Registration is open! Early Bird ends November 21.
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Explore the Dynamic Exhibit Hall at Catersource + The Special Event
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.
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 on Wednesday, March 4, from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, 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!
Click here to sign up to participate in the competition!
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?