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Event Planning Tips for Food and Beverage Functions

Master the Event

For most meeting planners, planning for a main event often involves food and beverage. And, as most meeting planners will also tell you, when planning an event with food and beverage you can chew up a large portion of your budget. Another aspect of the menu cost is the food menu itself.

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Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side

Smart Meetings

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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3 Event Catering Tips That Can Save a Budget

Master the Event

But if you’re serving food and beverage at your event it’s important to keep in mind the type of venue, the timing and the menu itself. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event. You just need to think about your food and beverage as you’re planning the event.

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The Art and Science of Event Venue Selection

Event Industry News

Venues are the foundation for making amazing brand memories. The right venue allows for seamless delivery of high-quality experiences and content to an engaged, enthusiastic audience. . There’s both an art and science to finding hidden gems and choosing a venue that will set your event up for success.

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A Day to Remember at One King West Hotel & Residence Open House

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This sold-out open house drew a crowd of 550 guests who enjoyed the delightful offerings of the hotel’s delectable food and beverages. Vendors Featured in this Article Recommended One King West Venue 6 Reviews Valencienne Bridal D.

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New and Renovated: The Pioneers of Luxury

Smart Meetings

Where historic charm and modern quality converge These three new and renovated hotels and venues debut spaces that both celebrate their heritage and look boldly into the future. Now, it debuts impressive renovations to its existing meeting and event venues, plus the addition of a sixth, outdoor venue: The Pergola.

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Can Events Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?

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It’s clear that our food systems will need to change — and change radically — if we are to safeguard the planet and feed a growing population. The good news is that new approaches, new partnerships, and new resolve — spurred on by the urgent threat food waste poses to the planet — are changing that. (Painting by Dennis Wojtkiewicz).