Restaurant Catering Smarts

Restaurant Catering Smarts
Podcast Description
Restaurant Catering Smarts is your essential guide to mastering the art of restaurant catering. Hosted by Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast delivers expert advice, innovative strategies, and actionable tips for restauranteurs looking to grow their catering profit centers.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, sharing their knowledge, stories, and proven tactics to help your business thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned catering pro or just starting out, you’ll discover new ways to streamline operations, delight your clients, and maximize profits.
Tune in and transform your catering chaos into calm with Restaurant Catering Smarts – where the best in the industry share their secrets to success!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on topics relevant to restaurant catering, including operational strategies, marketing techniques, and technology integration. Specific episodes cover themes such as building a strong catering brand, leveraging word-of-mouth marketing, and integrating AI for customer personalization, with guests sharing their proven tactics and personal stories to illuminate best practices in catering.

Restaurant Catering Smarts is your essential guide to mastering the art of restaurant catering. Hosted by Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast delivers expert advice, innovative strategies, and actionable tips for restauranteurs looking to grow their catering profit centers.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, sharing their knowledge, stories, and proven tactics to help your business thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned catering pro or just starting out, you’ll discover new ways to streamline operations, delight your clients, and maximize profits.
Tune in and transform your catering chaos into calm with Restaurant Catering Smarts – where the best in the industry share their secrets to success!
In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Deborah Miller, Founder of Deborah Miller Catering & Events—one of New York City’s most creative and fast-growing catering companies.
Deborah shares her journey from growing up in her father’s “greasy spoon” to building a thriving, full-service catering and events business in the heart of Manhattan. She reveals how her team carved out a lucrative niche in micro weddings and intimate, high-impact events, and why personalization, creativity, and a “hospitality-first” mindset have fueled their growth.
They also dive into:
Adapting to shifting event trends, including post-pandemic demand for smaller, more meaningful celebrations.
The power of team culture in delivering exceptional client experiences.
Creative menu development that blends seasonality, presentation, and storytelling.
Operational systems and technology that keep her business running smoothly even during peak wedding season.
Packed with insights on building a brand that stands out in a competitive market, this episode is a must-listen for caterers and event professionals aiming to grow their business while delighting every client.
Restaurant Catering Smarts is powered by CaterZen Catering Software, the all-in-one platform helping restaurants grow catering sales and streamline operations.

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