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March 22-25, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA

Cater+Event Schedule 2027

Triple Play! Maximizing Ingredients for Streamlined Catering

Eric LeVine  (Executive Chef | Owner, 317 Mainstreet | Vice | The James Room | Stage 317)
Location: 277
Date: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Pass Type: Cater+Event Conference Pass, VIP All Access - Get your pass now!
Track: Culinary Art, On- or Off-Premise Catering
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All

Learn how to maximize ingredients by presenting them across all three formats—creating cohesive, high-end catering offerings with streamlined prep. You will learn modern catering strategy in order to build menus that are:

· Easy to execute at scale
· Visually designed for social media
· Engineered for high margins and efficiency
· Presentation & plating for impact

Using premium skewers and modern glassware, you’ll learn how to create clean, elevated presentations that sell instantly.