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Wedding Caterers Heat Things Up With Open Wood Fires

Published September 23, 2021 at 9:45 AM PDT
Heirloom Fire’s clockwork spit jack (Courtesy of Heirloom Fire)
Heirloom Fire’s clockwork spit jack (Courtesy of Heirloom Fire)

The pandemic has been a roller coaster ride for wedding caterers. For many, the spring, summer and fall of 2020 wedding season were lost, and this year’s business is booming.

Jon Kalish reports on a unique breed of caterers, such as Heirloom Fire and The Hindquarter, that cook on an open fire in front of the wedding guests.

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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