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Monday | 7:00am
Monday, August 15 | 7:00am - 8:15am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Monday, 7:00am - 8:15am
Location: Renaissance Ballroom
Track: Culinary
Monday, August 15 | 7:00am - 9:00am
Registration
Monday, 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: Grand Registration
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Monday | 8:00am
Monday, August 15 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sponsor Spotlight
Monday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Sandy Hammer (Allseated), Eric Evert (Whole Fresh Foods), John Cohen (Total Party Planner), Thaddaeus Smith (Sterno Products), Pete Schellenbach (RATIONAL USA), Bruce Carchman (PERDUE Foodservice), David Sasuga (Fresh Origins), Merceds Lamamié de Clairac (Foods From Spain), Jack Milan (Edibles by Jack), Tasha G. (Chef Rubber), Blake Dickson (Certified Angus Beef), Catherine Vu (CAMBRO Manufacturing), Erik Allen (Bamboo Studios), Lee Ann Kelly (American Metalcraft, Inc.), Eric Elkin (EMI Yoshi)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 8:15am
Monday, August 15 | 8:15am - 8:45am
Opening Remarks
Monday, 8:15am - 8:45am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Track: Culinary
Monday | 8:45am
Monday, August 15 | 8:45am - 9:15am
Wake up with Non Traditional Breakfast Ideas
Monday, 8:45am - 9:15am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Brittney Melnick (B With A Twist Catering), Anil Melnick (B With A Twist Catering)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 9:20am
Monday, August 15 | 9:20am - 10:00am
Cook to the Beat. Latin Fusion Cooking
Monday, 9:20am - 10:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Elgin Woodman (A Joy Wallace Catering, Design & Special Events)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 10:15am
Monday, August 15 | 10:15am - 11:00am
Managing Food Costs to Drive More Profit
Monday, 10:15am - 11:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Kyle Gragasin (Purple Onion Catering)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 11:00am
Monday, August 15 | 11:00am - 11:30am
Not Your Daddy's Cut of Meat
Monday, 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Angela Callos (Catering by Design), Jesse Albertini (Catering by Design)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 11:30am
Monday, August 15 | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Growing Your Personal Brand Through Chef's Roll and the Power of Networking
Monday, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Thomas Keslinke (Chef's Roll)
Track: Culinary
Monday | 12:00pm
Monday, August 15 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch & Learn
Monday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Renaissance Ballroom
Track: Culinary
Monday | 1:00pm
Monday, August 15 | 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Battle of the Bites. An East Coast/West Coast Appetizer Face-off
Monday, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Todd Annis (Bold American Catering), Michael Olivas
Track: Culinary
Monday | 2:00pm
Monday, August 15 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center and Purple Onion Catering Facility Tour
Monday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
Track: Culinary
Monday, August 15 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Susan Gage and Occasions Caterers Facility Tour
Monday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: TBD
Track: Culinary

Tuesday | 8:00am
Tuesday, August 16 | 8:00am - 8:30am
Let's Talk. Kitchen and Culinary Management Open Mic
Tuesday, 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Bill Pannhoff (B&B Catering & Event Planning), Paul Larson (Blue Plate)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 8:30am
Tuesday, August 16 | 8:30am - 9:00am
Step Aside Ceviche. Let's Do the Hokey Poke
Tuesday, 8:30am - 9:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Robin Selden (Marcia Selden Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 9:00am
Tuesday, August 16 | 9:00am - 9:30am
Technically Speaking...
Tuesday, 9:00am - 9:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Sandy Hammer (Allseated)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 9:30am
Tuesday, August 16 | 9:30am - 10:00am
Stunning Small Plate Stations and Displays
Tuesday, 9:30am - 10:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Phil Evans (Mitchell's Catering & Events)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 10:00am
Tuesday, August 16 | 10:00am - 10:30am
A Seat at the Big Table. All About Family-style Meals
Tuesday, 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Kevin Alexandroni (Sova Food), Adam Gooch (Common Plea Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 11:00am
Tuesday, August 16 | 11:00am - 11:30am
Spinning Retro Desserts Into Modern Day Twists
Tuesday, 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Bonnie Kravitz (Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Creation), Ashley Harriger (Blue Plate Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 11:30am
Tuesday, August 16 | 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cooking on the Healthy Side of the Stove
Tuesday, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Jeff McClure (Sodexo)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Family Style Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Renaissance Ballroom
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 1:35pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 1:35pm - 2:30pm
Boost Your Catering Profit Potential with New Beef Cuts
Tuesday, 1:35pm - 2:30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Peter Rosenberg (Certified Angus Beef), Blake Dickson (Certified Angus Beef)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 2:30pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Vegetables Forward Please!
Tuesday, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Grand Ballrooom
Ken Barrett (BG Events and Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 3:10pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 3:10pm - 3:45pm
The Incredible Edible Versatile Rice Bowl
Tuesday, 3:10pm - 3:45pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Lynn Buono (Feast Your Eyes Catering), Chris Nguyen (Feast Your Eyes Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 3:45pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Make Your Plated Courses POP with Innovative Garnishes
Tuesday, 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Rachanee Keovorabouth (Thomas Caterers of Distinction)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 4:15pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 4:15pm - 4:50pm
Pig Perfect. An introduction to Spain's Iberico Ham
Tuesday, 4:15pm - 4:50pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Aaron Fuchs (Wagshal's group)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 4:50pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 4:50pm - 5:20pm
Upcycling, It Could be Your New Normal
Tuesday, 4:50pm - 5:20pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Keith Lord (The Wild Thyme Company), Heather Carr (Footers Catering)
Track: Culinary
Tuesday | 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 16 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Capitol Fare
Tuesday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dock 5 at Union Market
Track: Culinary

Wednesday | 8:00am
Wednesday, August 17 | 8:00am - 8:30am
Let's Talk. MORE Kitchen and Culinary Management Open Mic
Wednesday, 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Paul Larson (Blue Plate), Bill Pannhoff (B&B Catering & Event Planning)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 8:30am
Wednesday, August 17 | 8:30am - 9:20am
Fresh Catch. Creating Magic Using Sustainable Seafood
Wednesday, 8:30am - 9:20am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Eric LeVine (Morris Tap and Grill)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 9:30am
Wednesday, August 17 | 9:30am - 12:45pm
Brunch + Learn Action Station Round Robin
Wednesday, 9:30am - 12:45pm
Location: Meeting Room Level
Lynn Buono (Feast Your Eyes Catering), Chris Nguyen (Feast Your Eyes Catering), John Walsh (The Classic Catering People), Bill Pannhoff (B&B Catering & Event Planning), Kyle Gragasin (Purple Onion Catering)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 1:00pm
Wednesday, August 17 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Tank to Table. The Future of Integrating Aquaculture Systems in Catering
Wednesday, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Steve Sanchez (The JDK Group), Kurt Wewer (Metalaye Hospitality)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 1:30pm
Wednesday, August 17 | 1:30pm - 2:00pm
The Chocolate Experience. One Bite at a Time
Wednesday, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Meena Purushothaman (Occassions Caterers), Sara Hancock (Occassions Caterers)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 2:10pm
Wednesday, August 17 | 2:10pm - 3:10pm
Sitting Down at the Table With Millennials
Wednesday, 2:10pm - 3:10pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Todd Gray (Equinox)
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 3:45pm
Wednesday, August 17 | 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Closing Cocktail Party
Wednesday, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Location: Renaissance Ballroom
Track: Culinary
Wednesday | 6:00pm
Wednesday, August 17 | 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Hands on Demo Day
Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Stratford University
Track: Culinary

Bonnie Kravitz, Executive Pastery Chef, Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Creation

I am a self-taught pastry chef. I'm originally from Montreal and learned to cook from my parents who are both great cooks and food lovers. My family owned a restaurant so I grew up in the industry and fell in love with food. I moved to Toronto 6 years ago to attend culinary school. I worked in a few restaurants as a line cook then came to Daniel et Daniel 4 years ago to work in pastry.

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- Albertini, Jesse
  Title: Chef of Creative Development
  Company: Catering by Design
- Alexandroni, Kevin
  Title: Owner
  Company: Sova Food
- Allen, Erik
  Title: VP
  Company: Bamboo Studios
- Annis, Todd
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Bold American Catering
B
- Barrett, Ken
  Title: Executive Director
  Company: BG Events and Catering
- Buono, Lynn
  Title: Chef Culinary Officer
  Company: Feast Your Eyes Catering
C
- Callos, Angela
  Title: Chef De Cuisine
  Company: Catering by Design
- Carchman, Bruce
  Title: Business Development Manager
  Company: PERDUE Foodservice
- Carr, Heather
  Title: Culinary Cursader/Sous Chef
  Company: Footers Catering
- Cohen, John
  Title: Founder & President
  Company: Total Party Planner
D
- Dickson, Blake
  Title: Executive Account Manager
  Company: Certified Angus Beef
E
- Elkin, Eric
  Title: Director of Marketing
  Company: EMI Yoshi
- Evans, Phil
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Mitchell's Catering & Events
- Evert, Eric
  Title: Vice President of Sales
  Company: Whole Fresh Foods
F
- Fuchs, Aaron
  Title: Principal - Imports
  Company: Wagshal's group
G
- G., Tasha
  Title: Customer Service Manager
  Company: Chef Rubber
- Gooch, Adam
  Title: Corporate Executive Chef
  Company: Common Plea Catering
- Gragasin, Kyle
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Purple Onion Catering
- Gray, Todd
  Title: Chef / Owner
  Company: Equinox
H
- Hammer, Sandy
  Title: Co-Founder and CMO
  Company: Allseated
- Hancock, Sara
  Title: Assistant Pastry Chef
  Company: Occassions Caterers
- Harriger, Ashley
  Title: Pastry Chef
  Company: Blue Plate Catering
K
- Kelly, Lee Ann
  Title: VP Sales
  Company: American Metalcraft, Inc.
- Keovorabouth, Rachanee
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
- Keslinke, Thomas
  Title: CEO / Co-founder
  Company: Chef's Roll
- Kravitz, Bonnie
  Title: Executive Pastery Chef
  Company: Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Creation
L
- Lamamié de Clairac, Merceds
  Title: Associate Marketing Director
  Company: Foods From Spain
- Larson, Paul
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Blue Plate
- LeVine, Eric
  Title: Chef / Owner
  Company: Morris Tap and Grill
- Lord, Keith
  Title: Director of Culinary Operations
  Company: The Wild Thyme Company
M
- McClure, Jeff
  Title: Resident District Manager
  Company: Sodexo
- Melnick, Anil
  Title: Sales Director
  Company: B With A Twist Catering
- Melnick, Brittney
  Title: Owner
  Company: B With A Twist Catering
- Milan, Jack
  Title: Owner
  Company: Edibles by Jack
N
- Nguyen, Chris
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Feast Your Eyes Catering
O
- Olivas, Michael
  Title: Chef
P
- Pannhoff, Bill
  Title: Owner/Sr. Event Planner
  Company: B&B Catering & Event Planning
- Purushothaman, Meena
  Title: Executive Pastry Chef
  Company: Occassions Caterers
R
- Rosenberg, Peter
  Title: Corporate Executive Chef
  Company: Certified Angus Beef
S
- Sanchez, Steve
  Title: CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER / VP OF SALES
  Company: The JDK Group
- Sasuga, David
  Title: President
  Company: Fresh Origins
- Schellenbach, Pete
  Title: Regional Sales Manager
  Company: RATIONAL USA
- Selden, Robin
  Title: Managing Partner / Executive Chef
  Company: Marcia Selden Catering
- Smith, Thaddaeus
  Title: Director of Brand Communications
  Company: Sterno Products
V
- Vu, Catherine
  Title: Marketing Manager
  Company: CAMBRO Manufacturing
W
- Walsh, John
  Title: Vice President of Culinary
  Company: The Classic Catering People
- Wewer, Kurt
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: Metalaye Hospitality
- Woodman, Elgin
  Title: Executive Chef
  Company: A Joy Wallace Catering, Design & Special Events

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