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August 10-11, 2026
Allium Rooftop by Blue Plate CateringChicago, IL

AOCF Conference Schedule 2026

Smoothie Sleuth: The Ultimate Ingredient Challenge

Jason Sutton  (Director of Operations, Footers Catering)
Jay Varga  (Executive Chef, The JDK Group)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Date: Monday, August 10
Time: 2:35 pm - 2:55 pm
Track: Culinary Trends
Session Includes: Discussion with Tasting
Affiliated Associations: Leading Caterers of America member
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: Leading Caterers of America member

Put your taste buds to the test in this interactive tasting session! Participants will sample a specially crafted smoothie made from eight unique ingredients. Your mission? Identify as many of the ingredients as possible. The person with the sharpest palate and the most correct guesses will win a coveted prize. Will you rise to the challenge and prove yourself as the ultimate Smoothie Sleuth? Let the tasting adventure begin!