Get ready for an unforgettable evening at "Flights & Fondue" on January 16, 2025, at Autodidact Brewery in Morris Plains, New Jersey! This exclusive RCA event, sponsored by Emmi Roth, offers a delicious blend of cheese, beer, and fun. The night kicks off with a Beer & Cheese Happy Hour, where guests will enjoy upon arrival and a flight during fondue. Next, dive into an expert-led Cheese Education session with Emmi Roth's Corporate Chef, Evan Topel, exploring flavor trends, applications, and perfect pairings. Then, immerse yourself in a beer deep dive with an Autodidact Brewmaster before sharing a mouthwatering traditional fondue experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to savor great flavors, learn from industry experts, and connect with fellow food and drink enthusiasts!

**This event is approved for 2 CEUs, reach out to Jessica if you would like a certificate upon event completion 

 When: Thursday, January 16, 2025. 4:00pm EST - 6:00pm EST

Where: Autodidact Brewery, 1745 RT 10 E, Suite 6 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 (plenty of parking in the back)

What to Expect:

4:00pm - 4:30pm: Arrival & Cheese Happy Hour

4:30pm - 5:00pm: Cheese Education – flavors, trends, applications, pairings, etc

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Traditional Fondue

About our Sponsor:

Founded in 1991, Emmi Roth is a leading specialty cheese manufacturer and converter based out of Stoughton, Wisconsin. Their award-winning family of brands include Emmi Roth, Athenos, Cypress Grove and Cowgirl Creamery and can be found in regional and national retailers and distributors; in food manufacturing; onboard airlines; in c-stores; as well as in local and national account restaurants.

Meet Your Speaker:

Evan Topel has been the Corporate Chef for Emmi Roth USA, an award-winning specialty cheese manufacturer and converter based out of Stoughton, Wisconsin, for 14 years.  He works closely with Emmi Roth’s National Accounts, Foodservice, Industrial, and Retail Teams and their customers to offer R&D solutions and culinary support.  Chef Evan’s career in the food and cheese industry spans well over 25 years.  After culinary training in Wisconsin, Chef Evan spent his early career working at the American Club in the Immigrant Room, Bakery and Banquets before taking the Sous Chef position for Cucina Italian Restaurant, a part of the Kohler Company.  Chef Evan moved on to operate his own restaurant and consulting firm for 18 years where he supported the efforts of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board & US Dairy Export Counsel developing cheese education & training programs for food professionals and mongers. Through these various programs Chef Evan has trained thousands of chefs and food professionals both nationally and internationally.

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- We are unable to make any changes or substitutions for the evening's product offerings.

- Additional beer is available for our guests to purchase on their own

Questions? Reach out to Regional Chair, Jessica Goldstein, for answers!

RCA Disclosures:

Contact Information: By registering for this event, you consent to the sharing of your contact information (such as name, email address, and company) with the event’s sponsors. This information will be shared exclusively with sponsors for purposes related to the event and will not be shared with other attendees or third parties.

Photographs and Videos: During this event, RCA may take photographs and/or video of you which may be posted to social media and on the association’s website. By registering for and attending this event, you agree to the use of image in photographs and/or video for this purpose. Additionally, other event attendees may take photographs and post said photographs to social media. RCA shall not be responsible for photographs taken and/or shared by other event attendees.

Session Recordings: This sessionmay be recorded for the purpose of education, training, and use in RCA’s Learning Library. The recording will be used for this stated purpose and shall not be used for any other purpose. Do not share information that you do not wish to be recorded.  If you are uncomfortable being recorded, please refrain from speaking and submit questions via email.