OWNERS
Lisa Bruttell Grant, Vice-President and Co-Owner
lisa@arthurscatering.com
Lisa’s creativity paired with her knowledge of cuisine and event design fuels Arthur’s fresh approach to event planning. She attends professional conferences all over the country and infuses Arthur’s events with innovative catering and design ideas. From nouvelle cuisine to environmentally conscious “fresh and local” menus, Lisa creates events with exceptional flair and imagination. Prior to co-founding Arthur’s, Lisa was an executive chef in the catering industry. At age 9 she dreamed of becoming a party planner and persuaded her mother to place an ad in the newspaper for her new business idea, “Kid’s Parties by Lisa.” She never got a single answer to that ad, but her dream has come true in a big way.
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Mark Leggett, President and Co-Owner
mark@arthurscatering.com
Mark’s enthusiasm, expertise and love of people permeate everything he does, from planning spectacular events to volunteering in his community. His passion for creating memorable parties and serving others is well known in the area. Mark built his business and event design team from the ground up on the principles of quality, creativity, service and dependability. A native of Central Florida, he financed his education at the UCF School of Business Administration by apprenticing at every level of the catering business. Mark co-founded Arthur’s in 1989. Under his expert direction, Arthur’s manages events from 10 to 5,000 guests with ease and has built a loyal client list.
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Charlie Putney, Event Designer
charlie@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Charlie handles corporate events with flair and ease, working with such prestigious companies as Neiman Marcus, Florida Citrus Sports, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Robb & Stucky and Foley & Lardner. Charlie crafts any event, large or small, with trademark precision, creativity and efficiency. His confident approach can be traced to 20 years of experience in the operations-management industry with Walt Disney World, Cypress Gardens and Townsend’s Plantation in Apopka. He has been with Arthur’s since 1991 and has been a key ingredient to our success.
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Patty Sturgeon, Event Designer
patty@arthurscatering.com
407- 331-1993
Patty’s long-standing relationship with clients tells her story. She proves herself time and time again with fresh, new event ideas for a huge following of repeat clients. Whether it is a princess-bride wedding, corporate gala or social event, Patty prides herself in taking a client’s vision and making it come true with detail and care. A member of the Arthur’s team since 1994, Patty is a native of Central Florida and attended FSU. She has gained a comprehensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry, and her experience includes working in the Virgin Islands on chartered yachts.
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Lori Player, Event Designer
lori@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Lori brings together one-of-a-kind themes with “talk of the town” culinary creations guaranteed to create a sensation. She studied theater and art at New York University and University of South Florida while cultivating a career in culinary arts and hospitality management. This blend of talents makes her an exceptional party planner. Some of her high-profile events have included the University of Florida’s 2006 “Gator Gala,” a celebration of the 100th anniversary of UF football, and the 2003 “Party on the Plaza,” the 150th birthday of the university. Lori has been with Arthur’s since 1997. Her 20 years of designing events in Central Florida, and knowledge of venues and local resources make her a true expert.
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Beth Schumm, Event Designer
bschumm@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Beth began her relationship with Arthur’s as a server and event manager in 2003, and was promoted to our event design team in 2006. She studied hospitality management at Purdue University and received a culinary degree from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. She has 20 years experience working with such prestigious organizations as Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton and Disney. Beth’s imagination and excellent organizational skills give her the ability to coordinate any event from large corporate gatherings to private affairs with precision and style.
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Melissa Burtram, Event Designer
melissa@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Melissa’s vibrant personality, warmth and smile melt away the stress of any anxious party host. Her confidence and enthusiasm spread to those around her. All our clients, from the multitasking corporate executive to the frazzled bride, take comfort in her flair for creative presentation and imaginative event planning. Melissa joined the Arthur’s team in 2005 with more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including the upscale dining and catering companies Hue and Houston’s in Orlando.
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Sandy Hodkin, Event Designer
sandy@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Sandy infuses Arthurs with 25 years of expertise in upscale catering and events management. Her true love of food and wine translated into a successful career as an event designer in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. She mastered the social and corporate markets as an event designer for Ridgewells, a well-known D.C. catering firm. Born and raised in Manchester England, Sandy studied hotel catering and institutional management with formal training as a pastry chef and specialized as an executive chef. She worked for the British Embassy in Germany before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1984. Sandy relocated to Central Florida with her family and joined Arthurs in 2007.
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Julia Meredith, Event Coordinator
julia@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Julia, a true Floridian, has fond memories of gatherings in the tradition of fine southern hospitality. She brings a warmth and enthusiasm for entertaining to all her events with one goal in mind, “for each guest to have a great Arthur’s experience that they will always remember.” With Arthur’s since 2000, Julia has created many great memories for hosts and partygoers by anticipating the needs of her clients and managing every detail with precision. Her extensive background in customer service, including 25 years with the City of Orlando Fire Department, makes Julia highly skilled at meeting the needs of clients.
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Amanda Whittle, Assistant Event Designer
amanda@arthurscatering.com
407-331-1993
Amanda assists Arthurs event designers in bringing parties to life — managing important details for each unique event. She brings valuable experience from some of the area’s finest venues including Universal Studios, Samba Room and Roy’s of Orlando. With a degree from Valencia Community College’s Culinary Management Program, Amanda is well prepared in the business of making your event memorable. She joined Arthurs team in 2007.
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CULINARY TEAM
Julie Noggle, Executive Chef
chef@arthurscatering.com
Chef Julie’s strong leadership is displayed both in her kitchen and at Arthur’s events. She surrounds herself with a team of inspired chefs and culinary staff brimming with fresh, delicious ideas. As a result, magnificent creations by our team keep customers raving and returning year after year. Julie has been executive chef at Arthur’s since 2000. With more than 21 years in the culinary field, she also served as executive chef at Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs and assistant general manager in the Culinary Café at Lockheed Martin in Orlando.
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Stephen Gray, Chef de Cuisine
chefstephen@arthurscatering.com
Chef Stephen’s leadership inspires creative cuisine in Arthur’s kitchen and his eye for the visual — he also has a degree in graphic design — contributes to the outstanding culinary presentations for which Arthur’s is well known. He brought his flavorful, visual inspiration to our team in 2000. Stephen has worked in the culinary field since 1992 and previously served as saucier chef at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando and executive chef at the Orlando Sheraton.
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Patrick Booth, Sous Chef
souschef@arthurscatering.com
Patrick’s engaging personality makes him a standout both in the kitchen and on-site at Arthur’s events. His knowledge of food comes from over a decade of experience as executive chef for Edibles Etc. of Altamonte Springs and working with high-end restaurants. A valued member of the Arthurs team since 2005, Patrick studied culinary arts at Valencia Community College’s Culinary Management Program and jazz performance at University of North Florida.
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Linda Peoples, Pastry Chef
Chef Linda’s passion for delicate pastries and decadent desserts add a sweet finish to every custom Arthur’s menu. She relies on over 22 years experience and her natural, creative instinct to design and execute signature confections for any style of event. Previously with Carmine’s la Trattoria and Café L’Europe both of Palm Beach, Linda rounds out Arthur’s excellent culinary team with flair.
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PRODUCTION
Beth Visconti, Service Manager
beth@arthurscatering.com
Beth joined Arthur’s team in 2001 and skillfully manages, recruits and trains Arthur’s exceptional service staff of more than 100 employees. She ensures that each event is staffed properly so that Arthur’s superior service shines through on every detail. Beth has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and nine years experience as a manager at the Cheyenne Saloon, Lili Marlene’s and Crackers Seafood Restaurant in Orlando’s historic Church Street Station. She knows people and intimately understands that impeccable service builds loyalty among clients.
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Steve Croston, Operations Manager
steve@arthurscatering.com
Steve manages Arthur’s warehouse inventory, supplies and equipment. His dedication to researching and implementing improvements to Arthur’s operations constantly benefit clients and staff. Steve has been operations manager since 2002 after joining Arthur’s team in 1999 as an event bartender.
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Diane Bostick, Office Manager
diane@arthurscatering.com
Diane joined Arthur’s in 2004, bringing more than 20 years experience in business management, accounting and human resources. With her background and organizational skills, Diane oversees the infrastructure of Arthur’s and assures that day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.
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Arthur’s team of service captains
Our well-trained and experienced team of service captains is dedicated to maintaining Arthur's
long-standing reputation for exceptional service.
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