NACE Houston Chapter

✨ Member Spotlight ✨
Spotlighting our members is one of our favorite NACE Houston perks. We love celebrating the incredible talent and expertise within our chapter, and today we’re excited to highlight a world‑renowned culinary brand making its mark right here in Houston.

Spotlight on Wolfgang Puck Catering — Houston
Wolfgang Puck Catering brings its globally recognized culinary excellence to Houston with a team known for creativity, hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences. Led locally by Senior Catering Sales Manager Allison Livingston, the Houston team delivers exceptional catering for corporate events, social gatherings, galas, weddings, and intimate in‑home celebrations across the Greater Houston area.

From fresh, ingredient‑driven hors d’oeuvres to dessert action stations and signature seasonal cocktails, Wolfgang Puck Catering is known for bringing thoughtfulness, creativity, and seasonality to every table. Whether it’s a fundraiser at the Hobby Center, a client event at White Oak Music Hall, a birthday on Discovery Green, or a private dinner party at home, their team of gracious professionals works closely with clients to create events that are as delicious as they are unforgettable.

🌐 Connect with Wolfgang Puck Catering:
Website: https://wolfgangpuckcatering.com/catering/houston/
Instagram:
Facebook: Wolfgang Puck Catering
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/

TWO WEEKS AWAY! ✨ How to Communicate and Show Gratitude Effectively Amongst Colleagues 🎙️

Communication is key within any role, especially when you’re working with others towards shared goals as an event team. However, there are times when this can get lost in translation through no fault of our own. Instead of searching for a scapegoat when conflicts arise, it’s our duty to find solutions and work efficiently together. In this talk, Courtney and Dana will discuss how to create a culture of celebration, including how you can foster a greater sense of appreciation within your event day team.

Key takeaways:
- Identifying the personality types within your event day team
- Top communication techniques for being an understanding and appreciative teammate
- 3 steps that you should be taking when things go wrong in order to fix the issue, not bandage the problem

📍 Lakeside Country Club - 100 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042
🗓️ Wednesday, June 10th - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

🔗 Link in bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/june-2026-program-pearls-of-appreciation-180127/

🕊️ Early bird tickets will end Friday, June 5th at 5:00 pm
🎟️ General registration will close Tuesday, June 9th at 5:00 pm

✨SPONSORS✨
Venue + catering: lakesidecchouston
Mocktails:
Rentals:
Speaker:

✨REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!✨ Join us this May for a fresh take on networking at our interactive breakfast program! 🥞☕️

Attendees will be grouped into teams and put their creativity to the test in a friendly tabletop design competition. 🌸 Using provided materials, each team will collaborate to create a standout tablescape — blending design, strategy, and a little competitive spirit. 🏅

It’s a fun, hands-on way to connect with fellow members, spark new ideas, and celebrate the art of event design. 🤗

🎟️ Link in Bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/may-2026-program-chopped-the-table-top-edit-179134/

🕊️ Registration closes Tuesday, May 19 at 5:00 PM

📍 Northgate Country Club — 17110 Northgate Forest Dr, Northgate Forest, TX 77068

🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 — 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

✨SPONSORS✨
Venue, caterer + bar:
Rentals:
Florals:
A/V + production:
Content creator:

✨ MEMBER HIGHLIGHT — NACE HOUSTON ✨
One of the perks we love most at NACE Houston is spotlighting the incredible talent within our chapter. Welcoming new members and sharing their stories is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the creativity and passion in our industry.

Meet Keely McEnery — Freezing Point Co.
The Freezing Point specializes in live nitrogen dessert and mocktail experiences that elevate events and spark unforgettable guest engagement. Their interactive, high‑impact presentations bring a sense of wonder, flavor, and fun to every celebration.

🌐 Connect with Keely & Freezing Point Co.:
Website: www.freezingpoint.co
Instagram: .us
Facebook: The Freezing Point
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keelymcenery/

Join your fellow hospitality professionals for a rewarding volunteer day at our local animal shelter. Help us support the community, spend time with adorable animals, and bond with other members outside of our usual events.

Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up online and secure your place—we’d love to see you there!

📍 Harris County Pets
🚘 612 Canino Rd, Houston, TX 77076

🗓️ Sunday, May 31
⏰ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

🔗 Link in bio / https://nace.glueup.com/event/hospitality-with-heart-supporting-harris-county-pets-180457/

Celebrating this month’s member anniversaries 🩵 Thank you for being part of the NACE Houston community and for continuing to grow with us.

See y’all tomorrow! 🤗

📍 The Thompson Hotel — 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
🗓️ Sunday, April 26 — 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

✨SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT✨ Grateful for the companies who support NACE Houston Trends as table sponsors. We couldn’t do this without you.

🌐 Follow them on social media!

📍 The Thompson Hotel — 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
🗓️ Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
😎 See you there!

✨SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT✨ SuitShop is the premiere destination for affordable, size- and gender-inclusive, and yours-to-keep suiting.

Made for everybody and every occasion SuitShop offers the first and only coordinating collection for men, women, nonbinary individuals, and kids.

Complete with quality to love, sizing made simple, and caring customer service, SuitShop delivers the ultimate suiting experience to get you looking and feeling your best.

🌐 Follow them on social media!

📍 The Thompson Hotel — 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
🗓️ Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
😎 See you there!

✨SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT✨ The Luv Bridal Experience is an unforgettable moment in the journey to your wedding day.

At Luv, they focus on the experience more than any other aspect, ensuring that a bride’s time with us is carefully considered so that it is filled with passion and commitment from the moment a bride walks through our doors to walking down the aisle.

🌐 Follow them on social media!

📍 The Thompson Hotel — 1717 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
🗓️ Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
😎 See you there!