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It's once again time to celebrate the best of the best! Submissions are now being accepted for the 2027 Cater+Event Gala Awards!! We invite you to submit your best work from the past year. Join in the excitement and the spirit of our industry as we celebrate the hard work and exceptional accomplishments of our peers.
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Join us at Cater+Event 2027 in New Orleans, LA, for an unforgettable experience with the one and only Chef Emeril Lagasse! In this conversation, Chef Emeril will share his inspiring journey, his approach to culinary innovation, and his vision for the future of the culinary arts. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a true legend in the industry.
Taste of Cater+Event
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Join us at Cater+Event 2027 in New Orleans, LA, for an unforgettable experience with the one and only Chef Emeril Lagasse! In this conversation, Chef Emeril will share his inspiring journey, his approach to culinary innovation, and his vision for the future of the culinary arts. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a true legend in the industry.
This recipe showcases the marriage of rich foie gras farce with tender pheasant breast, all encased in crisp-seared skin and portioned into elegant 28-gram medallions. Paired with a velvety sweet potato-corn polenta pudding that bridged comfort and refinement, a jewel-toned blackberry-sage compote that cut through the richness, and a deeply concentrated Madeira jus that tied the plate together, this dish strikes a delicate balance between rustic game traditions and refined modern plating.
Join us at A Taste of Cater+Event for an exclusive, high-energy preview that’s all about giving you a first taste of the innovation, connections, and excitement coming to New Orleans in 2027. This is your VIP pass to the future of catering and events—delivered well before anyone else!
Inspiration Zone
The holiday season has a way of bringing people together unlike any other time of year. Whether it’s a company celebrating a successful year, colleagues reconnecting outside the office, or families gathering from across the country, holiday events are about creating moments people will remember long after the decorations come down.
Whether it’s transforming a venue into a haunted mansion, mixing up witch’s brew cocktails, or creating eerie-yet-elegant table décor, these ideas promise to make every guest feel transported.
The Osaka Poke Station during Art of Catering Food 2026 was a customizable poke experience prepared to order. This station was cool, crisp, refreshing, and summer ready.
Content Spotlight
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Cater+Event Gala Awards, a groundbreaking fusion of two of the industry's most prestigious honors: the Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Awards and the Special Events Gala Awards. This new awards program celebrates the extraordinary talent, innovation, and dedication that define excellence in both catering and special events.
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