Monterey Conference Center Engages Premier Catering and Banquet Specialist to Serve Up Exceptional Cuisine
Ovations Food Services brings nationally acclaimed food service expertise and a local twist in culinary creativity to Monterey Bay’s finest visitor and convention facility
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 8, 2008
CONTACT: Dan Concepcion, Monterey Conference Center Manager (concepci@ci.monterey.ca.us)
PHONE: 831.646.3779
The City of Monterey, California, has retained the services of Ovations Food Services, a full-service catering and banquet company that manages more than 100 public assembly facilities across the United States and Canada, to furnish high quality food and beverage services to the Monterey Conference Center.
Consistently recognized as one of the top conference centers in the nation for its state-of-the-art facility and outstanding guest services, Monterey Conference Center’s 30 years of success have been, endorsed recently by a number of prestigious industry awards, including the MeetingNews Planners’ Choice award in both 2005 and 2006 and the Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award in 2002 and 2003.
The motivation and professionalism of its dedicated staff keeps Monterey Conference Center at the peak of its profession, and the team’s credentials continue to grow. The Center’s highly experienced General Manager, Dan Concepcion, was recently awarded the prized Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) designation from the International Association of Assembly Managers, and event management professionals Dayna Swanson and Tonya Hufford recently secured their designation as Certified Meeting Planner (CMP).
“Monterey Conference Center is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in a competitive market and challenging economic conditions,” said Dan Concepcion, Conference Center General Manager. “The quality of our staff is second-to-none, and now, through our partnership with Ovations, the Center will be able to add unique culinary style and presentation to its growing attributes.”
Ovations Food Services is acknowledged throughout North America for its excellence in upscale catering and unlimited creativity in servicing more than 27 convention and exposition centers, many ranked among the highest in their region. The Ovations award-winning culinary team creates extraordinary menus and applies its “Everything’s FreshTM” approach to cater to any theme, décor or style, inspired by worldwide and regional culinary influences.
Renowned for its collaborative and tailored approach to providing world-class cuisine and innovative presentation to each individual facility, Ovations Food Services will create a unique menu and décor for Monterey Conference Center, incorporating local appeal with the finest flavors and specialties of the area.
“Ovations is extremely excited to bring our operations to a celebrated city like Monterey,” said Ovations Food Services Chief Operating Officer Todd Wickner. “We look forward to working with the Conference Center’s management to provide unique culinary offerings to satisfy the most discriminating of tastes.”
About the Monterey Conference Center
Since 1977, the Monterey Conference Center has welcomed conventions, meetings and events with exceptional service and facilities. Adjacent to the spectacular Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Center’s three levels house a 19,600 square foot exhibit hall, grand ballroom, 494-seat theater and executive boardroom. Contemporary galleries, terraces and banquet facilities accommodate small and large groups of up to 1,700. And, from coordination to catering to setup and technical support, the Center’s professional staff ensure flawless, memorable events. The Monterey Conference Center is located in historic downtown Monterey, just minutes from the Monterey Peninsula Airport and steps from leading hotels, restaurants and attractions. For more information, visit www.montereyconferencecenter.com
About Ovations Food Services
Ovations Food Services, a company with offices in Pleasanton, California, provides quality catering and banquet services to over 100 different venues throughout North America, including the Duke Energy (Convention) Center in Cincinnati, OH; the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN; the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC; and the Roanoke Convention Center in Roanoke, VA. The company also manages sports and entertainment venues including the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, home of the National Football League’s Jaguars; the Rose Garden in Portland, OR, home of the National Basketball Association’s Portland Trailblazers; and the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario. For more information, visit www.ovationsfoodservices.com
