SERVBoston

SERV is a Boston-based organization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals.

SERV hosts a speaker series that includes a panel and networking opportunities. The panel discussions span a wide variety of topics from business and professional development, to event technology, vendor relations and marketing, all pertaining to the private events industry with a focus on restaurant venues.

08/27/2024

We're thrilled to announce our next 2024 event! Our friends at Big Night Live will be hosting us for a seminar on 'Thinking Outside the PDR: Selling Beyond Your Four Walls' on Wednesday, September 25th. This event is free, but spots are limited! RSVP with Lisa Flores at [email protected] by Thursday, September 19th, to secure your seat.

Save the date! We can't wait to see you there!

05/20/2024

Don’t miss out on the SERVBoston Summer Soirée at Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks on Monday, June 17, from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Connect with event planners from across the city while enjoying delicious offerings from Eastern Standard.

RSVP with Lisa Flores at [email protected].

05/09/2024

Thank you to all who joined our first SERV Boston Event of 2024! Thank you to our host Caveau, our guest speakers Caitlin Carey, Julie Freed, Lisa Deveney, Dana Miller, and our moderator Kerry Lynch. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our next event this summer!

04/17/2024

We’re excited to announce our Moderator and Speakers for our upcoming SERV event on “ Oh, How Things Have Changed: The Current State of Events” RSVP with Lisa Flores by Friday, April 26th to secure your spot! Contact Lisa at [email protected]

04/01/2024

We are so excited to announce the details for our first 2024 SERVBoston event! Our friends at Caveau will be hosting us for our seminar on “The Current State of Events” on Wednesday, May 1st. This initial event is free, but you must RSVP with Lisa Flores by Friday, April 26th to secure your spot! Contact Lisa at [email protected].

Save the date! We look forward to seeing you!

04/01/2024

Meet Kerry Lynch, Co-Founder of SERV. A Massachusetts native, Kerry fell in love with the hospitality industry while living in the mountains of Colorado. Over the years, she has built the Private Event arms of many of Boston’s hot spots. She is currently Director of Sales for Big Night Entertainment Group which boasts 17 venues in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

03/28/2024

Meet Courtney Myers McCabe, Treasurer of the SERV Board. With over 16 years in Boston's hospitality scene, she's grown from bartending to Sales and Marketing Director for COJE Management, overseeing iconic restaurants like Lo**ta and Yvonne's.

03/27/2024

Meet Kelly Fay, Co-Founder and Vice President of SERV. Kelly, Director of Events at ES Hospitality, was born into a restaurant family and has been dedicated to elevating service & hospitality in the industry since.

03/26/2024

Meet Lisa Flores, SERV Founder and President! In addition to being Columbus Hospitality Group’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Lisa is also a Professor at Boston University’s School of Hospitality. Her passion for hospitality and desire to share her knowledge with others is the reason SERV was first established in 2016 and is why this network of talented restaurant planners continues to stay connected today. For more information on SERV, please email Lisa at [email protected]

03/22/2024

SERV Boston is BACK! Founded in 2016, SERV (Society for Event Planners: Restaurant Venues) is an organization of private event managers who provide support and education to industry professionals. Starting this Spring, we’ll be launching a new series of events, featuring experienced planners and guest speakers. For more information, contact Lisa Flores at [email protected]

08/18/2020

Join us THIS Thursday, Aug 20th at 3:00pm EST via ZOOM as our very own, Lisa Flores, will be featured on this week’s Tripleseat Social Hour! She will be discussing how she was able to successfully leverage her existing network to create new sales opportunities during the pandemic.

Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErc-uspjIoGtShh219KzDk5xpCoFeG2P_2

Photos from SERVBoston's post 02/12/2020

We loved celebrating with our SERV community at the annual New Year Soirée! Special thank you to Capo Restaurant & Supper Club ✨ 📸 by Studio B Photographers

02/03/2020

This Friday, February 7th, Harvard’s The Hasty Pudding theater will honor Ben Platt as the recipient of the 2020 Man of the Year Award and the youngest ever Man of the Year in the 54 years of the award!

https://hastypudding.org/this-year-honorees

01/21/2020

Save the date of Tuesday, April 28th for Tripleseat Software EventCamp. Attention all SERV members in Boston you will receive $25 off the ticket price. Use discount code: SERV when purchasing your ticket! ✨

Click on link to get your tickets ➡️ https://tripleseateventcamp.com/east/

Photos from SERVBoston's post 10/16/2019

Shoutout to these boss ladies! We loved our last seminar, truly inspiring. Special thank you to our sponsors Party Rental Ltd, Winston Flowers, The Briar Group, Studio B Photographers, Mistral Restaurant ✨ 📸 by Brayan Mesa

10/01/2019

We're excited to welcome Leigh Harrington as our moderator at our upcoming seminar this Thursday, October 3rd. Leigh is currently the Managing Editor of Exhale Lifestyle, a magazine and digital site that empowers women to achieve their best life. She's written about everything under the sun, including lifestyle, travel, food, wellness and fascinating people. Be sure to grab your seat 🔜 while you still can! ✨

Click on link to reserve your space ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boss-lady-influence-innovate-and-inspirefearlessly-tickets-73018457171

09/30/2019

You still have time to get your ticket for our seminar this Thursday, October 3rd, "Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate & Inspire...Fearlessly." We're excited to have Lydia Shire joining us as one of our panelist. Lydia, Chef/Co-Owner is a powerful and enduring presence in the Boston and national restaurant scenes. Through her colorful, decades-long career, Lydia has approached each project with the passion, creativity and boundary-pushing determination that made her not only a pioneering female chef, but one of the top culinary minds in the industry. Be sure to grab your seat 🔜 while you still can! ✨

Click on link to reserve your space ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boss-lady-influence-innovate-and-inspirefearlessly-tickets-73018457171

09/27/2019

We have a great panel lined up for next week’s seminar on Thursday, October 3rd and we're excited to have Marlo Fogelman joining us as one of our panelist. Marlo is the Founder & Principal of marlo marketing, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Boston and NYC. Marlo began the agency in 2004 with one staff member and four core clients specializing in travel and hospitality. Fifteen years later, her company has become a leading integrated marketing agency that is nationally recognized for its work in the hospitality space. Be sure to grab your seat 🔜 while you still can! ✨

Click on link to reserve your space ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boss-lady-influence-innovate-and-inspirefearlessly-tickets-73018457171

09/26/2019

Summer has officially turned to fall and Be Well Boston is inviting the SERV community to make the transition with a clear and peaceful mind – one free from harmful stress. We are pleased to share complimentary ticket code BEWELLSERV to attend the Be Well Boston’s Stress Less event taking place on Monday, September 30th at The Lenox Hotel - Boston, guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks. Boston Magazine Events ✨

Click on link to get your comped ticket today by using promotion code: BEWELLSERV ➡️ https://bewellbostonstressless.eventbrite.com

09/24/2019

We’re thrilled to announce Tzurit Or, Founder, CEO & Pastry Chef of Tatte Bakery & Cafe to the panel at our upcoming seminar "Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate & Inspire...Fearlessly" on Thursday, October 3rd. Tzurit grew up in Israel and baked alongside her mother for family members, neighbors, and large community events. She received a degree in management and communications and enjoyed a successful 12-year career as an acclaimed film producer. After moving to the states she returned to first love—baking! Since then she has opened 15 shops and still growing. Be sure to grab your seat 🔜 while you still can! ✨

Click on link to reserve your space ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boss-lady-influence-innovate-and-inspirefearlessly-tickets-73018457171

09/20/2019

Join us on October 3rd for a morning filled with networking, panel discussion, and delicious food! Purchase your tickets today for this speaker series "Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate & Inspire...Fearlessly" special thanks to our host venue partner Mistral Restaurant.

Click on link to reserve your space ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boss-lady-influence-innovate-and-inspirefearlessly-tickets-73018457171

09/18/2019

Save the date of October 3rd for our upcoming panel discussion, Boss Lady: Influence, Innovate & Inspire...Fearlessly! ✨

Clever Ways to Render a Logo at Events 09/05/2019

Eye-catching logo displays are not just a good way to please sponsors and brand execs—they can also double as event decor and a creative photo op. ✨ via BizBash

https://www.bizbash.com/style-decor/event-design/media-gallery/21084836/clever-ways-to-render-a-logo-at-events

Clever Ways to Render a Logo at Events Eye-catching logo displays are not just a good way to please sponsors and brand execs—they can also double as event decor and a creative photo op.

08/29/2019

The Briar Group is seeking a full-time Event Coordinator to join their team and is currently interviewing. Send all resumes to Nicole Lazcano at [email protected]. ✨

08/28/2019

Love ❤️ Happily Ever After ✨

07/04/2019

Great opportunity to join this amazing team at Menton, Barbara Lynch’s fine dining Relais and Chateaux property. They are seeking an Event Chef to oversee menu development and ex*****on for its dedicated Private Event Room and Chef's Table.

Click on link for details ➡️ https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/159175-event-chef?client_id=CA-DS-BLG16&widget_name=barbaralynchgruppo&SSID=404148058&cts=1562084154813&hosted=true&utm_source=Career-Page&utm_campaign=CA-DS-BLG16&utm_medium=barbaralynchgruppo&utm_term=&utm_content=job-detail

06/26/2019

Gorgeous bride on her magical day ❤️ photography by Michael Blanchard ✨

06/25/2019

Nothing says summer like a party on the beach ☀️

06/18/2019

Last call to grab your seat at tomorrow's networking panel discussion! We're excited to welcome Kate Gardiner as our moderator. Kate is the Director of Strategic Communications at the Barbara Lynch Collective. She's involved in the day-to-day operations as well as developing and executing larger strategy initiatives for The Collective and Chef Barbara Lynch.

Click on link to get your ticket ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-collaborate-and-listen-improve-your-communication-skills-tickets-62009787945?aff=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order_confirm&utm_medium=email&ref=eemailordconf&utm_source=eb_email&utm_term=viewevent&fbclid=IwAR1F6xnwtu79kk5NGjgGgPvldgfkzyd8yuCKRIhX-_n3ZJ4MLrtwfz4yG70

Photos from SERVBoston's post 06/18/2019

Trade is looking for an Events Manager to join their team and is currently interviewing. Send all resumes to: [email protected]

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