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Reinventing Our Catering Business in 2020

11.07.2020 Bay Area Food News, Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Fresh & Local Ingredients, Handheld Catering Events, News, Uncategorized, Wedding Catering

The pandemic has, at least temporarily, reinvented the event catering business. With social and company events abruptly cancelled, caterers rapidly adjusted their offerings to keep serving great food to their communities. “Adapt or close were our options,” said Handheld Catering owner and Chef Dan Figone. “We love what we do and...

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Catering Small Group Gatherings in Summer and Fall

01.07.2020 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Handheld Catering Events, News, Wedding Catering

The Bay Area economy will have a slow, steady reopening as we move through the rest of 2020. This means businesses will start to rebalance work-from-home assignments with in-office work. The small-pod approach may be where people start: Small groups of employees who work together each day as long as...

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Take a Break from the Kitchen With Gourmet Food Home Delivery

03.06.2020 Event Catering, Handheld Catering Events, News, Wedding Catering

If you or someone you know and love could use a break from the kitchen, add a special treat to your evening with a gourmet meal! Order it online to be delivered right to your door. Handheld Catering offers a weekly home delivery menu of wonderful salads, entrees and desserts....

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The Safety of Our Clients and Guests is Paramount

13.03.2020 Bay Area Food News, Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Handheld Catering Events, News, Wedding Catering

The Bay Area is changing its collective behavior to stay safe in the face of the current coronavirus pandemic emergency. We have adapted our catering procedures to emulate the social distancing behaviors that health authorities mandate. How Can Catering Adopt Social Distancing Behaviors? The staff at Handheld Catering is working closely with...

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How Great Catering Service Supports Meeting ROI

26.02.2020 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Handheld Catering Events, Wedding Catering

When planning the catering service for any event, we pay attention to many subtle aspects that guests might not notice. This attention to detail helps ensure a successful program for our clients. For corporate clients, the ROI of catered events improves with the quality of the food and the presentation....

We Build Catering Menus with the Guests in Mind

21.02.2020 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Handheld Catering Events, Wedding Catering

Pairing our catering menus with the personas of the guests attending an event is a critical step in exceeding the expectations of our clients. “Persona” is a term that comes out of marketing, which simply means understanding the backgrounds of the people who will be attending the event, and the...

7 Ideas for Stunning Spring Wedding Catering

22.01.2020 Event Catering, Event Hosting Tips, News, Wedding Catering

There’s something sweet and unique about a wedding in the springtime. The trees are budding, and the flowers are plenty. The sun shines longer, and everything appears fresh and new. If you are keen on having a spring wedding this year, this is the perfect time to start thinking of...

Top San Jose Venues for the Perfect Corporate or Private Event

31.12.2019 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Event Hosting Tips, Wedding Catering

Handheld Catering Discusses Top 5 Event Venues in San Jose

San Jose is full of amazing venues, meaning that choosing one for a private or corporate event can be overwhelming. To help you narrow down your choices, our San Jose event catering company discusses five of the best venues the San...

Benefits of Hiring a Local San Jose Catering Company Near Your Event Location

19.12.2019 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Event Hosting Tips, Wedding Catering

Location, Location, Location… 5 Reasons this is an Important Factor when Hiring Catering Companies

Catering is the most important aspect of any event or special occasion, albeit the hardest. This is because it’s a multi-faceted task that becomes more complex as you have to meet your guests’ dietary restrictions and tastes....

How to Hire the Perfect Caterer for Your Private Event

27.11.2019 Corporate Catering, Event Catering, Wedding Catering

Tips for Finding the Best San Jose Private Catering Company

Have you ever wondered, "How can I find the right private event catering company?" If so, you're not alone: Hiring the perfect caterer can take any event from mediocre to unforgettably great. To that end, this post looks at how to...