10 New Products, Trends, and Ideas to Have on Your Radar This Winter

Heirloom Catering & Event Design, based in suburban Washington, launched earlier this year. The company provides corporate and social catering from in-office lunches to gala dinners, as well as interactive stations like a mini doughnut dessert bar with toppings such as candied bacon, whipped dulce de leche, and orange cocoa liqueur. It also offers event planning services.

Based in Chicago, Elliewood has pre-styled entertaining collections called “Party in a Box” or “Party Packs.” The boxes contain disposable items—think paper place mats, tablecloths, plates, napkins, and utensils—and favors such as confetti. Orderable online, the stylish collections have themes such as “Fete,” which is suited for office birthday celebrations, and are sold in settings of eight to 16. Guests can also place orders for smaller events à la carte. Shipping time is two to seven business days.

Based in Polk City, located near Orlando, Sun N Fun Cruising has full-size motor homes that can accommodate as many as 15 people. The luxury vehicles are equipped with galley kitchens, at least one bathroom, entertainment systems, and lounge seating. Groups can rent the vehicles for transportation to the airport, dining, and excursions, or they can host small events inside the vehicles.

Painting on a hotel’s walls would normally result in a fine or worse. At Marriott Stanton South Beach, groups can channel the arty vibes of the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami and “vandalize” the hotel’s walls during organized graffiti lessons. The “Murals & Meetings” activity pairs groups with local artists to create their own street-art masterpieces.

The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills recently announced the launch of its helipad yoga program, offering group classes on the property’s rooftop helicopter pad. The space had been strictly off-limits for guests since opening in 1987. Classes are available for private groups of as many as 25 people per session. The 17th-floor location offers views of landmarks including the Hollywood sign and downtown Los Angeles skyline.

Based in Boston, SpeechBooth rents out lightweight video booths that can be delivered to conferences, trade shows, award ceremonies, and other types of events. The app-based video messaging recording unit does not need an attendant, and it allows guests to record messages in HD video. All recorded messages are professionally edited, then saved to an online user account.

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is gearing up to host a new residency: Jennifer Lopez will begin her headlining show on January 20. Created just for the Vegas stage, the two-hour show will be supported by a live band and dancers and will take over the resort’s Axis Theater. For V.I.P. entertaining, some ticketing options include meet and greets with the star.

Just in time for corporate gifting season is Brooklyn Box, a subscription gift box filled with various artisan products from the New York borough. Featuring an assortment of goodies, including Fatty Sundays pretzels, Drunken Monkey jam, and Midwood Candle Company candles, the boxes deliver four to five hand-selected items straight to anyone’s doorstep. Pricing starts at $29 for a month-to-month subscription.

San Francisco-based start-up PopUpsters helps connect local small businesses with pop-up spots and events. Vendors can set up a profile on the company’s marketplace-style website and then search for, reserve, and pay for spaces online. On the flip side, planners can list their events or venues for vendors to browse and select. The free service is currently only available in the Bay Area.

Toronto’s Gusto 54 Restaurant Group recently launched Gusto 54 Catering. The company specializes in southern Italian fare with global influences and can provide drop-off meals or serve fully catered events. Menu items include ricotta pancakes for breakfast, orzo pasta with grilled eggplant and sun-dried tomato caponata for lunch, and spaghetti with tiger shrimp and clams for dinner.