BizBash Chicago
BizBash Chicago
     ADVERTISE   |  FEEDBACK  |   SUBSCRIBE   |   ABOUT US  |  RSS   |  
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
  • English
  • català
  • Dansk
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • suomi
  • Français
  • hrvatski
  • Indonesia
  • Italiano
  • latviešu
  • Nederlands
  • norsk
  • Polski
  • Português
  • Svenska
  • Filipino
TREND SPOTTED   06.18.09 8:00 AM PRINT | SEND TO A FRIEND |
Low-Cost, Crowd-Pleasing Catering
As planners keep a closer watch on food costs, inexpensive fare like corn dogs, popcorn, and French fries are popping up on event menus.

PHOTO GALLERY

Passed food from Food for Thought at Target's Bullseye Bazaar pop-up in Chicago in May included mini corn dogs and chicken nachos. - Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Passed food from Food for Thought at Target's Bullseye Bazaar pop-up in Chicago in May included mini corn dogs and chicken nachos.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Guests nibbled on dried fruit at People and Time's party at the St. Regis Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner weekend in May. - Photo: Jason Kempin/WireImage.com
Guests nibbled on dried fruit at People and Time's party at the St. Regis Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner weekend in May.
Photo: Jason Kempin/WireImage.com
The Cartoon Network's carnival-themed Adult Swim party for Upfront Week in New York in May had branded booths at the Nokia Theatre hawking corn dogs, pizza, peanuts, and hot dogs. - Photo: BizBash
The Cartoon Network's carnival-themed Adult Swim party for Upfront Week in New York in May had branded booths at the Nokia Theatre hawking corn dogs, pizza, peanuts, and hot dogs.

Photo: BizBash
The Art Gallery of Ontario's Massive Party in April passed hors d'oeuvres like French fries and mini Cubano sandwiches.  - Photo: Nikki Leigh McKean for BizBash
The Art Gallery of Ontario's Massive Party in April passed hors d'oeuvres like French fries and mini Cubano sandwiches. 
Photo: Nikki Leigh McKean for BizBash
At the greater Washington chapter of the International Special Events Society's annual Capital Awards Gala in April, guests helped themselves to a buffet of flavored popcorn by Smoothie Time. - Photo: Yassine El Mansouri for BizBash
At the greater Washington chapter of the International Special Events Society's annual Capital Awards Gala in April, guests helped themselves to a buffet of flavored popcorn by Smoothie Time.
Photo: Yassine El Mansouri for BizBash
Instead of doing its traditional sit-down benefit dinner, New York's Public Art Fund held a bowling night at Lucky Strike Lanes in May with buffet-style food and bottles of beer in Champagne buckets. - Photo: John Minchillo for BizBash
Instead of doing its traditional sit-down benefit dinner, New York's Public Art Fund held a bowling night at Lucky Strike Lanes in May with buffet-style food and bottles of beer in Champagne buckets.
Photo: John Minchillo for BizBash



  —Lisa Cericola
RELATED TOPICS Public Art Fund, Target, White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, Upfronts, ISES

MORE TREND SPOTTED STORIES
More Tabletop Trends From Diffa: Outdoorsy Settings, Asian Designs, Homey Interiors
A New Spin: 5 Cool DJ Booths
Using Neon and LEDs for an Arty Take on Event Lighting
The Shepard Fairey Effect on Marketing and Event Design
Disco, Rock, and '80s Pop Influence Entertainment, Menus, and Decor

MORE STORIES ABOUT TARGET
The 2009 BizBash L.A. Event Style Award Winners
With Bullseye Bazaar, Chicago Gets Its First Target Pop-Up Shop
Target Mimics London Market for McQueen Launch
MORE STORIES ABOUT WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION DINNER
In the News: Radio and TV Correspondents Love John Hodgeman, Sundance Still Bringing in Bucks for Utah
More Correspondents' Weekend Coverage: Bloomberg and Vanity Fair's Exclusive Party, Atlantic Media's Dinner, McLaughlin's Brunch, and More

More Suppliers/Venues to Consider ADVERTISEMENT
Spiaggia Private Dining
The exclusive private dining rooms extend the exquisite offerings of the four-star Spiaggia, offering a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan in a warm, elegant setting. The Italian cuisine of James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano, paired with highly personalized service, make Spiaggia one of the finest luxury dining experiences in the country. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
Redline Event Services Inc.
Redline is a Chicago-based production-management and technical-services company. Owned and operated by experienced industry professionals with a specific knowledge of the Chicago event market, Redline delivers a valuable service. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
A genuine Chicago experience, Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company offers distinctive and professional service for all types of events. Corporate groups are their largest segment of business, but they also serve more than 500 weddings yearly, many not-for-profit organization events, and have a youthful following for nightime pub crawls. More >>

EMAIL THIS RESOURCE
 
Search for Suppliers
Search for Venues
By Type

By Neighborhood/Location

Show Only New Venues
RECENTLY VIEWED










MOST POPULAR STORIES
1. Astronauts Greet, Galileo Tends Bar at Adler Planetarium's Celestial Ball
2. Chicago Chefs Prepare Apple-Cider Bubbles, Whipped Salt Cod for Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase
3. Fur Ball Offers Separate Amenities and Ticket Prices for Human and Canine Guests
4. 8 New Venues for Chicago Holiday Parties
5. New Moon Premiere Beckons 10,000 People and 2 Live Wolves
6. Poll Results: Informal Nights Out Make Most Appropriate 2009 Holiday Parties
7. How Do You Make Staffers Feel Appreciated—at Little or No Cost?
8. MoMA Gets Suitably Whimsical and Macabre for Tim Burton Tribute
9. Masked Raconteurs Tell Tales at Moth Ball, and I Have a Blast