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Wedding Caterers Heat Things Up With Open Wood Fires

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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