Blog posts tagged with 'caterers'

In Google we trust rings true in this day and age. Google owns more than 72% global search engine market share (Source) and due to this position, is able to forecast the trends we’re on the cusp of, the trends that are sure bets, and the trends that are seasonally strong – while still forecasted to be seasonally strong the next time that particular season rolls around. Just last week, Google released its annual Food Trends 2016 report. This report shares a wealth of data surrounding that gives those in the food industry, or servicing the food industry useful data for planning purposes. Utilizing this report can help restaurants and caterers pinpoint new menu items to introduce, as well as giving party rental companies an insight into what caterers and other customers will be requesting more of in the way of dinnerware and serveware to accompany events.

Google breaks down its findings of top increased search traffic and top decreased search traffic into the six different categories: Sustained Risers, Seasonal Risers, Rising Stars, and Sustained Decliners, Seasonal Decliners, and Falling Stars. Here are the top results for each category.

The top Sustained Riser or a trend that has experienced steady growth over the past few years and a safe bet to add to your repertoire is:

Ramen

The top Seasonal Riser or trend that is likely to come back stronger than ever is:

Pho

The Top Rising Star that has seen a sudden growth in the past few months (and not necessarily a safe bet) is:

Tumeric

The Top Sustained Decliner or trend that has experienced a steady decline over the past few years and is fading is:

Gluten Free Cupcakes

The Top Seasonal Decliner or trend that is likely to decrease in demand year over year is:

Quinoa

The Top Falling Star that Google categorizes as a fad that has reached its peak and has already started a rapid decline is:

Rainbow Bagel

Photo Source: Scot Rossillo “World’s Premier Bagel Artist” for The Bagel Store, Brooklyn, NY

Each rising and falling trend category details another 4-5 food trends besides the top trends mentioned above. They also do a deep dive into top trending food themes along with an extensive list of the top volume food searches. To view the full and detailed report, head over to Google’s Food Trends 2016 Report.

When buying from a restaurant supply store in Canada, purchases can quickly add up for porcelain dinnerware, glass and crystal stemware and restaurant cutlery. With the costs of running a restaurant and the slim profit margins, every little bit helps in contributing to the bottom line. While I’m sure there are some restaurants who want to buy branded dinnerware, cutlery and glassware – from big companies such as Steelite, Oneida and Reidel – restaurants who branch outside the box can often find savings in by buying dishes, glassware and cutlery wholesale as well.

Here is where to buy cutlery wholesale in Canada:

1. RestaurantDishes.net

Based in Newmarket, ON, Restaurant Dishes.net supplies wholesale flatware, charger plates, wholesale dinnerware and much more to Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. They supply to restaurants, resorts, seniors homes, retirement homes and schools.

2. Caterers Warehouse

Based in Rochdale Massachusetts, Caterer's Warehouse, is one of America's Leading sources for Foodservice, Catering, and hard to find Hospitality and Party Rental Supplies. Established in 1990, in Oxford, Massachusetts, they created a company where one-stop shopping for tabletop supplies would be easy, quick, and cost efficient. They allow shipping to Canada and offer wholesale pricing on cutlery along with over 18000 other items.

3. Special Event Sales

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the event equipment sales division of Special Event Rentals, Special Event Sales provides customers across Canada with quality event equipment that is both durable and functional. Special Event Sales offers an expansive sale inventory of chairs, tables, dance floors, RaceDeck floors, barbeques, linens, tradeshow equipment, concession equipment, catering equipment, and stanchions and ropes. They offer both new and used sale equipment to help meet all customer needs.

With warehouses in Mississauga, Ontario; Brampton, Ontario; and Vancouver, British Columbia, National Event Supply is a wholesale supplier of event equipment and restaurant tabletop supplies to the party rental, event venue, golf course, hotel, catering and restaurant industries. We’re on a mission to not only have stock whenever a restaurant needs it, but also have superior commercial grade products for our customers to trust their business reputation on.

The restaurant industry is an ever changing, competitive environment where news and trends are fast and furious. As restauranteurs and chefs, there’s a need to stay up to date on the trends to ensure there’s no key opportunities that may catch you unaware. The Wall Street Journal released a video with Nutrition Expert Jaclyn London to discuss the upcoming food trends for 2016. Check out the video below to keep up to date.

Like the best day to send emails, businesses need to know the best time to showcase offers – whether that be a sale or a new restaurant dining special. Caviar, a food ordering and delivery site that American independent restaurants can partner with to reach more customers, grow their sales and expand their customer base, used their internal data to determine “there is a noticeable upward trend in orders of categorically unhealthy items as the week progressed, with unhealthy food deliveries peaking in the middle of the weekend on Saturdays at 59 percent.”

Same. Caviar. Same.

It makes sense even based on my own dining habits – by Sunday, I’m meal planning for the week ahead, purchasing healthy foods to make, and re-confirming my desire to eat healthy. Mondays to Thursdays tend to be wholesome grains, lean proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables. Come Friday though – let’s face it, I’m exhausted – and I would say most of us are after a long work week. So I’m not interested in getting remotely close to doing anything other than ordering in a pizza or burrito (don’t judge guys), sitting on the couch with my cats, and watching Netflix. (I’m a catch what can I say?)

Judging by the infographic above, it makes sense for Restaurants and Caterers to offer healthier menus or specials towards the beginning of the week, with dining choices that appeal to our “let loose” weekend mentalities starting Fridays. Food for thought!

For those not on Instagram, it is a fantastic way to reach consumers through visual storytelling. When Instagram updated with the ability to share video, some users were quick to jump on the bandwagon, while others (like myself) have barely scratched the surface. From a restaurant point of view, there are tons of quick videos you can be updating your followers with: front of house setting the tables, writing new specials out on any chalkboards, the kitchen preparations underway, any new specials Chef is preparing or experimenting with – the sky is the limit.

I got into watching weirdly satisfying, hypnotic and mesmerizing videos on Instagram through two users I stumbled upon: echinopsisfreak – who posts slow motion cactus flowers blooming and; seblester – who posts his calligraphy. It is one of my methods of calming my anxieties when I get overwhelmed. I go onto their accounts and concentrate on their videos. They’re not only beautiful but captivating and a welcome change of pace. Because of this practice I started with myself, I thought it would be cool to share some of the most mesmerizing Chef videos on Instagram. Not all of these accounts are professional Chefs, though most are. Some are Pastry Chefs, home bakers who have become artists through their craft, and catering companies. But all bring together the love of food, video, repetition and a dash of creativity.

Chef Garry Larduinat

 

Petites tartelettes du jour!! 🤗 Roasted 🍍, vanilla panna cotta, meringue 🌀, coconut mascarpone quenelle! 😋 #garrysclips

A video posted by Chef Garry (@garrylarduinat) on Jan 27, 2016 at 9:24am PST

Chef Michael Smith

 

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder which must be why I find the sight of a gently simmering oxtail parsnip rosemary broth so beautiful!

A video posted by Chef Michael Smith (@chefmichaelsmith) on Mar 7, 2016 at 12:59pm PST

Wolfgang Puck Catering

 

Our famous #chocolateoscar is getting ready for his big night! #🍴🌟 #WPCatering #Oscars #spraytan #golden

A video posted by Wolfgang Puck Catering (@wpcatering) on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:41pm PST

Chef Thomas Keller

 

Banana Split with two @bouchon_bistro house-made maraschino cherries on top. 🍒 #VFOscarParty #Oscars

A video posted by Chef Thomas Keller (@chefthomaskeller) on Feb 28, 2016 at 8:54pm PST

Chef Rafa Covarrubias

 

This is a sheet of pure vinegar with a bit of agar that we dehydrate then Fry into a salt & vinegar chip. With @seanymacd @alexedmonson @cruuzer @ckeverest @jmtoy @christopher_landry @louiec9 @realone007 @flyindoor

A video posted by Rafa Covarrubias (@rafacovarrubias) on Dec 6, 2015 at 12:23pm PST

SweetAmbs

 

See the full video on how to decorate snow globe cookies at YouTube.com/SweetAmbsCookies ☃ #sweetambscookies #cookieart Music courtesy of Audio Network

A video posted by Amber (@sweetambs) on Dec 17, 2015 at 2:11pm PST

Chef Jacques Lamerde

 

BROZ U NEED TO TURN OFF WUTEVER IS COOKIN ON THE PLANCHA AND CHECK MY LATEST COLLABO W/ @EATER!!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kuqidjKGaoE #tastingmenu #tweezers #styx #redbull #bumblebeetuna #doritos #foam #chirpingchicken #klondikebar #fourmagazine #handtorched #eater #soigné #cheflife #allofthehashtags

A video posted by @chefjacqueslamerde on Aug 24, 2015 at 11:38am PDT

Chef Dominique Ansel aka the Cronut Inventor!!

 

Hot Chocolate @dabjapan served with our vanilla #marshmallow flower that blooms in front of your eyes and hold a little surprise of a dark chocolate #truffle inside. A perfect celebration for those chilly but sunny #Spring days. (Please note this is only available in our 2/F sit down cafe.) #dabjapan #dabtokyo #hotchocolate

A video posted by dominiqueansel (@dominiqueansel) on Mar 16, 2016 at 4:35pm PDT