2012-02-16 15:57:30 - Local Restaurateur Recognized As Winner By National Catering Association

RALEIGH, N.C. – Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality ( www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the restaurant group has been named by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) as the 2011 Caterer of the Year recipient. Managing six restaurants, Rocky Top Hospitality runs Rocky Top Catering operations for events at its 1705 Prime venue at 1705 East Millbrook Road and provides full-service off-site catering services across the Raleigh-Durham market, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan Stadium. In April 2012, Rocky Top Hospitality will run exclusive catering for luncheon and dinner events for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science and its new addition, the Nature Research Center. The oldest and largest catering association

in the world, NACE held its annual event on Feb. 7 at Brier Creek Country Club, located at 9400 Club Hill Drive in Raleigh, to recognize leading industry professionals with proven track records of catering success. Through the collaborative input from members, local chapters and committees, NACE is a leader in addressing the issues that impact the industry on both an individual and corporate level.

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“To be recognized by our industry peers is one of the greatest honors to receive, and we could not be more excited to have won the NACE 2011 Caterer of the Year award,” said Ogan. “A core component of Rocky Top Hospitality, our catering division works tirelessly to bring high-quality dishes to events and gatherings across the Raleigh-Durham market. The pride we take in making each experience memorable for our clients is unparalleled, and we hope to continue providing this top level of service as our catering division continues to expand and grow in the years to come.”

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DETAILS:
- For more information on the National Association of Catering Executives, please visit ( trianglenace.com/index.php).

ABOUT ROCKY TOP HOSPITALITY
Rocky Top Hospitality restaurants have consistently rated among the Triangle’s most popular local dining choices since its first restaurant opened in 1998. Six different restaurant concepts operate under the Rocky Top Hospitality name: The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers, The Mash House Brewery & Chophouse, Tribeca Tavern with two locations in Cary and Raleigh, Rockwell’s American Grill & Bar, and Rocky Top Catering & Events, a thriving events facility and catering business. All Rocky Top restaurant menus provide items not found anywhere else, and focus on using local North Carolina beef, seafood, poultry, pork, dairy and organic produce. Pastas and desserts are made daily, in house by the chefs and never come out of a box. Rocky Top beef and pork have had no growth hormones, additives, antibiotics or chemical feed. Owner Dean Ogan is known for actively giving back to the community and was named the 2011 Restaurateur of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA). For more information, visit www.rockytophospitality.com.

Anjelica Cummings
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