Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Times are listed in Central Time.
All attendees will meet at The Revaire (7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024)
Are you arriving early in Houston or want to make plans after meetings? Check out A Fare Extraordinaire's bar recommendations.
| 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm |
Registration
Arrive and pick up your name badge.
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| 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
Commissary Tour
Small group tours with A Fare Extraordinaire Executives to learn the ins and outs of daily operations. Come prepared to ask lots of questions!
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres along the tour.
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| 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm |
Cocktail Reception and Dinner
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| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 |
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| 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast: Come and enjoy breakfast with all attendees.
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| 9:00 am - 9:05 am |
ICA Workshop Welcome and Announcements
Chris Sanchez, Managing Partner, LUX and ICA Secretary
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| 9:05 am - 9:45 am |
Meet the Visionaries Behind A Fare Extraordinaire (Lifecycle and Overview of the Company)
Speakers:
- Rachael Votz, CEO & Owner
- Stephanie McKeever, Director of Operations
- Paige Branam, Director of People and Culture
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| 9:50 am - 10:30 am |
Deep Dive into Operations of Each AFE Department
Panelists:
- Carolyn Bowen, Director of Sales
- Ryan Bouillet, Executive Chef
- Kenneth Creed, Staffing Manager
- Preston Young, Logistics Manager
Moderator: Stephanie McKeeven, Director of Operations
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| 10:30 am - 10:45 am |
Coffee Break
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| 10:45 am - 11:55 am |
Break Out Session Roundtables
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch
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| 1:00 pm - 1:10 pm |
GROW Catering Educational Foundation - Learn all about Upcoming 2025-2026 Culinary Learning Journeys!
Lon Lane and Linda West will share all about upcoming CLJ happenings!
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| 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm |
Sponsor Segments
- Jennifer Marx, BBJ La Tavola
- Solomon Kafoure and Leslie Janssen, Compass Executive Consulting
- Ryan O'Neil, Curate
- Thaddeus Smith, Sterno
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| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Positive Company Culture Practices
Borja Rosales, General Manager, Bold Catering & Design
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| 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm |
Short Break
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| 2:10 pm - 3:00 pm |
What's Next For Your Business? How are You Taking on New Large Scale Business?
Speakers:
- Danielle Redmond, Director of Strategy & Revenue, Occasions Caterers
- Jeff Ware, COO, Catering by Michaels
- Lisa Ware, President, Catering by Michaels
Moderated by: Chris Sanchez, Managing Partner, LUX
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| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Smart Utilization of Tech: Logistics, Culinary and Marketing
Speaker: Ryan O'Neil, Founder / Owner, Curate
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| 3:45 pm |
Closing Remarks
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Want to learn more? Join us for the NEW Culinary Learning Experience directly after the ICA Workshop from January 15-16! (Registration required)
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