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March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

Fast Chat – Real Talk: From Unlocking the Door to the Catering Bid & Beyond

Fausto Pifferrer  (Vice President/Owner, Blue Elephant Events and Catering)

Reuben Bell  (President, Blue Elephant Events and Catering)

Location: 403B

Date: Wednesday, March 4

Time: 11:15 am - 11:45 am

Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations

Associations & Accreditations: LCA

Vault Recording: TBD

How much does it cost to open your door for business every day and how does that factor into the cost of every catering job you bid on? Join Blue Elephant Events & Catering’s Fausto Pifferrer and Reuben Bell as they discuss not just your experience, and not just time or food costs at the actual event but also your hard, daily overhead costs and more. Bring your questions and let’s make this a true back and forth—we can all learn from each other!