Tess Hartwell

Director + Event Production Consultant at Flavour Events

Tess Hartwell is a seasoned Event Producer and the strategic mind behind Flavour Events, bringing over two decades of high-impact event strategy, design, and execution expertise. Having recently relocated from Boston, her specialization in the Food, Wine & Beer sector is extensive, marked by her strategic leadership of the six-year-run of the WGBH Food & Wine Festival—a role that encompassed comprehensive event strategy, creative vision, content development, and the acquisition of high-profile chef and speaker talent. Tess’s expertise spans everything from launching boutique concepts like the Ammonoosuc Oktoberfest in the remote and picturesque White Mountains of New Hampshire to managing complex logistics for large-scale tasting events.

Her established credibility is evidenced by her professional involvement with the James Beard Foundation, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and the development of a New England-based Culinary Stewardship Award. Beyond managing talent and production, Tess is adept at cultivating strategic partnerships and maximizing return for all participants. This blend of high-level strategic vision and hands-on production leadership makes Tess an authority on creating commercially successful events that deliver exceptional value to attendees, sponsors, vendors, and event owners alike.