Whether you’re scaling a national brand or fine-tuning local operations, Jenn delivers proven frameworks and hard-won insights to help catering earn its seat at the executive table. She dives into how to structure catering as a business within your business, why internal alignment is critical for sustainable growth, the branding, packaging, and operational strategies that truly scale, and the common pitfalls in enterprise catering—and how to avoid them.
Jenn Saunders-Haynes emphasizes treating catering as its own business, navigating scaling challenges, and embracing AI’s potential. She underscores the power of local engagement, strong relationships, and staying passionate as off-premises channels continue to evolve.
Jenn Saunders-Haynes shares how food connects people across race, religion, and culture—and how that belief helped shape her journey to becoming the Catering Queen. She breaks down the keys to building a successful catering program and the power of cross-functional teamwork in driving growth.
In this second episode, Jenn explores why the second half of the year is prime time for catering and shares practical insights and tactics to help restaurants plan ahead. Whether you're launching a new program or scaling an existing one, this session offers valuable strategies to make the most of peak catering season.
Explore the dynamic world of global catering with Jenn Saunders-Haynes. Discover how Jenn navigates the challenges and opportunities in the industry, emphasizing the importance of relationships, community, and leadership. Learn about her mission-driven approach to fostering diversity and inclusion, her involvement with the Miami-Dade Women's Chamber of Commerce, and her insights on the parallels between food and music. This episode provides valuable perspectives on creating meaningful connections and driving success in the hospitality industry.
In this expert panel featuring Jenn Saunders-Haynes, Kelly Grogan, Byron Duncan, and Nabeel Alamgir, the conversation dives into what it takes to build a strong foundation for catering growth—especially in the corporate space. Topics include building the right team, creating a winning sales strategy, meeting B2B customer expectations, and sustaining long-term success. Whether you're launching or scaling, this session is packed with insights to help you grow your corporate catering sales.
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Join Jenn Saunders-Haynes, nationally recognized catering expert, as she walks through how to build and execute a comprehensive holiday catering strategy. From identifying key holiday events and preparing your team to crafting promotional tactics and creating your own holiday playbook, this session will set you up for success during the busiest season of the year.