Forte Belanger
Gary Lawson is an experienced culinary professional with a diverse background in various kitchen roles. Currently serving as an Event Chef at Forte Belanger since May 2021, Gary has previously held significant positions such as Director of Operations at Little Pot Soup Making, where production of large quantities of soup was managed for over 230 grocery stores. Experience also includes roles as Sous Chef at Capuchin Soup Kitchen and ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., and as Executive Chef at Morrison Community Living, where menu planning and kitchen staff training were primary responsibilities. Gary has honed skills in kitchen management and food preparation through various positions, starting as a breakfast cook at Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, where an associate's degree in Culinary Arts was obtained.
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.