Wallin Foodservice Resources

With catering, amazing food is just the beginning. The road from kitchen to table can be long and filled with obstacles, yet your guests can never know.  How do you ensure that every menu item tastes freshly prepared and that your team can serve efficiently and comfortably in virtually any location? If you’ve been in the catering business for a long time or you’ve ever had the pleasure of talking with someone who has, you’re well aware of how hard it once was to achieve that goal. We’ve worked with a lot of incredible caterers over the years, and we’re always amazed at the events they’re able to pull off. New catering solutions become available every year, and one of our favorite parts of our job is sharing ideas to help make your job easier. We’re here to let you in on some of the best secrets to help you consistently exceed client expectations without cutting into your hard-earned profits. Read on to see the latest in innovations in serving, hygiene, and hot and cold food holdi...

Summer is almost here, and demand for all kinds of outdoor dining is ramping up!  Outdoor dining can provide a refreshing change of pace for diners and staff alike, but it also creates a new set of operational considerations. When resources and facilities aren’t as accessible as they are for indoor dining and events, maintaining safe food temperatures, hygiene, and overall sanitation for outdoor dining takes a little extra planning. Whether you’re in the restaurant, catering, fair, or festival business or noncommercial foodservice, here are a few ideas to make serving outdoors safer and easier. Eye-catching Disposable Serving Alternatives When ware washing isn’t feasible, disposables can save the day, yet they typically fall short when it comes to sophistication and environmental friendliness. With these versatile serving options, there’s no need to choose between single-use convenience and a stylish presentation. Easily serve a wide variety of tasty finger foods, sid...

After a year that postponed countless weddings, testing many marriages before they even began, weddings are finally back. Hooray! We looked to the experts at Catersource and Brides to get their take on catering and wedding trends nationwide as we all adapt to this new era. Traditions thankfully live on, but some of them look a little different, at least for now. According to the Catersource Wedding Forecast 2021 by Kathleen Stoehr and Brides’   50+ Pandemic Wedding Trends That Are Here to Stay for Good by Colleen Sullivan, the following are just a few of the pandemic trends that have emerged and are expected to continue: Smaller guest lists Elegantly plated and coursed meals with a higher cost per guest Greater formality with a focus on the guest experience Increase in outdoor venues Commitment to pandemic-era safety practices  Engaged couples will be looking for a caterer who can help them pull off a dream reception that is both safe and unforgettable for themselves and t...