its own anniversary party

Selling | Selling Corporate Catering this December
Stress solutions not parties


Spotlight | Ask a Caterer

If you want to create a business vehicle that makes sense

Starters

Black Garlic, Modern Art Deco, Winning Tomato Recipe, A Great Place to Work

CATERSOURCE VOICES

Business outlook | Carl Sacks

Forum | Carl Jones

Publisher's Letter | Nan Hildebrandt

Roman's Opinion | Michael Roman

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish
From the International Caterers Association

NACE pages
From the National Association of Catering Executives

ACE Award Winners
2009 Achievement in Catering Excellence

Advisory Board
Catersource Advisory Board Member List

ON THE COVER

Caterer: Neuman’s Catering, New York
Photography: Peter Pioppo
Stylist: Helen Jones