Mastering Legume-cuterie: Plant-based BBQ with Higher ROI
Speaker: Jeffrey Schlissel (The Bacon Cartel)
Location: Floridian
Session Includes: Culinary demo & tasting
Affiliated Associations: ACF
Spice Beyond Curry: Unlocking the Secrets of Authentic Indian Cuisine with Chef Keith Sarasin
Speaker: Keith Sarasin (The Farmers Dinner)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Techniques
Session Includes: Culinary demo & tasting
A Deep Dive on Menu Development
Speakers: Karen OConnor (Daniel et Daniel Catering and Event Planning), Alicia Smith (Cru Catering)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Operations, Trends
Session Includes: Discussion
Affiliated Associations: ICA
Culinary Curators: Empowering Chef Attendants To Be More
Speakers: Ryan Whitten (Bold Catering & Design), Dustin Ward (Bold Catering & Design)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Trends, Operations
Session Includes: Culinary demo & tasting
Affiliated Associations: ICA & LCA
Keynote featuring Chef Eric LeVine
Speaker: Eric LeVine (317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Operations
Session Includes: Tasting provided
Celebrating Chefs Networking Lunch
Speakers: Jason Sutton (Footers Catering & Events), Jay Varga (The JDK Group)
Location: Floridian B
Track: Trends, Operations
Session Includes: Lunch & Learn
Affiliated Associations: ICA & LCA
The Art of Plating a Beautiful Dish
Speaker: Rich Carter (Catering Works/North Carolina Museum of Art)
Track: Techniques, Trends
Session Includes: Round Robin
Creating Culinary Flavor Bombs in Bulk
Speakers: Jenny Bast (Catering Creations), Jonadel Tarrayo (Daniel et Daniel)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Techniques, Operations
Session Includes: Culinary demo & tasting
Affiliated Associations: ICA & LCA
Let Them Eat Cake: 10 New Sweet & Savory Dessert Ideas
Speaker: Nettie Frank (Nettie Frank)
Location: Floridian D
Track: Trends
Session Includes: Tasting provided