Recipe Refresh: Making the Most Out of What You Have

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Recipe Refresh: Making the Most Out of What You Have

As we continue to see supply chain shortages and businesses needing to carefully budget their expenses, it can be a bit daunting to constantly keep up with the trends as a caterer. So, what if we told you that you can take your current recipes and refresh them to meet the desires of your clients, all without overspending?

Here are a few things that you can do to make your fan-favorites look brand new without breaking the bank.

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How to Keep Up with Food & Beverage Trends Without Overspending

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How to Keep Up with Food & Beverage Trends Without Overspending

From the menus we create to the price points we offer, we all know that industry trends influence how we do business as caterers. In some cases, they can reduce expenses — like the shift towards plant-based proteins replacing traditional cuts of meat and seafood with cost-effective alternatives like tofu, tempeh, beans, and lentils.

However, trends often have the opposite effect on an event’s budget, driving up costs for high-demand ingredients and high-touch serving styles. As caterers, our goal isn’t solely to provide an excellent dining experience. We must also support our clients’ needs by maximizing their investment and helping them to save wherever possible.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to avoid overspending while still offering the trendiest flavor profiles, presentation styles, and menu options. Here are a few strategies to get the best of both worlds.

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The Importance of Coordinating with Your Fellow Vendors

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The Importance of Coordinating with Your Fellow Vendors

Vendor relationships are a powerful channel to transform your business and enhance your client experience. The better an event team works, the more successful an event will be — it’s as simple as that. When there is discord between vendors, there will likely be difficulties in the planning process.

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Building a Strong Relationship with Your Food Provider

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Building a Strong Relationship with Your Food Provider

When you own a catering business, your success is heavily reliant on the quality of ingredients that you can source each week. At the same time, you must also balance the cost of those ingredients to ensure that your company will secure a profit at the end of the day.

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3 Creative Categories to Consider to Save Money on Food

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3 Creative Categories to Consider to Save Money on Food

As we dive head-first into February, we’re continuing to see a primary focus on fresh ingredients and creative menus. However, as our clients become more experiential in how they approach food and beverage, it can leave those in the catering industry wondering how they’ll be able to afford to keep up. However, the demand for innovation and sophisticated palates doesn’t necessarily mean we need to splurge at every turn. In fact, there are quite a number of ways to creatively cut costs while still delivering the quality food that clients are seeking.

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