Three Chefs and a Designer, Act One: The Designs
14:30 02.03.2011
Chelsea Ballroom
Session #301
David Everett
Event Designer
The JDK Group, Camp Hill, PA
Andrew Spurgin
Executive Director/Chef
Waters Fine Catering, San Diego, CA
Michael Vignapiano
Chef/Owner
Fresh Flavors Catering, Sag Harbor, NY
Jack Milan
President/Chef
Different Tastes, Boston, MA
Bringing together the creative talents of event designer and the culinary talents of three of the industry's most notable chefs, this exciting and idea-packed two-part design and culinary session will present inspiring new buffet station designs and new menu ideas that will work in your market, large or small. This talented quartet will provide all the details and step by step instructions so you can start selling these cool and classy buffets immediately. In Act One – The Designs, David will build three new action buffets on stage.

You will learn:
• The design elements for three new action stations complete with detailed 'recipes' for re-creating the stations.
• The latest design trends, including haute colors, linen styles, floral and lighting,
resources for equipment and design elements for buffet action stations.
• How the event designer and the chef must work together to create an action station that enhances the overall concept of the event.