034. Lining Up the Best Festival Eats with Food Curator Tanya Kollar

How do festival food lineups come together, and what does it take to make them successful? In this episode, we’re talking with Food Curator Tanya Kollar, who manages food programs for major events such as Outside Lands and Lightning in a Bottle. Tanya shares how she works with chefs and restaurants to create menus that appeal to diverse audiences, balance operational realities, and meet the unique challenges of serving thousands of attendees in the middle of a festival. She explains how pop-up restaurants are changing the landscape of festival food and why thoughtful planning makes all the difference for both vendors and festival-goers. Whether you’re a restaurant owner exploring festival opportunities or curious about the business behind large-scale events, Tanya provides actionable insights for creating successful culinary experiences in high-volume settings. From managing pop-ups to navigating operational hurdles, this episode offers strategies and lessons that can be applied to your own restaurant or event ventures. Get full show notes, resources, transcript, and more information here: https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/34.