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Art of Catering Food
August 10-11, 2026
Allium Rooftop by Blue Plate CateringChicago, IL
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AOCF Conference Schedule 2026

Fresh ideas, expert techniques, and real-world strategies to help chefs and caterers create unforgettable catering experiences. With this Session Scheduler, you can build your schedule in advance and access it during the show via export or with the Mobile App, once live.

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Aug 10 Monday | 10:10 am
Pastry with Purpose: Savory, Sweet, and Seasonal Innovation
Speakers: Annie Pennings Edmond  (Chowgirls), Andrea Schenk  (Chowgirls)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Track: Culinary Trends, Culinary Techniques
Session Includes: Culinary Demo with Tasting
Affiliated Associations: International Caterers Association member
Aug 10 Monday | 11:00 am
Designing One-of-a-Kind Menus for Unique Events
Speakers: Karen O'Connor  (Daniel et Daniel Catering), Joanne Purnell  (Good Gracious Events)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Track: Culinary Trends, Culinary Technology
Session Includes: Culinary Demo with Tasting
Affiliated Associations: International Caterers Association member
Aug 10 Monday | 4:15 pm
Luxury in Layers: Elevating Comfort Food into High-Revenue Experiences
Speaker: Chris Taylor  (Chris Evans Events & Catering)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Track: Culinary Techniques, Culinary Trends
Session Includes: Culinary Demo with Tasting
Aug 11 Tuesday | 12:55 pm
Southern Soul, Global Palate: Crafting International Hors d'Oeuvres from the American South
Speakers: Devin Brunelli  (HL Catering Company LLC), Houston Loper  (HL Catering Company)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Track: Culinary Techniques, Culinary Trends
Session Includes: Culinary Demo with Tasting
Aug 11 Tuesday | 4:10 pm
Feather + Field: Modern Butchery + Catering Scalability
Speakers: Jeremy Langemann  (Bingemans Hospitality Inc.), Adam Carroll  (Bingemans Hospitality Inc.)
Location: Blue Plate/Allium Rooftop
Track: Culinary Techniques, Culinary Trends
Session Includes: Culinary Demo with Tasting
Affiliated Associations: International Caterers Association member