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What Your Party Rental Company Wishes You Knew Before the Event
What Your Party Rental Company Wishes You Knew Before the Event
The U.S. party supply rental industry is now an $8.5 billion market, and it keeps growing. But most event planners and caterers still interact with their rental company the same way they order office supplies: transactionally, at the last minute, and without nearly enough conversation.
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The energy was palpable last week at Allium Rooftop in Chicago, when Art of Catering Food brought together chefs and caterers for an experience that felt less like a conference and more like a gathering of creative problem-solvers ready to share their hard-won insights. From the moment attendees walked through the doors, it was clear this wasn't going to be your typical sit-and-listen event—this was hands-on, practical, and designed for people who live and breathe the realities of running a catering operation.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Cater+Event Gala Awards, a groundbreaking fusion of two of the industry's most prestigious honors: the Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Awards and the Special Events Gala Awards. This new awards program celebrates the extraordinary talent, innovation, and dedication that define excellence in both catering and special events.
Chowgirls Catering treated Art of Catering Food 2026 attendees to a Blue Spirulina Focaccia earlier this week.
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“A Journey Through the Eras of Recruitment Marketing” activation kicked off Shaker Recruitment Marketing's 75th anniversary celebration. The genesis of the project came from a desire to honor the company’s legacy of innovation. Rather than creating a standard anniversary campaign, the team set out to design an experience that demonstrated how deeply Shaker has influenced the evolution of recruitment marketing and how the industry’s story mirrors its own. Their goals were clear: create an activation that celebrated 75 years of innovation, delivered a deeper understanding of Shaker’s role in shaping the field, and meaningfully strengthened brand awareness among talent leaders across the country.
The AF Group Sicily Incentive Trip had its contest period in the 2024 calendar year with travel in 2025. The trip rewarded the top-performing independent insurance agents appointed with AF Group’s workers’ compensation brands. Attendees traveled to Taormina, Sicily, Italy, for a highly personalized experience that prioritized authentic connections both among attendees and with the stunning destination.
Hosted by the Vancouver mayor and the Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society, this was the social event of the year and an invitation coveted across the city. More than 300 guests including celebrities, professional athletes, business elites, city officials, and philanthropists gathered for an evening that blended culinary artistry, theatrical design, and heartfelt purpose. Featuring multiple food stations and signature cocktails, the event showcased Vancouver’s diverse and elevated food scene, with every detail radiating energy, style, and sophistication. The gala raised a record-breaking three million dollars for community programs and set an international fundraising milestone.