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Industry Innovators 2025: Jason Sutton

The director of operations for Footers Catering and Social Capitol Venue encourages the team to experiment with flavors, techniques, and presentations.

Sutton was named Chef of the Year at the International Caterers Association (ICA) CATIE Awards 2024.

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Industry Innovators 2025: Frankie Thaheld

The director of mixology for Snake Oil Cocktail Co. aims to generate an open environment of creativity and excitement that keeps his team inspired.

'There are no bad ideas at our company,' says Thaheld. 'Instead, the questions are, 'How can we do it?' and 'When can we start?''

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Industry Innovators 2025: Elayne Sawaya

The owner and CEO of Culinary Concierge refers to herself as a "food matchmaker," emphasizing that one size never fits all when it comes to event catering.

'I ask a lot of questions as a way to determine what my client wants to achieve at this event,' explains Sawaya. 'Who are the guests? What is the occasion? What does the location offer or lack? What is the purpose of this event?'

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Industry Innovators 2025: Chris Evan Taylor

The owner and executive chef of Chris Evans Events and Catering blends traditional Southern soul food with modern California cuisine.

'I attribute much of my inspiration to the countless family holidays, cookouts, and Sunday dinners I experienced growing up,' says Taylor, who spent many summers and holidays with his grandmother and great-grandmother in Alabama.

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Industry Innovators 2025: Carlo Donadoni

The founder and executive chef of Spuntino Catering & Events is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and traditions to Miami restaurants and events.

Donadoni was born and raised in Milan and moved to Florida in the mid-1990s. 'I was able to bring my knowledge, my traditions, and my culinary skills to another country that I started to call home,' he remembers.

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BizBash is highlighting the impressive industry leaders who have made an early mark on the meeting and event industry—before celebrating their 40th birthday.

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