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Event Experience Awards nominations close Oct. 16 ⌛️

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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.

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

This Elegant 'Real Housewives' Event Used Over 2,200 Apples as Decor

FX Created a 'Symphony' of Real-Life Screams to Promote Its Creepy New Show

8 Things to Expect at IMEX America 2024

This 'Sleepy Hollow' Multisensory Experience Brings Pumpkin Patches and Fall Folklore to the Heart of NYC

In Plane Sight: See How These Airport Activations Engaged Travelers

How REI (Literally) Takes Out the Trash at Events—and What Event Profs Can Learn From It

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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Industry Innovators 2023: 11 Caterers and F&B Profs Bringing New Levels of Creativity to the Table

From creativity-filled chefs to advocacy-driven executives to forward-thinking founders, these food and beverage experts are using innovation to elevate the eventgoer experience.

Industry Innovators Catering (700 × 467 Px)

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