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Catering News
Latest catering headlines from the internet

Tasty Catering has been recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.


Title: Catering Team Member (39 hours p/w) - Holiday Inn Bloomsbury - £12,000 p/a Location: GBR-London -London What's your passion?


Nelson and Colne College is celebrating the success of its professional cookery and hospitality students this year. (03/09/2010 10:09:02)


Premier Place Catering in Jackson was buzzing with excitement Thursday while halfway across the country, owner Carl Jones attempted to carve his way into a historic record at the 2010 Colorado State Fair.


HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - College students and pizza usually go hand-in-hand but now one local university is looking to offer healthier choices. Wednesday Northern Kentucky University kicked off a new catering program to help those who dine on campus choose healthier food options.


LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Market Publishers Ltd informs that popular in-demand market reports on Food & Beverage are available in its catalogue.


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And it’s not just local catering companies that are smoking hot… many businesses and industries around Alachua County get a big boost from football season. Gainesville Tourism Program Coordinator John Pritcher says there is a range of benefits from a game day.

Event Planning News
Latest event planning headlines from the internet
September Holidays and Special Events Calendar for 2010
<p>Did you know that September is the month to recognize Father's Day ... in Ausutralia and New Zealand? Highlights for September include:</p> <ul><li>September 5 (Sunday), <b>Father's Day</b> (Australia, New Zealand) <li>September 6 (Monday), <b>Labor Day</b> (U.S.) <li>September 6 (Monday), <b>Labour Day</b> (Canada) <li>September 9 (Thursday), <b>Rosh Hashanah</b> (begins at sundown the previous day) <li><b>Hispanic Heritage Month</b>, September 15-October 15 (U.S.) <li>September 18 (Monday), <b>Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany</b> (ends Oct 3) <li>September 18 (Saturday), <b>Yom Kippur</b> (begins at sundown the previous day) <li>September 24 (Friday), <b>La Mercé</b> (Barcelona, Spain) </li></ul>= <p>Last month I mentioned about the importance of increasing RSVPs for fall meetings and events. This month I want to offer some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/eventplanningbasics/qt/invitation-word.htm">invitation wording ideas for special events</a>. This article includes a sample invitation wording format. </p> <p>Check out our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/eventplanningbasics/qt/events-calendar-2010-holidays-major-events.htm">2010 Calendar of Holidays and Major Special Events</a> which provides important dates and information for these and other events throughout the year, highlighting international events and public holidays around the world.</p> <p>Please send your suggestions for additional items to add to the 2011 calendar! Thanks.</p>

Corporate Entertainment that Works - Share Your Ideas
<p>Corporate entertainment is hired for nearly every type of event -  conventions, meetings, fund raisers, public events and more. I recently highlighted how I thought that The Water Coolers, a music and comedy group, did an effective job at entertaining those who attended an MPI conference while blatantly serving as a commercial for their client. And it worked wonderfully.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/08/16/corporate-entertainment-that-works-share-your-ideas.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

How to Hire Corporate Entertainment to Deliver an Impactful Message at Meetings
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/H/4/-/-/the-water-coolers2.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Hiring corporate entertainment can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming for event planners because they want to make the right choice. It's also important because corporate entertainment plays a significant role in the success of your meeting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/08/10/how-to-hire-corporate-entertainment-to-deliver-an-impactful-message-at-meetings.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Event Planners Kept Chelsea Clinton the Focus for Wedding Day, Not Public
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/F/4/-/-/wedding-chelsea-clinton-mezvinsky.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>The event planning behind Chelsea Clinton's wedding this past weekend reflects a success story for her event planners who carefully managed the event so that it didn't become a media circus. Certainly the "news" story about Chelsea Clinton's wedding was bound to be told. Where will it be held? Who will attend? What are the details?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/08/02/event-planners-kept-chelsea-clinton-the-focus-for-wedding-day-not-public.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

August Holidays and Special Events Calendar for 2010
<p>While some spend August on holiday, this is a busy month in the events industry with outdoor public festivals, sporting events, summer-themed programs, and more. What major events are scheduled this month? Highlights for August include:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/07/28/august-holidays-and-special-events-calendar-for-2010.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

How to Hire an Event Planner
<p>I read a story in the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/04/event_planner_vanishes_with_girls_dreams/?page=1">Boston Globe</a> recently that told the story of an event planner who vanished with her clients' money and hasn't been seen since. The woman -- I'll take the liberty of not referring to her as a planner from this point forward -- specialized in producing the Quinceañera, a 15th birthday party for girls. Everyone presumably endorsed her.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/07/27/how-to-hire-an-event-planner.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Anyone Planning Dessert Receptions as Unique and Cost Effective Events?
<p>I know that there have been a lot of articles out there about ways to save money on planning events, and I've generally stayed away from those because I don't think anyone should approach their events by assuming that costs can be the first thing to go -- when you haven't even considered the business or event objective first.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/07/22/anyone-planning-dessert-receptions-as-unique-and-cost-effective-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Sustainable Trade Show Exhibits Should Minimize Environmental Impact
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/C/4/-/-/photo-swiss-trade-show-booth.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>It is possible to embrace sustainability on the trade show floor, and the Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau (SCIB) shows us how. At IMEX 2010 this year, SCIB received an award for how it approached its role as an exhibitor at the trade show in Frankfurt, Germany.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2010/07/13/sustainable-trade-show-exhibits-should-minimize-environmental-impact.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Gourmet Food Headlines
Latest gourmet food headlines from the internet
Interview with Chef Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/interview1/a/Interview-With-Chef-Graham-Elliot-And-Joe-Bastianich.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/G/Q/grahamjoe170x148.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="148" align="right" /></a></p> <p>FOX's new culinary competition series, MASTERCHEF, features Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay along with judges restaurateur and wine maker Joe Bastianich, owner of some of the most-celebrated Italian restaurants across the country; and Graham Elliot, the youngest four-star chef in the U.S. and mastermind behind Chicago's first "bistronomic" restaurant. The premise of MASTERCHEF is to find the best home cook in America. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/08/24/interview-with-chef-graham-elliot-and-joe-bastianich.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Nominations Open for the 2nd Annual Tasty Awards
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/televisionforfoodies/Media_for_Foodies_Gourmet_Television_Movies_and_Print.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/E/Q/tastyawards170x120.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="120" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Nominations are open for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.tastyawards.com">2nd Annual Tasty Awards</a>. Vote for your favorite food program on television, the web or in film. The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.tastyawards.com">Tasty Awards</a> recognize and acknowledge outstanding excellence in video and film content focused on food, drink, fashion, and design. The Tasties will be awarded in January at a red carpet event in Hollywood.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/08/24/nominations-open-for-the-2nd-annual-tasty-awards.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Interview with the winner of the Next Food Network Star Aarti Sequeira
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/interview1/a/AartiSequeira.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/D/Q/AartiSequeira170x120.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="120" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Los Angeles food blogger Aarti Sequeira is the winner of the sixth season of<em> The Next Food Network Star</em>. On her new daytime series <em>Aarti Party</em>, Aarti will share with viewers her Indian influences to create traditional American cuisine with an exotic twist. Aarti was born in Bombay, India, and raised in Dubai, UAE. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Aarti about winning <em>the Next Food Network Star</em> and her upcoming show <em>Aarti Party</em>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/08/20/interview-with-the-winner-of-the-next-food-network-star-aarti-sequeira.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Interview with Chef Gordon Ramsay
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/interview1/a/Interview-With-Gordon-Ramsay.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/B/Q/gordonramseymaster170x98.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="98" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Celebrity bad boy Chef Gordon Ramsay is back with a new culinary competition show, MASTERCHEF on the FOX network. After a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, the series will turn one of 50 contestants into a culinary superstar and America's first-ever MASTERCHEF. Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Chef Ramsay about his newest television project.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/08/12/interview-with-chef-gordon-ramsay.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Basil Ice Cream Recipe
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Basil-Ice-Cream.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/9/Q/basilicecream170x128.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="128" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Ahhh, the intoxicating smell of fresh summer herbs from the garden! Using fresh and dried basil, this wonderful ice cream shows basil's versatility. Very flavorful and still sweet, this frozen dessert is perfect after a nicely cooked steak. The addition of fresh berries makes a very colorful presentation.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/08/12/basil-ice-cream-recipe.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Gourmet Specialty Foods for Chocolate Lovers
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/specialtyfoodreview1/tp/specialtychocolate.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/7/Q/DulceDeLecheConChocolate.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="127" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>Here is a special treat for chocolate lovers from contributing writer Miri Rotkovitz. Miri looks at some delicious new chocolate products including Chocolate Tortilla Chips that are incredible with goat cheese or strawberry salsa and Chocolate Dulce de Leche, a wonderful dessert sauce. Enjoy!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/07/30/gourmet-specialty-foods-for-chocolate-lovers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Summer Corn Soufflé with Red Pepper Sauce
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/redpepcornsouffle.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/5/Q/cornsoufflered.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="138" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>A wonderful savory soufflé, this aromatic dish uses two kinds of corn (fresh corn and cornmeal) and fresh basil for the perfect main course of a light summer meal.</p> <p>Go to the recipe for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/fishandseafood/r/redpepcornsouffle.htm">Corn Soufflé with Red Pepper Sauce</a>.</p>

2010 Specialty Food Award Winners
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/specialtyfoods/a/2010-Sofi-Gold-Award-Winners.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/4/Q/SFF_Opening170x133.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" width="133" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade's (NASFT) annual sofi™ Awards recognize outstanding specialty food and beverage products across a range of categories. A record 2,257 entries for the 2010 sofi™ Awards were submitted this year. Find out who this year's winners are - delicious gourmet products ranging from sticky toffee pudding to Moroccan mustard to lobster corn chowder. From contributing writer Miri Rotkovitz.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2010/07/07/2010-specialty-food-award-winners.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

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