Events

Our Table of 10 event provides MHYP members an opportunity to meet and converse with top-level business, community, and social leaders in Denver. These private lunches will give you exclusive access to people who's time is at a premium, in a setting that promotes open conversation. Come prepared to ask questions and learn from the best Denver has to offer.  This exclusive event is limited to 10 MHYP Members and registration opens at 10am on Wednesday one week prior to the event.

April Lambatos is Co-Owner and COO of Footers Catering & Events, a full-service off-premise event catering company specializing in Corporate Events, Social Functions, Non-Profit Fundraisers, and Weddings. Her official title at Footers is "The Head Honcho of Happiness." This year celebrates Footers 35th anniversary in business! Footers Catering prides itself on serving the freshest foods cooked onsite at events, employing a passionate and knowledgeable team, and creating exceptional experiences.

April has her B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida. After graduation, April spent time learning hospitality and culinary from the leaders in the industry at Walt Disney World Resorts. For the past 12 years April has pursued her passion of culinary arts and business. She has spent this time doing everything from running a catering kitchen, planning events as a coordinator, and breaking national sales records when she was the Director of Catering at Paradise Bakery & Cafe.

April is also the current MHYP President (2015, 2016) and has been a Founding Board Member since 2010. April's passion for excellence and determination make her a key piece of the Mile High Young Professionals Team! April's commitment to the City of Denver and its business community has been consistently recognized. Some of the awards and acknowledgements April has received are:

2016 - Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce - Young Professional of the Year

2016 - Art of Catering Excellence Award – National Award for Best Caterer in the West Above $4 Million in Revenue

2015 - Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce - Small Business of the Year

2013 - Colorado Meetings and Events Magazine - Footers Catering - Best Caterer in Denver

2013 - South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce - Small Business of the Year  

2013 - Colorado’s Finest Young Professionals - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

2012 - Biggest B.I.T.E. - Footers Catering Best Company to Work For

2012 - Colorado Business Magazine - GEN XYZ Top 25 Young Professionals