We’ve been consistently recognized for providing creative cuisine and outstanding events since 1979. Many team members have been with us since the beginning. This loyalty is the foundation of everything we stand for and aim to achieve with our partners. We love what we do.
Adam Noyes’s hospitality career began early as a young man working in his family’s Atlanta-based catering businesses at house parties, The Democratic National Convention, 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, NBA Final Fours and Super Bowl XXXIV.
Noyes earned a hospitality degree from Western Carolina University and went to work for the Ritz Carlton Buckhead as a Food & Beverage Intern.Noyes joined Hyatt Hotels in 1999 and worked in many Sales & Marketing ... read more
Adam Noyes’s hospitality career began early as a young man working in his family’s Atlanta-based catering businesses at house parties, The Democratic National Convention, 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, NBA Final Fours and Super Bowl XXXIV.
Noyes earned a hospitality degree from Western Carolina University and went to work for the Ritz Carlton Buckhead as a Food & Beverage Intern.Noyes joined Hyatt Hotels in 1999 and worked in many Sales & Marketing leadership roles over the next 13 years at Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Greenville, Hyatt Regency Corporate North American and, lastly, Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. In this role, Noyes was awarded the 2011 Director of Sales & Marketing of the Year Award for Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
In 2012, Noyes joined Atlanta’s largest caterer, Proof of the Pudding, as Senior Vice President. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations, financials and growth & development. Adam has played in key role in the grown the food service management business adding exclusive accounts such as the World of Coca Cola Exclusive Beverage Provider – Mixology Partners, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, Douglasville Conference Center, and the SPGA’s Greater Gwinnett Golf Championship.
Adam has worked with and served in many industry and charitable organizations such as; past Co-Chair of Buckhead Hotel Council’s Marketing Committee, Executive Board Member of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Atlanta Community Food Bank Advisory Board, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Rally Foundation.
He lives in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife, Erin, and daughters Haden and Blythe and is a member of Roswell Presbyterian Church.
• 47 years of experience in food & beverage for Sports Arenas, Convention Centers & Restaurants
• Graduate of Culinary Institute of America
• Proven leadership and organizational skills
• Highly proficient at large scale planning and organization and execution of events
• Ability to provide team members with guidance and motivation to achieve high levels of proficiency and customer service
• Persuasive communicator and excellent presenter in large meetings
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• 47 years of experience in food & beverage for Sports Arenas, Convention Centers & Restaurants
• Graduate of Culinary Institute of America
• Proven leadership and organizational skills
• Highly proficient at large scale planning and organization and execution of events
• Ability to provide team members with guidance and motivation to achieve high levels of proficiency and customer service
• Persuasive communicator and excellent presenter in large meetings
• Accomplished in project development and management
• Highly proficient in mega-event planning, both from client satisfaction and operational achievability
• Experienced in overall employee communication and development in marketing the company’s vision and goals to employees
• High energy in accomplishing the standards for achieving the company’s budget
• Proficient in P&L statements
• Atlanta is home
• Father of 4 children
• Has 4 amazing, perfect grandchildren
As Founding Executive Chef for Proof of the Pudding, Chef Vagn creates the menu items for all catered events and oversees food preparation for the company’s venue clients, including The Carter Center, Georgia International Convention Center and Chastain Park’s Amphitheater. Chef’s menus showcase indigenous ingredients in authentic ways, and his hallmarks are insisting on the highest quality food and its distinctive presentation.
After attending culinary school in ... read more
As Founding Executive Chef for Proof of the Pudding, Chef Vagn creates the menu items for all catered events and oversees food preparation for the company’s venue clients, including The Carter Center, Georgia International Convention Center and Chastain Park’s Amphitheater. Chef’s menus showcase indigenous ingredients in authentic ways, and his hallmarks are insisting on the highest quality food and its distinctive presentation.
After attending culinary school in his native Denmark, Chef honed his gourmet cooking skills at the Sheraton Copenhagen Hotel and the renowned Hotel Imperial. On coming to the U.S., he served as executive chef at South Carolina and Atlanta restaurants before joining Proof in 1984, ultimate shaping its culinary identity.
Chef Vagn says the foundation for being a great chef is to have passion, respect and a love for cooking. He marked five decades as a chef in 2020.
From our passionate owner-chef to our talented design people to our incredible staff working the event floor, our team creates moments that resonate with and inspire those who experience them.
When we say an experience is “Made by Proof” we want it to mean something that’s truly extraordinary.
