Elizabeth DuffyKimpton’s Canary Santa Barbara announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Duffy as director of catering. In her new role, Duffy will be responsible for leading the catering team, event planning and new business development. Prior to joining the Canary in June 2015, Elizabeth served as an area catering sales manager for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, overseeing the Boston, Mass. region. Her previous roles include serving as a catering sales manager at Kimpton’s Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge, Mass. and an assistant banquet manager at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, Mass. She also spent time as an event coordinator for Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and Hospitality Management from the University of Mississippi. She also studied Hospitality Management at Apicius Culinary Institute of Florence. When she isn’t busy planning couples’ dream weddings or ensuring a one-of-a-kind catering experience for Canary guests, Elizabeth can be found rooting for her favorite Chicago sports team, traveling and enjoying Santa Barbara’s rich food and wine culture.