Why is February National Wedding Month?
February is National Wedding Month, even though Spring and Summer are more popular seasons for weddings. Why February?...
In-Home Restaurant Experience Catering
The 2020 pandemic changed consumer behavior as the restaurant industry had to shut down, but people still sought great dining experiences. So gourmet meal delivery expanded rapidly to deliver an in-home restaurant experience. We created Handheld-to-Go, as just one example, to deliver a great dining experience right to a family’s...
Use Catering Services to Re-Engage Workers Post-COVID
Although an end to the pandemic seems in sight, remote work will remain as part of office culture. As offices begin to reopen and life settles into a new normal, leaders must ask, “how to re-engage my workers post-COVID?” Slack found that 72% of workers surveyed for their Future Forum...
Celebrating Family Milestones This Winter
If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us, it’s the importance of seeing our family and loved ones to celebrate family milestones. This is even when we must plan ahead and self-insolate for 10-14 days in advance of getting together. Pandemic or no, family milestones like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries,...
Holiday Buffet for Home Gatherings
HandHeld Catering Winter Menu ~ $150 (Serves 4 guests, tax not included) SALAD ~ Yellow Beet and Pomegranate Salad ~ with Mixed Greens, Maple Candied Pecans, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and a Balsamic Citrus Dressing SIDE DISHES (select 2 options) ~ Roasted Fall Vegetables ~ with Apple and Shaved Parmesan ~ Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts ~ with...
The Joys of an Intimate Winter Wedding
Spring and summer may be the traditional wedding seasons, but a winter wedding has its own special charm. The pandemic is making it difficult to plan large events, so an intimate wedding ceremony and reception could be the perfect way to tie the knot right now. Here are five reasons...
How to Throw a Safe Family Holiday Gathering This Year
The end of the year is upon us and families are planning holiday gatherings—even during the pandemic. But the health concerns of COVID-19 do cause everyone to be cautious about how to celebrate the season together. This year, Handheld Catering and Events, an established Bay Area event planner and catering...
Stage Safe Holiday Company Parties
Bay Area companies continue to work with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, despite social restrictions, they are exploring in-person company holiday parties. This is especially true this year, as employees are keen to reconnect with each other. The good news is that the holidays aren’t cancelled! Holiday team...
Company Holiday Party Ideas for 2020
04.11.2020
Bay Area Food News, Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Event Hosting Tips, News, Uncategorized
As the end of 2020 approaches, many companies may be inclined to skip trying to stage a company holiday party this December. But think for a moment: Employees are tired of virtual Zoom gatherings. Teams may really crave a safe in-person company gathering to celebrate working through this crazy year. How...
How to Run a Safe Company Event During the Pandemic
Companies in the Bay Area recognize that their employees crave social interaction as a spur to better collaboration and productivity. So, they are starting to organize team building company events that involve “pods” of people. But, with pandemic guidelines still in place for in-person meetings, it takes careful event planning...