BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:ALP Academy: Culinary Creations DESCRIPTION:Live Zoom Sessions: January 7\, 14\, 21 at 1pm ETThis 3-week Lab helps lodging professionals create memorable food and beverage experiences that delight guests\, reflect their property's unique personality\, and enhance the overall guest experience all while managing food costs and making the most of available resources.Through live Zoom sessions\, instructor demonstrations\, and hands-on homework\, participants will explore practical strategies for menu planning\, food preparation\, cost management\, and creative presentation that turn everyday offerings into memorable experiences guests will rave about.\nWhat We'll CoverWeek 1: Food Service and the Guest Experience Magical MarketingLearn how to plan food and beverage offerings that delight guests while making the best use of your time\, space\, staff\, and budget.Explore different service styles\, including buffet vs. sit-down\, individual portions vs. shared servings\, and strategies for maintaining consistent quality.Discover ways to incorporate local ingredients\, traditional recipes\, and partnerships with local providers.Learn how to organize rotating menus\, recipes\, and purchasing schedules to simplify kitchen operations.Week 2: Seasonal Menus That Write Their Own 5-Star ReviewsLearn how to create seasonal menus that balance flavors\, textures\, guest preferences\, and product costs.Explore ways to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies without sacrificing quality or flavor.Discover creative ways to reduce food waste\, repurpose ingredients\, and make the most of your food budget.Learn how to test menus in advance and build guest anticipation by sharing upcoming offerings.Week 3: Signature Dishes & Plating IdeasLearn how to create signature food and beverage offerings that reflect your property's personality and give guests something memorable to return for.Explore signature dishes ranging from breakfast entr es and baked goods to savory treats\, specialty beverages\, and grab-and-go options.Discover simple plating techniques using creative dinnerware\, edible garnishes\, sauces\, and colorful ingredients.Learn how to create beautiful\, photo-worthy presentations that enhance the guest experience without adding unnecessary complexity.What You'll Walk Away WithBy the end of this lab\, you'll have real\, usable knowledge and tools in hand:Understand the power of food to distinguish their property\, support their marketing\, and enhance the guest experience.Have a roadmap for managing food planning\, procurement\, preparation\, presentation\, and product costs.Create a menu and signature dish(s) that complement their property's unique guest experience.Registration & PricingComplimentary for most ALP membersDigital Lodging Professional members: $149Nonmembers: $199Register now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Live Zoom Sessions: January 7\, 14\, 21 at 1pm ET

This 3-week Lab helps lodging professionals create memorable food and beverage experiences that delight guests\, reflect their property'\;s unique personality\, and enhance the overall guest experience&mdash\;all while managing food costs and making the most of available resources.

Through live Zoom sessions\, instructor demonstrations\, and hands-on homework\, participants will explore practical strategies for menu planning\, food preparation\, cost management\, and creative presentation that turn everyday offerings into memorable experiences guests will rave about.


What We&rsquo\;ll Cover

Week 1: Food Service and the Guest Experience &ndash\; Magical Marketing

Week 2: Seasonal Menus That Write Their Own 5-Star Reviews

Week 3: Signature Dishes &\; Plating Ideas

What You'\;ll Walk Away With

By the end of this lab\, you&rsquo\;ll have real\, usable knowledge and tools in hand:

Registration &\; Pricing

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