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A Menu Planning Guide for New Chefs

A Menu Planning Guide for New Chefs

The best restaurant and catering menus are carefully planned and deliberately written. Chefs & caterers know that the menu is more than words and photos–this is the heart of your restaurant and the only communication that every one of your guests will see and...

Cycle Menu Planning in 7 Easy Steps

Cycle Menu Planning in 7 Easy Steps

Cycle menu planning offers several unique advantages (as well as challenges) for hospitals, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and schools. Nutritional requirements, state and federal guidelines, and profitability analysis are key parts of a smart cycle menu design. And we’re here to help with our in-house menu planning services.

5 Best Bacon Recipes For Your Catering Menu

5 Best Bacon Recipes For Your Catering Menu

You had us at “bacon.” We love simplicity combined with incredible variety, resulting in crowd-pleasing variations and recipes for everyone. 1. Bacon Potato Roses – 2. Caprese Chicken with Bacon – 3. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp – 4. Bacon and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms – 5. Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Oven-Dried Tomato Sandwich

Paper Products for Restaurants: 3 Strategies for the Win

Paper Products for Restaurants: 3 Strategies for the Win

Paper product demand is higher than ever, but it’s getting harder to source. Toilet paper hoarding, anyone? We have a paper partnership with Tork so we have everything in stock, from fryer filter paper and coffee filters to food basket liners. Disposable tableware, biodegradable food containers, cups, and bowls at wholesale prices and delivered to your door. 

From Backyard to Ballroom: Catering Menu Options for Every Event

From Backyard to Ballroom: Catering Menu Options for Every Event

Having catering menus for every type of event, from backyard graduation celebrations to ballroom receptions, can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some menu items that work well across multiple types of events, venues, and occasions. By stocking the staples, you can save your clients precious dollars while saving yourself stress, hassle, and most importantly, time.

Graduation Parties 101: Menu Must-Haves To Win The Job

Graduation Parties 101: Menu Must-Haves To Win The Job

A high school or college graduation party is a special occasion. It’s a milestone celebration, acknowledging major achievements, and a chance for you as a caterer to show off your skills in bringing fresh, new ideas together with certified crowd-pleasers. There’s no set rule book here, which means opportunity—opportunity to set yourself apart from the long list of caterers vying for space in the industry.