Lunchbox, a provider of technology solutions for dining establishments, has introduced Culinary, a specialized community center and board for catering managers within the dining sector.
With the catering business expanding to exceed $73 billion in worth and estimated to soar to over $124 billion by 2032, Culinary will function as an information center, aggregating industry updates, trend analyses, and provisions, as stated by Nabeel Alamgir, Head of Lunchbox.
“Despite catering emerging as a primary catalyst of restaurant development in 2024, it lags a decade behind traditional takeout and delivery,” announced Alamgir in a corporate press statement. “The field is brimming with specialists and planners who grasp the essentials of constructing a multi-million dollar catering mechanism. We are unveiling Culinary to combine all that proficiency into one hub, bridging operators with the broader community and fostering an atmosphere for exchanging knowledge, instigating innovation, and propelling the sector forward.”
The complimentary center has also established the Catering Assembly, a catalog of professionals specializing in enhancing revenue streams, marketing, and operational tactics for dining establishments. Inaugural council members include Kelly Grogan, co-establisher of CRUMBS, and Aaron Hoffman, co-establisher of f DeliverThat, with further announcements forthcoming.
“The industry is loudly advocating that everyone must EMBARK on catering, yet the informational reservoirs on HOW to execute it are insufficient,” commented Grogan in the announcement. “The Cater Assembly is a dedicated platform to rally the individuals entrenched in the day-to-day operations, encountering impediments hindering expansion, and tasked with enlarging catering schemes within their entities.”
Besides the web hub, Culinary has initiated community sections on LinkedIn, commencing a news division and a community zone, which jointly have amassed over 800 enthusiasts. These parts will stand as primary links for updates, interaction, and community participation, ensuring members are consistently in sync with the most recent advancements in the sector.
Curious for more insights on catering?
Ordain with Alamgir and various dining catering experts at the Swift Casual Leadership Summit, scheduled on Oct. 13-15, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver. Alamgir will head a discussion panel, “Leveraging Technology to Amplify Catering Transactions,” featuring executives from Subway, Chick N Max, and Dickey’s Barbecue.
Craving additional catering perspectives?
Erle Dardick and FastCasual.com are hosting The Eatery Catering Workshop, taking place on Oct. 15-16, 2024, promptly following the termination of the Swift Casual Leadership Summit, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver. It will aid attendees in acquiring comprehensive knowledge about catering.
Food venue operators can enroll here to participate solely in The Eatery Catering Workshop or here to attend both the workshop and the Swift Casual Leadership Summit. Operators will avail a price reduction for joining both events.
