Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2018

Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Today we share some of the top food and beverage trends shared by planners, venues and caterers around the country. Alternative beverages are hot.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The season of food is upon us, planners! While traditional menus are packed with these old favorites, this is your opportunity to break new ground with emerging food trends. 2023 has been an exciting year for food. Say goodbye to dry finger sandwiches and hello to boujee comfort foods! Boujee comfort food.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And now with such unbelievably weighty statistics with regards to obesity and unhealthy consumption our food selections and responsibility to good health are more important now than ever. 2013 isn’t the first year the trend of healthful eating has hit the event and meeting industry and it surely won’t be the last.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Looking to the year ahead , we are all eagerly anticipating the new food and beverage trends that will emerge. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? Food Walls. Experiential Catering.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 26, 2024

To add variety to no-alcohol and low-alcohol beverage options, Loews Hotels introduces its Free Spirited program. In a nod to two trends among travelers—the desire for tasty but healthy beverages and the desire for destination-specific experiences—Loews Hotels has rolled out a new F&B program across its 26 properties in the U.S.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2018

Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Today we share some of the top food and beverage trends shared by planners, venues and caterers around the country. Alternative beverages are hot.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. The post How Food Truck Vendors Can Draw a Crowd to Your Attraction appeared first on Eventbrite Blog. No wonder adding […].

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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EventSource

JUNE 17, 2021

We’re thinking sunshine, good music, ice-cold adult beverages, and of course, loads of unique and fun catering ideas! Whether you’re planning to host an event at home or you’re just curious on the food trends as society starts opening back up again, Toronto’s top caterers share their ideas below!

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Most conference and meeting professionals want the coolest, hippest, latest ideas and trends for their events. We are on the hunt for the next meeting, seating, session format, technology, and food and beverage fad. We pursue fads, gimmicks and trends as the silver bullets of our conference woes. Fads And Trends.

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Eventinterface

JULY 25, 2017

Meeting and event planners are now at the forefront of food and beverage trends, providing event attendees with unique gastronomical experiences. Today we share some of the top food and beverage trends shared by planners, venues and caterers around the country. Alternative beverages are hot.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 20, 2021

2021 F&B Trends. Read on for trending flavors, practices and more. Take this opportunity to consider leaders in the food world who have embraced the alternative. 6 F&B Trends That Will Shape 2021 Events. Wolfgang Puck Catering says these six post-pandemic F&B trends are here to stay in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. Private Spa Gardens at Sensei Porcupine Creek The post Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 17, 2024

The show welcomed more than 65,000 attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies, showcasing the latest in natural and organic food and beverages, supplements, ingredients as well as home and beauty products. Several large brands, such as Impossible Foods and Kodiak, had a presence on the showfloor and a food truck outside.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 16, 2023

Culinary forecasts from the National Restaurant Association and McCormick are fresh out of the oven and chock-full of trends that could add some sizzle to event F&B in the year ahead. Together, their findings offer a broad overview of trends worth sinking your teeth into in 2023. Zero Waste/Sustainability/Upcycled Foods.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

which released its 16th annual Hospitality Trends Report. Food and beverage trends may arrive on meeting and convention menus more slowly than at restaurants, but they do arrive. Working with Carbonate, its research arm, the company is out with its 16th annual Hospitality Trends Report.

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EventUp

AUGUST 6, 2020

One of the key trends in guest expectations for 2020 and beyond is food inclusivity at venues and catered events– this means accommodating allergies and other dietary restrictions as often as possible. Event Food Trends. Event Food Trends. Food allergies and sensitivities. Non-alcoholic drinks.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” culinary forecast, compiled by leading chefs, identifies food and beverage trends and culinary themes for the coming year. Event Marketer. Event Marketer ). Read More.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

A trend is a passing fancy, like the Pantone Color of the Year. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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MPI

MAY 5, 2024

In advance of her May 22 WEC session, “Food & Beverage: Unleash Your Superpower” (in partnership with MPI MD) Deborah Hinson shares some F&B insight and what attendees should expect.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 26, 2017

Selecting your food and beverage menu is one of the most important aspects of designing your event’s guest experience. They have seriously upped their food IQ thanks to the prevalence of foodie cooking shows, instagram and online resources where they can study food trends, international flavour profiles, recipes, etc.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. Leading vs. Lagging Indicators One of the post-pandemic trends we’re starting to see emerge is that event exhibitor and sponsor revenue is lagging attendance recovery. Tap your network and look for recently retired event professionals.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. Planners looking to impress hungry attendees should stay updated on the latest culinary trends. Planners looking to impress hungry attendees should stay updated on the latest culinary trends. 6 Inventive Food Trends.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether it’s non-alcoholic beverage offerings or wellness activities such as electrolyte IVs, the demand is surging for event programming that promotes a healthy lifestyle and supports a vast array of drinking choices. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Special Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

2022 food and beverage trends to look for.

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Floktu

JUNE 13, 2021

Food and beverages cover a fair share of an event budget and are one of the areas that an event manager will spend time to achieve the best money-value ratio. Expectations are higher than ever, and with the growth of social media, attendees desire not only good quality but also good looking food. Booze-Free Beverages.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Alex Hernandez Alex Hernandez, Hotel Bennett Hernandez joins Hotel Bennett as director of food and beverage. He will plan, develop and execute all food and beverage operations across the property. He will continue to lead the kitchen staff and introduce new culinary techniques and menus to stay ahead of industry trends.

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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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BizBash

JUNE 26, 2018

While Food & Wine's mission is to present on-trend stories about food and beverage personalities, dining and imbibing hot spots.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Most of us in the industry find inspiration from trends or expanding on the vision of what others have produced. The challenge is identifying the right trends at the best time. Approaches have included wine sommeliers, beer cicerones or have food producers provide a presentation about an event’s food and beverage offering.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Not I, but apparently we can thank Sweden for this trend.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. What’s Included In The 2021 Event Trends Guide? So, 2020 was…a year.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ve also seen trends emerging that we expect to play significant roles, to a greater or lesser extent, in 2024. And yet more business reached out further into the future, signalling a trend towards thoughtful planning. Here’s what we’ve concluded.

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 5, 2017

The new year has landed and its time again to explore the top meeting planning trends and considerations. Food and Beverage Trends. It is now easier than ever to brand beverages at events. We see this trend further developing in 2017. We see this trend further developing in 2017. Décor.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sustainable containers that maintain food temperature and quality during travel are among 2022 trends. What was in 2021 an “off-premise” and “meal-kit” focus is this year centered around sustainability and health and immunity-boosting foods. Global influences are also among culinary trends taking over the F&B space.

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All Seated

AUGUST 8, 2022

While everyone else is soaking in the last weeks of summer, the event industry already has its sights set on fall wedding trends and the trends that will undoubtedly show up in our weddings. Here are the must-know fall wedding trends to keep in mind as you look ahead to fall weddings. Seasonal food displays.

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