What event professional doesn’t love to plan a simple dinner party? Is there such a thing as a simple dinner party? There is a misconception that planning a dinner party is significantly less work than planning a conference for a thousand people. Yes and no. A dinner party may not have the scale and scopeContinue reading “Let’s Go To Dinner”
Category Archives: food & beverage
The New Liquid Gold
Coffee drinkers know how important coffee is to us. I haven’t met a Certified Meeting Professional yet who didn’t need an IV drip of it every morning while on-site during an event. We certainly know how grumpy our attendees get if they can’t have their morning coffee the minute they open their eyes. Trust me,Continue reading “The New Liquid Gold”
Cracking the Tip Conundrum
Occasionally I end up in a conversation about tipping when traveling or during events. Who gets a tip, when do you give a tip, and how much to tip, especially when talking with someone who is newer to the industry. There is a lot more tipping going on than most people realize. Let’s clear upContinue reading “Cracking the Tip Conundrum”
Feeding the Masses, Part 2
In part 1 of “Feeding the Masses, ” we looked at the different types of dietary constraints an event planner may encounter when coordinating a food and beverage event. Dietary issues are only one aspect of these events. There are many other complexities to consider when planning an event with F&B. Here are a fewContinue reading “Feeding the Masses, Part 2”
Feeding the Masses, Part 1
Any planner who has ever coordinated a food and beverage event understands the complexities of accommodating the many dietary restrictions some people live with. There will almost never be a one-size-fits-all meal but let me provide you with some tidbits to help you navigate this process. Keep in mind there is a difference between aContinue reading “Feeding the Masses, Part 1”