Speakers 2027
The education opportunities at Cater+Event feature presentations from more than 100 industry luminaries who have been there, done that, and are armed with content that’s trendy, thought-provoking, and always influential.
Steve DeAngelo, Owner / CEO, DeAngelo's Catering And Events
Founder & President of DeAngelo's Catering and Events – celebrating their 45th year in producing events for clients from a variety of markets. Involvements • Steve DeAngelo is a Portland native and started his food service career 50 years ago working for his father at DeAngelo's Italian Restaurant in SE Portland. • He is a founding member and Past President of the Tigard Downtown Alliance (a Non-Profit) which produces Community Events and as well as assists the City, businesses, and property owners with revitalization of the Downtown Urban Renewal District. • A founding member of the Sustainable Catering Association. • Board Chair for Potluck in in the Park (a non-profit) that feed's those less fortunate a hot meal for the past 34 years every Sunday This organization is all-volunteer, no paid staff and no formal funding. • Active member and peer advisor of Small business Development Center Wheel Business Management class for over 20 years Awards And Accolades • 2014 Chamber Business of the year Award • 2018 Shining Stars recipient of Volunteer of the year Award • 2023 Shining Stars First Citizen Award • 2025 Small Business of the Year Award • Certified Green Wedding Planner • Washington County Recycle at Work Participant (1st-50 companies) History & Passions In 2002 Steve purchased and redeveloped a 3000 square foot production facility. The new facility opened in November 2003 where they house sales, accounting, a showroom for meeting clients as well as our modern state-of-the-art kitchen Steve's passions include spending time with family, volunteering, fundraising, and various outdoor activities as well as presenting and consulting at local, regional, and national industry events on a variety of topics including: sustainability in food services, Eco-friendly event planning, food truck catering, profit focused solutions and greening food service practices.