Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Catering can be a great way to increase your sales during the holiday season. You already have the commercial kitchen, staff, customer base, and the economy of scale for bulk ordering so the cost of entry into catering should be relatively low. Promote, Promote, Promote. Start Small. Ask Lots of Questions. Get Super Organized.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. 2021’s Massive Holiday Catering Opportunity.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Important points to consider before starting a catering program. Off-premise catering is undoubtedly a compelling business opportunity for restaurant owners. Catering also gives businesses brand exposure and valuable marketing opportunities. But on average these numbers are much more modest. annually through 2019 (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cha Pornea If you want restaurant cooking in your own home, minus the Sternos and steam tables, you’re in luck Historically, there have been two options for dinner parties: You can DIY, or you can cater. Though there are plenty of good catering options out there, the branding sucks. Welcome to the New Catering.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

So you want to start a catering business? The catering industry is ripe with potential and profit. To help you get things cooking, we discuss some of the more important steps for how to start a catering business. If money were no object, how would you run the catering business? That’s great!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Catering is a demanding sector when it comes to employment, and staff are often under a lot of pressure to ensure that each customer has the best possible experience at a venue. Here, we’ll identify key sources of stress, and how they can be remedied within a catering workplace. What Is Stress? Would You Like a Smile with That?

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EATER

MAY 9, 2023

Ria Osborne A no-show caterer, fights over canapes, fallen cakes: The reception horror stories that live on in the memories of wedding professionals I once attended a wedding where, on my way to the bathroom, I noticed a dead fly stuck in the pristine white frosting of the otherwise beautiful three-tiered wedding cake.

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Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. But is a client base enough to start your catering business? Opening a catering business tied to your restaurant can add extra profits to your business. In this article, we look at how to tell if you should start catering. Let’s look at what you need to begin.

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KaTom

AUGUST 25, 2020

Crisp Catering Switches Gears to Deliver Family Meals. Since launching their meal program in March 2020, the Thompson family has used their catering company, Crisp Catering , to serve their community, delivering thousands of meals to residents in the Sacramento, Calif., The Crisp Catering / Gold Rush Grille Meal Program.

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Restaurant Business

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Event and catering professionals gathered in Austin, Texas, last week for Catersource + The Special Event to discuss industry challenges, trends and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites. This is also touted on websites, social media and proposals to clients as it can be a determining factor when choosing a caterer.

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Lavu

MARCH 26, 2020

Coming off a hard winter and hoping sales would pick up for catering businesses, this sudden hit of all events canceling has pushed some catering businesses to the brink. What we need to do now is focus on what catering businesses can provide outside of their typical scope of business. Meal Prep Kits with Pickup Options.

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Apicbase

JULY 22, 2024

The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. In a recent TrendTalk hosted by Rational, catering industry leaders discussed how they are tackling the challenges and what they are doing to stay relevant and competitive.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The Commercial Catering ‘shake up’ is here and been brewing for a while What 2022 holds. It is a serious question as to what has been the best outcome this year for commercial catering and depending on your perspective – customer, competitor or winning/losing caterer the answer is not crystal clear. Let’s find out.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

If you have a flair for cooking and want to monetize your passion and skills, you can easily combine the two to start your very own catering business in the USA. . The catering industry includes companies that provide individual event-based food services. In 2019, catering companies in the US earned $11 billion in revenue 2019.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 30, 2024

Cuisine Boulud New York will operate out of a new kitchen in Manhattan, focusing on corporate catering, special events and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The productivity puzzle is one that is most complex in the catering industry. In catering, where long shifts are often thought of as synonymous with cooked food, a more productive environment can also contribute to a boost in staff morale, with less late finishes and tedious tasks.

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Next Restaurants

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many restaurants, that means gearing up for catering gigs. It can be a big draw at holiday parties, so making sure you know the rules and how to serve everyone safely to ensure that these parties are a hit when your restaurant comes to cater them! Market to Your Target Audience.

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Foodable

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Catering is Alive with Mo Asgari" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, hosts TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich sit down with Mo Asgari, the president at MonkeySoft Solutions , an ezCater Company, to explore the ins and outs of catering amidst the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Listen to "38.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

In recent years, consumers have been demanding higher standards from the catering industry. If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. Another factor which has demanded a renewal of old catering methods is dietary changes.

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The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, need new ways to connect with customers.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A catering business is not easy to run, especially since there is so much competition. To help you establish yourself in the market, we compiled a list of four mistakes you don’t want to make when running a catering business. Do You Have Enough Staff For Your Catering Business? You’re going to need to assemble a great team.

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Foodable

JULY 11, 2020

Presented by TJ Schier and Sam Stanovich of Foodable’s popular Takeout, Delivery, and Catering podcast series, this session explores why catering is not dead—and why catering will become a revenue leader for restaurants in the future. Catering has to be frictionless and contactless for the consumer.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But how about booking catering gigs? Here are three ways to book new catering gigs for your food truck: 1. Keep an updated version of your menu online, and to boost interest in your catering abilities, suggest a menu with special dishes. Even so, these drawbacks are offset by the opportunities a food truck’s mobility affords.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Catering to Health-Conscious Customers. I n a competitive landscape, it’s essential that menus cater to health-conscious customers. Aside from catering to health-conscious customers, you’ll also be providing a positive customer experience. The post Catering to Health-Conscious Customers appeared first on HS Fourth US / Main.

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Apicbase

DECEMBER 7, 2022

08/12/2022, Antwerp, Belgium – Vermaat Group, the leading catering company in the Netherlands with over 500 units and more than 6000 employees, chooses Apicbase’s F&B management platform to help the group comply with food traceability regulations. Apicbase is the backbone of multi-site restaurants, dark kitchens and large-scale catering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As more and more people partake in the experience and more restaurants implement measures catered specifically to solo diners, a customer-centric approach is key. Catering to solo diners is more just than seating them as restaurants would any other customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The holiday season offers opportunities for catering orders, off-site catering, in-store limited-time offers of holiday favorites, and all of the increased revenue that comes with them. It's the most wonderful time of the year…and for many restaurant operators, one of the busiest.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While the catering industry is on the mend, it’s essential that you ready and steady your business for the coming year. Here are some bulletproof ways to streamline operations in a catering business to cope with changing market dynamics. The catering sector is no different and can benefit from innovative technology.

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Restaurant Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Businesses are increasing their party budgets this year to enhance workplace culture, and restaurants can snag more of those catering dollars.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Corporate Catering at Metropolis Function Centre Image via Event Birdie. The Future of Commercial Catering - Customer Satisfaction and the Moment of Truth. whichever code you support) to the most remote places in Australia there is only one thing in common – the commercial caterer.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit.

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Bizimply

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post The Caterer, Big Hospitality, Propel, MCA and Langton feature Bizimply appeared first on Bizimply. Leading Hospitality magazines feature Bizimply's latest report. Read on to read outcomes and get your free copy of the report.

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Restaurant Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The bakery-cafe chain is now available on the ezCater app in hundreds of markets as competition for bulk orders heats up.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Macro-View of Delivery and Catering With Darien Terrell" on Spreaker. Across the board, catering sales and pre-scheduled sales are starting to incrementally increase week-over-week for brands,” says Terrell. Listen to "42. DeliverThat offers restaurants a national network of professional drivers for handling last-mile delivery.

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Chef's Resources

APRIL 30, 2024

August 30, 2024 How to Ensure Quality Control in Your Catering Services In the competitive world of catering, ensuring quality control is crucial for maintaining a stellar reputation and achieving repeat business.

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