FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
With our foundation in off-premise catering, it was a natural development to provide Proof of the Pudding's trademark inspired and upscale services to many of the best venues and convention centers in Atlanta and the Southeast. Offering a new, gourmet approach to food service management and traditional 'convention fare', Proof of the Pudding provides a higher level of service than is found in convention, meeting facility environments and venues - to both the consumer and the facility. We don't believe in the middleman. Our senior management team works hand-in-hand with your organization and is always available at a moment's notice.

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT VENUES
The Carter Presidential Center
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
p. 404-420-5100
http://www.cartercenter.org/

Tucked into a rolling hillside with a skyline view of Atlanta, The Carter Presidential Center is a 37-acre retreat located just two miles from downtown. It is the ultimate business experience in an awe-inspiring setting. Its impressive full-service meeting facilities offer a complete business center equipped with telephones, computer, fax, and copying machines. The latest technology, including Internet access, video conferencing, and satellite uplink/downlink, can be arranged as needed for your meeting. The meeting and special events spaces can accommodate groups of 10 to 1,200.

Proof of the Pudding caters all parties and events at the Carter Presidential Center - from meetings with African dignitaries and a reception for former Soviet leader Gorbachev to corporate and private events and often prepares meals for former President and Mrs. Carter and their guests. Proof of the Pudding also operates the Copenhill Cafe, serving visitors and employees of the Carter Presidential Center on a daily basis.

• 10 Meeting Rooms
• Overall Space 100,000 Square Feet
• Cypress Room Holds 300 Guests
• Oriental & Rose Garden
• Indoor & Outdoor Facilities
• Full Kitchen
• Off-Premise Catering
• 37-Acre Retreat

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The Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, Georgia 30097
p. 770-813-7500
http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/

Attention to detail is the trademark at Gwinnett Center, which is why they've chosen to partner with Proof of the Pudding in order to make every event not only memorable, but also irresistible. With facilities including 21,600 square feet of ballroom space and an amazing 13,000-seat arena, Gwinnett Center is ideal space for any event and has numerous options ranging from a spacious exhibit hall to a single meeting room.

For trade shows, conventions and banquets, Gwinnett Center's 50,000 square-foot Exhibit Hall is the heart of the Convention Center. The elegant Grand Ballroom provides additional exhibit and break out space. 1,000 people in a banquet setting or a major trade show are equally at home in the Grand Ballroom. An experienced, professional staff is ready to help secure everything from complex data and audio-visual set-ups to delicate catering logistics.

The 80-acre Gwinnett Center campus also houses a beautiful Performing Arts Center outfitted with sophisticated sound and lighting for intimate, quality entertainment. With 702 seats, the theatre is the perfect venue for dramatic stage productions, musical performances, civic events or corporate presentations.

• 20,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
• 50,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Space
• 15 Meeting Rooms
• Performing Arts Center - 702 seats
• Catering up to 4,000 guests
• 80-Acre Campus
• Full Kitchen

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The Arena Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, Georgia 30097
p. 770-813-7500
http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/

The Arena at Gwinnett Center and its state of the art amenities, which can accommodate groups from 3,500 in a theater-style setting or up to 13,000 for a major concert or sporting event. With 36 corporate suites, 2 party suites, club seats, a spacious concourse, wider seats, a high-end sound system, acoustical enhancements and versatile lighting, The Arena provides the best possible environment for experiencing a wide range of events.

• Arena Football, Hockey, Concerts, Disney on Ice, Rodeo, Tractor Pulls, Circus, Graduations
• 11,300 Seats
• 38 Luxury Suites
• 1,300 Club Level Seats

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Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, Georgia 30337
p. 770-997-3566
http://www.gicc.com/

Atlanta's most contemporary, technologically advanced and user-friendly place for meetings, trade shows and events. The GICC is home to more than 35 specially- commissioned works of art, making it as much a gallery as a convention center.

The GICC's every detail reflects the latest advances in convention center function and performance. From its central location to the state-of-the-art technical infrastructure, the GICC provides the best in convention center features every step of the way. The GICC was designed to address your need for convention center excellence. You benefit from our forward thinking and bold design, which promise to add style - both in form, and function -- to your next event.

• Adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• At the Juncture of Three Major Interstate Highways: I-75, I-85, I-20
• 2,000 Surface Parking Spaces
• 49 Acres of Landscaped Green Space
• 10-minute Ride to Downtown Atlanta
• Walk to College Park Shops & Restaurants

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Chastain Park Amphitheater
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With a range of concerts held at the beautiful Chastain Park Amphitheater in Buckhead Atlanta, the amphitheater's cozy confines are the ideal setting to grab a group of friends and a picnic basket by Proof of the Pudding and watch performances from legendary artists to some of today's hottest up and coming stars.

As preferred caterer at Chastain Park, Proof of the Pudding will make your meal as memorable as the performance. From delicious appetizers and mouth-watering entrees to decadent deserts, Proof of the Pudding will prepare a fresh a comfortable and convenient nibbles or a sit-down dinner for your seat or table. We'll even set it up.

Simply peruse our menu and order in advance and we will have it waiting for you at the show!

• Recognized as One of the Most Popular Amphitheatres in the Country
• Chastain Park Sets the Standard for Summer Entertainment in Atlanta
• Known for its Relaxed Supper Club Style Atmosphere - Complimenting Every Performance
• Easy In House Catering Pick Up Allows for Stress Free Entertainment
• Offering Tables of Six for an Intimate Evening Under the Stars

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Fripp Island Resort
201 Tarpon Blvd,
Fripp Island, South Carolina 29920
p. 800-845-4100
http://www.frippislandresort.com/

Located in South Carolina, Fripp Island is the most seaward of the beautiful barrier islands. Only three and a half miles long by half mile wide, the entire island is a wildlife sanctuary with a trail maintained by the Audubon Club in order to view wildlife, plants and more than a 175 species of birds.

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is hailed not only as a great golf destination with two championship golf courses, but also as a great vacation destination for families.

• 3 1/2 Mile by 1 Mile Island
• 2 - 18 Hole Golf Courses
• 10,000-Square-Foot Exhibit Space
• 5,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
• Catering In or Outdoors for 2,500 guests
• 4 Full Service Restaurants
• Ocean Creek House
• Full Service Marina

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Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center
2500 Clairmont Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
p. 404-892-2359
http://tnchcc.org/

Located just North of the heart of Atlanta, the Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center is the perfect site for your special event. With over 12,000 square feet of Ballroom space, a Grand Atrium, three beautifully appointed Meeting Rooms, complimented by a 700 square-foot Parlor. The Thalia N. Carlos Hellenic Community Center can host events of up to 1,500 and is the newest premier event facility in Atlanta.

• 30-Foot Ceiling in the Atrium
• 20-Foot Ceiling in the Ballroom
• Ballroom Accommodates Groups Up To 1,500 Guests
• Ballroom may be split 1/3 - 2/3
• 900 Parking Spaces
• Immediate Access to I-85 Via Entrances & Exits
• 700-Square-Foot Parlor & Bar
• Continental Gourmet Cuisine
• Greek Theme & Specialties

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Georgia International Horse Park
1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy
Conyers, Georgia 30013
p. 770-860-4190
http://www.georgiahorsepark.com/

The world-class Georgia International Horse Park facilities are designed to meet all of your event-planning needs. From the Grand Prix Stadium and Walker Covered Arena to spectacular meeting rooms, the Carriage Room or Legacy Room, Georgia International Horse Park is ready to help your event be the best it can be.

You will find a full range of world-class facilities to choose from: a stadium/amphitheater, an exhibition center, a covered arena, a stable complex, pavilions, and banquet facilities, as well as a golf course and resort hotel. The Georgia International Horse Park also offers acres of open, grassy fields perfectly suited for polo matches, fairs, festivals, corporate outings, bike events, hot air balloon races and other gatherings.

• 143,175-Square-Foot Amphitheater/Stadium with Concert Seating for 17,000
• 166,700-Square-Foot Grand Prix Plaza - Perfect for Festivals, Fairs, Car and Bike Shows
• 115 x 279 ft. Covered Arena with Bleacher Seating for 2,500Picnic Pavilions for Groups of All Sizes
• 3,700-Square-Foot Banquet/Reception Room with a Capacity of 350
• 3 Meeting Rooms

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT EVENTS
AT&T Classic
http://www.attclassic.com/

The tournament now known as the AT&T Classic dates back to 1964 and the purchase of hundreds of acres of farmland near the Chattahoochee River in Cobb County by Atlanta businessman Jim Clay and six of his friends.

The Atlanta Country Club (ACC) was built on the land, which soon became the annual site of the Atlanta Golf Classic tournament. The Atlanta Classic Foundation, established by Clay and 50 of his friends, has managed and promoted the tournament since its debut in 1966. That year, Clay held a two-day Pro-Am at ACC to convince PGA Tour officials that the Foundation could indeed manage such a tournament.

The Classic officially joined the PGA Tour in 1967. From 1967 through 1996, the tournament was played at Atlanta Country Club before moving to TPC Sugarloaf in 1997.

Bob Charles took home the first championship in 1967. Two-time champions include Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Bob Lunn, Larry Nelson, Wayne Levi, Tom Kite and Scott McCarron.

• Benefits Children's HealthCare of Atlanta
• Catering to 10,000 Golf Fans Through Out the Tournament
• Proof of the Pudding Hires 250 Employees to Staff the Event
• Hospitality Catering on the 16th, 17th and 18th Greens
• 2 Full Kitchens are Built on Site
• Entertaining Guests from Washington D.C. to California

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Georgia Shakespeare Festival
http://www.gashakespeare.org/

Dedicated to the production of the works of William Shakespeare and other enduring authors, Georgia Shakespeare annually mounts a full summer repertory season of three professional productions as well as an annual series of fall productions. With an over 20-year history and one of the largest audience bases of any theatre in the southeast, Georgia Shakespeare enjoys a national notoriety that is both commercial and critical.

• Atlanta's Award-winning Professional Theater
• GSF performs in the State-of-the-Art Conant Performing Arts Center Located on the Beautiful Campus of Oglethorpe University
• Before the Play, Enjoy a Great Meal on Landscaped and Furnished Picnic Grounds, While Professional Interns Entertain You
• Hailed as Theatre "the world could use more of" by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and "... an outstanding example of professional repertory theater…," by Public Broadcasting Atlanta
• Discount Tickets Prices & Reserved Picnic Tables Available for Groups of 10+