Forte Belanger
Victoria Vaden Alfano is an accomplished event producer with extensive experience in the catering and events industry. Currently serving at Forte Belanger since July 2022, Victoria previously held key roles at Carrie Dove Catering & Events from January 2014 to June 2022, where responsibilities included event coordination, onsite management, and profitability analysis. Past positions include supporting event operations at Thomas John Events, clerical support for the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services department, and internships with notable organizations such as the Palace Hotel and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from San Francisco State University and a minor in Business Administration from SKEMA Business School.
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.