Our Attendees Say...

In our 18 years, thousands of caterers have come to the Catersource Conference & Tradeshow and attribute their growth and ongoing success to the tactics they learn here. No where else in the industry, does the catering community come together to learn, share and network and they agree that Catersource is THE educational event of the year.

Read on to find out what past attendees are saying about this informative show:

"This was our first year to attended Catersource, and we will never miss another one.  In the past 11 years I have always wanted to go, but was afraid that I could not afford the time away from the office or the economics of the show. All I can say is, one cannot afford not to go.”
Veronika Millstid-Levine
Bailey Connor Catering
Houston, Texas

“I brought a team of 8 and everyone really enjoyed the conference and was impressed with how professionally everything was handled.”
Alison Awerbuch
Abigail KirschNorth
Tarrytown, New York

“I truly got so much from the conference, and just in a little more than a month, we have experienced a positive difference.”
Steve Meyberg
Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering
San Jose, California

“I thought it was a terrific experience that could not have come at a better time given the economic environment.”
John Rudy
Catering Resources
Evanston, Illinois

“First time attendee, loved it all, it won't be my last time attending!”
Leeann Humphrey
Adeline Leigh Catering Inc.
Wyoming, Michigan

“My first show and I had a blast.  Much information that I have referred to several times since returning to the office.  LOVED IT!!!”Wanda Gemmell
Historic Gettysburg Hotel
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

“Between my associate and myself we attended 34 sessions. I did not feel that any of them wasted my time and I was able to gleen something form every session! Fabulous conference.”
Ethel Pila
Edibles by Ethel
Tampa, Florida

“I have 3 of my team with me and it was worth every penny.  It was our first event with Catersource and we are hooked…we are all looking forward to next year.  Thank you for a great job.”
Tonie M. Wallace
Historic Jordan Springs
Jordan Springs, Virginia

 “We continue to reflect on our great experience at the Catersource conference in Las Vegas.  It was our first time to attend as we have been in business for just under two years and we hope to become "regulars".”
Sidney Adams-Raney and David Raney
SBB Gourmet Catering
Santa Barbara, California

“I want to thank you all for hosting another great conference. Once again you brought together first-rate speakers and put together a first-class event.”
Paul Neuman
Neuman's
New York, New York

“THANK YOU for a very successful convention in Vegas…we have already started to see the beneficial results as we had events immediately upon return from the convention…you sincerely do deserve kudos for being able to “pull this off” and I look forward to additional conventions and value.”
Greig Aitken
Historic Jordan Springs

Stephenson, Virginia

“We just left the final session and I wanted to say thanks for such a nice conference.  It was our first time attending--it took me a couple months to convince my husband to go for it ...and we're really glad we came.  Our favorite part of the conference was being able to attend such informative classes…we plan on attending next year and look forward to bringing staff with us.  We' ve already called them and filled them in.  I can't wait to see what we do with what we've learned when we get back.  I plan on coming back next year a whole lot stronger and can't wait to see where we'll go from there.”
Catherine Draper
Draper’s Catering of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

“What an AMAZING conference!  My team ALWAYS learns so much.  We come away renewed and ready to tackle this weird time in the life of a caterer.”
Nems Scarim
Three Chicks Catering, Inc.
Tacoma, Washington

“I have owned my own catering company for 10 years and still came away with tons, and I mean tons, of great ideas many that I have been able to put into action already!”
Christine Bohn
Christine's Cafe and Catering
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

“Thank you so much for your informative presentations in Vegas. I truly enjoyed them and you helped me find many of the answers I was searching for.  I was able to bring back valuable information to our company that would help us manage the business, know our numbers, and increase our bottom line.”

Cristina Liuzzo
Rent A Chef, Inc.
Skokie, Illinois

“I have been almost every year…I thought it was a great conference.  My staff, who were able to attend lots of sessions came back truly charged up.”

Olive Chase
Casual Gourmet

Centerville, Massachusetts

“I thought this Catersource was one of the most effective and fully educational conferences I have attended thus far. I really loved the classes on the new social media and the cutting edge culinary aspects that were covered.”

Laurie McCarthy
A VIP Grand Event Catering

Jackson, Mississippi

“Thought it was great, better than ever.  Really enjoyed it.  You guys did yourself proud!”
Will Osgood
Piper Premier Caterers
Indianapolis, Indiana

“What a great opportunity to learn more about catering!  The courses were very educational, and informative.  Learning about other caterer’s successes and failures is a great learning tool.”
Crystal Lucas
Whitfield Farms Country Catering
Honeywood, Ontario

“I was very pleased with the education that was offered…I wish I had heard of your conference many years ago. I will pass the word in my area.”
Steve Gilkes
Volunteer Enterprises
Winnipeg, Manitoba

“All of the Sessions I attended were great! The only issue I had was trying to decide which sessions I would have to skip in order to attend another course.”
Timothy Paul
US Coast Guard
Portsmouth, Virginia


“The behind the scenes tours were great!”
Doug Quattrini
Aramark
Newark, Delaware

“I think it was a great opportunity to learn and I learned a lot about the business”
Dawnell Johnson
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa

“Been for many years and always understand why I come. Keep up the great work!!! We appreciate you!!”
Janet Woodson
La-tea-da's
Charlotte, North Carolina

“Great new topics this year and re-inventing old ideas with new twists regarding the changing economy.”
Leslie Bailey
The Pinnacle
Maumee, Ohio

“My first time in attendance, great job!”
Robbie Sell
Table Mountain Casino
Friant, California

“Very well diversified, fun, educational, and product knowledgeable.  Great new ideas for the market.  Reasonable prices.”
Susan Clark
Sweet Memories Cakes and Catering
Keller, Texas

“This event was first rate!!! The whole Event staff was so nice and helpful.  Thank you for a Great Event.”
David Rodriguez
Table Mountain Casino
Friant, California

“Very informative, enjoyable and educational! Great ideas that I'll use in my approach to catering.”
Teri Schenkel
Catered Too!
San Jose, California

“I thought the education was great!”
Tanya Rosenau
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
Granite Falls, Minnesota

“We thought it was a great experience once again, we always learn something to bring back.”
Cherylle Winacott
Country Style B.B.Q. Catering/Great Events
Martensville, Saskatchewan

“LOVED it and felt it was very worthwhile “
Katie Stutz
Bliss Caterers
Commerce City, Colorado

“I had attended the conference for the first time in 2005 and then had not been able to attend again until this year.  I am glad that I came to this year’s conference and appreciated the re-focusing of sessions towards the recession or the ‘new economy’.”  
J'Val Shuster
Devour Catering
Calgary, Alberta

“I have been raving about the conference since my return. I must have said 100 times before I left, that I can’t afford to go, and I can’t afford not to. The educational seminars that I attended were tremendous. I have already had 2 meetings with my sales and culinary staff. We are drafting new menus and procedures as we speak, and are all filled with a positive energy to surge ahead of the pack. I sent an email marketing piece (seminar Monday: web based marketing) this morning regarding our St Pats drop off lunch buffet, and I have already received 4 orders totaling 750 people from one of our regular clients that didn’t know we did St Pats and always do with a local Irish pub…I am quite pleased with all you all do, and did, in Vegas.”
David S. Cingari
David’s Catering
Stamford, Connecticut

“It was refreshing to be able to attend not one but many of the seminars to help me wrestle the problems of catering.  Plus, the demonstration classes truly inspired my kitchen team...”
Kevin Anyan
Kings Court Catering
Bowmanville, Ontario 

“Global Event Group attended the conference for the first time this year.  My husband and I began catering six years ago, and have been blessed with business. We have found a great niche in our market and have gone from $30,000 in sales our first year to more then doubling each year since. Last year we closed just shy of $2 million which seemed unbelievable for us considering when and where we started from (a tiny apartment kitchen!).
 
Two sessions, “Understanding the numbers…” and “Solutions for Growth,"  both offered a lot of useful information for me. The conference was a great investment for us and attained a lot of great information to better our company. We look forward to next year!”

Cassie Bobbitt
Global Event Group

College Station, Texas

“There are so many great session it is unfortunate I could not attend all.”
Diane Floyd
Meal Makers, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Great thought provoking sessions all around”
Steve DeAngelo
DeAngelo's Catering & Events
Tigard, Oregon

 “This was my first year to attend and I think the experience was invaluable…I was discussing food costs with two other catering company owners. I quoted you in saying that if you run a food cost in a catering company like you do a restaurant, you will fail. I spent my entire career in fine dining restaurants. Your speech shocked me and I immediately came home and made some changes. The other caterers all agreed with your quote. This really showed me how much I learned, and how much I still have to learn, to run a successful business…I wanted to let you know how important the Catersource show was to me and some of my colleagues.”
Pamela Waterman
Duet Fine Catered and Prepared Foods
Rocky River, Ohio

“I had so much fun at the wedding party event. I got so many great ideas at the event, and the food and drinks were awesome. This is where I met the most people and started networking connections. It was hilarious that it was a fake wedding with actors. It was a blast.”
Jessica Gilmore
Highland Springs Country Club
Springfield, Missouri

“I think overall the sessions were great. I really appreciate all of the new topics.  With all the changes in our workplaces I appreciate coming and learning something new (i.e. social networking).”
Kim George
Catering by George, Inc.,
Houston, Texas