Fausto Pifferrer
Vice President/Owner Blue Elephant Events and Catering
Biographical Info
Co-founder of Blue Elephant Events and Catering, Maine Venue Partners, and Co-owner of Real Maine Weddings magazine, Fausto began his career in catering and event planning 40 years ago in Philadelphia. He has an eye for detail and production and is passionate about creating highquality, memorable events for his wedding and corporate clients. Fausto is a member of the Leading Caterers of America, sits on the board of directors of the International Caterers Association and Seeds of Hope Community Center, and is a past President of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. He recently published his first book: Temporary Friends: A Caterer’s Guide to the Perfect Day.
Recognitions, Awards, Board Positions:
International Caterers Association member (and recent board member),
Member: International Caterers Association Diversity Committee,
Member: Leading Caterers of America (Invitation only)
Biz Bash: Industry Innovator 2022 ICAEF Mentor (International Caterers Educational Foundation)
Member: Aisle Planner diversity panel Past President Biddeford Saco Rotary Club
10-time winner: Wedding Wire Brides Choice
5-time Catersource Ace Award finalist
2-time Paul Harris Award winner
IFOB Customer Service Award Winner (Institute for Family Run Business),
Presidential Volunteer Award Winner Founder, NACE Maine Chapter Member: Live Events Coalition Member: Search Foundation/Search 100
Speaking topics or presentation titles Vendor Relations:
Preferred Professional Currency; Even Cinderella Had a Timeline!; Giving Back: The You Can Have Mine Initiative; Even Cinderella Had A Timline/Successful Event Timelines; Managing Your ROI; Catering Sales; Who is Your Client?;
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