• Daring to be Different: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Allergen-Free Dining

    December 27, 2018

    Food preferences and limitations are common enough now that you can expect more than one odd guest with special needs. The chefs in the game today understand these greater challenges. We can now expect exciting dishes while managing food restrictions, creating unique options that don’t scream “high maintenance guest,” and instead blend in with or highlight other more mainstream selections. Lifestyle choices, religious beliefs, and health considerations are all easily accommodated simply by communicating and collaborating in advance.

  • Planning and Your Palate: From Pen and Paper…to Your Plate!

    November 19, 2018

    If you have booked a venue, it is possible they will provide a list of preferred caterers, based on their own contracts or previous experience. These purveyors might be a great place to start. Many venues will have great knowledge of set-up guidelines and already has a rapport with on-site staff. Whether working with the venue or an outside contender, keep the following checklist with you to help iron out the details.

  • Trend Watch: Wedding Day Catering

    September 19, 2018

    Brides and grooms are increasingly putting their money where their mouth is, prioritizing deliciousness and allotting much of their budget for memorable meals.

  • A New Take on the Traditional Wedding Meal

    December 20, 2016

    One of the hottest trends in weddings in 2017 is a new take on the traditional wedding meal.  Brides and grooms are opting out of ...

  • Food Trends

    February 16, 2016

    Late Night Menu One food feature that you will find at almost every wedding are late-night eats. Guests have sat through a wedding, enjoyed cocktails ...

  • Top 2016 Wedding Menu Trends

    January 18, 2016

    By: Pfister Executive Chef Brian Frakes As Executive Chef of Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel, I know that for decades, a plated, sit-down meal with the choice ...

  • 7 Steps to the Perfect Wedding Cuisine

    December 20, 2013

    Perhaps the only part of a wedding that’s gotten a bad rap throughout the years is the meal. Guests usually expect a dry chicken breast ...