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Culinary Learning Experience
 
Hotel Reservations
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Times are listed in Central Time.

All attendees will meet at The Revaire (7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77024)


 Are you arriving early in Houston or want to make plans after meetings? Check out A Fare Extraordinaire's bar recommendations.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Registration
Arrive and pick up your name badge.

4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

Commissary Tour
Small group tours with A Fare Extraordinaire Executives to learn the ins and outs of daily operations. Come prepared to ask lots of questions!

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres along the tour.

5:45 pm - 7:45 pm  Cocktail Reception and Dinner
 Wednesday, January 15, 2025

 

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast: Come and enjoy breakfast with all attendees.

9:00 am - 9:05 am

ICA Workshop Welcome and Announcements

9:05 am - 9:50 am

Meet the Visionaries Behind A Fare Extraordinaire 

Panelists:

  • Rachael Votz, CEO & Owner
  • Stephanie McKeever, Director of Operations
  • Carolyn Bowen, Director of Sales
  • Ryan Bouillet, Executive Chef

Moderator: Chris Sanchez, Managing Partner, LUX

9:50 am - 10:30 am

HR People & Culture Discussion

Speakers:

  • Paige Branam, Director of People and Culture, A Fare Extraordinaire 
  • Borja Rosales, General Manager, Bold Catering & Design
10:30 am - 10:45 am

Coffee Break

10:45 am - 11:55 am

Break Out Session Roundtables

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

Lunch

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Q1 Setting Your Year Up for Success!

This session will feature how to build up Q1 revenue with different tactics for client touchpoints and seasonal promotions. 

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm 

Short Break 

 2:10 pm - 3:00 pm 

Smart Utilization of Tech, A Panel Discussion from Logistics, Sales, Culinary and Marketing

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 

What's Next For Your Business? How are You Taking on New Large Scale Business?

3:45 pm

Closing Remarks

 

Want to learn more? Join us for the NEW Culinary Learning Experience directly after the ICA Workshop from January 15-16! (Registration required)