It has been a whirlwind since Catersource 2017 wrapped in New Orleans and the call for education sessions was broadcast for Catersource 2018 in Las Vegas. A record number of catering and event experts submitted their best proposals, all because they have nuggets of information they want to share with colleagues and peers at Catersource and the Art of Catering Food.
Over the next few months, I’ll be focusing a spotlight on the wonderful individuals who have been selected to get up on a stage and open themselves, their knowledge, and their companies up to you. My prediction? Scintillating conversation and multiple takeaways are in store this February!
Each issue of Attendee e-news—up until we are on the ground in Las Vegas, welcoming you all—will offer an inside look at some of our inspiring speakers...but also, head on over to our community site, Catersource.com, for more: alot of these speakers will be blogging in their areas of expertise or given some love on our homepage.
Let’s have a look!
Weddings & Special Events
Andrea Eppolito
The Power of No
Named the Best Wedding Planner in Las Vegas (2013, 2015, 2016), Wedding Professional of the Year (2011), and ranked as one of the top 50 wedding planners worldwide, Andrea works with celebrities, athletes, executives, and all people in love! Based in Las Vegas, and working as a destination wedding planner worldwide, Andrea will be speaking on Sunday morning, February 18 on a very hot topic: how to say “No” without damaging client relationships.
Business & Operations
Anthony Lambatos
Hire the Best, Fire the Rest: 5 Common Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
In just five short years, Anthony Lambatos doubled the revenue of Footers Catering, Denver, CO. An engaging and motivational speaker, Anthony has become an audience favorite with his combination of humor and incredible business smarts. It’s clear he is passionate about helping business owners and managers create a culture that allows businesses to thrive. This is just one of three sessions Anthony will be presenting in February. He also blogs at Catersource.com.
Art of Catering Food
Eric LeVine
New Ideas for Caterers: Fire It Up Ideas from Hors d’oeuvres to Dessert
Who is ready to fire up their catering menus with tips from this 2011 Chopped Champion, ICA Chef of the Year, and recipient of the Restaurant Guild International Career Achievement Award 2017? We are! Join the ever-popular Chef Eric LeVine for 50 of his most profitable and creative ideas to take back to your business and enhance your menus. And, visit Catersource.com for one of his popular recipes from Art of Catering Food 2017 in New Orleans, coming soon.
Sales & Marketing
Jennifer Perna
Millennials Can be Salespeople, Too (& Good Ones)!
You might recognize Jennifer from her previous position as VP of Sales at the highly successful Chicago-based Blue Plate Catering, but the big news is that she has formed her own consulting company, fulton market consulting, and she is ready to teach you all about how she successfully managed a team of dynamic younger folks on the cusp of very rewarding careers.
Kathleen Stoehr is the Director of Community & Content Strategy for Catersource.
