EDUCATION

Catersource 2011 education included the latest and most pertinent issues facing our industry. Attendees learned what NOT to do in the next two years,  how to keep your business ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition and the truth about what customers really want and need.You found out how to reduce food costs, save labor, manage effective sales efforts, employ grass roots marketing and so much more!

Caterers walked away with the latest winning strategies, invaluable tools, new ideas, latest trends and proven techniques for on-premise and off-premise caterers, hotels, colleges, universities, hospitals, restaurants that cater, multi-national foodservice companies and anyone who offers catering to their clients!

Sessions
More than 100 classrooms, panel discussions and Xperience Room demos made up the learning opportunities at the 2011 Conference & Tradeshow. We explored topics in the areas of culinary, sales and marketing, design and presentation, business management, operations and general interest

Speakers
Our 2011 speaker roster brought a mix of new and returning industry experts that developed informative presentations that are relevant to today's catering market. Insightful, resourceful and accessible, our speakers delivered education that opened your eyes and filled your head with new ideas!

Areas of Focus
Pre-registration of specific classes is not necessary at Catersource! Your Conference registration allows you access to all sessions so you can choose a variety of session topics or follow specific areas of focus, your choice.

Education that is the PERFECT FIT
If you’re building your business to the $1,000,000 revenue point and you’re fulfilling the specific needs of your size market, congratulations! The simple truth is that only 40% of startup catering businesses reach this level, so you’re already ahead of the curve.  Now, all you need are ways to work more effectively and turn a larger profit, or possibly grow your business. There’s really no secret to reach these goals and Catersource’s new PERFECT FIT Educational Track provided the steps you need to take.
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The CatersourceXperience
Xciting, Xpertly presented and Xtremly useful education offered in 30-minute, interactive presentations throughout the 2011 Conference.

Catersource is proud to have maintained and forged valuable partnerships with the most respected organizations in the foodservice industry. In addition to our returning partners, new show partners in 2011 brought even MORE value to the educational offerings at Catersource.

The Culinary Institute of America
For 60 years, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education.

The Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne
EHL provides European and worldwide perspectives on hospitality innovation. In partnership with the Swiss and international hospitality industry, the world’s first hotel school prepares the leaders of tomorrow. Our philosophy of learning, combining experience and discovery, leads to the mastery of the arts and sciences of hospitality management.

The Nevada Restaurant Association
As the nation's largest private sector employer, the restaurant and foodservice industry is the cornerstone of the American economy, of career-and-employment opportunities, and of local communities. The Nevada Restaurant Association is focused on enhancing this position by providing the industry with valuable tools and resources needed to educate current and incoming employees.

Wedding Industry Professionals Association
Allow us to introduce you to the best in nuptial knowledge! Launched in July 2008, WIPA will help you be an innovative wedding connoisseur, to know what’s hot and when to end a trend. WIPA is delighted to connect with you as your aficionado and trusted source, giving you the edge to stay on top of all things weddings.

Event Solutions Idea Factory
And of course, our co-location with Event Solutions Idea Factory means that attendees also got access to more than 50 event-related educational sessions as part of the complete Conference program. Click here for Idea Factory education details.