Although Americans have guests for dinner less frequently than they did two generations ago, according to the NPD Group’s 28th National Eating Trends 2013 Report, home entertaining is a large and lucrative food and beverage opportunity. Increasing demand for more gourmet guest fare, pre-prepared party platters and takeout, take-home buffets, and more culinary-themed home events are moving this high-margin sector center stage.
According to the Specialty Foods Assn.’s 2013 Specialty Foo…