Our Mission

The mission of NACE is to be the premier resource and community for catering and event professionals.

NACE Chapters: Your involvement begins at home

When you join NACE, you instantly become part of a local chapter. NACE encompasses over 4,000 members in more than 40 chapters across North America. Your chapter involvement is at the very heart of what NACE is all about — learning, sharing and growing.

Music City NACE offers monthly meetings that feature nationally renown speakers, educational programs, idea sharing and networking.

NACE continues to raise the standard of professionalism.

Offering education, certification, standards, ethics and professional recognition programs, NACE remains dedicated to growing and changing with the industry’s needs. NACE provides critical resources for all its members, wherever they are in their careers and whatever their positions

NACE is the oldest and largest professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering and events industry.

From practical tips that you can use to provide better service to your clients, to recognition and marketing programs that enhance the credibility and professionalism of the field, NACE is on the cutting edge.

NACE Code of Ethics

NACE members work hard to deliver excellent events with the utmost professionalism. Dedication to keeping a consistent level of quality and standards contributes to strengthening the integrity of catering and event professionals. The following is the code all NACE members agree to upon joining:

  • NACE Members will give respect to and uphold the laws of the land and the regulations that govern the catering and events industry.

  • NACE Members will conduct business with customers and other members of the catering and event industry with a fair, honest and truthful approach.

  • NACE Members will protect the confidentiality of information gained through working with others.

  • NACE Members will conduct business on behalf of the association in accordance with the bylaws, policies and procedures of the organization.

  • NACE Members will not use association positions or platforms to put forward personal views that are not aligned with the mission, vision and values of the association as outlined above.

  • NACE Members will take responsibility for their conduct and strive to continually advance the mission, vision and values of the association and the catering and events industry.