Who we are…

We are Two Powerhouse Events, One Incredible Experience

Together, Catersource + The Special Event creates a comprehensive education & tradeshow experience that brings the entire catering and event industry under one roof. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge suppliers serving both industries and explore exhibits showcasing the latest products and services.

The synergy between Catersource and The Special Event recognizes that caterers and event planners often work closely together and can benefit from shared knowledge and resources. By combining these two events, attendees get a holistic view of the industry and can explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Catersource (Catering Industry Focus)

Conference education, led by catering experts, covers topics such as menu development, food trends, kitchen operations, catering business management, and much more
Emphasizes culinary aspects and business strategies for caterers
Provides resources and networking opportunities specific to catering professionals

The Special Event (Event Planning Focus)

Conference education, led by event planning experts, addresses topics like event design, logistics, vendor management, client relations, and much more
Covers all aspects of event planning and production
Caters to event planners, wedding planners, corporate event managers, and other event professionals

About Catersource + The Special Event

Connect with the Entire Event Industry

Nothing goes together like food and events. Event planners and caterers need each other. Catersource + The Special Event brings the entire event industry under one roof for an unparalleled immersive experience. Attendees have the opportunity to connect and have conversations with everyone within the events & catering ecosystem to help move the industry forward.

The event will bring together the most cutting-edge suppliers and the top industry professionals together to provide an unmatched opportunity to source, network, and learn in one sensory-stimulating environment.

What is Catersource?

The Catersource Conference & Tradeshow is the only annual event of its kind. A show of unrivaled influence and inspiration, it’s a spirited gathering of all the people, ideas, and trending innovations shaping the catering and events industry.

The Catersource tradeshow is a bustling marketplace—a vibrant agora bringing together thousands of the catering and event industries’ most invested professionals and solution providers. This is where welcoming exhibitor booths, relaxed happy hours, community-building receptions, award ceremonies, and bonus education all converge to celebrate our industry and drive it forward.

We could all learn from proven industry vets—and from fresh new voices. The education opportunities at Catersource 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.

What is The Special Event?

The Special Event (TSE) is an event that celebrates the industry. Bringing the best speakers together for top education, means you’ll learn everything critical to stay competitive. Along with the highest caliber suppliers, awards that celebrate you and events bursting with ideas, this is your annual place to make industry connections and find business solutions.

If you are an event planner, wedding planner, event rental company, caterer, florist, event entertainment company or any other professional working in events, The Special Event is for you.