Is Now the Time to Add a Dining Lounge to Your Convention Center 1

The pandemic has taken its toll on large events. However, thanks to the vaccine and the loosening of restrictions, many conventions are happening again this year. We hope your convention center is reaping the benefits. Should you consider adding a dining lounge to your center and offering prepared foods? The

Dazzling & Delicious Premade Appetizers for Caterers 1

Catering companies have a difficult job, and the pandemic isn’t making things any easier. Clients still expect food at events to be delicious and attractive, but there are more restrictions on you than ever before. How can you keep up? Culinary Specialties is here to help. For example, check out

Catering Trends During the 2021 Calendar Year 1

The catering industry certainly took a hit during the pandemic, and things are still slowly recovering. Many of the trends in the industry are a direct result of the ongoing pandemic. What do clients expect from catering companies, and what should you expect from events at this time? Transparency –

44 Gluten Free Appetizer Options and Growing 1

A gluten-free diet is more than just a lifestyle craze. About 1% of people are estimated to have Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that requires the person to strictly avoid anything containing gluten. When you add in those with varying degrees of gluten sensitivity and those trying exclusion diets, it

Dessert Cups - A Perfect Grab and Go Treat 1

Whether you want to serve guests buffet style or are offering grab-and-go treats (for example, at a convention center, country club, or hotel), dessert cups are the perfect way to end a meal. Culinary Specialties is here to provide our clients with every course, from starters and entrees to dessert.

Get Your Catering Company Back Up and Running Fast 1

People are quick to think of restaurants, hotels, and airlines when it comes to businesses that were hard hit by the pandemic. However, at Culinary Specialties, we know that some of our hardest-hit clients were catering companies. Big parties were the first thing to go and the last thing to

Putting the Insanely Popular Burrito to Work for Your Restaurant 1

Burritos have been in the US since the 1950s. In fact, they really began to take off in 1956 when Duane R. Roberts started freezing and selling them (he was fresh off the idea of selling frozen burger patties for fast food and was really on a culinary roll). Of

Statistics Regarding Veganism in the United States 1

According to Vegan News, America has trended toward plant-based diets for the past 15 years. The current number of vegans in the US is estimated at 9.6 million. That represents almost three percent of people in the nation and is a 300% increase in the number of people sticking to

Keeping Up with the Shift Toward Plant-Based Meals .docx 1

From vegan diets to vegetarian diets to pescatarian diets (fish and seafood but no meat or poultry) – there has been a major shift in recent years toward more people eating plant-based meals. Proponents tout this diet as being good for just about every type of health condition. How can

The Perfect Sliders for Every Type of Meal 1

Sliders are a favorite in the modern culinary world. Small burgers can make a perfect appetizer or allow a guest to sample a few flavors because more than one can make a meal. If you source your sliders from Culinary Specialties, just look at some of the options your patrons