About Us

Nothing makes us happier than to see our clients with a smile on their face or a joyful tear in their eye. Knowing that we've taken their vision, made it a reality, and then taken it to a level higher than they ever expected, is what we achieve with every event we put our heart and soul into! In today's competitive market, when selected to create a successful event, one should have many different skill sets.

Well, we believe that the individuals, each with a strong skill set, is what makes an extraordinary team and in turn the success of the event! Our commitment is reflected in our passion for what we do; our fantastic cuisine, attention to detail and most of all, our ability to clearly communicate with you! It is our promise to create the most exquisite experience, tailored to suit your individual style and taste!



  My skill set is having had the   opportunity to work at places and meet people that have raised my awareness for quality (whether it be design, cuisine or lifestyle) to a higher level.  Taking that awareness and sharing it with you!

Jeffrey Strauss from the Pamplemousse Grille, taught me "attention to detail" on so many levels, especially when I was his event chef for clients with the most discriminating taste.  As director of special events at Girard Gourmet, one of La Jolla’s most popular eateries, I created relationships that went so much deeper than just planning an event 
 
 (many of my clients have supported me in my journey, some even attended my wedding!) In addition, much deeper than just planning an event (many of my clients have supported me in my journey, some even attended my wedding!) In addition, I have worked alongside Mark Burnett (creator of Survivor, The Apprentice, Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?) on the Discovery Channel’s Eco-challenge as the principle event chef and coordinator. He taught me that you are only as limited as your imagination! And at Fox Studios as set designer/food stylist on the set of a the sitcom Kitchen Confidential depicting renown chef Anthony Bourdain, I learned that there's more than meets the eye to this craft!!

In my lifetime, I have been fortunate enough to live and cook in a variety of countries, with various climates. The haute city of Toronto; the Pacific “wet” coast of Vancouver; the Caribbean jungles of Trinidad; the winter wonderland of Whistler  and the deserts of Australia, to name a few, have all given me the utmost appreciation and respect for event and set designing and catering. I did not realize to what extent location, climate and terrain played such a monumentus role. Although San Diego has near perfect weather, it is the ability to overcome those aspects and  think “outside the box” to create a flawless event... and that's the funniest part about our job!

I love my life, I love food and I love parties!

Guess that says it all!

 

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Catering To America's Finest City

Cork and Platter provides food stylists, decor stylists, event planners, chefs, servers and bartenders to make your event a spectacular success!