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There are events that check the boxes.
And then there are events that completely transport you.

The DFW NACE 42nd Annual Awards Gala—The White Lotus—did exactly that.

Hosted at The Joule, this year’s gala stepped into a layered, immersive world where every detail felt intentional, elevated, and just a little bit indulgent in the best way. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this ...

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DFW NACE offers a scholarship opportunity for members to attend the Annual NACE Experience Conference. This year, the conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 2 to August 4 at the New Orleans, Mariott!

The DFW NACE Chapter Scholarship Fund supports members in attending the NACE Experience Conference, fostering their growth in catering and events education as well as chapter ...

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First Course - Beyond The Box Catering

DFW NACE members and guests gathered at The Carlisle Room to welcome the Year of the Dragon in style! February’s meeting celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant energy, meaningful education, and a family-style feast that brought everyone together in community and conversation.

All About Awards
All About Awards

We cannot wait to celebrate with you at our Annual Awards Gala this March. This night is all about YOU! Your hard work, creativity, collaboration, and the incredible events that defined 2025. Before we officially close the chapter on an amazing year, we want to take time to recognize the outstanding work our members delivered throughout 2025. Mark your calendars now for the DFW NACE Annual Awards ...

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Guests during cocktail hour at Hotel ZaZa Dallas

On January 7th, NACE DFW kicked off the new year with an elegant and energizing evening at Hotel ZaZa Dallas, bringing together wedding and corporate event professionals from across the metroplex for a night rooted in education, collaboration, and connection. Set against a winter white design palette, the event felt equal parts elevated and inviting—an intentional reflection of what the NACE DFW ...

What a wonderful evening we had on November 5, 2025, at the historic Fort Worth Club. Guests arrived to a lively cocktail hour where they mixed and mingled with one another and with our TCC hospitality students. Thanks to our Sponsor A Student initiative, nine students were able to attend this meeting at no cost, giving them firsthand exposure to our industry’s best. Written by Judy Philips ...

This October, DFW NACE members and future members gathered for a restorative brunch at The Venue at Fashion Industry Gallery in downtown Dallas. “Booked. Busy. Burned Out.” invited our community to pause, breathe, and remember that when doing more stops feeling good, it’s time for a reset. The theme encouraged everyone to prioritize wellness and live with intention — a timely message for an ...