Catering Secrets from the Source
I sat down with Marcus Duarte of the Red Radish Catering Company for some inside tips on catering for events. Marcus runs a booming catering company, specializing in gourmet corporate lunches. He’s a...
View ArticleCatering Secrets Part II
We’re back with the rest of my interview with catering expert Marcus Duarte of the Red Radish in Black Mountain, NC. Last week we talked about types of service styles, how to save money and the...
View ArticleHow To Thrill Your Guests With Fewer Choices
I hate ordering coffee at Starbucks. Grande, venti, foam, blended, iced . . . Too many choices for a tea-drinker like myself. Do you think an event planner can ever offer too many choices to their...
View ArticleHow To Create an Event Lounge Space
Have you ever attended a multiple-day, fast paced conference? By 2 pm did your head ache with information, were your face muscles tight from smiling, perhaps you daydreamed of a comfortable chair? I’ve...
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Beautiful and Unusual Spring Centerpieces
Springtime was a long time coming this year- at least in the North Carolina mountains where we live. I’m 189% ready to breath in the warmer air of spring and open all the windows in my house to blow...
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Ideas for Your Next Themed Meal
Tired of the same old meals served in the same old fashion at your event? Consider having a themed meal (or meals) during your next retreat if your venue allows for the ability to change things up a...
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Summer Series: Summer Catering Ideas
With the summer season upon us, it’s time to look at a few specific ideas for your upcoming, fun-in-the sun retreats. Summer is a great time for camps and conferences designed with all ages in mind....
View ArticleUnique Fall Favor Ideas
Little details add up to an overall experience. Favors can be a small detail that get passed over too quickly. If you need unique favors for a fall event here are some great options. Food: Individual...
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Christmas Centerpieces: A Community Effort
If your schedule during the holiday season is anything like mine, I guarantee you are constantly on the run from Christmas party to Christmas program to Christmas service to Christmas cookie exchange....
View ArticleAsk the Expert: Making the Most of Your Snack Breaks
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the course of my life, it’s this: Never be afraid to ask for help. That is the premise for the next series of blog posts, “Ask the Experts”. Regardless of your...
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