
“On the Rocks” station, by A Joy Wallace Catering Production
Photo: Courtesy of A Joy Wallace Catering Production

Crudite, dip, and shrimp display, on an antique cart, by L-Eat Catering in Toronto
Photo: Courtesy of L-Eat Catering

Blueberry pie pops, blueberry cobbler in iron skillets, and Guinness stout cake, by A Divine Event (770.587.9117, adivineevent.com) in Atlanta
Photo: Courtesy of A Divine Event

Dessert and artisanal tea buffet, by chef Tomas Rivera for Poko Event Productions in Los Angeles
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios

Tapas bar, by Good Gracious Events! in Los Angeles, displayed on sustainable bamboo risers from Cal-Mil (800.321.9069, calmil.com)
Photo: Courtesy of Good Gracious Events!

Fruit, bread, and cheese display, by en Ville Event Design & Catering (416.533.8800, enville.com) in Toronto
Photo: Courtesy of en Ville Event Design & Catering

Housemade hot pretzel rolls with assorted mustards, heated over river rocks, by A Thyme to Cook (877.849.6386, athymetocook.com) in North Stonington, Connecticut
Photo: Courtesy of A Thyme to Cook

Saki soy-seared tuna skewers, sous vide-style local Wagyu beef, and saffron-scented wild rice pilaf, by Disney Special Events and Catering Operations (321.939.7129, disneymeetings.com) in Buena Vista, Florida
Photo: Garth Vaughan

Spring hors d’oeuvres table with lobster tacos, parmesan truffle popcorn, beef short rib sliders with mini shots of Guinness, shrimp tempura lollipops, and mac ’n’ cheese canapés, by Boutique Bites in Chicago
Photo: Scott Thompson

A warm-weather take on the food-and-drink pairings trend: one-bite paella skewers served with red and white sangria, by KG Fare Catering & Events in New York.
Photo: Courtesy of KG Fare Catering & Events

For a recent meeting, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek put together stations themed around local fare from the various areas of Florida. The north Florida station included May Port shrimp and scallop ceviche marinated in Florida citrus.
Photo: Courtesy of the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

The south Florida station at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek meeting included spiny lobster-and-blue-crab cocktails.
Photo: Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

Wings are a game day staple. At Jets & Chefs, New York City barbecue joint Mighty Quinn’s gave the classic snack an update by smothering crispy, smoked chicken wings with chile-lime sauce, scallions, and cilantro.
Photo:Â Laila Bahman/BFAnyc.com

Food service company Sysco Metro NY served tacos and other hors d’oeuvres from a station covered in Astroturf at Jets & Chefs.
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash