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Catering News
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An off-the-books catering bussiness has been running out of the Exhibition Centre.


ezCater, the leading online marketplace for connecting businesses to local caterers across the U.S., today announced its partnership with casual dining restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday, Inc.


Oakland's award-winning catering service, Herbs & Spices Catering, now offers 10-percent off catering services Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for first-time clients and new corporate clients.Alameda, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 Voted by Alameda Magazine as the 2010 Best Caterer in Alameda, Herbs & Spices Catering is a full-service, eco-friendly catering company that specializes in ...


CATERING GROUP Kylemore swung back into the black last year, posting a pretax profit of €731,000, compared to a loss of €1.8 million the previous year, which reflected the impact of exceptional costs.


La Prima Catering, a full service company offering corporate and special events catering as well as a nutritious school lunch program, completed its sixth annual food drive last week with the support of many of its local clients in the Philadelphia area. The food drive benefits Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization. ...


Dublin-based catering services company Kylemore Services Group (KSG) has returned to profitability, generating pre-tax profits of €731,628 in its last financial year, after showing a €1.85 million loss in the previous 12 months.


City hopes tony catering hall can put facility at South Shore links back in the swing of things


Like other nonprofits, the shelter in Boston has turned to the world of corporate catering as a way to help pay for job training programs.

Event Planning News
Latest event planning headlines from the internet
Songs for Wedding Receptions and the First Dance
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/U/4/-/-/weddings-couple-reception-chesapeake-bay.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Weddings rely on music during the ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner hour, first dance and later in the reception. The challenge is, which music to play at what times? Well, gone are the days of old party standards. It's relevant to select wedding songs and music that reflect the tastes of the bride, groom and their guests. Popular songs include the following:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/16/songs-for-wedding-receptions-and-the-first-dance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

December 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>Are you holding <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/eventplanningbasics/tp/reduce_holiday_party_expenses.htm">employee and customer holiday and Christmas parties</a> sometime in December this year? If you're looking to save money, check out <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/holidayparties/a/10-corporate-holiday-party-planning-cost-savings-tips.htm">10 ideas to save on holiday event expenses</a> this year. And my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/holidayparties/tp/Are-You-Planning-This-Years-Employee-Holiday-Party.htm">top tips for anyone planning employee or client holiday parties</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/12/december-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Event Jobs: Sales Coordinator
<p>Sales promotion coordinators assist with administering sales promotions in order to advertise a product and maximize the profits of the organization. This includes helping with researching , evaluating and recommending ideas that will enhance the market position of products and services. Sales coordinators typically require 2-4 years of experience and/or an associate's degree,&#160; according to Salary.com. Average salary tends to be between $41,000 - $59,000 (as of March 2011).</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/11/event-jobs-sales-coordinator.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

What You Should Know About Wedding Bubbles, Sparklers and More
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/n/4/-/-/wedding-bubbles.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Even though wedding rice has gone away as a tradition, that doesn't mean other ideas haven't taken its place. Ideas such as wedding bubbles, wedding confetti, wedding wands, wedding butterfly releases, wedding flower petals and wedding sparklers are certainly embraced today. They're used to create a memorable send off from the ceremony and/or reception with style.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/11/07/what-you-should-know-about-wedding-bubbles-sparklers-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

November 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>More than a decade ago I was in London on a personal trip during Remembrance Day, and wandered into the area where family members of Veterans who were marching in the parade gathered. I was asked if I belonged there, and nearly ushered into the group like Kramer on an old Seinfeld episode. Of course I was honest that I was simply passing through and that I was looking forward to the parade that day.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/26/november-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Wedding Songs that Make an Entrance
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/_/4/-/-/black-eyed-peas.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>If you're planning a wedding, wedding music will be very important at various times of the event: the ceremony, the first dance, the mother and son dance, the father and daughter dance, and other special situations.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/17/wedding-songs-that-make-an-entrance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Bridal Shower Favors
<p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/eventplanning/1/G/m/4/-/-/wedding-showers.jpg" border="0" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>When guests attend a wedding shower, they bring special gifts to celebrate the upcoming marriage. Why not treat them to a special wedding shower favor in return?</p> <p>Jennifer Reitmeyer provides her tips on how to select a variety of fun, elegant, ladies-only bridal shower favors that will show your special friends and family members just how much you appreciate them. Learn more about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/od/Wedding-Planning/a/wedding-shower-bridal-shower-favors-gifts.htm">wedding shower favors.</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/10/10/bridal-shower-favors.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

October 2011 Calendar of Holidays and Events
<p>For meeting and event planners, October is a month of professional education. This big question to those in the industry is whether or IMEX America will be more successful. To be sure, both have similar but different audiences and focuses; however, both events attract many of the same destination exhibitors. And that's why we ask the questions: Will there be enough of a business justification to continue investing in both events? Will scaling back the amount of visibility and size of exhibits impact the financial benefits of attending both events? Should business and event destinations/hotels choose to support one over the other: IMEX America vs. the Motivation Show?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://eventplanning.about.com/b/2011/09/28/october-2011-calendar-of-holidays-and-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Gourmet Food Headlines
Latest gourmet food headlines from the internet
Gingery Pork Pot Stickers
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsoups1/r/Gingery-Pork-Pot-Stickers.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/p/U/gingerpotstickers170h140.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="140" height="170" align="right" /></a></p> <p>This week, billions of people around the world celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year. To kick off the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, try these tasty pot stickers. Made with ground pork, fresh ginger, tamari and sesame oil, these pot stickers are deeply flavorful and just as delicious as those from your favorite Chinese restaurant.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/01/26/gingery-pork-pot-stickers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Ham Croquettes with Parsley Sauce
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsoups1/r/Ham-Croquettes-With-Parsley-Sauce.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/n/U/Pig-Croquettes170x136.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="136" height="170" align="right" /></a>Croquettes are a traditional Southern finger food of the past that is once again coming to prominence. A doughy mixture of meat, poultry, or seafood is combined with eggs and spices, rolled in bread crumbs, then deep fried for a mouthwatering treat served with a mustard, tomato, or cream sauce.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/01/24/ham-croquettes-with-parsley-sauce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

The Right Way to Open an Oyster
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/cookingtechniques/ss/openoyster.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/m/U/oysters_evan_sklar_getty170w128.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="128" align="right" /></a>The fresh, briny taste of a raw oyster freshly plucked from the sea is one of the world's great delicacies. If you have never brought a bag of these shellfish home, however, figuring out how to opening them may seem like a challenge. The process is really quite simple, though. I've explained the technique with this step by step photo guide that will make you look like a professional fishmonger in no time.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/01/19/the-right-way-to-open-an-oyster.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Creme Brulee French Toast with Drunken Strawberries
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/crembrulfrencht.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/l/U/strawberryfrenchtoast_Melanie_Acevedo170h165.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="165" height="170" align="right" /></a>Here is a sinfully rich and sweet recipe for French toast. Perfect for special occasions or Sunday brunch - Sweet Challah bread dipped and fried with a creme brulee crust ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2012/01/13/creme-brulee-french-toast-with-drunken-strawberries-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Latkes for Chanukah (Hanukkah)
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/appetizersandsoups1/r/LatkesPotatoPancakes.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/o/Q/latkes170x154getty.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="154" height="170" align="right" /></a>From child to adult, you can't celebrate Chanukah without a good helping of homemade latkes. Latkes are fried potato pancakes traditional eaten during Hanukkah. Made from grated potato, flour and egg, they are sometimes flavored with onion or garlic and served with applesauce or sour cream. True comfort food, here is a recipe for latkes that hits the spot.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2011/12/26/latkes-for-chanukah-hanukkah.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Beet and Apple Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/gourmetsalads/r/Beet-And-Apple-Salad-With-Pistachios-And-Goat-Cheese.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/i/U/beet-and-apple-salad-with-pistachios-and-goat-cheese170h164.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="164" height="170" align="right" /></a>Opposing flavors create harmony of taste on the plate. Sweet beets here are paired with the tartness of granny smith apples. Pungent goat cheese is melded with the nuttiness of pistachios. This is a very delicious and complex flavored salad using only 5 ingredients.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2011/12/22/beet-and-apple-salad-with-pistachios-and-goat-cheese.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Top 10 Mail Order Appetizer Companies
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/wheretobuygourmetfoods/tp/mailappetizers.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/Z/U/lobsterpotpie.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="170" align="right" /></a>When planning a holiday party, especially a large one, using prepared foods can be a huge time saver. Cooking for 5 or 6 people is one thing, but what about cooking for 12 or 20 or 50! Talk about stress. If you can make it yourself, great. Other options are recruiting some help (good luck) or hiring a caterer (not cheap) or buying the food premade. Here are some companies that will deliver high quality appetizers right to your door. Just heat and serve.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2011/12/12/top-10-mail-order-appetizer-companies.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

Top Ten Online Gourmet Food Shops
<p><a href="http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/wheretobuygourmetfoods/tp/bygourmetonline.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gourmetfood/1/0/s/I/foodgifts170x156.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="" hspace="5" width="170" height="156" align="right" /></a>Parties, get togethers, holiday dinners..there's lots of eating to do this time of year and lots of cooking. Selecting the best ingredients is half the success of creating a great dish. Where can you find the best stuff?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gourmetfood.about.com/b/2011/12/08/top-ten-online-gourmet-food-shops.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>

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