Category: Catering

• Tripleseat Survey Reveals Changing Needs This Holiday Season

  Published by Tripleseat News November 17, 2020

  Tripleseat, the leading web-based sales and event management platform for restaurants, hotels, and unique venues, today announced the results of a recently conducted survey of 500 Americans to see how their holiday plans have been impacted by COVID. The survey also gathered insights on consumer habits and spending preferences over the course of the pandemic. […]

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• 6 Ways to Use DirectBook to Generate Revenue this Holiday Season

  Published by Kate Kennedy November 5, 2020

  The 2020 holiday season will certainly look different than what we’re used to, especially for those who work in hospitality. But, while there may be new challenges and considerations, with the help of DirectBook, it is still possible to serve your customers and increase your profit this holiday season. Here are a few festive ideas […]

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• 4 Catering Themes for At-Home Parties and Events This Holiday Season

  Published by Rachel Calkins October 27, 2020

  While COVID-19 has put a wrench in the plans of many large gatherings this year, groups have been able to get creative and find new ways to celebrate special moments. The upcoming holiday season will be no different, and groups who normally gather at large venues surrounded by holiday decorations will try something new, either […]

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• Social Hour: All About Catering and Off-Premise Events

  Published by Azure Collier October 8, 2020

  The demand for catering has skyrocketed in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. Health and safety regulations, the fear of infection, and reduced venue capacities have caused clients to organize at-home or virtual events with catered meals. We asked representatives from two catering companies – Olivia Colt of Salt & Honey in San Francisco and […]

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• Two Chicks, Three Seats Episode 24: Step-by-Step Tips to Building a Catering Program

  Published by Rachel Calkins October 2, 2020

  There is a lot to consider when it comes to creating an off-site catering program from scratch or altering current offerings to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, but it will definitely be worth the effort when you see the added revenue stream increase the bottom line at your restaurant or venue. On this week’s episode of Tripleseat’s […]

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• 7 Helpful Tips to Increase Your Catering Sales

  Published by Tripleseat News September 22, 2020

  There’s no doubt the catering industry is competitive — and that can make it hard to grow your business and increase your bottom line. So, how do you stand out among the masses and build a catering program that will have people booking your business for any event?  We chatted with Kevin Caples, special events […]

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• Why Your Restaurant Should Add Catering Services and How to Make it Happen

  Published by Kate Kennedy September 16, 2020

  There’s no denying that your restaurant’s business operations have had to undergo some adjustments in order to function in a COVID-19 world. You scrambled this past spring to put together a  takeout and delivery program. You’ve had to modify sanitary practices, employment regulations, and most likely even the physical setup and flow of your floor […]

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• How and Why Catering Can Be the Answer to Your 2020 Holiday Event Booking Blues

  Published by Kate Kennedy September 14, 2020

  Anyone who has worked as an event manager in a restaurant will tell you that the holiday season begins in September. Once Labor Day has passed, the go button is pushed on holiday private event marketing campaigns. Inboxes begin to overflow with enticing offers pushing private dining room rentals and holiday event packages — book […]

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• Two Chicks, Three Seats Episode 22: Why Offering a Catering Service Will Be Important This Holiday Season

  Published by Rachel Calkins September 11, 2020

  The past six months have forced restaurants to pivot their standard models in order to reach customers in new ways. This holiday season may be no different, and it’s time for restaurants to consider how off-site catering can be a key revenue stream during the usually busy holiday events season. Don’t wait until the late […]

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• 10 Ideas To Help Your Restaurant Boost Catering Sales

  Published by Azure Collier September 8, 2020

  2020 has been a frustrating year for the hospitality industry, with the COVID pandemic, lockdown periods that kept customers at home, and a slow ramp-up to reopening and in-house dining capacities. But there is one service that restaurants can offer to drive revenue and turn this year into a successful one: Catering. Consumer trends and […]

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