QuickTips Index

Dessert Ideas that Create a Unique and Intimate Party Menu
Looking to create an intimate experience, but not wanting the complexity of hosting a longer evening affair? Perhaps the best idea is to host a dessert reception. That's what organizers at Encore in Las Vegas chose when launching the new hotel to industry travel writers. Consider hosting a dessert reception based on ideas from their pastry chefs. Learn more.

Food and Beverage Trends and Tips for Your Next Event Menu Selections
Although it seems that many restaurants and hotels have preset food and beverage menus, it's important to incorporate popular catering trends into your selections. The National Restaurant Association's 2008 chef survey highlights top items and tips that you may want to incorporate into your next event menu.

Chef Favorites for 2008 Restaurant Menu Items
Identify the latest restaurant menu and hotel catering trends for your next event directly from the chefs themselves. Locally grown produce, tapas and energy drink cocktails are on that list.

Catering Trends: 2007 Chef Survey
A national survey of chefs by the Restaurant Association identifies the hottest trends in catering and menus. Bite-size desserts tops the list.

Custom Healthy Breakfast Buffet Menu for Business Meeting
Sometimes you just want to go off the menu and create your own healthy breakfast buffet for your morning business meeting or event. And while most hotels and caterers offer great packaged and a la carte menu options for clients, sometimes it helps to go that extra mile and ask for very specific ingredients. Check out this menu which was designed for a 100 attendee breakfast meeting with an agenda that was focused on health and wellness.