CHEZ GOURMET, INC.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA

Since 2004, I have loved planning weddings and events at Chez Gourmet, always trying to bring some international influence to South Florida. Born and raised on the Island of Malta, I studied at the International School of Tourism and Catering for three years, and then received a scholarship to Florence, Italy, to study hotel management – learning all aspects of that business but with special attention to restaurants and banquets. After returning to Malta, I worked with The Corinthia Group of resorts in public relations and then spent time in Eastern Europe, mainly Croatia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, managing offices for local companies. In 1996 I moved to the United States and started a family and a successful business before coming full circle back to my true calling of planning parties. I am always excited to help a bride fulfill her dreams and have been lucky enough to become a specialist for the romantic and gorgeous weddings at the prestigious Flagler Museum in Palm Beach! Although I was born and raised in New England, Florida has been my home for over 15 years, where I am proud to be a wife and mother of three beautiful children. Restaurants and parties are in my blood, as I have worked in almost every aspect of the business for the past decade. Four years ago, however, I discovered my true talent for planning parties and events and haven’t stopped since! I am dedicated to my clients and want every detail of their special event to be perfect. The best part of working at Chez Gourmet is the ability to work with the client on a personal level to create an event that encompasses their vision and dreams and know that I have the team with me to fulfill those dreams. at country clubs and prestigious restaurants throughout Palm Beach county. Over time, the required cooking I was taught as a young girl grew into a passion that I sought to advance, taking classes and improving my skills along the way. At Chez Gourmet since 2006, I love to do a little bit of everything, and really enjoy the variety of jobs my position allows me. I view cooking like shopping and art – seeking out different elements and matching flavors to make a beautiful culinary work of art. A Florida native, I bring countless years of planning and organizing experience in a variety of fields to the Chez Gourmet team. I am proud of my attention to detail and creativity, which are a perfect match to the Chez Gourmet philosophy. I especially enjoy family time as a mother of three amazing children and a wife of over twenty years to a former United States Marine. My favorite aspect of my career with Chez Gourmet is the happy look on a client’s face when everything comes together and all their dreams come true. I began my event-planning career in New York, working first for UNICEF and then for a prestigious trade show management company. After moving to Florida in 1997, I worked for the American Cancer Society organizing fundraising events in Broward County before taking time off to raise my two daughters (and plan fabulous parties for them!). I then returned to work and became the Editor of a Boca Raton magazine, bringing my creative talents to that position. At Chez Gourmet since 2014, I have done everything from staff coordination to office management to proposal writing, graphic design and event planning. I love the variety of my job and sharing in all the happy occasions that we celebrate with our clients. I joined the Chez Gourmet family in 2012 and was certain, after 17 years in the education field, that I had found my new calling! It is such a joyful feeling to work alongside families and help them plan their special celebrations! And with the amazing chefs and staff at Chez Gourmet the end results do not disappoint! I am a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida. My husband and I have two biological children and have also had the honor of being foster parents to many children since 2013. A native of New York, I attended college in Florida and never looked back. I always enjoyed cooking (and eating), but for my early career I was more involved in the business side of hospitality. As a sales representative for Southern Wine & Spirits, my route took me up and down I-95. On my long drives, I would watch the scenery and noticed a building going up. One day they installed the sign on the building: Florida Culinary Institute…and I had my AHA moment! It was as if all my previous work in the industry, as well as my assigned route, had conspired to tell me what I was really meant to do. Now, in my second professional chapter, I get to do what I love and share the fruits (and pastries, cakes and cookies) of my labor. What a “sweet” story! At Chez Gourmet, we know that truly experiential cuisine captivates more senses than just taste. Food should be equally delicious and beautiful, allowing you to savor it before it even touches your lips. We pay meticulous detail to every aspect of presentation, ensuring that when you look back at pictures from your party, the food will look as good as you remember it tasting. Browse the images in the gallery to get a glimpse of what to expect from a Chez Gourmet catered event. Since 2004, I have loved planning weddings and events at Chez Gourmet, always trying to bring some international influence to South Florida. Born and raised on the Island of Malta, I studied at the International School of Tourism and Catering for three years, and then received a scholarship to Florence, Italy, to study hotel management – learning all aspects of that business but with special attention to restaurants and banquets. After returning to Malta, I worked with The Corinthia Group of resorts in public relations and then spent time in Eastern Europe, mainly Croatia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia, managing offices for local companies. In 1996 I moved to the United States and started a family and a successful business before coming full circle back to my true calling of planning parties. I am always excited to help a bride fulfill her dreams and have been lucky enough to become a specialist for the romantic and gorgeous weddings at the prestigious Flagler Museum in Palm Beach!