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Catersource + The Special Event
March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA
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Make Your Recipes Work Harder, Not Your Chefs

Karen O'Connor  (Executive Chef, Daniel et Daniel Catering)
Bonnie Kravitz  (Executive Pastry Chef, Daniel et Daniel Catering)
Location: 403A
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: C-Culinary Arts, C-On- or Off-Premise Catering
Associations & Accreditations: CSEP- & ICA-approved
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Karen O'Connor
Bonnie Kravitz
ICA
CSEP

This class focuses on maximizing kitchen efficiency and the use of workhorse recipes that can be utilized in different ways. Karen O'Connor, Executive Chef and Bonnie Kravitz Executive Pastry Chef of Daniel and Daniel Catering will demonstrate how this concept can be used in both savory and pastry applications. They will demo how to transform basic recipes into versatile, multi-purpose foundations that reduce prep time, minimize waste, and streamline service while maintaining quality and creativity.