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Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit
November 8-10, 2026
Hilton New Orleans Riverside HotelNew Orleans, LA
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Strategic Partnerships: Working Effectively with Venues & Suppliers

Anthony Lambatos  (The Coach | CEO, Footers Catering)
Andrew Gerstel  (Founder & CEO, Gerstel Advisory)
Location: Quarterdeck A
Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Track: Management Operations Group (MOG), Financial Insight Group (FIG)
Vault Recording: TBD
Anthony Lambatos
Andrew Gerstel

Strong partnerships are essential to operational success. This session will explore best practices for building productive relationships with venue partners and suppliers, from evaluating new partnerships and negotiating expectations to communication, technology integration, and ongoing collaboration. We'll discuss what separates transactional relationships from true strategic partnerships and share lessons learned from both successes and challenges.