Competition between caterers unlocks a creative streak that everyone can learn from and be proud of. The 2012 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow once again gives caterers a chance to showcase and show off their best work in a variety of fun, informative and exciting contests. Plus: thousands of dollars in cash and prizes were up for grabs!
Competition between caterers unlocks a creative streak that everyone can learn from and be proud of. The 2012 Catersource Conference & Tradeshow once again gives caterers a chance to showcase and show off their best work in a variety of fun, informative and exciting contests. Plus: thousands of dollars in cash and prizes were up for grabs!
"Out of the Box" Boxed Lunch
Boxed lunches and drop-off catering are still hot sources of revenue. Caterers, restaurants and other foodservice segments know that this type of catering opens up an opportunity for a huge ROI. Show off your best-selling ideas for this profit center in the Catersource “Out of the Box” Boxed Lunch Contest.
AND THE WINNER IS....
| Best in Show Lunch in a Tube Common Plea Catering, Inc. |
Most Viable Concept Build Your Own Salad Bowl Great Endings, Inc. |
Most Innovative |
Best Themed Creation Around the World Sodexo at Northwestern University |
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ACF Las Vegas Culinary Challenge
Now in it’s second year at Catersource, the ACF Culinary Challenge Las Vegas will give both rising and established culinary stars an opportunity to compete in a variety of cooking, cake decorating, decorative centerpieces, sugar centerpieces and carving competitions to win ACF Medals.
This event, sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and its Las Vegas branch, ACF Chefs Las Vegas, is a two-day professional grade competition that will take place on the Tradeshow floor on Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure to stop by and see some of the industry’s most talented chefs compete for these prestigious awards!
Congratulations to all of the 2012 ACF Las Vegas Culinary Challenge winners on a job well done! Thank you to all of our contestants, judges and spectators for making this another great event!
2012 Winners
| K/1 Poultry 1st - Reilly Meehan 2nd - Michael Klocinski |
K/9 Fish 1st - Mark Angeles 2nd - Percy Whatley |
Turkey Laura Chandler |
| K/2 Pork 1st - Carrie Pearl 2nd - Maddie Cutts |
Dessert 1st - Alison Murphy 2nd - Ramon Tizon |
Lamb 1st - Alfonso Mendoza 2nd - Edward Reyes |
| Carving 1st - Bang-on Roulet 2nd - Ray Duey |
Cold Salon Best of Show - Bang-on Roulet Judges Award - Philip Sayre |
Cold Salon A Philip Sayre |
| Cold Salon C Paul John Padua |
Cold Salon D Bang-on Roulet |
Multi-Tier Decorating Cee Duckett |
Tabletop Contest
A well thought out tabletop design will inspire guests, enhance a theme and be a key component to the overall success of any event. Pull out all the stops and show us your BEST tabletop design at the 2012 Conference & Tradeshow.
AND THE WINNER IS....
| Best in Show Evening in the Jungle Common Plea Catering, Inc. |
Most Viable Concept Hindu Wedding Bisli |
Most Innovative |
Most Creative Under Construction exclamations! Catering |
TUTERA'S Pick - as judged by David Tutera!
Evening in the Jungle
Common Plea Catering, Inc.
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2012 ACE Awards
Regional recognition of the best of the best, the annual Catersource Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Award is an inspiring way to kick of the start of the 2012 Conference.
[2012 Winners]
ICA CATIE Awards
The International Caterers Association will once again present Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence. Learn more about these awards and enter by January 15, 2012!
[2011 Winners]
