EventMB

APRIL 28, 2022

Eye-catching branding, unique culinary offerings, and convenience make food trucks an attractive alternative to standard event catering. With the return to in-person events, food trucks have seen an uptick in demand, offering what many believe is a safer food and beverage alternative for group gatherings. […].

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

In his Evolution of Food Service presentation, futurist Simon Stenning will reveal the latest intel on food and beverage while Professor Paul McGee will lead a motivational session to help attendees achieve better results in work and life.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking. Meeting planners can save both time and budget by leveraging the hotel’s suggested menu rather than outsourcing food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The events center will quarter two kitchens, fully staffed by a dedicated food and beverage service, giving planners the peace of mind needed to focus on their objectives, while providing attendees with a memorable experience. “We Sustainability Shaped by the Local Community.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Food & Beverage ($35/person). Expenses for In-Person Events. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events.

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MAY 29, 2019

Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post 30 Catering Ideas to Make Your Event Menu Stand Out in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. No defined event goal. No contingency planning.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Attendees were invited to explore the doors and enjoy food trucks featuring local international cuisine, cinnamon-flavored marshmallows and beverages. Another poll taken the same year found that three in five Americans supported a plan that provides citizenship for immigrants.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Jessica Candy. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. In addition to negotiating and locking in pricing, some of the tactics to consider are: Decreasing the event length by a couple hours or half-day. Any cut-backs made in these categories can negatively impact your attendee value proposition.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A Banquet Event Order (BEO) is a detailed document outlining all the essential information for a specific event. It serves as a blueprint for your team, clients, and vendors, ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding setup, timeline, food and beverage preferences, and numerous other critical details.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Provide Food and Drinks. The purpose of the event is to garner brand exposure. Having food and drinks create a festive social scene. If all you can afford are light refreshments, that’s fine as long as you provide foods that evoke conversation and small talk. Food also helps with your social media presence.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech. So building a solution that can navigate from procurement to abstract management, food and beverage, registration, and more… it’s something hard to come by. What drives the need for all-in-one solutions?

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IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

In event planning, this level of detail orientation can transform a simple gathering into a truly unforgettable experience. The DIRECTV “Tinsel Town” Corporate Holiday Party is a stellar example of how meticulous planning and attention to detail can elevate a corporate event into a 360-degree sensory experience.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Looking ahead into 2025, the events industry will continue to embrace groundbreaking tech innovations. Yaron Lipshitz shares his insights on the year ahead, focusing on how emerging spatial design and AI technologies are transforming event planning. Spatial design has evolved to become a must-have.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea offers event planners 1,300 sq. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. In 2011, the program expanded to include a sustainable beverage program, recycling center, food donations and a green roof. At the time of its inception, the area lacked a local composting business. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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MAY 30, 2019

Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post Overlook These Event Essentials and Watch Your Food Fest Fail appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea offers event planners 1,300 sq. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. In 2011, the program expanded to include a sustainable beverage program, recycling center, food donations and a green roof. At the time of its inception, the area lacked a local composting business. million sq.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

But there’s more to hosting a successful tasting event than tasty beverages. Wine and spirit tastings let people kick back and unwind while they learn a thing or two about their favorite libations. Find out what it takes to bring your wine and spirit loving community together for a fun night out in this detailed […].

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IMG

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Download the 2023 State of Industry Report Get the insights needed to better plan your marketing events, brand activations and any other experiences for your brand! Some highlights for the event trends for 2023 are: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events (DEI) Food & Beverage Going Green Event Tech 2.0

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2022

Food and beverage is perhaps one of the most anticipated elements of any event. With in-person events slowly returning, event planners and caterers alike would be wise to try and make the attendee F&B experience better than ever. Are you doing any food for remote events? What does that look like?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

It’s one of those corporate event themes that doesn’t end up feeling so corporate. Food: Burgers, hot dogs, potato salad. Beverage: Cold beer, lemonade, mint juleps. Food: Traditional plated options such as tenderloin, chicken, salmon, or grilled portabellas for a vegetarian option. Decor: Pastels, flowers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Coinciding with the launch of a new cast, this new offering gives audiences the opportunity to enjoy champagne, cocktails, and a specially crafted food menu while entertaining friends, family, and colleagues within a dedicated private suite in the heart of the club.

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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

With the right venue, its easy to make a lasting impression on attendees, making it more likely that theyll return for future events (and also tell others about the event). At Guidebook, weve supported thousands of event organizers through the event planning process, and we know it can feel overwhelming.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you have a steady theme and concept in mind, even a small budget targeting topics and themes that the crowd may love is possible with smart planning. Invest in Event Management Technology. Technology like digital kiosks, VR Stations, giant touch screens, and event planning software can have a massive impact at pop-up events.

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JUNE 5, 2019

Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post Most Americans Are Foodies — Here’s What They Expect at Your Event [Infographic] appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 4, 2019

Learn how to make sure your next food and drink event is unforgettable — and Instagrammable. The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Event Catering: Ideas and Hacks to Try Now appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

However, a significant proportion of venues (around 35%) are considering expanding their use of AI to include menu planning, food waste management and guest services and food ordering. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Your party planning checklist Whether it’s for a graduation or sales goal celebration, parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering. Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

While Dominguez sees gas prices dropping, he also sees a slow down in growth around food and beverage prices. “We “When we see a slowdown, it’s the rate of growth that decreasing; it doesn’t mean that the actual pricing is going backwards.”. F&B Prices Are Impacted by War in Ukraine.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As a member of the 2022 cohort, Aviva Wolf a HI Hub Incubator program finalist created Shred, a fast casual eatery that serves healthy menus with fresh ingredients made to order using state-of-the-art food processors in order to eliminate food waste. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2022

On the other hand, 58 percent of respondents expect their costs for food and beverage to be at least 20 percent higher in 2023, while 55 percent expect the same with audiovisual costs and 30 percent say so about guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Get in touch with a compostable food service for your food waste reduction. Set up a composting collection program for any food and organic waste generated. Plan ahead. Food service.

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