Catering Associations
Association of Catering Professionals
Here is a listing of professional associations that focus on catering companies, event planners and meeting planners.
Association of Catering and Event Professionals
Identify and give status to the catering and event planning industry as a whole and to represent its desires and best interests to the community at large. Promote the exchange of common ideas and solutions. Develop a cordial relationship among its members. Present to the members programs of educational value relative to catering, event and allied businesses.
www.ACEP.com
National Association of Catering Executives
The National Association of Catering Executives is a catering trade association of professionals, vendors and suppliers that support them.
www.nace.net
National Restaurant Association
Restaurant trade organization offering certification, training materials,start up advice, education resources, and industry news and trends.
www.restaurant.org
American Culinary Federation
For professional chefs, educators and students.
www.acfchefs.org
Event Planning Professional Organizations
International Special Events Society
Our mission is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries.
www.ises.com
Meeting Planners International
The largest association for the meetings profession with chapters and clubs across the USA, Canada, Europe and other countries throughout the world.
www.mpiweb.org
GCG Event Partners
A nationwide network of meeting planners, event planners, travel directors providing on location meeting and event management and staffing services.
www.gcgeventpartners.com
Society of Corporate Meeting Professionals
Corporate meeting professionals committed to serving its members and employers. Providing quality education and an open forum exchanging information & ideas; as we strive towards a higher level of customer service and event excellence.
www.scmp.org
Other Resources
catersource
Truely, a MUST HAVE resource for the passionate caterer. Mike Roman is an inspiration and tremendous wealth of knowledge! Catersource Magazine, Conference & Tradeshow is dedicated to the education and growth of the professional caterer. Our goal is to connect you with a current and reputable source for news, information, products, services and networking opportunities relevant to your business.
www.catersource.com
Special Event
Annual special event showcase and monthly magazine. Excellent for stimulating ideas and insights.
www.thespecialeventshow.com
