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November 8-10, 2026
Hilton New Orleans Riverside HotelNew Orleans, LA

2026 Schedule

The Principal & Chef Alliance Roundtable: Turning Leadership Alignment into Better Business Results

Peter McCaffrey  (Senior Consultant, Certified Catering Consultants)
Jerin Dunham  (Owner, Partner & COO, Delightmore)
Location: Chart A-B-C
Date: Monday, November 9
Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Track: Principals Network Group (PNG), Culinary Innovation Group (CIG)
Vault Recording: TBD

The relationship between a Principal and Chef is one of the most influential leadership relationships within a catering company. This interactive session brings Principals and Executive Chefs together for an open discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and business decisions that shape successful catering companies. Through facilitated conversation and peer discussion, participants will explore how stronger leadership alignment improves communication, encourages innovation, strengthens company culture, and ultimately drives better financial results