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March 22-25, 2027
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Plates, Stations & Celebrations: Designing the Perfect Wedding Dining Experience

Fausto  (President/Owner, Blue Elephant Events and Catering)
Chris Taylor  (Chef, Chris Evans Evens + Catering)
Location: 262
Date: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access - Get your pass now!
Track: On- or Off-Premise Catering, Business, Financials & Operations
Associations & Accreditations: Leading Caterers of America (LCA) member
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Fausto
Chris Taylor
Discover the differences between plated dinners, food stations, family-style service, cocktail receptions, and buffets — and how different service styles not only shape the guest experience, but the event flow, presentation, staffing, and overall budget. Learn how to maximize the strengths of each service style and determine, on a case-by-case basis, which option delivers the best ROI for your client and event goals. From elegant seated dinners and high-energy interactive stations to casual comfort food and instantly memorable moments, this session explores how thoughtful dining design creates celebrations that are not only beautiful but memorable, strategic, and successful.