How to Plan a Sustainable Office Holiday Party
Learn how to plan a sustainable office holiday party in the Bay Area with smart food planning, waste reduction, and local guidelines in mind.
Sustainability
Practical articles on lowering the footprint of a catered event: local sourcing, sustainable seafood, compostable and biodegradable packaging, cutting single-use plastics and composting on the day. Also covers carbon offsets, eco-friendly decor and how accurate headcounts reduce food waste. For hosts and planners comparing how caterers handle waste and sourcing.
Understanding Carbon Offsets for Catered Events: What to Know
Curious about carbon offset events for your next gathering? Learn what offsets are, how they relate to catering, and how to plan a lower-impact event.
How to Choose Eco-Friendly Event Decor and Florals
Learn how to choose eco friendly event decor and florals for your Bay Area catered event, from reusable rentals to local, low-waste flower choices.
How Local Food Sourcing Reduces Your Catered Event’s Footprint
Local food sourcing events cut transportation emissions and food waste. Learn how Caterman’s Bay Area approach supports a lighter environmental footprint.
Biodegradable vs. Compostable Packaging: What’s the Difference?
Biodegradable and compostable serviceware are not the same thing. Learn the difference and what it means for your Bay Area event.
Reducing Single-Use Plastics at Catered Events: What to Look For
Learn what to look for when you want to reduce single-use plastics catering choices for your Bay Area event, from serviceware to local rules.
Composting and Recycling at Private Events: A Host’s Guide
Planning composting at private events in the Bay Area? Learn how to set up bins, sort waste, and work with your caterer for a cleaner celebration.
How to Ask a Caterer About Their Environmental Practices
Use these sustainable caterer questions to evaluate food waste, sourcing, and packaging practices before you book your San Jose or Bay Area event.
How to Choose Sustainable Seafood for Your Catered Event
Learn how sustainable seafood sourcing events work, from certifications to menu planning, so your San Jose or Bay Area event serves responsibly caught seafood.
How Accurate Headcounts Reduce Waste at Catered Events
An accurate guest count catering plan is one of the simplest ways to cut food waste at Bay Area events. Here is how it works and why it matters.