Catersource + The Special Event
March 2 – 5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Passes & Pricing

Early Bird Rates End November 21.

Choose Your Experience

VIP All Access Pass: $1,495

Pass Includes:

  • Catersource Conference
  • The Special Event Conference
  • Preferred Seating
  • One ticket to Connect Social
  • One ticket to Opening Night Party
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony
  • One ticket to Closing Night Celebration
  • Catersource On Demand (post-event)
  • The Special Event On Demand (post-event)
  • VIP Access: Preferred seating at keynotes & dedicated VIP registration check-in area

All remaining Showcasing Events, & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

Combined Conference Pass: $1,195

Pass Includes:

  • Catersource Conference
  • The Special Event Conference
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony

All remaining Showcasing Events & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

Catersource Conference Pass: $845

Pass Includes:

  • Catersource Conference
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony

All remaining Showcasing Events, & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.


The Special Event Conference Pass: $845

Pass Includes:

  • The Special Event Conference
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony

All remaining Showcasing Events & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

Hands on Hundred Packages

Hands on Hundred: $595

Pass includes:

  • Catersource Conference or The Special Event Conference
  • One ticket to Connect Social
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony

All remaining Showcasing Events, & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

To qualify for the Hands on Hundred (HOH), you must work a minimum of 10 hours (2 five-hour shifts), training provided.

Questions? Contact Kari at 317-423-3590 or ekstro@yahoo.com

Hands on Hundred - Student Rate - $395

Pass includes:

  • Catersource Conference or The Special Event Conference
  • One ticket to Connect Social
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Closing General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony

All remaining Showcasing Events, & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

To qualify for the Hands on Hundred (HOH), you must work a minimum of 10 hours (2 five-hour shifts), training provided.

Must Provide Verification of Student Status

Questions? Contact Kari at 317-423-3590 or ekstro@yahoo.com

Tradeshow Floor

Exhibit Hall Pass: $125

Pass includes:

  • Exhibit Hall
  • Opening General Session with Keynote
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Closing General Session with Keynote

All remaining Showcasing Events & SEARCH Foundation tickets are available at an additional charge.

The Tasting Experience: $149

Join us in the Beverage Garden on the tradeshow floor for a bespoke tasting experience—only open to ticket holders—that will inform the many ways you approach beverages and the ways they are built, garnished, and served.

Showcasing Events Ticket Pricing

Connect Social: $120

Kick off your week on a high note by reconnecting with friends and colleagues at our Opening Welcome Reception! This is the perfect way to start the week with meaningful connections and vibrant networking opportunities.

Opening Night Party: $185

Immerse yourself in a cutting-edge showcase featuring food and beverage highlights that will revolutionize your menus.

SEARCH's Annual Signature Event: $169

The annual SEARCH fundraising event is dedicated to supporting the Foundation's ongoing mission of assisting event companies in need.

Closing Night Celebration: $185

Join us as we wrap up a fantastic week for our industry, celebrating with colleagues amidst an unforgettable entertainment-filled experience.

Bring Your Team and Save Together!

Group Discount Offer

Take advantage of our exclusive group discount for conference passes!

  • Save $60 per pass when you register a group of three or more attendees.
  • This discount applies only to Catersource Conference Pass, The Special Event Conference Pass, and the Combined Conference Pass.
  • Registrants do not receive group discounts on the Premium or All Access Passes.

Group rates have been created to allow you and your team to get more bang for your buck! At the time of your registration, you may use the additional attendees function and those added will be accounted for in your group.

Group Registration

To register more than one individual to the event and submit a single payment for your team, please follow these steps:

  • After registering your first participant, at the “Review Your Information” page
  • Select the “Add Registration” button, where you can then add an additional participant.
  • Continue these steps until your entire team is registered and select “Finish” to complete your payment.