Legendary is talked about after the music stops.

Person taking bowl of food off tray.

// Who we are

Discerning clients demand events that transcend the ordinary. That leave an indelible mark on all who attend. That’s exactly what Landmark Experiences delivers.

At Landmark Experiences, bold culinary creativity meets world-class execution. We obsess over the details, so you don’t have to—delivering high-impact events at scale, from New York to Los Angeles. Bring us your vision. We’ll make it real.

This is Landmark Experiences.
Delivering legendary.

You set the bar.
We raise it.
// Capabilities

Landmark Experiences is backed by the strength of five sister brands: Constellation Culinary Group, Abigail Kirsch, Design Cuisine, Corporate Chefs, and Lancer. This strategic alignment gives Landmark access to shared expertise and resources that span the nation—creating a powerful network of culinary talent and operational support. With Constellation as a key force within the group, Landmark is uniquely positioned to deliver large-scale, high-impact experiences with creativity, precision, and reach.

From global activations to game day takeovers, we create experiences that move people—and brands. Here is what we bring to the table:

The architects of unforgettable.

// our team

Our team isn’t just a collection of experts—it’s a carefully crafted blend of culinary artists, event masterminds, tech innovators, and logistical strategists. With skills honed through years of complex, high-level experience, we bring every detail together to create moments that don’t just meet expectations, but redefine them.

Nicole Hernandez
National VP of Sales
Nicole Hernandez
// National VP of Sales

With a sharp eye for business development and a strategic mindset, Nicole drives growth across luxury, institutional, and corporate sectors. She leads sales strategy, fosters key partnerships, and steers national expansion, all while building lasting relationships and unlocking new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Sarah Miller
Business Development Director, Client Relationships
Sarah Miller
// Business Development Director, Client Relationships

Sarah is the ultimate connector, forging strong relationships with clients, vendors, and our team to ensure everything aligns seamlessly. She’s not just about business growth; she’s about building personal, meaningful connections that uncover market trends and drive opportunities—all while keeping everything running effortlessly. With Sarah, everything falls into place.

Headshot Shannon Shaffer
Shannon Shaffer
VP of Operations, Mid Atlantic
Headshot Shannon Shaffer
Shannon Shaffer
// VP of Operations, Mid Atlantic

Shannon brings order to complexity. He leads logistics and operations with sharp focus and unwavering discipline, ensuring supply chains flow seamlessly from start to finish. Known for his no-fuss, execution-first mindset, Shannon gets things done—on time, on target, and with nothing left to chance.

Steve Kalman
VP of Operations, Northeast
Steve Kalman
// VP of Operations, Northeast

Steve drives operational efficiency with precision. He oversees logistics and supply chains, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly. With a no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Steve makes sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and without exception.

Ali McDowell Headshot
Ali McDowell
Operations Support Manager, Event Planning & Execution
Ali McDowell Headshot
Ali McDowell
// Operations Support Manager, Event Planning & Execution

Ali makes sure every moving part of a live event runs like clockwork. With unmatched attention to detail and a calm-under-pressure approach, she’s the one running the floor, ensuring everything goes off without a hitch. Her meticulous planning and ability to stay focused in the chaos are what keep our events on track and flawlessly executed.

Meg Grasso
Culinary Director, Menu Development & Wellness
Meg Grasso
// Culinary Director, Menu Development & Wellness

At Landmark Experiences, Meg leads the charge in creating cutting-edge menus that not only align with the latest trends in wellness and sourcing but also elevate brand activations to the next level. With her expertise in crafting culinary experiences that are both innovative and sustainable, she ensures every dish tells a story—one that reflects our clients’ values and makes them look good.

Ali Loukzada
Regional Culinary Director, Event Planning & Operational Excellence
Ali Loukzada
// Regional Culinary Director, Event Planning & Operational Excellence

Before the first dish hits the table, Ali is perfecting kitchen procedures, elevating food quality, and crafting versatile menu concepts that seamlessly adapt across multiple events. With roots in India and a wealth of global experience, he brings a unique culinary perspective to Landmark Experiences. A master of on-site execution, Ali thrives in high-pressure environments, ensuring flawless execution no matter the challenge.

Headshot John Haywood
John Haywood
Executive Chef, Mid Atlantic
Headshot John Haywood
John Haywood
// Executive Chef, Mid Atlantic

John is the engine behind the experience. Equal parts culinary strategist and logistics expert, he connects kitchen operations with on-the-ground execution to deliver seamless service at scale. Whether it’s fine-tuning production plans or managing the moving parts of a live event, John leads with foresight, clarity, and a deep understanding of how to make ambitious service look effortless.

Elgin Woodman
Executive Chef, Southeast
Elgin Woodman
// Executive Chef, Southeast

Elgin is the chef who thrives where most would crack under pressure—leading multiple kitchens, managing tight timelines, and executing complex, large-scale events. With extensive experience in traveling and on-location brand activations, she’s a pro at delivering impeccable culinary experiences no matter the environment. Elgin’s ability to orchestrate seamless operations while innovating on the fly makes her an invaluable asset to every high-profile event we produce.

Morgan Bedore Headshot
Morgan Bedore
Vice President, Creative & Marketing, Dining & Events
Morgan Bedore Headshot
Morgan Bedore
// Vice President, Creative & Marketing, Dining & Events

Morgan is the driving force behind our brand vision, blending creative strategy with bold design to elevate every project. From innovative marketing campaigns to custom design work and art direction, Morgan shapes every element with one goal in mind: to make your brand unforgettable and visible in all the right ways.

Chris Johnson
Director of Service Recruiting, Staffing & Training/Hospitality
Chris Johnson
// Director of Service Recruiting, Staffing & Training/Hospitality

Chris sets the bar for exceptional service. He recruits top talent, designs precise service plans, and trains the team to execute flawlessly, every time. From ensuring the team looks the part to making sure every action is executed perfectly, Chris guarantees our hospitality is second to none.

Jacob Long
Information Service Manager, POS Technology, Tech Implementation, Digital Marketing Support
Jacob Long
// Information Service Manager, POS Technology, Tech Implementation, Digital Marketing Support

Jacob doesn’t just know tech—he makes it work at scale. He integrates cutting-edge technology to support large operations, handles complex digital infrastructure, and fixes problems before they even hit the radar. If it’s happening (or not happening) in the tech world, Jacob’s already on it.

Paul Rivera
Sr. Manager, Procurement, Sourcing & Logistics
Paul Rivera
// Sr. Manager, Procurement, Sourcing & Logistics

Paul is a master of making the impossible happen—securing premium products and services under tight deadlines, and ensuring every logistical detail aligns perfectly. With a knack for cultivating supplier relationships, he ensures that what’s needed, when it’s needed, is never in doubt. If it can be sourced, Paul makes it happen.

Nicole Hernandez
National VP of Sales
Nicole Hernandez
// National VP of Sales

With a sharp eye for business development and a strategic mindset, Nicole drives growth across luxury, institutional, and corporate sectors. She leads sales strategy, fosters key partnerships, and steers national expansion, all while building lasting relationships and unlocking new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Sarah Miller
Business Development Director, Client Relationships
Sarah Miller
// Business Development Director, Client Relationships

Sarah is the ultimate connector, forging strong relationships with clients, vendors, and our team to ensure everything aligns seamlessly. She’s not just about business growth; she’s about building personal, meaningful connections that uncover market trends and drive opportunities—all while keeping everything running effortlessly. With Sarah, everything falls into place.

Headshot Shannon Shaffer
Shannon Shaffer
VP of Operations, Mid Atlantic
Headshot Shannon Shaffer
Shannon Shaffer
// VP of Operations, Mid Atlantic

Shannon brings order to complexity. He leads logistics and operations with sharp focus and unwavering discipline, ensuring supply chains flow seamlessly from start to finish. Known for his no-fuss, execution-first mindset, Shannon gets things done—on time, on target, and with nothing left to chance.

Steve Kalman
VP of Operations, Northeast
Steve Kalman
// VP of Operations, Northeast

Steve drives operational efficiency with precision. He oversees logistics and supply chains, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly. With a no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Steve makes sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and without exception.

Ali McDowell Headshot
Ali McDowell
Operations Support Manager, Event Planning & Execution
Ali McDowell Headshot
Ali McDowell
// Operations Support Manager, Event Planning & Execution

Ali makes sure every moving part of a live event runs like clockwork. With unmatched attention to detail and a calm-under-pressure approach, she’s the one running the floor, ensuring everything goes off without a hitch. Her meticulous planning and ability to stay focused in the chaos are what keep our events on track and flawlessly executed.

Meg Grasso
Culinary Director, Menu Development & Wellness
Meg Grasso
// Culinary Director, Menu Development & Wellness

At Landmark Experiences, Meg leads the charge in creating cutting-edge menus that not only align with the latest trends in wellness and sourcing but also elevate brand activations to the next level. With her expertise in crafting culinary experiences that are both innovative and sustainable, she ensures every dish tells a story—one that reflects our clients’ values and makes them look good.

Ali Loukzada
Regional Culinary Director, Event Planning & Operational Excellence
Ali Loukzada
// Regional Culinary Director, Event Planning & Operational Excellence

Before the first dish hits the table, Ali is perfecting kitchen procedures, elevating food quality, and crafting versatile menu concepts that seamlessly adapt across multiple events. With roots in India and a wealth of global experience, he brings a unique culinary perspective to Landmark Experiences. A master of on-site execution, Ali thrives in high-pressure environments, ensuring flawless execution no matter the challenge.

Headshot John Haywood
John Haywood
Executive Chef, Mid Atlantic
Headshot John Haywood
John Haywood
// Executive Chef, Mid Atlantic

John is the engine behind the experience. Equal parts culinary strategist and logistics expert, he connects kitchen operations with on-the-ground execution to deliver seamless service at scale. Whether it’s fine-tuning production plans or managing the moving parts of a live event, John leads with foresight, clarity, and a deep understanding of how to make ambitious service look effortless.

Elgin Woodman
Executive Chef, Southeast
Elgin Woodman
// Executive Chef, Southeast

Elgin is the chef who thrives where most would crack under pressure—leading multiple kitchens, managing tight timelines, and executing complex, large-scale events. With extensive experience in traveling and on-location brand activations, she’s a pro at delivering impeccable culinary experiences no matter the environment. Elgin’s ability to orchestrate seamless operations while innovating on the fly makes her an invaluable asset to every high-profile event we produce.

Morgan Bedore Headshot
Morgan Bedore
Vice President, Creative & Marketing, Dining & Events
Morgan Bedore Headshot
Morgan Bedore
// Vice President, Creative & Marketing, Dining & Events

Morgan is the driving force behind our brand vision, blending creative strategy with bold design to elevate every project. From innovative marketing campaigns to custom design work and art direction, Morgan shapes every element with one goal in mind: to make your brand unforgettable and visible in all the right ways.

Chris Johnson
Director of Service Recruiting, Staffing & Training/Hospitality
Chris Johnson
// Director of Service Recruiting, Staffing & Training/Hospitality

Chris sets the bar for exceptional service. He recruits top talent, designs precise service plans, and trains the team to execute flawlessly, every time. From ensuring the team looks the part to making sure every action is executed perfectly, Chris guarantees our hospitality is second to none.

Jacob Long
Information Service Manager, POS Technology, Tech Implementation, Digital Marketing Support
Jacob Long
// Information Service Manager, POS Technology, Tech Implementation, Digital Marketing Support

Jacob doesn’t just know tech—he makes it work at scale. He integrates cutting-edge technology to support large operations, handles complex digital infrastructure, and fixes problems before they even hit the radar. If it’s happening (or not happening) in the tech world, Jacob’s already on it.

Paul Rivera
Sr. Manager, Procurement, Sourcing & Logistics
Paul Rivera
// Sr. Manager, Procurement, Sourcing & Logistics

Paul is a master of making the impossible happen—securing premium products and services under tight deadlines, and ensuring every logistical detail aligns perfectly. With a knack for cultivating supplier relationships, he ensures that what’s needed, when it’s needed, is never in doubt. If it can be sourced, Paul makes it happen.

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Legendary attracts attention.

// Press & Praise

With the exclusive nature of each event and the level of care poured into every last detail, we put on experiences that get noticed.

// Contact

Legendary is just a few questions away.

 

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