San Francisco Marriott Marquis Executive Chef David Hollands brings a San Francisco native’s understanding to his role overseeing banquets at the major convention property.

Here’s how you can amp up your next banquet menu to (hopefully!) make everyone happy—even the pickiest eaters!

Groups meeting in Florida can partner with chefs to infuse local flavors into their programs. Following, various Florida chefs at popular meetings properties detail how they work with groups to design locally inspired menus. 

Here’s how meeting planners can create a well-rounded food and beverage strategy that ensures everyone, including gluten-free and vegan guests, feels welcome and well-fed.

Vesta Foodservice, a major produce supplier with operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Phoenix, runs the Chefs to End Hunger nonprofit that harvests leftover food from major meetings and conventions facilities.

Raleigh’s creative culinary community is fired up and ready with a menu medley that spans local and global cuisines, craft beer and other bounty. 

Read on for restaurant recommendations and offsite venues in Springfield and Peoria, Illinois, where memorable group dining experiences use food to fuel friendships.

Here are some of our favorite local food and beverage experiences to consider for group teambuilding and networking when you’re in the Hawkeye State for your next business event.

Houston’s food scene got a major boost via the November unveiling of Michelin Guide Texas that included 31 Houston restaurants, the first time the culinary authority has covered the Lone Star State. 

New York is a global center of dining and the culinary arts. Here are some of the countless menus for memorable culinary outings throughout the state.