This event took place on Dec. 6, 2023, 2 p.m. ET
What delicious bites will be showing up on banquet tables and buffets in the new year? Learn what’s hot (and not) from creative catering experts, who’ll share ideas for planning impressive group F&B on any budget.
Topics on the menu:
- Foods we’ll see more of in 2024
- The rising popularity zero-proof cocktails
- Service trends: Is plated food a thing of the past?
- The role of sustainability in menu planning
- How to wow participants with a modest F&B budget
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SPEAKERS
Barbara Brass
Vice President, Los Angeles Catering Sales
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Barbara Brass has more than 25 years of experience in the food-and-beverage side of the hospitality industry, including overseeing Hollywood’s annual Oscars Governors Ball. Brass began her career with Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Stamford, Conn., as specialty restaurant assistant manager, and in 1996 became director of catering with Restaurant Associates at the Los Angeles Music Center, where got her first taste of awards season, overseeing logistics for the 1997 and 1998 Academy Awards Governors Ball. Brass joined Wolfgang Puck Catering when the company was launched in 1998. Today, Brass continues to be a leader in the company, creating elaborate menus and magical events for major movie premieres, awards shows, galas and more. When she is not on-site at one of her numerous events, Brass likes to spend her time tasting wine in Napa Valley, creating masterpieces in her own kitchen, visiting innovative restaurants and enjoying time with her two dogs.
Tracy Stuckrath
Founder
Thrive! Meetings & Events
As an event planner with food allergies, Tracy understands that allergies and food intolerances, religious and medically necessary dietary restrictions, and dietary lifestyle preferences can create obstacles for both planners and guests. She is passionate about helping planners design creative, safe and inclusive menus.
MODERATOR
Sarah J.F. Braley
Managing Editor
Northstar Meetings Group
Sally oversees content on Northstar’s meetings-related websites, as well as the print edition of Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, along with covering key beats. Sally joined M&C in 1994 as a senior editor, after spending eight years at New Jersey Monthly magazine. She holds a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Journalism (with minors in French, Greek and psychology) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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