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This Little Piggy Goes to Parties

October 18, 2007

A pig in a blanket from Callahan Catering.

A pig in a blanket from Callahan Catering.

Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash

In addition to our recent roundup of new hors d'oeuvres, here's one more clever creation: New York-based Callahan Catering's newfangled take on pigs in a blanket—a piggy-shaped bite of black bread topped with dill butter and smoked salmon, with a "blanket" of wasabi-flavored caviar.

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How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests

The 68th iteration of the Summer Fancy Food Show spanned 330,000 square feet inside New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

See the F&B Trends on Display at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show

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15 Tasty Event Ideas From the 2024 New York City Wine & Food Festival

The four-day event featured 80 experiences across the city with presentations from more than 500 chefs and culinary influencers.

LaCroix’s Disco-Themed Pop-Up

How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests

Planners are used to addressing a variety of F&B needs, but some attendees’ expectations stretch the limits. Here’s some advice.

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See the F&B Trends on Display at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show

The Specialty Food Association’s 68th annual Fancy Food Show boasted thousands of exhibitors from food and beverage brands big and small, near and far, plus a buzzed-about keynote from Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel.

The 68th iteration of the Summer Fancy Food Show spanned 330,000 square feet inside New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Should You Add Carbon Labeling to Your Event Menus?

In the future, understanding the carbon impact of food choices could be as simple as counting calories—transforming consumer habits and event catering. Learn how HowGood is making that happen.

Carbon Labeling on Event Menus

Spring Event Inspo: 14 Flower-Filled Food Presentations We're Still Dreaming About

Check out some of our favorite ways events have incorporated flowers, foliage, and greenery into their dishes and F&B displays.

New York-based company Mary Giuliani Catering & Events draws on its founder's theater background to tell stories through food, like with this lush, floral-filled food display that incorporated a pretty spring-inspired tea set.

Après-Ski Vibes Only—Inside BizBash and Connect's Networking Event in New York City

BizBash and its parent company, Connect, were in the Big Apple last month for a wintry bash full of fun F&B moments.

The ski-themed event, dubbed Après Connect, brought together more than 200 event profs.

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12 Creative Catering Trays We Love From Recent Events

From snowball cocktail glasses to mini milk crates, these trays helped their events leave a lasting impression.

In support of InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball 2023's “Le Sceptre Rose” theme, the hotel's culinary team crafted mini profiteroles topped with heart-shaped chocolates served in bubble bowls for guests to pair with welcome Champagne at the cocktail reception. See more: How This Renowned Miami Gala Engaged Attendees with a Spy-Themed Parisian Affair

What Will Guests Be Eating and Drinking in 2024?

Catering, beverage, and hospitality pros predict what the meeting and event industry will be serving up this year.

More plant-based food options like these tomato hors d’oeuvres from Pinch will appear on menus in 2024.

16 Seasonal Dishes and Drinks We're Drooling Over This Fall

Fall flavors go beyond just pumpkin spice (though there's plenty of that too!). Check out some fall menu highlights from restaurants and event caterers around the country.

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval, a modern Mexican eatery in Tampa, is serving the Caramelized Pumpkin Crema this season. The eye-catching dish is made with pumpkin custard, caramelized pepitas, edible marigolds, and cinnamon ice cream.

How to Handle Dietary Restrictions at Large-Scale Events

Three event professionals dish tips on handling special dietary requests at award shows, galas, and food festivals.

How to Handle Dietary Restrictions at Large-Scale Events

How This Luxury Boston Hotel Rescued Nearly 800 Meals from Landfills

The Fairmont Copley Plaza has partnered with Too Good To Go to resell its leftovers for a fraction of the cost. Here's how it works.

How This Luxury Boston Hotel Rescued Nearly 800 Meals from Landfills

Q&A: Giada De Laurentiis on Her New Catering Company, Her Go-To Event Rules, and More

The award-winning chef, author, and TV personality discusses the launch of Giada Catering.

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis launched Giada Catering on Feb. 6. The elevated, Italian-inspired catering service is powered by Patina Restaurant Group and is available throughout Southern California—with plans to expand.

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