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

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.

Kevin LacassinCEO / PresidentGood Food Creations, LLC

Kevin is an ambitious and successful business owner with over two decades of experience in leadership, business management, finance as well as inside and outside consultative sales experience with a proven track record. He is energetic and enthusiastic with skills that include relationship building, prospecting, public speaking, team management and goal-oriented success. He began his career in New Orleans, spending several years as a financial advisor before taking a leap of faith into the hospitality field where he worked in various capacities in the bar and hotel industry. After re-locating to Tampa, FL he founded and grew a high-end event catering company which he continues to own today. Good Food Events + Catering has catered events for Super Bowls, College Football Championship Games, Republican National Conventions and hundreds of weddings, corporate and social events each year in the Tampa Bay region. In 2022 he acquired Delectables Fine Catering and has re-vamped the branding, expanded the company and worked to fine-tune his dual branding growth strategy. In addition to ownership of his companies, he enjoys being on the water (boating or beach), photography, biking and doing these activities with his kids and his family. His personal and business motto is "under-promise and over-deliver" and has worked tirelessly to "make things happen."

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