March 2010

March 2010

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FEATURE

Catering Home Parties
Some caterers are getting into the home-party business in order to improve their bottom line—and gain new customers.

Catersource Sponsors
From linens to serving pieces to fresh fruit to software, these companies bring you the products and ideas that help you do business better.

Great Ingredients
A guide to some of the newest, most talked about ingredients for trendy cuisine.

SPECIAL FOCUS

Miniware | Tiny Pieces, Big Effect
Showoff small bites, hors d'oeuvre and more

Recipes | Sophisticated or Simple
Recipes that work for catering

DEPARTMENTS

Behind the Cover | Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Chef Domenic shares his recipes and his philosophy

On the Menu | In a Tough Economy, Be Creative
A few tips for cutting costs, but not quality or flavor

Presentation | Tabletop Magic
Combining elements appropriately takes thought – and restraint

Recipe Contest | Hors d'oeuvre/Small Plate
Making a Recipe Your Own
Paul Neuman's got inspiration from high-end Japanese cuisine

Sensibly Green | It's All About Taste
Being environmentally sensitive is just a plus

Spotlight | Creating the Perfect Event
Do you have the training you need?

Starters
Food Trends; Customers Watching There Expenses; Eco-Chic Dinnerware; Count Your Potatoes

VOICES

Roman’s Opinion | Michael Roman

Business Outlook | Carl Sacks

IN EVERY ISSUE

ICA Dish | From the International Caterers Association

NACE  | From the National Association of Catering Executives

ACE Award Winners | 2010 Achievement in Catering Excellence

Advisory Board | Catersource Advisory Board Member List

ON THE COVER

Caterer:  Match Restaurant & Event Venue
Toronto, Canada
Photographer: Dominic Chan