b"Belinda Smith-Sullivan's brunch cookbook includes such cocktail recipes as Grapefruit, Champagne & Vodka Spritz (above). While in years past Something So Right Events in North Augusta, S.C., has created sumptuous holiday brunch spreads (below), this year the company plans to offer more drop-off brunch catering for the holidays. 4 | GET PRACTICALAs for COVID safety, caterers share a new normal of masks, shields, hand hygiene, smaller events and social distancing. There are also the expected changes to buffets (pretty muchA CLEAN POURout for now) and food stations. Since guests arent serving themselves, Nye-McNeely is scheduling more attendants to serve up omelets and drinks. We are definitely using moreSTART TO FINISHstaff than we did before, she says.COVID aside, brunch always requires an early start and care with staffing, says Nye-McNeely. You have to get staff that are morning people.NEW! Hands-Free SpigotsOn the plus side, caterers say many brunch elements from Service Ideasfrom grits to egg dishes and drink mixescan be made ahead. Theres a lot of prep that you can do the day before, says Nye-McNeely.1.800.328.4493 www.serviceideas.comcateringmagazine.com CATERING MAGAZINE39"