What's Hot and What's Not?

What's "In" in the World of Catering?

In a world where history repeats itself, everything old is brand new again, and the fad today is old tomorrow, how do we really keep up? Well, this is the difference between the catering industry and restaurant industry. The restaurant industry may stay without the need for any change but the caterers could not. Caterers must always have the flair and style while doing it on a grand scale.


1. Food
Everything old is brand new again because the classic familiar meats are making their big comeback! In fact, a really popular way of presenting these classic courses is through a delectable menu with many different small courses to give a leaner, cleaner look, paired with wines appropriate for the course. Also beginning and rounding off the table are those mini-mini desserts and bite-sized canapés. Ethnic foods such as Dim Sum and East Indian are becoming more and more traditional, shifting from the fusion creations and are slowly incorporating themselves nicely with the trendy-themed caterings. Also on the rise in the catering industry are mixed-culture weddings, requesting a blend of two types of cuisine which features elements of two cultures with spectacular effect.

2. Beverages
Long live the martini - it simply refuses to die! In fact, it even reinvented itself with different ingredients such as Champagne, Saki, flavored Vodkas, and a lot more. The mini-bottle of Champagne sipped with a straw is definitely still in, and clients are still consuming better wines paired with their meals. It seems that customers prefer less, as reflected in today's beer choices such as Becks, Stella Artois, Corona, Heineken, and Sol. Do not ever forget the irresistible summer blender drinks, which will always be in style!

3. Presentation and Decor
If pictures are worth a thousand words, presentations are worth everything especially for caterers. You can have the most delicious food in the world; however, if it is not presented with style and flair, then the appeal can be lost in no time. With this premise, the entire event you planned for a long time hinges. The trend in presentation and decor is actually veering sharply towards a lean, clean look. Forget the old days of multiple draped linens! As a matter of fact, more and more events are beginning to be linen-free.