Making use of the latest event catering trends during your event is crucial for a successful catering event. Why is that? People today are much more in tune with the food being served. As a matter of fact, a recent poll noted that around 80% of adults in the United States watch cooking show and other food-related programs regularly. Also, millennials tend to go out and eat at restaurants more often than the older generations. They also tend to read packaging labels. All of these trends mean only one thing: things have changed when it comes to event catering. Read our blog and check out the most popular 2018 catering trends.

WHAT'S HOT

Local Beer and Wine

In the evening, your guests might want to go out for a drink. Just like the food, they might not be attracted to the same old drinks that they can easily buy or make at home. This is why it is best that you buy local beer and wine from the nearest breweries so that you can give your guests an exquisite local indulgence.

Destination-Specific Food

Chances are, your guests might have traveled from other states or even countries to attend your event. While they are in a new place and might even want to do some sightseeing before heading to the venue, some people prefer to just sample the food that you have prepared for them. This is why destination-specific cuisine is important, and is a huge trend. Give your guests an experience that they will not get in other places.

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Eat and Go

You can also give your guests the opportunity to grab a quick meal and be able to get back to work quickly. You can try bringing in food trucks that will serve food to guests that are in a hurry and just want to sample a taste of the local cuisine. First impressions in catering is important! So make sure your food look tasty and very difficult to resist.

WHAT'S NOT

Boring Buffets

Garlic bread, overcooked chicken, or cold salads are just plain and boring. Make sure to make your buffet an exciting one and do not go with the usual food. Event trends are always leaning towards providing better choices, and younger generations are always expecting it.

Sweet Snacks

Your guests have sat through various workshops and demons, and guess what, snack time is here! While there are some people who are very eager to please their sweet tooth, there are some that will just find them outright disturbing. Sugar-drenched food might not be the best idea. While sugary snacks might taste good, they might leave your guests cranky until dinner. Instead, focus more on protein rich snacks.

Wasting Food

According to research, around 40% of good food produced does not make it to the plates, and this is a trend that a lot of people are starting to notice. So if you have any leftover food that is still safe to eat, you can donate it to local food shelters, or you can boost your recycling efforts by adding more trash bins and educating your guests on where to throw recyclable containers. If you want to make the world a better place, make sure that you buy biodegradable items that help the environment.