Who's News in Catering for November 26, 2022

Products on the Market

Cheferbly, an innovative new private dining reservation platform for private chefs and caterers, has launched in Southern California. Founded by Orange County native Kevin Kim, the web-based platform is designed to democratize and demystify private dining while simultaneously propelling private chefs and caterers into the spotlight.  Cheferbly’s mission is to provide a space that empowers consumers to explore and discover unique pop-ups and private dining possibilities, much like they would search for restaurant reservations on platforms like OpenTable or Tock. Cheferbly is a simplified booking solution that makes private dining accessible to everyone, from curious foodies to celebrating families to corporate decision-makers. Exclusive to private dining experiences, the first-of-its-kind platform simplifies the booking process for both chef and consumer. Cheferbly’s robust reservation and guest management system is an attractive solution for private chefs and caterers by handling everything from event promotion to credit card processing. Similarly, the platform’s streamlined booking process provides clarity to consumers through a comprehensive and visual directory of local private chefs and caterers and their bookable private dining and pop-up experiences, complete with courses, pricing, and booking details.  

Melitta® announced today that the Melitta Vision Luxe 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker and Melitta’s #4 Cone Bamboo Filter Paper were named as winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Kitchen Gear and Coffee Awards in the Brewing Buddies categories. Melitta’s Vision Luxe 12-Cup Drip Coffeemaker is a visually stunning coffee maker that shifts profiles based on your space and taste. Its adjustable coffee levels and brew strength offer customizable brews unique to each person’s preferences. The swivel dashboard allows coffee lovers to position the coffee maker almost anywhere in their kitchen with easy access to controls. And with a pause and serve system, the two different heating methods on this coffee maker allow for a warm, freshly brewed cup of coffee while keeping the second one warm for whenever a user is ready to pour. 

Hot Off the Presses

New Wave Foods, an innovator in sustainable plant-based seafood, has partnered with Chef Brian Duffy, known to many for his appearances on Bar Rescue, The Today Show, Food Network, HGTV and more, to spread the word on New Wave Foods' plant-based shrimp to foodservice operators. As a partner of the brand, Duffy will create recipes and social media content, make appearances on behalf of New Wave Foods, including the National Restaurant Association Show in 2023, and join the brand's upcoming #GiveAShrimp campaign and tour to raise awareness of consumers' rising interest in sustainable plant-based seafood. 

ASM Global has announced a multi-year partnership with innovative plant-based food provider Wicked Kitchen to increase the selection and availability of vegan food options throughout its network of arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. The announcement establishes Wicked Kitchen, a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward global food brand, as the “Preferred Plant-Based Food Partner” of ASM Global venues, and “Exclusive Plant-Based Food Provider” across all catering, suite and concessions managed by SAVOR, the industry-leading, chef-driven culinary division of ASM. Wicked Kitchen also becomes an official partner of the ASM Global Acts Foundation, the corporate social responsibility platform of ASM Global. With the addition of this strategic partnership, ASM Global is poised to continue its trajectory of becoming the global leader in sustainability in the entertainment, sports and convention industry.  Featured menu items in concessions, catering and suites will include a diverse range of sandwiches, sausages, burgers, pizzas, pastas, appetizers, main dishes and ice cream, made entirely of plant-based ingredients and packed with mouth-watering flavors.  The chef-created menu offerings appeal to a wide variety of palates, while also following the momentum of more guests, athletes and performers globally seeking plant-based foods enticed by a healthier choice and reducing environmental footprint.