| Understanding the importance of a sustainable | | | | not only deliver the freshest product and reduce |
| environment is vital in today's catering world. | | | | the environmental impact of transporting food; |
| Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two | | | | they also help support the local economy. |
| or hosting a gala affair for hundreds, going "green" | | | | A growing number of corporations are using |
| is a new requirement to add to the list of what | | | | green caterers at their major events. The |
| makes an exceptional caterer. | | | | Swaner Eco-Center chose a "green" caterer for |
| Catering Companies that are listening to the public | | | | their Utah catering needs. The chic menu |
| know there is increasing demand for healthier | | | | consisted of sustainably harvested foods. The |
| menus, but also for less fuel consumption and less | | | | four course formal dinner started with a dramatic |
| air pollution. The following are just a few of the | | | | waiter-poured soup course and ended with a |
| many ways to minimize an event's contribution to | | | | cheese course featuring local Utah pears and |
| the waste stream: | | | | Drake Family Farms goat cheese. |
| 1. Use bio-sensible disposables. Plates made of | | | | "Green" weddings are increasing in popularity too. |
| sugar cane and utensils made of corn starch can | | | | Many couples want distinctive and memorable |
| be turned into fertilizer. | | | | cuisine. They are choosing to express their |
| 2. Earth friendly cleaning supplies; protect human | | | | uniqueness with eco-conscience weddings, |
| health without harming the environment. | | | | receptions and catering. People are choosing to |
| 3. Biodiesel fuel for catering vans helps reduce fuel | | | | minimize the amount of driving their guests will |
| consumption and air pollution. | | | | need to do and donate extra food to local |
| Forget images of soggy tofu; "green" catered | | | | shelters. Many are opting for reusable cloth |
| events have all the zest of other soirées. | | | | napkins to avoid excess waste. Newlyweds are |
| Exquisitely prepared seasonal menus combined | | | | not only showing friends and family how |
| with wonderfully imaginative settings and | | | | everyone can change the world with shopping |
| presentations can give private and corporate | | | | power, but how stylish, easy, and fun a |
| events unparalleled, eco-friendly style. By using | | | | sustainable lifestyle can be. |
| locally grown, organic produce, catering companies | | | | |