Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026
Plating Master Class Part 2: Hands-on Plated Service 101: From Pass to the Guests – Five Ways for Getting Courses out Correctly and Quickly!
Roy Porter (Activities Director, Engage-Works Inc.)
Ron Knoll (Hospitality Consultant, Knoll Consulting)
Location: Hands-on Area near Keynote & Culinary Stage
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: CS-On- or Off-Premise Catering, CS-Culinary Arts
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
How can you deliver 150 or 2,000+ covers in 15 minutes? By being prepared!
This hands-on interactive session covers how to get hot and cold plates of food from the kitchen area to the guests quickly, and even accommodate those pesky last-minute changes.
Learn and practice five different service methods, including when to use each style: 2-Up, Post and Sweep, Serving by Teams, Zones, and Restaurant Switch Out.
Place cards are usually not sufficient—we'll provide copies of the forms to ensure orders are organized correctly every time. Yes, we will practice the service styles with plates!
There will be additional tips on service, service stations, and clearing quickly and with ease.
Bonus: Being in LA, Roy will bring along some of the best event captain superstars in the industry to help coach this special extended session.
The end goal is for you to return home to coach your staff to an elevated level of fine dining in a catering environment focused on gracious efficient service, balanced with great hospitality!