Food Rules to Effectively Navigate Meeting Menus
Satisfy Special Requests Easily with These Suggestions Vegetarian. Gluten-Free. Paleo. Kosher. These are just some of the requirements and/or requests event planners are hearing from today’s attendees. A lot of pressure on you and the chef…right? Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you’ll be able to put together the right food for...
Creative Culinary Choices for Your Next Conference or Event
It can be easy to rely on the same popular entrees when planning your association or company conference. Doesn’t everyone love chicken for dinner? Or doughnuts for breakfast? It’s important to remember conference meals are going to be consumed by hundreds, if not thousands, of attendees who have various dietary wants and needs. And no...
The Whole Enchilada — How to Minimize Food and Beverage Waste
Make no mistake about it — food and beverage can make or break an event. A good rule of thumb is to devote at least 20 percent of your event budget to tasty morsels and delicious drinks, so it’s more important than ever to curb food waste at your event. The good news is that...
Planning a Successful Family-Friendly Meeting
You’re planning your company’s annual meeting, and your attendees’ families are invited to come. With so many different needs to cater to, how do you make the event a success for everyone? First, kudos to your company for recognizing the value in family-friendly meetings. When employees can bring spouses and kids to a meeting, it...