May 15, 2019

Top Podcasts for Caterers

May 15, 2019/ Clint Elkins

Our calendars are filling up and clients are keeping us busy, but that doesn’t mean that your education needs to take a back burner. You simply can’t afford to miss out when competitors are likely consuming new material.

Even the busiest professional can accommodate several podcasts in their packed schedule. Not only do they provide quality learning lessons, but they also provide timely fodder about trends, news, and offbeat topics to impress others in networking situations.

May 08, 2019

Wedding Season: Next-level Tastings for Modern Couples

May 08, 2019/ Clint Elkins

Tastings are essential for presenting the different food options you can provide, but they are also an opportunity to elevate the client experience beyond a simple menu review into something exciting and immersive for each person.

However, there are no strict tasting rules and everybody has a different approach. This can leave some industry professionals with the confusing challenge of navigating the tasting process in a way that is unique to their brand, while still maintaining client satisfaction.

April 23, 2019

Setting Boundaries with Your Wedding Clients

April 23, 2019/ Clint Elkins

The relentless pace of wedding season can be tough for even the most seasoned catering pros. It's easy enough for long hours to lead to burn-out among culinary and sales staff long before wedding season is over. Throw in difficult and demanding couples and the road to burnout is fast tracked.

As we head toward wedding season, we're sharing a few easy ways to set boundaries with difficult clients and ensure your staff's energy isn't zapped unnecessarily when they need all the energy and stamina they can get during this busy season.