Press Release: Proof of the Pudding Appoints Executive Chefs

Atlanta, GA – March 7, 2024 – Proof of the Pudding, a leader in food service management and catering for state-of-the-art convention centers, sports and entertainment arenas and college stadiums, announces the addition of Executive Chefs Daniel Alvarez and Jabias Lucy. 

Executive Chef Daniel Alvarez will oversee Proof of the Pudding’s off-premise culinary division, which includes an exclusive hospitality services partnership with the Carlos Center in Atlanta, and Proof of the Pudding’s new special events destinations in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood opening later this year.

Executive Chef Jabias Lucy will oversee culinary operations at The Carter Center, where Proof of the Pudding has served as the exclusive food and beverage services provider since 1986.    

“We’re pleased to welcome Chef Daniel and Chef Jabias to the Proof of the Pudding family,” said Adam Noyes, CEO, Proof of the Pudding. “Their industry leadership, creativity and commitment to excellence complement Proof’s focus on scratch-made, chef-driven menus and creating unforgettable experiences for guests. Chef Daniel and Chef Jabias are tremendous additions to our culinary team.” 

Alvarez joins Proof of the Pudding from Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Georgia’s largest hotel, where he served as Executive Chef. In total, Alvarez spent 16 years with Marriott International in executive culinary positions in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston and New York. He began his career as Executive Sous Chef at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico. 

Lucy comes to Proof of the Pudding from Strategic Solutions Partners, where he served as Executive Management Consultant in hospitality. Lucy held executive culinary positions with major brands, including Trump Towers and Condos, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt, Loews Hotels & Resorts and Fisher Island.

About Proof of the Pudding

Based in Atlanta, GA, Proof of the Pudding has served top-notch cuisine, service and design for clients nationwide for more than 45 years. At state-of-the-art convention centers, sports arenas, collegiate stadiums, cultural landmarks, and at world-class golf courses, yacht shows and motorsports facilities, Proof’s passion for elevated hospitality, service and quality is served daily via custom creative menus. The Company’s list of partnerships includes PGA Tour, Gas South Arena, Michelin Raceway & Tower, The World of Coca-Cola, The Carter Presidential Center, Georgia Tech University, Duke University, Mississippi State University, Wake Forest University and Emory Sports Medicine Complex. Proof’s services include food service and venue management, premium sports and entertainment, large-scale corporate and social events and wedding catering, customer service training and catering consulting. The Company’s demonstrated expertise has been recognized with a variety of industry awards, most recently with BizBash’s Industry Innovator Award. In 2023, Proof of the Pudding received investment from Bruin Capital, a global sports and entertainment investment company.  

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