Today, kosher food is becoming more prevalent. In the past decade, the demand for such products has increased. This has also increased the need for kosher food catering. Yet, in North America, those who seek to eat or order kosher may just as easily be non-Jewish as Jewish. It is not only a reflection of the development of sophisticated Jewish food but also a change in people’s attitude towards what they should eat to remain healthy. In fact, there are many different reasons why people may decide to eat kosher.
Jewish Dietary Laws
What is or is not kosher is regulated by Jewish dietary restrictions. While some may be strictly Biblical in nature, others allow for modifications. Such proponents adhere to the spirit of the law if not the exact letter. For kosher food catering, the client may dictate whether the meal or snack to be served is to adhere stringently to the law. In some instances, the complexity of specific requirements and a mixed cultural group may result in the loosening of the laws regarding serving dishes (glass and not china) as well as the intermingling of meat and cheese dishes.
Many products and catering services are officially labelled and designated as kosher by the authorities; others may follow kosher without official recognition; and services may only pay lip service. You need to consider the options when you decide to hire someone claiming to be a kosher food catering company. Yet, for many who decide to eat kosher are not concerned with the religious aspect at all.
Why Some Eat Kosher
People often eat kosher who are not Jewish. This market share has been growing consistently since the 1990s. Kosher food has even more recently become available in large retail outlets and delivery companies. This desire for kosher food goes beyond the enjoyment of such Jewish staples as bagels. They buy kosher or arrange for a kosher food catering company to handle their event for other reasons including the following perceptions:
- The food is safer
- The food is healthier
- The producers are more humane concerning the slaughter of animals
Moreover, the common availability of kosher products in stores results in many individuals simply purchasing such items. Sometimes it is because of availability; sometimes it is on sale.
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Continue reading the main story For those who are in the catering business, drive Jewish food trucks or have a restaurant, the increased interest in kosher food has had a positive effect. It has even resulted in the training of chefs in this specific area. The challenge has been to provide the best food possible while staying within the guidelines of the clientele and/or religious association certification providers. The current increase in non-dairy or rennet-free cheese and other acceptable products has increased the ability of chefs and cooks to provide intriguing, exciting and contemporary kosher meals. It has also made it easier for kosher catering services to be just that – kosher.
