January’s Issue of Catersource Magazine dabbles in the biggest trends to come in 2010. When asked, Butler’s gladly laid out expectations for trends in food, drink & decor…
Purple is king in 2010.
“Greg Ziegenfuss at Butler’s Pantry in St. Louis says many clients are going the less-is-more approach when it comes to decor but when they do decorate, they want either earth tones or jewel tones. ‘Browns and grays are immensely popular,’ he says. ‘And purple seems to be THE color.’ In an event universe where earthy, natural colors abound, try injecting a dash of purple. There’s a reason it was considered the royal color.”
Simplicity will be the rule in 2010.
“‘Both corporate clients and private clients are asking for less decor and spending the money where it counts: food and beverage,’ says Bianca McCann, catering manager at Butler’s Pantry.”
Spicing up the menu.
“Caribbean flavors. Todd Lough, chef d’cuisine at Butler’s Pantry, says taro root, plantains, tamarind, Scotch Bonnet peppers, jerk spices, guava & mango can spice up any menu.”
Getting ‘Back to Basics’ with booze.
“‘It’s all about back to basics,’ says John McGuire of Butler’s Pantry. ‘The days of Cosmopolitans with their high sugar content and unnaturally pink hue are over. These days the trendiest bars are serving up traditional favorites like Manhattans and champagne.'”