
Session
First Impressions… Dazzling Appetizers and Brilliant Beverages for the Cocktail Hour
16:30 27.02.2011
Chelsea Ballroom
Session #016
Joanne Purnell
Chef de Cuisine
Good Gracious! Events, Los Angeles, CA
Dan Smith
Mixologist/Event Specialist
Good Gracious! Events, Los Angeles, CA
Nearly every special event begins with the cocktail hour! Joanne and Dan will show you how to impress your clients and guests with innovative appetizers and cutting-edge cocktails. This dynamic team promises a packed 75-minute session filled with new food and beverage recipes and ideas for unique presentations that will make that lasting impression at your next cocktail hour!
You will learn:
• Classic and new techniques, recipes and service styles that are great for events large and small.
• Experience an interactive cocktail setting where the chef and mixologist create innovative cocktails and culinary bites.
• Cocktail and culinary inspirations, impressive presentation ideas and catering friendly recipes to shake up your next event.




