In this episode, we chat with Chef Kiara Hardy of Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions about the powerful role food plays in creating unforgettable event experiences. Learn how to collaborate with your event caterer to design an immersive atmosphere that aligns with your vision and budget. Chef Kiara shares her expert insights on the seasonality of food, different types of service, venue kitchen logistics, and how to tailor your menu to match your crowd’s dynamics. Don’t miss this chance to discover how thoughtful food choices can elevate your next fundraising event and create lasting impressions.
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This Episode Brought to You by:
Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com
Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events.
The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/
As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year.
Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com
Speakers
Samantha Swaim
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/
Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/
Kristin Steele
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/
Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/
Kiara Hardy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiara-hardy-265836270/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchen_killa/
Resources
Book Consulting Time with
Sam: https://calendly.com/consultingwithsam
Book Consulting Time with
Kristin: https://calendly.com/eventstorytelling
Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/
Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/
Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com
Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book
Kitchen Killa Culinary Solutions: https://kitchenkilla.com/
Kitchen Killa Fry Seasoning: https://www.kitchenkillashop.com/product-page/fry-seasoning
Kitchen Killa at Multnomah Whiskey Library: https://mwlpdx.com/event/kitchen-killa-brunch-series/
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