Ideas esenciales para mantener las exhibiciones de alimentos de catering limpias y esterilizadas

4 Key Food and Beverage Catering Display Practices That Support Success 

Hotels, resorts, and convention centers rely on catering as a pillar of their service offerings. While hospitality businesses with catering options tend to earn their reputation on food quality, presentation, and level of service, cleanliness and food safety are just as important. 

These four buffet table food display ideas will help you keep catering environments clean and your business’s reputation pristine.

1. Use Linenless Food Display Tables and Easy-to-Clean Materials

Stone, wood, laminate, and metal looks are trending. Not only do these materials provide attractive options for linenless tables, but they are also easy to clean and disinfect. Using tables crafted from one of these trending materials lets you avoid the hassle of dealing with linens while providing a cleaner more contemporary look for sophisticated guests.

Estos materiales naturales se pueden transportar por toda su propiedad. Hermoso mesas de buffet Se puede combinar con fuentes de aluminio martillado y bandejas de madera. Combinar diferentes materiales naturales significa que no es necesario combinar cada mueble y aun así se puede lograr una apariencia cohesiva que permita que la comida brille.

If minimizing the spread of germs is paramount for an event, providing pre-packaged foods and beverages is the best option. This service method prevents the transfer of germs from guest to guest on serving spoon handles and chafers. 

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Because of their ability to hold germs, linens are not the most sanitary option for dining rooms. Instead, purchase linenless tables that have a seamless tabletop. This will provide a surface that is easier to clean with nowhere for germs to hide.

2. Provide Safe Solutions

Además de utilizar mesas sin mantelería y opciones de alimentos preenvasados, asegúrese de que la presentación de sus alimentos muestre su compromiso con la seguridad. Incluir Escudos de protección en encimeras para separar empleados e invitados. Además, colóquelos estratégicamente en las mesas de todo el comedor. Usando Particiones entre mesas y puestos de trabajo también es una buena solución.

In times of high germ spread like during cold or flu season, think about how to provide room for social distancing. Providing tables with integrated power is one way to do this, and guests often appreciate the easy access to an outlet.

3. Provide a Local Experience

For years, tourists and travelers have craved local experiences. This was true among those traveling for both business and pleasure. This desire is no less true today. Loading up your food table displays with local options allows your guests to get a taste of the area. 

Properties can partner with nearby establishments to create unique offerings with a local flair. From beverage offerings to pastries, there are many options that will improve the guest experience while supporting local businesses.

4. Support Sustainability

Increasingly, customers are concerned with environmental issues, and they want to support businesses that are behaving with similar concern for the environment. For this reason, sustainability has been one of the most noticeable food & beverage trends in recent times.

Ejemplos de esto van desde promover opciones vegetarianas y veganas hasta el uso de bombillas y calefacción inteligentes para ahorrar energía. También ha habido un aumento en el uso de materiales más sostenibles para cosas como servilletas y platos.

Obviously, the uptick in prepacked foods is a challenge for sustainability. Having a robust recycling program complete with educational signage can counteract the impact. This can also be incorporated into your nature-focused display practices as discussed in tip number one.

Invest in High-Quality Food Service Display Tables 

Following safe food service display trends can help you attract more travelers to your property. Set yourself up for success in these efforts by choosing food display tables that are easy to clean, easy to set up, and easy on the eyes even without tablecloths. MityLite award-winning commercial furniture has the ideal selection of linenless food display tables built for long-term catering use.