The 2024 Dennis Food Show

WHERE

Cross Insurance Center

515 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401

GUIDE

Show Floor Map
& Vendor Listing

Booth guide and alphabetical vendor list coming soon!

WHEN

Tuesday
April 23rd, 2024

Doors open at 8:30 AM
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

DOOR PRIZES

Enter at the Show

Multiple prizes, multiple chances to win.

EXPERT TALKS

20 Minute Sessions

10am to 1pm, join our expert speakers for information, advice, and ideas that will add to your bottom line.
LEARN MORE 👇

Do the Free Stuff First
Luke LaBree
Dennis Food Service

10:30-10:50 in Meeting Rooms 3/4

Join Dennis Food Service’s Chief Marketing Officer, Luke LaBree, for a session of frugal marketing mastery that will empower you with practical, creative strategies to grow your establishments traffic without breaking the bank. Prepare to reignite your passion for promotion, unearth the perfect approach for your content, and embark on a cost-conscious marketing crusade to connect with more customers. Plus, you won’t want to miss Luke’s overview of his favorite marketing apps!

The ChatGPT Experiment
Cary Weston
Suttherland Weston

11:30-11:50 in Meeting Rooms 3/4

It doesn’t get more forward-looking than this–a session designed to help curious ChatGPT beginners better understand what the heck this thing is, how people are using it, and how it can work for their business. Join Cary Weston for an expert talk designed to shed some light on the power and potential of OpenAI’s revolutionary ChatGPT platform. Together you’ll discuss strategies to improve everything from imagery and menu descriptions to marketing efforts and food cost analysis. Add more impact to your business with less effort – don’t miss this presentation.

SMALL ON TIME
BIG ON VALUE

IN MEETING ROOMS 3/4

Your time is valuable! That’s the connecting theme of our Expert Talks. From the length of the sessions to the topics they contain, we know your time is valuable, so we’re bringing you more ways to make the most of that precious resource.

Our featured guest speaker is Cari Price, Director of Culinary at Food IQ. She has spent a lifetime around food and is excited about sharing her expertise with our customers. Cari’s presentation offers a strategic look at how labor-saving products can add value to your operation. From portion control and training to innovation and cross utilization, you’re guaranteed to leave with a head full of ideas!

Maximizing Time & Profit with Labor Savers
Cari Price
Director of Culinary at Food IQ

3 opportunities to attend!
10-10:20, 11-11:20, and 12-12:20
in Meeting Rooms 3/4

Cari, a passionate cook, started cooking with her grandmother and had already gained extensive culinary experience before pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Missouri State University, followed by a Grande Diploma in Culinary Arts from the French Culinary Institute in NYC. With over 20 years in foodservice, she specializes in new product development, recipe analysis, and culinary presentations. Her career also includes food styling and content creation for video and photography.

Our 🆕 Online Ordering Platform
Josh Hellum
Dennis Food Service

12:30-12:50 in Meeting Rooms 3/4

Do you use our online ordering system, or are you interested in learning how online ordering could benefit your operation? If so, you’ll want to drop in on this session. Dennis CTO, Josh Hellum, is previewing a major update (you’re going to love it!) to our online ordering platform. Join him for a look at what’s coming in the very near future, share your feedback, and ask question in preparation for the exciting update!