Cater+Event Hosts One‑Afternoon Preview in New Orleans on Nov. 11

# What this preview is A Taste of Cater+Event is a one‑afternoon, in‑person preview meant to give catering and event professionals an early look at parts of the program and experiences planned for Cater+Event 2027 in New Orleans. The preview is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11 at Fulton Alley in New Orleans. Registration is now open.

# What you can expect

The preview also includes behind‑the‑scenes showcases of venues, concepts and the experiential elements being developed for the main event. These showings aim to reveal aspects of the creative process for designing memorable event experiences.

Networking is a stated focus. The afternoon is built to connect attendees with conference leaders, speakers, sponsors and fellow caterers and event professionals to begin conversations that can continue at the March conference.

# How it fits into Cater+Event 2027 Cater+Event 2027 is scheduled for March 22–25, 2027 in New Orleans. The November preview positions itself as an appetizer to that main event: a concentrated briefing that gives attendees a head start on trends, products and ideas before the full program.

# Practical details

• Date and time: Wednesday, November 11 (one afternoon).
• Location: Fulton Alley, New Orleans.
• Purpose: Sneak peek at speakers, education topics, venue concepts and networking opportunities ahead of Cater+Event 2027.

# Who should attend This preview targets catering and event professionals who want an early look at programming and networking opportunities before committing to the full March conference. It will be most useful to people who want targeted, practical insights—selected sessions and showcases rather than the entire March agenda.

# What you'll walk away with You should leave with a shortlist of themes and people to follow up with before March 2027, a first look at creative concepts and venues planned for the main conference, and contact connections to conference leaders, speakers and sponsors. The preview is positioned to provide competitive insight and concrete conversation starters, not a full replication of the March program.

# Next steps if you're interested Register for the November preview to secure a spot. If you plan to attend the full conference, note the March 22–25, 2027 dates and expect more comprehensive sessions and experiences then.