Catering Cage Podcast
Welcome to Catering Cage with Erle Dardick, the ultimate podcast for restaurant operators looking to innovate and excel in the catering industry. Hosted by Erle Dardick, a seasoned expert in catering strategies, this podcast delves into the future of catering with insightful discussions on technology, marketing, culture, sustainability, and more. Each episode features industry experts and successful operators who share their experiences, tips, and predictions for the next wave of catering trends. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the catering scene, Catering Cage is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve and driving your business forward. Tune in to discover how you can elevate your catering operations and meet the evolving demands of today's consumers.
Episodes
In this episode of The Catering Cage, Erle Dardick welcomes Mike Sudermann, CEO of Ascent Select, for a deep dive into what it takes to recruit top-tier leadership in the restaurant and catering industry. Mike shares how his data-driven approach, what he calls the "Moneyball" of executive search, is helping brands build winning teams with precision and purpose.
Join the fastest growing catering community for restaurants. It...
Step inside the Catering Cage as we welcome Claudie Newman, Director of Catering Sales at Founders Table. In this episode, Claudie brings energy and real-world perspective to some of the industry’s toughest questions — from building confidence in catering sales, to creating a culture where teams thrive, to navigating the challenges of scaling hospitality in today’s market.
👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to tur...
In this episode of Catering Cage, host Erle Dardick sits down with Alyson Schill, Co-Founder and CEO of Careit, the digital platform that makes it easy for restaurants, caterers, and businesses to donate surplus food to local nonprofits.
Alyson shares her journey from “waste nerd” to food recovery innovator and explains how Careit helps operators cut disposal costs, unlock tax advantages, reduce environmental impact, an...
How do you turn catering into a true brand-building moment? In this episode, host Erle Dardick sits down with Jessica Serrano, Chief Marketing Officer at Bagel Brands and former CMO at Dig Inn. Jessica has built her career creating authentic connections between guests and food brands, leading marketing efforts for Taco Bell, Burger King, Dig Inn, and, shortly after this episode was recorded, Bagel Brands.
She shares how res...
Get ready for the Restaurant Catering Workshop (RCW) in Austin! In this episode of the Catering Cage, Erle sits down with Cherryh Cansler and Kelly Grogan to preview what’s ahead at this year’s event and talk about why catering is becoming a critical growth channel for restaurants.
We cover the crowded tech landscape, how brands are balancing third-party with first-party, practical ways to align the C-suite with on-the-grou...
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