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Moving the Needle on Food Donations from Events
Yes, you can donate unused prepared leftovers from events with little liability risk, but it takes early planning, and working closely with partners.
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.
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.
Keeping Pace in Vancouver
Vancouver seems to be a magnet for those who think a little bigger, and take a few more chances, says a Convene writer after her recent trip sponsored by Tourism Vancouver.
Not Ready to Give Up Meat? Go Halfway — or 25 Percent
For those attendees not yet ready to make the leap to plant-based everything, blended burgers offer a transition — and a more sustainable option for group functions.
Making the F&B Experience a Theatrical Event
With its new EAT Stations, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre merges local food with tech and AV to wow attendees.
Which City is ‘Best’ in U.S.?
New York hangs on to the top spot on the latest report from Resonance. Here’s why — and what the report can tell us about the best cities for meetings and events.
Ditch the Buffet for Family-Style Event Meals
New research indicates that sharing plates leads to better negotiations and improved teamwork. Here’s how changing up your meal format could result in better outcomes at workshops and team-building activities.
Share Your Favorite Food, Travel Experiences with Bites & Sites
PCMA Convene launches a new newsletter with a keen focus on the F&B and travel parts of the event experience. Let us know what you think.
3 Ways to Speed Up Your Event Beverage Service
Seattle-based chef, mixologist, and entrepreneur Kathy Casey said efficiency at bars is key to providing guests with a better overall experience at your next reception or meal event.
Past Touches Bourbon Orleans Hotel in Spirited Ways
While the Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s Bourbon “O” Bar serves drinks of all sorts, the hotel is known for other kind of spirits — thanks to its past lives. Here’s a look back at the history of this opulent meeting venue in the heart of the French Quarter.