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The Secrets to Successful Catering

Modern Restaurant Management

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. Most of the year, catering can comprise 10 to 15 percent of your total sales, but during December, if 20 percent of sales are not coming from catering, you’re missing an opportunity. And you’re getting them for free!). ” they all say no.

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Hawks Cay Resort appoints new Director of Catering and Catering Sales Manager

eHotelier

Hawks Cay Resort, home to the largest meeting and event space offering in the Florida Keys, appointed Kaila Nasci as director of catering and Morgan Cox as catering sales manager. Together, Nasci and Cox will manage catering contracts, budgets, suppliers and logistics for the largest resort in the Keys.

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When the Caterer Doesn’t Show

EATER

Ria Osborne A no-show caterer, fights over canapes, fallen cakes: The reception horror stories that live on in the memories of wedding professionals I once attended a wedding where, on my way to the bathroom, I noticed a dead fly stuck in the pristine white frosting of the otherwise beautiful three-tiered wedding cake.

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Curtis Stone Events announced as catering partner for Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria

Hospitality Magazine

Victoria’s Royal Botanical Gardens has announced a new catering partnership with Curtis Stone Events (CSE). CSE will be providing an array of services such as catering for weddings and private events in the garden’s stunning pavilions, lawns and marquees. .

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Efficient Catering and Event Planning Strategies for Restaurants

Eat Restaurant Management

The event industry, i.e. catering and event planning, has always been and continues to be a lucrative business opportunity. According to a recent report , the catering industry in the US at the end of 2022 was valued at $70.5 billion, and the industry’s market value is projected to increase to $138.2 billion over the next 10 years.

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To Cater or Not to Cater? That is the Holiday Question

Modern Restaurant Management

Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. You already have the commercial kitchen, staff, customer base, and the economy of scale for bulk ordering so the cost of entry into catering should be relatively low. Promote, Promote, Promote. Start Small. Ask Lots of Questions. Get Super Organized.

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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites. This is also touted on websites, social media and proposals to clients as it can be a determining factor when choosing a caterer.

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