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Oysters are often seen today as a luxury food. Throughout much of early American history they were so abundant that people from all classes regularly ate them. In coastal cities, you could have them on the street or in dingy bars for practically nothing. In late 1800s New York, a man named Thomas Downing built an empire out of an oyster bar.

Charity “Duchess” Quamino, was born in 1753, possibly in Senegal or Ghana. She was initially a slave who cooked for a wealthy family in Newport, Rhode Island. She founded a catering company and eventually bought her own freedom. A gifted baker, she was known to many as the pastry queen of Rhode Island even catering twice to President George Washington, offering him her specialty, a frosted plum ...

Our CPCE Spotlight is where certified professionals share their motivation behind earning the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE). We are pleased to feature Darren Randle, CPCE, Owner/President of Houston Tents & Events (HTE) in Houston, Texas.

No team is perfect all day, every day — but a great team is one that can overcome its conflicts and share a common goal, regardless of disagreements, tension, or misunderstandings. As a leader, it’s your job to set the tone for your company’s culture.

The Foundation of NACE has recently launched new social media channels on Facebook and LinkedIn. Please follow our pages for information on how you can support the Foundation, activities the Foundation is participating in and more!

The Foundation of NACE has released its annual report for 2020. The report provides fresh insight into the Foundation’s continuing effort to provide education and other philanthropic activity that supports NACE, NACE Chapters and members.

The Foundation of NACE is dedicated to supporting the catering and events industry through the education of NACE members and investing in the NACE Community.