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Explore the Dynamic Exhibit Hall at Catersource + The Special Event
Pass Price: $175
Exclusive Keynotes
Meet Your People. Find Your Solutions.
Catersource + The Special Event 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.
Expand Your Network
Receptions and happy hours where a simple “hello” to a fellow attendee often leads to an engaging discussion, business contact, or even a new friend.
Be More Innovative
Fun and enlightening festivities, tastings, and competitions show you the most creative food designs, cocktail R&D programs, and more!
Source Products and Services
We’ve got hundreds of cutting-edge suppliers from specialty foods to trending tech to design, transportation, and more—ready to help you wow your clients and customers.
The Complete Expo Hall Access Package - The Event You Can't Afford to Miss
EXCLUSIVE Full Expo Hall Access - 3 Power-Packed Days
- Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm | Wednesday 12:00-4:30pm | Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm
- Direct access to the industry's most influential vendors and suppliers
- Game-changing product discoveries that will transform your business
- Unmatched networking with the industry's top professionals
- This level of access is NEVER offered at this price
VIP Networking Experience
- Expo Hall Happy Hour Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm
- The deals that happen here are worth more than your entire investment
- Connections made in 2 hours that will impact your business for years
Expert-Led Educational Sessions - Knowledge That Pays
Wednesday's Power Sessions (12:15-4:15pm):
- Culinary & Keynote Stage - Techniques that will set you apart from competitors
- Beverage Garden Stage - Profit-boosting beverage strategies
Thursday's Advanced Programming (10:15am-2:15pm):
- Continued expert insights across both specialized stages
- Implementation strategies you can use immediately
2026 Tablescape Competition
Wednesday, March 4th • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Discover the Art of Tablescaping with Industry Experts! Join Michelle Joy Howard, Matthew Crowe, and Colton Staver for an immersive experience in tablescape design. Put your creativity to the test in our interactive Tabletop Competition, where you’ll team up with others in one of 12 curated teams (5 participants each).
Face time-sensitive challenges, surprise design twists, and collaborate to craft a stunning tablescape display. Top honors come with big rewards—the winning team will receive complimentary passes to the 2027 Catersource + The Special Event! Spots are limited—reserve yours today and bring your vision to life in this one-of-a-kind, hands-on design challenge!
DICED Competition
Wednesday, March 4th • 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Are You Ready to Turn Mystery into Masterpiece?
Six chefs will compete in this live mystery box competition at the Los Angeles Convention Center in beautiful Los Angeles, CA, emceed by Chef Robin Selden, Marcia Selden Catering & Events.
Each chef will have the same staple ingredients at their station as well as a limited pantry to pull from. The Mystery Box will have ingredients that chefs must use in some capacity. Chefs will have about 30+ minutes to prepare a total of four tasting plates featuring the mystery box ingredients and a revealed concept they must embrace.
Ready to apply?