At a time when negative news and online reviews can spread instantly to an expansive audience of potential patrons, their potential to undermine a venue’s reputation and bottom line success is greater than ever. That means even an isolated incident related to foodservice cleanliness could easily “go viral” online and quickly become a problem. The…
VGM Club Chronicles Showcases CCAA Sponsorship
As the title sponsor of the 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing through the Club Chef Association of America’s Great Chicago Chapter, held at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, Ill., VGM Club gathered friends from Royal Cup, Jackson Family Wines, Sysco, YETI, VGM Club Furniture Program, Chefworks, Shoes for Crews, Tito’s Vodka, PepsiCo, Gatorade and Frito…
VGM Club Sponsors Club Chefs Association of America Event
On May 8, the Chicago Chapter of the association came together for the 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing, uniting club chefs, food-and-beverage managers, sous chefs and vendors for a day of golf at White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville, Ill., followed by dinner and a casino night.
VGM Club’s “Club Grub” Contest Returns
VGM Club’s “Club Grub” contest is back! Chefs, we are looking at you! Club chefs are the most creative individuals in the business. Show off your creation and enter for a chance to win a YETI® summer prize pack. The Club Grub contest is brought to you by McCormick Spices. Learn more about the contest…
VGM Club Partners with McCormick Spices for Club Grub Contest
It’s that time again for VGM Club’s Club Grub contest! This round, we’ve partnered with our friends at McCormick Spices. Show us your favorite dish at your club by clicking to learn more on how to enter, what spices to use and of course—what YOU could win!
Executive Chef Terry Boston on “Keeping the Passion in Wine Programs”
VGM Club was proud to see so many chefs from our membership speaking at this year’s Chef to Chef Conference, held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel on March 5-7. We were thrilled to catch up with Terry Boston, Executive Chef at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa, before the…
Trend-Right Tabletop
Home-style fare. Generational wine. Bowls. Mash-ups. Mocktails. Small plates. Solo diners. Sustainability. There are so many trends influencing today’s club and resort food and beverage menus that it can be difficult to choose which ones will attract your clientele. The one thing these trends all have in common is a focus on what patrons want—and…
Get to Know VGM Club at CMAA
Have you been considering taking a closer look at VGM Club? We will be at the Club Managers Association of America’s 2017 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Orlando, Fla., at booth #905—click the link and schedule a time with us! Let’s talk solutions and saving you time and money! See you in February!
Stretching Your Kitchen Budget in 2017
In the Club Cents podcast, Chef Ed Brown gives tips for sustainably stretching your kitchen’s budget using a popular menu item—pasta.
Chef Ed Brown Talks Sustainability
Tune in as VGM Club talks with Chef Ed Brown about sustainability and cross-utilization on the Club Cents podcast. Chef Brown provides the information clubs need to practice these initiatives successfully, while still offering patrons the food they crave, all at a great price.
Building the Best Wine List
This week’s episode of Club Cents offers insights into a building a great wine list for members and guests.
Membership Marketing Ideas
VGM Club talks current and new member marketing on its Club Cents podcast.
Increasing Wing Sales with Boneless Wings
More than half of consumers polled in a recent survey said they prefer boneless chicken wings over bone-in wings.
Deadline to Enter Club Grub Sandwich Contest is September 30
VGM Club and partners at Hellmann’s® & Best Foods® Mayonnaise have launched VGM Club’s first Club Grub Contest. Facilities across the U.S. can enter by sending a photo along with a brief description of the sandwich that makes patrons keep coming back for more.
Protect Employees from Head to Toe
Costs due to slip-and-fall accidents can be frightening. Shoes For Crews researches, designs, engineers and manufactures every shoe they sell to provide the best in comfort, style and durability with slip-resistant soles for safety.