EATING WITH EGG
Meet ‘Egg’ Gomez
Egg is an event professional that works year round for Fahntoosh Enterprises. Egg is part of the Production and Management team on several high profile events including Lollapalooza, Innings Festival, and FORMAT. Staff catering provides a great way for crew to take a break and keep energized during shifts, but Egg also always makes a point to try out the local fare at the event’s food court. Follow Egg’s journey to his belly below as he provides us with a list of his recommendations and favorites from the festival circuit! Egg ranks his selections from 1 good egg to 5 great eggs and at the end of each festival awards a prestigious ‘Eggy’ Award out to his favorite vendor. You can follow Egg’s Festival Food Account on TikTok @eating.w.egg.
“Food is all around us at these festivals so keep an open eye cause your next dream meal may just be a few steps from your belly.”
Tell us a bit about yourself. Are you a big eater of Egg’s?
Egg: Funny you say that, I am a huge advocate of starting your day with a nice base. Working these festivals is no joke, no matter where you are, no matter what time of year. So make sure you grab breakfast, and if you have access to staff catering look for an omelet bar before you hit the buffet
What qualifies you to be an event food connoisseur?
Nothing, I just have good taste. Kidding! I grew up in San Antonio which hosts a 16 day citywide party called FIESTA. It’s a foodie's dream serving cultural dishes from all over the world. I think I’ve tasted them all. :/
What are some food staples you think that every event should provide their guests?
Gourmet Hot Dogs. Period. As long as it’s local and creative you can’t go wrong.
Catering is often provided for working crew, whereas food court offerings are something you likely have to pay extra for, so why make the splurge?
Catering is hit or miss, you never know what you’re gonna get. So talk with your fellow staffers and on the day that doesn’t sound appetizing - make your move to the food court!
Do you have an all-time festival favorite food offering?
I recently had a Chipotle Ghost Pepper Sausage Dog with a Sweet ColeSlaw in Kansas City that was outstanding. So many memorable dishes though.
Any recommendations for staffers looking to progress in the event food consumption world?
Be observant of your surroundings. Food is all around us at these festivals so keep an open eye cause your next dream meal may just be a few steps from your belly.
EGG’S DAILY BITES
