Food & Beverage

The way that we think about food has changed everywhere — including in the meetings world. Here’s how to manage everything from menu planning to cutting costs.

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors September 24, 2019

Plant-Based Event Menus on the Rise

Whether consumers are cutting back on — or giving up — eating meat for ethical, environmental, or health reasons, it’s a trend dominating headlines. Here’s how one convention center chef handles requests for plant-based, creative F&B — including what she prepared for a totally plant-based meal for 1,000 at a nutritional conference.

BY Cristi Kempf September 18, 2019

Bon Appétit Unveils the Year’s 10 ‘Best’ New Restaurants

L.A.’s Konbi, with Japanese and French influences, is in the top spot and a noodle shop in Dallas — this year’s ‘Restaurant City’ — ranks second. Here’s how the list shines a spotlight on food trends that event organizers should keep their eye on.

BY Cristi Kempf Curt Wagner September 17, 2019

How to Make Non-Drinkers Feel Welcome at Your Events

It’s predicted that more of your attendees will want to be served alcohol-free beverages at your networking receptions and meal events. Here’s how to go beyond the standard club soda with a twist to craft a more memorable drink experience.

BY Cristi Kempf Curt Wagner September 10, 2019

The Coolest — And Hoppiest — Way to Print a Program?

Everyone wants to go paperless, but some attendees still want to hold a schedule in their hands. One music festival solved that dilemma with a daily program provided in a most unusual place.

BY David McMillin September 10, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors September 10, 2019

What Are the Top F&B Trends for 2020?

The continued popularity of CBD products, plant-based menus, and jackfruit are among the trends noted by Benchmark Global Hospitality’s hotel chefs and culinary experts.

BY Curt Wagner September 9, 2019

9 Food Trends of the Future

In advance of the Anuga food fair, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary this October in Cologne, Germany, and bring together more than 7,400 exhibitors, here are nine food trends of the future that will be on full display.

BY Jasmine Zhu September 4, 2019

Chef Blends Local Philly Tastes With His French Roots for Groups

Creativity is key for group events, says Maxime Michaud, executive chef at the new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. That means that even the iconic Philly Cheesesteak has been given an upscale twist.

BY Casey Gale September 3, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors September 3, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors September 2, 2019

In the Mood

A Dallas hotel’s pairing of drinks and dishes on a Mood Menu provides some bold — and mellow and cheerful — ideas for events.

BY Cristi Kempf August 27, 2019

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