Press Release
It’s not easy feeding hundreds of people in one go.
The challenge is even greater if you want to leave them with a memorable dining experience — and in this day and age it is all about the experience.
“Catering today is more than just putting out a hundred meals at a time,” says Mark Bingeman, President of Bingemans. “Whether you need food for a reception, an executive luncheon or a gala dinner event, it has to meet certain standards in taste, presentation and even the ingredients used. You want exclusive treatment for your exclusive gathering.”
Bingemans catering has been providing professional food and event services for more than 50 years. Based in Kitchener, Ont., it is immersed in the area’s rapidly growing high-tech sector and the unique catering demands that come with workers who are largely Millennial. Bingemans has experienced first hand how the catering business is changing to meet the expectations of the younger generations who are now entering the workforce.
Catering is more than just a menu. When planning an event, the food is just one part of the equation. Done right, catering brings together experienced event planners with executive chefs to ensure that not only is the menu right, but the venue is appropriate and properly staffed, with the right kinds of beverages being poured for the circumstances.
Go Local
Local food and drink is where it’s at today. Farm-to-table is the buzzword, with local craft beers, spirits and wines complementing food sourced from farms and markets in the surrounding area. The local approach is an assurance of quality and freshness — and it is very much in demand.
Healthy Eating
More than ever, people today are very conscious about what they are putting in their body. That means more demand for fresh ingredients and less for processed foods.
Modern Twists on Classic Staples
Gone are the days when a scoop of egg salad or some supermarket cold meats on white sandwich bread sufficed for a catered event. If sandwiches are on the menu, there better be a variety of hearty breads from which to choose, with grilled chicken or a medley of Italian cured meats and some vegetarian options with seasoned grilled vegetables.
It’s an art form. Before people can find out if the food tastes good, it has to look good. Dining out is a multi-sensory experience, and today’s younger generations love to share their food on social media channels. If the plate you prepare could end up the subject of a photo shoot, it better look the part. It’s not good enough to slap a chicken breast on a plate beside some seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes. Presentation matters, so put the time in to make the plate look as good as it tastes.
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About Bingemans
Waterloo Region’s leader in entertainment and hospitality, Bingemans is a multi-use amusement park, campground, conference and event centre and catering service located in Kitchener, Ont. With a heated wave pool, Spray n’ Play for kids and huge waterslides, Big Splash Waterpark is a great spot to cool down in summer’s heat. Explore FunworX all year long, a three-level indoor playground for children of all ages, boasting an arcade, climbing wall, ropes course and more. The camping resort features 450 sites for tents, trailers and RVs, seasonal camping, yurts and cabins. Bingemans is also home to Canada’s largest Boston Pizza, 28 lanes of 10-pin bowling at Kingpin Bowling, billiards, ping pong, outdoor beach volleyball, three food trucks and outstanding banquet and catering facilities for your business or wedding needs. Celebrate North America’s largest Oktoberfest celebration at Bingemans’ Koolhaus and experience Canada’s most terrifying attraction, Screampark.
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