Who else is excited to see which food trends kick start the 2020’s?

Foodies are trendsetters, so we know most of our readers are eager to dig in!

The role of the Culinary Analyst at Catering by Michaels serves as the point person in the perfect position to see what our clients prefer at any particular time — with implications for the general population.

Last year (2019) was a big year for special dietary needs. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free foods were very popular, and we frequently catered to more unique diets such as keto and paleo.

Plant-based meat substitutes are also growing in demand. Nowadays, we always have an option for non-meat eaters which is something our industry didn’t really do 10 to 15 years ago.

As with all the rest of these food trends in 2020, we’re excited to be able to offer many options for all event guests.

The Top Food Trends for 2020

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Valentine’s Day is the day to show those you love how much you care. Some people believe it’s only for romantic love, but the truth is far from it.

Research has shown that sometimes more people celebrate February 14th with their friends and family, rather than their lovers (Valentine’s Day, anyone?).

In 2015, U.S. News reported on a survey from the National Retail Federation that revealed almost 60% of shoppers in the US planned to give gifts to their family and friends for Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, over 20% were shopping for their pets!

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EVENT VENUES & CATERING

It’s a historic election year. And we are ready to be a part of it. With the 2020 Democratic National Convention coming to Milwaukee, Catering by Michaels is your candidate to feed democracy!

If you’re hosting a large event near Milwaukee for the 2020 DNC, we are here for you. Whether it’s in Kenosha, Racine, southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois or anywhere in-between, we have you covered with planning, full-service catering, venues, and more.

Catering by Michaels has partnered with the Democratic National Committee and the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee to provide catering and other event planning services for delegates and visitors. With over 50,000 visitors expected to attend over 1,500 events, having a trusted caterer that knows the areas of Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Lake County, and the surrounding cities is important.

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Are you ready for some football (and basketball)?

If you don’t have a viewing party planned out, now is the time to start thinking through the details. After all, you don’t want any surprises or distractions once the game starts!

Whether you’re making the food yourself or hiring a catering service, planning your party early ensures that you have enough time to get everything in order.

Planning a Game Viewing Party

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The champagne has been popped. The decorations are waiting to be stored away. The leftovers are finally gone. This can only mean one thing: January, and the official end of the holiday season. After spending November and December on overdrive, it’s only natural to feel a bit of the post-holiday blahs during these first few weeks of the New Year.

We get it! So we’ve assembled a collection of seven sweet treats to ease us into 2020 in a delicious way. Of course, picking our favorites is a near-impossible feat—we love everything which comes out of our pastry kitchen! So the seven we have here are just a sampling…a tasty reminder that a lovely bite can always put a smile on your face.

• Hazelnut Mousse Cake: Classic. Beautiful. Need we say more?

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