• Billy Harris

    For the past thirty years, Billy Harris has been wowing audiences throughout the United States and around the world. His razor-sharp timing and brilliant improvisational skills have made him one of the most sought-after MCs in the business. A cousin of Vaudeville great Georgie Jessel, Billy has been performing his entire life. By the tender age of five and a half, he understood how to "work a room"!

    Additionally, Billy is the most sought-after auctioneer who lends his comedic style to the auction block. His contagious energy, explosive style, and ability to work the crowd will create an atmosphere that will have the audience laughing while opening their wallets! Billy has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for No Kid Hungry, The American Cancer Society, The New York Food Bank, Alex's Lemonade Stand, Autism Speaks, The James Beard Foundation, March of Dimes, The Roundabout Theatre and the National Institute of Health…just to name a few.

    Finally, with his business partner Paul Vitagliano, they have become the powerhouse go-to agency for all things culinary; producing more than two hundred live events and over one hundred virtual events around the country working with the biggest chefs, musicians, and nonprofits. From intimate dinners for thirty to concerts for over one thousand; multi-course wine-paired dinners to backyard BBQs with Michelin Starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs.

  • Paul Vitagliano

    Paul Vitagliano

    Paul Vitagliano is a versatile entrepreneur specializing in culinary event production, content creation, food-tech investments, and brand consulting. He and his business partner, Billy Harris, are highly regarded in the culinary industry, having organized over 300 live and virtual events across the country. They collaborate with renowned chefs, musicians, and nonprofits.

    Paul's professional experience includes sales, development, and PR roles at Table8, a food-tech startup. He served as COO at Hedley & Bennett, a culinary lifestyle brand, and co-founded Pony Up Productions. Earlier in his career, he held various positions in sales, business development, and marketing at Bombardier Business Aircraft, known for manufacturing corporate jets. He also co-founded Style Detective, an internet trend-forecasting company, which was later successfully sold. At Qantas Airways, Paul demonstrated his leadership skills by managing large teams in management, operations, and customer service capacities.

    Currently, Paul actively contributes as a board member to The Trotter Project, a nonprofit organization focused on culinary initiatives. He is also a supporter of The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).