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 Tired of stale ideas, boring conferences, and outdated information.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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Another year, another epic party in the nation's capital! Ridgewells Catering leverages their relationships with planners and influencers for a splashy social media event.

#ErinGoGlam

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Ideas

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

CONGRATS! Proof of the Pudding Founding Executive Chef Vagn Nielsen has received a 2021 Legacy award - the Bob Blaesing, CSEP - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT award.

50 Years a Chef

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Resources

COVID changed everything and rocked the catering industry, but perhaps not all changes are bad. Richard Nix Jr. from Butler's Pantry weighs in on the state of the buffet and more!