TCA 379 Catering Class

How to Plan a Wedding | Great Places

2011-03-06T08:38:00.000-08:00

How to Plan a Wedding Great Places

"Oscar" Lawsuit Threat is Hot Topic with Special Events Readers

2011-03-02T16:33:00.000-08:00

"Oscar" Lawsuit Threat is Hot Topic with Special Events Readers

YouTube - Wolfgang Puck prepares the Oscar Governors Ball Party menu 2010

2011-03-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

YouTube - Wolfgang Puck prepares the Oscar Governors Ball Party menu 2010

YouTube - Oscars 2010 - Governors Ball Sneak Peek

2011-03-01T18:22:00.000-08:00

YouTube - Oscars 2010 - Governors Ball Sneak Peek

Event following the Academy Awards Ceremony

An unconventional approach: Boston cooks up a strategy to win convention business - The Boston Globe

2011-02-23T06:37:00.000-08:00

An unconventional approach: Boston cooks up a strategy to win convention business - The Boston Globe

Sonesta Food Is Art artful plating program

2011-02-16T12:55:00.000-08:00

Sonesta Food Is Art artful plating program: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Be aware of attendees’ diet needs—and keep an eye on the venue!

2011-02-16T12:10:00.001-08:00

Be aware of attendees’ diet needs—and keep an eye on the venue!: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Be aware of attendees’ diet needs—and keep an eye on the venue!

2011-02-16T12:10:00.000-08:00

Be aware of attendees’ diet needs—and keep an eye on the venue!: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Google for Weddings

2011-02-11T08:57:00.000-08:00

Google for Weddings

Planner Threatened with Lawsuit Over "Oscar-style" Decor

2011-02-09T07:11:00.000-08:00

Planner Threatened with Lawsuit Over "Oscar-style" Decor

Dexter Dining Room

2011-01-31T12:07:00.000-08:00

Dexter Dining Room: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

The Special Event Guru

2011-01-02T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Special Event Guru

This is a great blog. There are some great posts about event safety.

Hotel F&B TV: Industry Videos

2011-01-01T09:12:00.000-08:00

Hotel F&B TV: Industry Videos

Royal Collection - A State Banquet

2010-12-27T10:18:00.000-08:00

Royal Collection - A State Banquet

Be sure to view the Place Setting.

ISES Scholarships

2010-12-21T13:56:00.000-08:00

ISES Scholarships: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Scholarships from the International Special Events Society.

Learn the Basics of Event Planning | BizBash Hive

2010-12-05T12:25:00.000-08:00

Learn the Basics of Event Planning | BizBash Hive: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

The Power of LOVE on Vimeo

2010-11-11T13:52:00.000-08:00

The Power of LOVE on Vimeo: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Aria Resort and Casino "Reveal" - 2010 on Vimeo

2010-11-11T13:45:00.000-08:00

Aria Resort and Casino "Reveal" - 2010 on Vimeo: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

BizBash | Catering Trends 2010: How Jennifer Rubell Combines Food and Art

2010-10-24T11:21:00.000-07:00

BizBash | Catering Trends 2010: How Jennifer Rubell Combines Food and Art: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

"When good people pick bad fonts"

2010-10-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Special Events Online Sourcebook

2010-10-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

Special Events Online Sourcebook: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Rock n Roll Bar Mitvah | Catersource

2010-10-06T12:08:00.000-07:00

Rock n Roll Bar Mitvah | Catersource: "Chef’s Expressions in Timonium, MD, won NACE’s Catered Event of the Year 2010 with a bar mitzvah designed around a rock ‘n’ roll theme. The goals of the event for 250 guests (130 adults, 120 young people) were: 
• To provide a high-end celebration that would entertain both adults and young adults.
 • To create several unique menus that fit the theme of each event area.
• To design cutting-edge menus that exemplify the theme of each event area: There were five cocktail reception tents (Hip Hop, Guitar Hero, Jazz, Big Band, Latin) and a dinner tent—Rob’s Rock & Roll Room, for which executive chef Jerry Edwards created custom menus.  
• To create sophisticated wine and food pairings for a client who owns a national chain of beverage stores.  
• To create unique and fashionable food and service experiences.
  • To make certain that the company met the 13-year-old birthday client’s only two requests —sushi and Welch’s Grape Soda!

- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Patina Catering, Los Angeles | Catersource

2010-10-06T12:04:00.000-07:00

Patina Catering, Los Angeles | Catersource: "By the Numbers:
62nd Primetime Emmy® Awards Governors Ball

• 3,500 guests
• 3,500 place settings
• 10,000 pieces of china
• 2,500 champagne flutes
• 1,200 staff on-site
• 200 technicians
• 180 cooks in the kitchen
• 13 executive restaurant chefs on-site in the kitchen
• 85 managers
• 45 bartenders
• 2 Grey Goose ice bars
• 4,416 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard® wine
• 360 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard® dessert wine
• Beaulieu Vineyard wine bar featured in the center of the ballroom
• 437 pounds of Dungeness crab
• 1,750 California avocadoes
• 900 pounds heirloom tomatoes
• 984 pounds of rack of lamb
• 300 pounds of chickpeas
• 15 pounds of fresh rosemary
• 800 pounds of dark chocolate.
• Basic prep took place at the Patina Central Catering Kitchen over a five-day period by a crew of 50 people per day
• Most proteins and basic components were cooked at the event site immediately before service
• 15th year Patina has prepared the food for the Emmys: 95, 96, 97, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Catering By Design Las Vegas Anthology

2010-10-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

Perfection is in the Details

2010-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Perfection is in the Details MGM Mirage Events Blog. Really cool photos of upscale events.

WEDDINGS at The Roosevelt Hotel

2010-10-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

Breaking Tradition San Francisco Parc 55 Wyndham hotel banquet service

2010-09-29T17:39:00.000-07:00

Breaking Tradition San Francisco Parc 55 Wyndham hotel banquet service: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

The Preston Touch: Episode 1--The Call

2010-09-27T06:39:00.000-07:00

A Glimpse Inside Feastivities

2010-09-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

Download a Regional Seafood Watch Card | Monterey Bay Aquarium

2010-09-15T15:50:00.000-07:00

Find out which species of fish are endangered in your area.

Download a Regional Seafood Watch Card | Monterey Bay Aquarium

Please don't serve endangered species of fish. It is not good for the environment. Not only could the fish become extinct, it would upset the ecological balance in the ocean.

Vodka Luge

2010-09-09T21:50:00.000-07:00

BizBash | Emmy Governors Ball Hangs Starry Decor Over TV Stars, Adds Dessert Sponsor

2010-08-31T15:44:00.000-07:00

BizBash Emmy Governors Ball Hangs Starry Decor Over TV Stars, Adds Dessert Sponsor

What is in that "Preferred Vendor" contract - Event Industry Thoughts

2010-08-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

What is in that "Preferred Vendor" contract - Event Industry Thoughts: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

TYWKIWDBI: Smörgåsbord explained

2010-08-22T15:53:00.000-07:00

Smörgåsbord explained: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

How to be a food snob | Slide Show - Salon.com

2010-05-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

How to be a food snob | Slide Show - Salon.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Hotel Industry Health Risks: Wisconsin Hotel Kitchen Is Source For Gastrointestinal Illness Suffered By Hotel Guests At A Fund-Raising Luncheon « HOSPITALITY RISK SOLUTIONS

2010-05-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

Hotel Industry Health Risks: Wisconsin Hotel Kitchen Is Source For Gastrointestinal Illness Suffered By Hotel Guests At A Fund-Raising Luncheon « HOSPITALITY RISK SOLUTIONS: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Edible Centerpieces

2010-05-23T13:51:00.000-07:00

Table Talk Banquet 3

2010-05-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager...

2010-05-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager... Warning: Can be a bit racy at times.

AE on the Verge: Banquet Table Decoration Idea

2010-05-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

AE on the Verge: Banquet Table Decoration Idea: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Why it pays to have your pocket video camera close at hand : The Wedding Marketing Blog.com

2010-05-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

Why it pays to have your pocket video camera close at hand : The Wedding Marketing Blog.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Ebon blasts ad-supported banquet publications in ADJA presentation : The Wedding Marketing Blog.com

2010-05-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

Ebon blasts ad-supported banquet publications in ADJA presentation : The Wedding Marketing Blog.com: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Liberty University Coffeehouse 2.0- Spandex People

2010-05-12T20:42:00.000-07:00

Cup Alignment Specialists

2010-05-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

The J-Walk Blog: Cup Alignment Specialists: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Twitter

2009-03-04T08:25:00.000-08:00

Are you twittering? Twitter is a mini-blog, where posts are a maximum of 140 characters. You can post what you are doing, or use it to share info and follow the influencers. You can follow event and meeting planners as they go through their work day.

You can use twitter on your computer or on your cell phone. When you start following someone, you can check to see who they are following and who is following them - to find new people to follow.

It is free. Sign up at: http://www.twitter.com

Here are some to get you started:

http://twitter.com/pattishock
http://twitter.com/clmweddings
http://twitter.com/lvwedconcierge
http://twitter.com/EventSolutions
http://twitter.com/seriouseats
http://twitter.com/epicurious
http://twitter.com/slashfood
http://twitter.com/Two_Chefs
http://twitter.com/VegasConcierge
http://twitter.com/GloNelsonCSEP

If you are in my TCA 379 class, you can earn one hidden point by emailing me the word Twitter in WebCampus.

Oscar's Ball

2009-01-31T20:07:00.000-08:00

Theme, Decor and Menus for the Governor's Ball at the 2009 Academy Awards.

Chef Talk

2008-12-16T07:26:00.000-08:00

Chef Talk has a great photo gallery. Chefs from all over the world upload photos of plate presentations, buffets, sugar work, etc.

Professional Catering Blog

2008-12-16T07:23:00.000-08:00

Professional Catering Blog by Joe Dunbar. This is a great source of catering production information.

Wedding Decorating Ideas, Wedding Reception Table Decor

2008-10-16T19:32:00.001-07:00

Best Wedding Reception Table Decorations

2008-10-16T19:31:00.001-07:00

Rabbi Victor Segal - Kosher Caterer on TAPED WITH RABBI DOUG

2008-10-16T19:26:00.001-07:00

Meet the Dudes

2008-10-16T19:24:00.001-07:00

2 Dudes Catering Part 1

2008-10-16T19:23:00.003-07:00

2 Dudes Catering Part 2

2008-10-16T19:23:00.001-07:00

Chef Mateo Catering Services

2008-10-16T19:22:00.001-07:00

Catering Equipment

2008-10-16T19:20:00.001-07:00

Hannibal's Catering

2008-10-16T19:18:00.001-07:00

Sugar Art Buffet Piece

2008-07-19T15:10:00.001-07:00

On a buffet at the Aquarius Resort and Casino in Laughlin, NV.

Carved Butter

2008-07-19T14:56:00.001-07:00

On a breakfast buffet.

Crescent Rounnds

2008-07-19T14:54:00.001-07:00

Edible Centerpiece

2008-07-19T14:44:00.001-07:00

High vs Low-Cost Catering Menus

2008-05-04T11:59:00.000-07:00

Special Events magazine has an interesting article on this subject. Link.

Marriott Eliminates Trans Fats

2008-05-02T12:37:00.001-07:00

Event Management Catering Software and System

2008-04-25T12:02:00.001-07:00

Kosher Catering at The Park Lane Hotel

2008-04-25T12:01:00.001-07:00

This shows a plating assembly line.

Mobile Catering Kitchen

2008-04-25T11:59:00.001-07:00

Toronto Catering

2008-04-25T11:58:00.001-07:00

Bon Appetit Catering featured on the Food Network

2008-04-25T11:56:00.001-07:00

Above and Beyond Catering Delicious Food Video

2008-04-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

$682 Catering Party Tent 40 x 20

2008-04-25T11:49:00.001-07:00

Celebrity Gourmet Catering

2008-04-25T11:48:00.001-07:00

Yakisoba Catering

2008-04-25T11:47:00.001-07:00

Hannibal's Catering

2008-04-25T11:46:00.001-07:00

Hunting Affordable Catering

2008-04-25T11:44:00.001-07:00

Tight Turn

2008-04-24T09:04:00.001-07:00

Turning a room set over for a banquet.

Conference Banquet Seating

2008-03-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

Conference Banquet Seating: the bad tables. Link.

Definition of Organic

2008-03-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

There is a lot of confusion on what exactly organic means. This is a good article on the subject.

Marriott Food Blog

2008-02-29T06:46:00.000-08:00

Marriott Vice President of Culinary and Corporate Chef Brad Nelson has a new blog entitled Marriott in the Kitchen. Link. You can subscribe via email or RSS feeds.

Dinner in the sky

2008-02-16T12:26:00.001-08:00

Mistified

2008-01-19T07:51:00.001-08:00

Presentation is vitally important. We eat with our eyes first.

AFWPI November Mixer at Sun City Roseville

2007-12-19T13:48:00.001-08:00

This is a video of a HELL themed event for the Association of Wedding Professionals International.

Gingerbread House

2007-12-11T08:40:00.000-08:00

How to Make a Gingerbread House. And, here is a 30 second time lapse video of a full size gingerbread house being constructed at Walt Disney World.

Wine Glass Holder Necklace

2007-12-08T19:21:00.000-08:00

Wine Glass Holder Necklace. For a hands free party! Attendees love cool gimmicks like this at events.

Behind the Bash: Phantom —The Las Vegas Spectacular 2/2

2007-12-06T18:39:00.001-08:00

Part Two at the Venetian.

Behind the Bash: Phantom —The Las Vegas Spectacular 1/2

2007-12-06T18:38:00.001-08:00

Fabulous event at The Venetian.

050625 Wedding Reception at Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake

2007-12-06T10:53:00.001-08:00

This video shows the standard elements of a wedding reception.

American Ballroom Dance Club Catering Business Card

2007-12-06T10:51:00.001-08:00

This is an online business card for a catering facility. Unfortunately, it runs too long and the music gets irritating. Thankfully, I can mute the speakers.

Don Pryor - The World's Worst Waiter (1)

2007-12-06T10:39:00.001-08:00

Bush the Waiter

2007-12-06T10:02:00.001-08:00

Catering Articles Written by Me

2007-12-06T08:18:00.000-08:00

How to Plan Outdoor Events
The Truth about Trans Fats
Room Setup Affects F&B
What's Hot in F&B
Here's to Beverage Functions

ME AND THE CHEF

2007-12-05T21:41:00.001-08:00

Fancy Schmancy Dessert Buffet

2007-12-05T10:07:00.001-08:00

Dessert Buffet at Palazzo Versace in Miami.

Opening Reception Buffet

2007-12-05T10:02:00.001-08:00

Amateur video of a buffet table.