Provide knowledge of various heating, holding and transport systems to assist in designing future client projects. We will review construction and design methods, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently, safely and at top quality. Categories that will be covered include Low Temperature Cooking, Heated and Moisture Holding, Serving Equipment, Re-thermalizing Units, Utility Transports, Refrigeration, as well as Portable Bars and Racks. We will have an in-depth presentation on the benefits of electric smokers, and how they can potentially increase revenue without the costly investment of traditional pit BBQ. We will close the evening with a Chef hosted, behind the scenes glimpse at Nashville’s newest fine dining “speak easy” style restaurant, Gannon’s, where Executive Chef Gannon Leary will discuss: What it means to open a high-end restaurant post covid, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a new restaurant.