The Importance of Local, Organic and Sustainable Catering

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Author Resource: Aaron Cibo. Consider using Savory Cuisines the next time you are in need of high quality, well priced Boulder catering. We use local and organic produce in our creations. Whether you are in need of boulder wedding catering or someone to handle your next corporate event, give us a call. Article provided by Published-Articles.com




The catering industry is a large facet of food production worldwide and helps to serve many other industries on a daily basis. Catering companies profit tremendously during wedding season and the holidays, however their bread and butter are oftentimes the corporate world. Corporations of all sizes have the need to feed their employees and clients.

In health conscious, eco-friendly areas; local, organic and sustainable services are in high demand. Many people find that organic or all natural translates into dollar signs which can make it hard for some, as most clients have a certain budget that must be adhered to. Organic can be pricey because much of the produce has to travel halfway across the country, leaving a massive carbon footprint. With that being said, local ingredients and services are a great alternative to traditional organics.

The use of organic and sustainable ingredients is a major priority in the food industry these days. The benefits of organic and sustainable produce, meats and other foods are without a doubt recognized and are quickly becoming the standard in food. Hormones, inhumane butchering, and the use of preservatives in modern foods are issues found in the media every day. Also in the forefront of the catering world is the importance of procuring local ingredients and using local vendors. Much of the time local farmers produce organically, or nearly organically, making their products more economical and sustainable for the community.

Large corporations often find that contributing back to the community in terms of utilized local resources is more beneficial than making sure every single ingredient used in their menus is organic. In today's day and age many restaurants have their own gardens from which they get their produce, which is also carrying over to catering companies. This is because most people feel better about the spending money on quality products when they know exactly where their food is coming from.

Catering companies are in a fortunate situation where they have the opportunity to change up menus in order to utilize local ingredients to their full potential. This means menus can be planned around the ever-changing seasons and feature special ingredients. In certain areas, many catering companies are finding that local ingredients carry more of a draw than organic. This is because in general people are happier when they feel like their money is being filtered back into the very communities they reside in.

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