Forte Belanger
Chelsea Earley is a skilled culinary professional with a diverse background and extensive experience in the food industry. Currently serving as Regional Chef at Continental since November 2023, Chelsea maintains high standards across over 50 sites while providing leadership and support to team members. As a Small Business Owner at FoodsForFoodies since February 2021 and an Event Chef at Forte Belanger since September 2016, Chelsea demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in event catering. Additionally, Chelsea held the position of Executive Chef at LinkedIn Detroit from February 2019 to January 2024. Chelsea's education is rooted in culinary arts, having studied at The Art Institutes from 2012 to 2015.
Forte Belanger
Forte Belanger is the area’s leading special event design and catering firm. We’ve perfected the art of delivering remarkable events with precision service, inventive solutions and creative cuisine. We’ve built our reputation based on our rich heritage, forward-thinking culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our innovative approach to each and every gathering that we are invited to design. Over nearly three decades, Forte Belanger has been invited to cater events for a roster of blue chip clients throughout the Midwest and the country including local, global and regional enterprises; respected event planners; major colleges and universities; cultural, healthcare and financial institutions; retailers and technology enterprises. For each client we serve, we strive to build a lasting relationship by delivering precision service, inventive solutions and creative cuisine. What’s the special ingredient in every Forte Belanger event? It's our team and the quality of its collective experience in culinary innovation, creative design, logistical planning and remarkable service. Over the years, we’ve designed and produced thousands of events. And for each and every one, we’ve kept our core promise of delivering peace of mind and memorable brand impact for our clients. You can rest assured that from start to finish, we take care of everything, so that hosts and guests can focus on enjoying the moment. Forte Belanger has been awarded the 2016 Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Award from Catersource, the world's premier resource dedicated to the education and growth of catering and event professionals. Forte Belanger is also Michigan’s only member of Leading Caterers of America since 2013.