Queen of Kebabs, Yvette Troyna of Sweet Basil Catering in Homboldt County, CA can make one of these tasty skewers out of anything in her kitchen. Whether it's her Tequila Chicken or Tri Top kebabs, Yvette's creative dishes are consistently surprising her guests.

See how she uses nontraditional items like Kung Pao Chicken to spice up her menu and take away some great ideas for your own.  MORE > 

Information Overload   

While shows like "My Fair Wedding"  and "Amazing Wedding Cakes" have created exposure for the catering and events industries, they may be contributing to the overload of information our clients are receiving before their first consultation with us.

Bill Hansen of Bill Hansen Catering in Miami, FL discusses the need to show potential clients you care about making their day perfect and how to nail down the sale.  MORE >   

With bread being a component in many menus, it's a wonder that more caterers do not produce this simple dough themselves.  

Joe Leone of Joe Leone's Italian Specialty Foods in New Jersey has perfected the art of bread making. By producing his own bread, he has created a competitive advantage in his market all while reducing his production costs. MORE > 

One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a business owner or manager is how to price your services. There are so many points to consider without pricing yourself out of your market. 

Catersource Director of Consulting, Carl Sacks shares his plan on creating a pricing strategy that will earn you the business of the most frugal clients, while maximizing profits. MORE > 

We've all seen, and maybe even created, ice sculptures and fruit carvings for the events we have planned. They gain attention and add a certain ambiance to your event decor while showing off specialized skills and, sometimes, unique ingredients.

Sarah Kaufmann, otherwise known as the Cheese Lady, did just that. She created a 1,000 pound sculpture for the Royal Wedding made entirely out of CHEESE! MORE  >

Spring is in the air and so are all those lovebirds planning to take that beautiful walk down the aisle. With the wedding day cocktail bar getting increased attention this season, it will take more than a "whatever-tini" to make a splash at your next event!

Dan Smith of Good Gracious! Events, Los Angeles, CA gives you an insider's peek at some tasty new drinks causing a stir at this summer's weddings. MORE >