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ECEP | The Catered Affair | Boston Public Library | Best Boston Caterer

We're tired of sameness. Tired of stale ideas, boring conferences, and outdated information. So, we're doing something about it. Welcome to ECEP, a collective of elite thought-leaders seeking to disrupt the industry through exploration and play. We pursue what make us, and the guests we serve, happy. Our mission is to capture great conversations and share ideas that are worth spreading. We are ECEP. The Elite Catering + Event Professionals.

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Membership with ECEP is competitive. We represent the best.

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Venue

Ridgewells Catering, one of the region’s largest and most celebrated caterers, has been named as the new lease holder and management firm for Washington, D.C.’s historical Mellon Auditorium.

In the Press

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Venue

24 Carrots Catering and Proof of the Pudding win awards at The Catersource Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Awards in Austin, Texas. 

ACE Wins!

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Venue

Puff 'n Stuff Catering announces their partnership with The Motor Enclave, a premier private garage community and motorsports haven located in the heart of Tampa Bay.

Vroom, Vroom

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Marketing

Six proven ways to attract business through social media from Ridgewells Catering, McCalls Catering & Events, Trolley Hospitality Companies, Butler's Pantry and Proof of the Pudding, Best Impressions Caterers. Written by Liese Gardner.

Marketing Tips!

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News

Catering by Michaels earns a prestigious Four Star rating from the Green Restaurant Association, singling them out as the best in the country for sustainability.

CBM Sustainability

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Events

The Catered Affair hosts PartySlate at the SoWa PowerStation for their annual A-list bash.

Work Hard, Party Hard

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Venue

24 Carrots Catering unveils its new venue, The Richland, with a beautifully designed ribbon cutting party that's chock full of thoughtful details.

New Venue Splash

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Innovation

Harsh conditions don't stop M Culinary Concepts. Their Emergency Response Services sector dishes up hot meals for first responders in extreme conditions.

When It Matters Most

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News

M Culinary Concepts partners with Waste Not Arizona to donate 32,752 pounds of rescued food from the WM Phoenix Open to those in need. 

Waste Not

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2026 Board of Directors

Adam Noyes
President

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CEO, Proof of the Pudding

Atlanta, GA

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John Crisafulli
Vice President

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President, BTS Catering & Events

San Diego, CA

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Brandon Maxwell
Co- 
Treasurer

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President/CEO, M Culinary Concepts

Phoenix, AZ

Michael Chiulli
Co-Treasurer

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President, M Culinary Concepts

Phoenix, AZ

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LaTosha Marks
Secretary

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Chief People Officer,

Proof of the Pudding, Atlanta, GA

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Dave Byron
Board Member At Large

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Founder, Best Impressions Caterers

Charlotte, NC

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Mark Bingeman
Board Member At Large

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President, Bingeman's Catering

Ontario, Canada

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Michael Stavros
Immediate Past President & Membership Chair

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VP of BizDev, M Culinary Concepts

Phoenix, AZ

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Susan Lacz
Board Emeritus

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CEO & Hospitality Maven

Ridgewells Catering, Washington, D.C.

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