Sullivan University recently hosted the International Caterers Association's (ICA) first ever professional catering chefs' continuing education symposium entitled "CaterArts.” The event brought more than 90 of the top professional caterers to Sullivan from all across the United States, Bahamas and Canada. CaterArts included professional development from panel discussions hosted by Baking & Pastry Chair, Chef Derek Spendlove, CEPC, CCE, AAC; Chef Instructors Danielle Demare, CSC; Katie Payne, CSC; Rob Beighey, CEC, AAC, and many distinguished chefs and caterers. Attendees also enjoyed Woodford Reserve bourbon tasting and pairings . . . and everything in between for professional caterers to take home fresh ideas for their clients' events.

Chef Kimberely Jones, CEC, CPCE, Sullivan's chair of the Professional Catering program, who serves on the board of the ICA and was also a presenter, said, "As the only university offering a professional degree program in catering, it just made sense for us to bring all the experts together for this symposium. We are looking forward to expanding the professionalism of caterers for many years to come."