The Deep South was the inspiration for Thomas Caterers of Distinctions latest Menu Development Event. With autumn approaching our chefs created fall-inspired cuisine with ideas from a recent conference in Atlanta, GA. As guests arrived they were greeted with a series of passed hors d’oeuvre including: Fried French Toast with Homemade Kielbasa topped with Maple Syrup Aioli and Candied Orange Peel, Crispy Chicken Skin Chips dusted with Buffalo Sauce Powder and Sea Salt served w

The idea for the "Up in Smoke" station was conceived during preparations for the Menu Development Tasting Event held at CANAL 337 in May 2014. The concept incorporates the new "Smoking Gun," a battery powered machine that blows smoke from wood chips through a tube. This new technology allows chefs to control the direction and amount of smoke so that the flavor can be focused on the food, and not the guest’s eyes. The popularity of sea scallops heightened with savory smoke is