In this episode of Restaurant Catering Smarts, Michael Attias welcomes Jessica Lehrer, Owner of Adam & Joe's Gourmet Eatery, a catering company that has mastered high-volume, high-quality corporate catering with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and exceptional service.
Jessica shares how she and her family grew their business from a small restaurant into a thriving catering operation, emphasizing the power of personalized service, strategic marketing, and premium presentation. She also discusses her journey from criminology and law enforcement back into the family business—and how her investigative skills even helped bust a credit card fraud ring!
In this episode, Jessica dives into:
✅ The best marketing strategy for corporate catering—and why in-person relationships still win
✅ Why premium presentation & packaging help command higher prices
✅ How strategic LinkedIn outreach lands high-value catering clients
✅ The power of customer service and becoming a catering "partner," not just a vendor
✅ How technology and AI are shaping the future of catering sales & efficiency
If you're looking for practical, proven strategies to grow your catering business while standing out from the competition, this episode is full of valuable insights you can apply today!
Restaurant Catering Smarts is sponsored by CaterZen Catering Software.
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