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Conference Schedule

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Feb 11 Sunday | 8:30 am

Light Breakfast & Networking

Speaker: Light Breakfast & Networking  (Art of Catering Food)

Feb 11 Sunday | 9:05 am

We All Eat With Our Eyes First

Speakers: Joshua House  (The JDK Group), Phuoc Vo  (CBK Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques, Trends

Session includes:: Demo

Feb 11 Sunday | 9:45 am

Incorporating Funky Ferments into Your Everyday Menu

Speaker: Jenny Bast  (Catering Creations)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques, Trends

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 11 Sunday | 10:15 am

Perfecting Pasta

Speaker: Michele Casadei Massari  (Lucciola)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques

Session includes:: Demo

Feb 11 Sunday | 11:00 am

Streamlining BoH Kitchen Logistics for Efficient Catering Operations

Speakers: Phoebe Hernick  (Partyman Catering), Robin Hoh  (Partyman Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Operations

Feb 11 Sunday | 11:35 am

Menu Research & Development: A Discussion

Moderator: Robin Selden  (Marcia Selden Catering)

Panelists: Jeremy Langemann  (Bingemans Catering), Karen O'Connor  (Daniel et Daniel), Alicia Smith  (Cru Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Operations

Feb 11 Sunday | 12:20 pm

Lunch & Learn: The Four Stack Method

Speakers: Jason Sutton  (Footers Catering), Jay Varga  (The JDK Group)

Location: Ballroom A

Track: Techniques

Session includes:: Lunch & Learn

Feb 11 Sunday | 1:20 pm

You've NEVER had a Macaron Like This Before!

Speakers: Dustin Ward  (Bold Catering & Design), Ryan Whitten  (Bold Catering & Design)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Trends, Techniques

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 11 Sunday | 2:15 pm

It’s All About the Bannock, Or is It?

Speaker: Jeremy Langemann  (Bingemans Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 11 Sunday | 3:15 pm

Salt Cures Everything—A Lesson on In-House Charcuterie Production

Speakers: Paul Buchanan  (Primal Alchemy), Bryan Butler  (Salt & Time)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques, Trends

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 11 Sunday | 4:05 pm

Secret Sauce! Elevate your Entrees with a Flavorful Finish

Speakers: Jason Sutton  (Footers Catering), Jay Varga  (The JDK Group)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Trends, Techniques

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 12 Monday | 8:30 am

Light Breakfast & Networking

Speaker: Light Breakfast & Networking  (Art of Catering Food)

Feb 12 Monday | 9:00 am

Sugar Rush: Mastering Sugar Flowers with Chef Ron Ben-Israel

Speaker: Ron Ben-Israel  (Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques

Session includes:: Demo

Feb 12 Monday | 10:15 am

Craving Caviar

Speaker: Sean Dent  (Local LA Catering by David Lefevre)

Location: Ignite Stage 2

Track: Trends

Session includes:: Tasting provided

Elevate & Sophisticate the Simple Classics

Speaker: Boris Seymore  (BDS Catering and Events)

Location: Ignite Stage 1

Track: Trends

Freeze Your Assets! Keep Food Costs Down During Inflation

Speaker: Nettie Frank  (Chef Nettie Frank)

Location: Networking area

Track: Techniques

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Over The Top: Garnishes That Will Take Your Dishes to The Next Level

Speaker: Conner Black  (Footers Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques, Trends

Session includes:: Demo

Feb 12 Monday | 12:00 pm

Lunch & Learn - A Trip South

Speakers: Keyon Hammond  (Get Plated Catering), Boris Seymore  (BDS Catering and Events)

Location: Ballroom A

Track: Techniques

Session includes:: Lunch & Learn

Feb 12 Monday | 1:20 pm

From Flour to Feast: The Art and Science of Pasta Making

Speaker: Robert "Bj" Beisler  (Aatma)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Techniques, Trends

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 12 Monday | 2:15 pm

Where There is Smoke, There is Yumminess!

Speaker: Jeffrey Schlissel  (The Bacon Cartel)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Trends, Techniques

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 12 Monday | 3:10 pm

Lowcountry Low Down!

Speakers: Todd Annis  (Cru Catering), Jenn Moniz  (LowCountry Catering)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Track: Trends

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 12 Monday | 4:00 pm

Keynote: Tavel Bristol-Joseph

Speaker: Tavel Bristol-Joseph  (Emmer & Rye, Hestia, Kalimotxo, Canje and Ezov; Ladino)

Location: AOCF Culinary Main Stage

Session includes:: Demo & Tasting

Feb 12 Monday | 7:30 pm

Connect Social

Speaker: Connect Social  (Art of Catering Food)