Mark begins every day by enjoying some coffee and a kale smoothie with his wife, Courtney, before coming into work and genuinely greeting all of his staff in the building that day.  Other than his morning greeting and the daily community lunch at Arthur’s, Mark’s favorite part about the job is that there is no typical day at work.  He loves to mentor and collaborate with the staff and has a passion for getting to know clients and seeing their expressions of joy when their events come to fruition.  Mark is the original Life of the Party and says that, “it is our staff’s deep and genuine care about the individual experience of our clients and guests that make Arthur’s The Life of the Party.”

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Items: Wood Smoked Salmon and Korean Rice Bowl

Passions: Fishing, Tennis and the Outdoors

Over his years working at Arthur’s, Hector has taken on a variety of roles.  He began as a server, eventually became an Event Captain and within a few years he found himself as the Warehouse Manager, then Operations Manager and finally, Executive Vice President.  Hector’s favorite part about working at Arthur’s has been the opportunity to wear many different hats, whether that be washing dishes, bartending or putting his computer programming knowledge and degree in Business Information Management to the test by creating software that changes the way our company does business.  Naturally, he identifies closely with our core value, Unboxed, as he is not defined by the boundaries around him.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Flank Steak Sandwiches

Hobbies: Playing in his band and attending concerts

Close to 20 years of working at Arthur’s in different roles has given Beth a unique perspective on events.  Her experience has led her to become the Director of Catering, working directly with and mentoring the event designers, service staff and culinary team.  Beth most closely relates to our core value, Unboxed, and she enjoys the ability to be creative every day.  Her favorite parts of the job include coming up with new signature drinks and cocktails and working with the culinary team to create new menu items and food stations.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: The Avocado Bar

Favorite Drink: Margarita or Old Fashioned

Diego made his way to Orlando from the 305 after gaining a lot of experience in the hospitality field. From helping with the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, running the catering department for the former American Airlines Arena, to owning his own restaurant that appeared on Diner’s, Drive-In’s and Dives! Hospitable is the Arthur’s core value that Diego most relates to, as he has always been a huge proponent of treating his clients with kindness and respect. When Diego is away from his desk, you can often find him relaxing by the pool with his family.

Favorite Album: The Beatles – White Album

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption 

Jen joined the Arthur’s team in 2005 as a part-time server while also gaining experience at several restaurants and hotels in the area. It only took a short time for her to realize how much she enjoyed the event industry and decided to make it her career. After receiving her degree in Event Management from the Rosen College at UCF (Go Knights!), Jen joined the Arthur’s family full time. As an Event Designer, she has brought many parties to life, ensuring that our clients always have a phenomenal time.  For Jen, being the Life of the Party means “creating a flawlessly executed event from start to finish, with delicious food and exceptional service.  When someone thinks of an event, we want them to think of Arthur’s.”

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Artichoke Fritters

Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth

As the hardworking Warehouse Manager 8 days a week, Jeff is the Reliable guy that we all count on to keep our operations running smoothly.  He and his team are responsible for managing our inventory, loading and unloading 1,600+ trucks per year and keeping our plateware, glassware and flatware sparkling clean.  It is a good thing Jeff’s favorite part of the job is being busy!  Outside of work, Jeff enjoys a good Root Beer when he’s feeling fancy and focuses on training for obstacle course races where he is one of the top competitors in his age group- catch him if you can!

Personal Motto: Suck it up, Buttercup!

Favorite Album: Elvis – 56

After spending most of her time in the Windy City Sarah packed her bags and moved to the Sunshine State to join our team as an Event Designer at Casa Feliz. She loves getting to know all her couples and bringing their wedding vision to life through lots of communication and being there every step of the way through the planning process. When not giving tours or sitting in meetings with her clients you can usually find her at the Disney Parks or lounging at the beach. At the end of the day she hopes to be known as someone who is kind and tenacious and the Arthur’s family definitely agrees!

Favorite Movie: Amélie

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: The Avocado Bar

Years of experience in the Arthur’s kitchen have earned Amy the title of Executive Sous Chef.  She describes a typical day at work as being busy from start to finish, producing quality food and quality people.  As a manager in the kitchen, Amy enjoys being Un-Boxed with her cooking and teaching other employees on the culinary team how to live up to their potentials.  She can be described as a Reliable, kick-ass cook and would like to be remembered as a great chef, mentor and friend.

Favorite Drink: Vodka Cranberry

Hobbies: Working Out

Before joining the Arthur’s team, Brittany received a degree in Event Management from UCF (Go Knights!) and helped run a local venue in Orlando.  She has a passion for food, which is perfect for catering, and her favorite part of the job is sampling new menu items.  Brittany is described by colleagues as honest, funny and outgoing and fittingly identifies closely with our core value, Hospitable.  She enjoys making connections with clients and believes that The Life of the Party means “ensuring our guests and clients have the experience of a lifetime.”

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Items: Wood Smoked Salmon, Short and Sassy and Shrimp and Grits

Hobbies: Spending time with her son Weston, UCF Football and exploring new restaurants and breweries in Orlando

Carrie is a self-described puzzle guru and Trustworthy rule follower, which makes her the perfect person to master catering calculus in our Bookkeeping office.   With their powers combined, Dennis and Carrie are our bookkeeping team doing the right thing one invoice at a time! Her favorite part about the job is making sure everyone gets paid on time and we aren’t complaining!  When she’s not sorting through receipt paper, Carrie spends time with her three Labradors and at Hot Dog Heaven munching on a Chicago dog.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Mexican Street Corn with Brisket

Enjoys: Spending time with friends, family and wine

Sammy came to Arthur’s with a degree in food service and restaurant management from the Rosen College at UCF (Go Knights!) and a background in baking. Sammy’s favorite part about working for Arthur’s are the people she works with. They are kind and genuine people, and she appreciates how much they have poured into her to help her learn. Her baking skills have led her to appear in the Spring Baking Championship: Easter on the Food Network which she says is currently her biggest professional accomplishment! When Sammy’s off the clock you can find her in the gym or in her kitchen coming up with her next new and exciting treat.

Favorite Song: “Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight” by REO Speedwagon

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Seasonal Roasted Vegetables 

Much like Walt Disney if Marissa can dream it, Marissa can do it! As our Executive Pastry Chef Marissa likes to challenge herself to create new desserts and do everything she can to create memorable events for our clients. Always looking at the glass half full, Marissa treats every party like it’s the party of the year. When not cooking up delectable delights you can find Marissa at the Disney parks or spending time with her husband, her family and her friends.

Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid

Favorite Menu Item: Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Hardworking, dedicated and professional are the three words that describe Kristi, without her Arthur’s would be missing a major asset to the team. As Service Manager Kristi’s days are filled with providing the best service to our guests through scheduling all 250+ of our service staff to their various events. When she isn’t working on scheduling, she is out helping the youth in our community through education and mentorship. To her the Life of The Party means “being able to bring clients vision to life through a fun well executed party.”

Favorite TV Show: The Voice

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Curry Chicken Sald with Mini Croissants 

Crystal is one of the most senior employees on our operations team and her experience shines through every single day.  Organization is Crystal’s top priority and her skills ensure that everything you need for your event arrives on time, allowing for a smooth and crisp setup that will lead to an excellent event.  Crystal can be described by the Arthur’s core values of Reliable, Trustworthy and Responsible.  When she is not at work, you can find her spending time with her dog or catching the latest episode of The Night Shift.

Favorite Quote: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

Favorite Album: Luke Combs – The Prequel

Dennis is a meticulous number cruncher who brings over thirty years of experience to the Arthur’s team.  After attending college as a music major, Dennis worked in finance for the entertainment industry and says his greatest accomplishment was appearing in the credits of a movie for the first time.  Dennis defines being Attentive, Reliable and Trustworthy as the most important Arthur’s core values.  You can usually find him singing songs from The Carpenters in his spare time and sometimes even in his office while he works on reporting or payables.

Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music

Regularly Reads: Entertainment Weekly

More than 10 years of experience at Arthur’s have given Hayli the experience needed to put on a top-notch event.  As an event designer, no two days at work are the same for Hayli.  This variability allows her creative juices to flow and even though things often change, she remains one of the most organized people in the office.  The Arthur’s core values of Attentive, Trustworthy and Hospitable best describe Hayli, and due to her highly personable nature, her favorite part of the job is building relationships with clients and coworkers.  When Hayli is away from work, you can often find her volunteering at church or at brunch with family and friends.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Espresso Brownies

Hobbies: Home Decorating

Sometimes the smallest bites pack the biggest punch, and with Katie it’s no different!  Having joined the Arthur’s team in 2011, Katie is a 4’11’ firecracker with a passion for big flavors, larger-than-life events, and unmatched customer service.  Katie excels at designing interesting and unique menus that party-goers will not soon forget. Whether it’s a party for 5 or 5000, Katie’s passion for providing one-of-a-kind experiences for her clients and their guests shines through. When she’s not working, you’ll find her paddle boarding through the Winter Park chain of lakes, exploring new restaurants, and lounging with her dogs. Katie’s favorite parts about working at Arthur’s are planning and figuring out all of the details and logistics for large scales events and working with the Arthur’s team to become the Life of the Party.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Lollipop Lamb Chops or Miso Glazed Sea Bass

Interests: Game of Thrones Enthusiast and Mario Kart Grandmaster

Kathleen is a skilled event designer here at Arthur’s Catering, bringing her clients’ dream events to life with her attention to detail and hardworking nature. Her positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile make her an asset to any event she plans. Kathleen is passionate about giving back to those less fortunate and strives to make a positive impact while volunteering at organizations like the Society of St. Andrew and Bread of Life Ministries. Outside of work, you can find Kathleen either buried in a good sci-fi novel or keeping her yard in tip-top shape.

Favorite Album: Pink Floyd Division Bell

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Shrimp & Grits

Lori received a degree in Event Management and minor in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!). She has extensive experience working at several top venues in Orlando! Lori can be described as one of the most positive people in the Arthur’s family and is an incredibly adaptable team player.  Lori’s favorite part about working at Arthur’s is interacting with clients, making their day as special as possible and seeing the smile on their faces during such an unforgettable time.  She believes Arthur’s becomes the Life of the Party through the food selection and our personable staff, which elevate the guest experience. When Lori helps her clients create their vision, it contributes to a lively, energetic and memorable event.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Flaming Doughnuts, Chicken Manchego or Ropa Vieja

Talent: Can ride horses in English and Western style. She has had a horse named Tony since she was a little girl.

With more than 20 years of experience at Arthur’s, Lori prides herself in keeping her passion for events fresh every day.  Before joining Arthur’s, she studied Art and Theatre in college and was a cook, kitchen manager and general manager at various restaurants in Orlando.  Lori has used her experience in theatre to become one of the most creative people on the Arthur’s team and plans events as if they are theatrical moments by understanding her clients’ stories, setting the scene and picking the right food to bring it all together.  She attributes Arthur’s being the Life of the Party to our staff, who “give our events a heartbeat that they wouldn’t have without us.”

Favorite Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Enjoys: Coffee on the patio with husband, cooking dinner and reading

As a long time Arthur’s employee, Patty has had the opportunity to master both service and event design.  She is one of the most creative Event Designers and spends her days corresponding with clients, getting all the information she needs to build a unique menu for each event.  When Patty isn’t booking events, you can find her on-site setting up and connecting with our staff and clients on a personal level.  Patty’s events are given life by “the love that our staff and food bring to the party.”

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Items: Ramen Noodle Bowl, Shrimp and Grits and Chicken n’ Waffles

On Sundays You Can Find Me: At the yoga studio, then mass

Stephen is an easy-going chef whose main goal in life is to have a great time.  He received a degree in Graphic Arts before mastering the Culinary Arts and now prides himself in helping run the best catering kitchen in Orlando.  Stephen’s favorite parts about working at Arthur’s are having the freedom to cook many different foods and the ability to learn something new every day. Being Trustworthy, Reliable and Sincere are on Stephen’s list of most important core values.  Forever learning, you can often find him reading Bon Appetit.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Item: Shrimp and Grits

Interests: Concerts and Festivals

Managing our brand and being the voice of our social media is a big job and with Jess at the helm, Arthur’s Catering is in great hands. With a background in Public Relations and Business Communication, Jess has the skills and knowledge to take on any challenge. Her colleagues describe her as on top of her game, helpful, and organized, and her dedication to causes like animal welfare is a testament to her caring and kind nature. When she’s not managing the Arthur’s Catering brand, you can find her exploring new places in Florida or galivanting around the theme parks.

Favorite TV Show: Parks and Recreation

Ordering at Happy Hour: A delicious craft beer

Emily started at Arthur’s during her time at Rosen College at UCF (go Knights!) and after earning her degree in Hospitality Management, she joined the Arthur’s Family full time as an Event Coordinator bringing boundless enthusiasm and knack for connection to every task. Emily embodies the “Life of the Party” mentality, infusing positivity and fun into everything she does. Her favorite part? Personally connecting with clients and being part of their journey to create unforgettable events. Off the clock Emily enjoys whipping up delicious meals and exploring the latest bars and restaurants around town with her friends.

Favorite Arthur’s Menu Items: Ropa Vieja on Tamale Pancake

Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia!

Meet Justin, the dependable jokester and Event Coordinator at Arthur’s Catering. With a background in Environmental Political Science & Urban and Regional Planning. Justin’s days are spent meticulously overseeing party details and ensuring top-notch standards at events. His favorite part of the job? The people, of course! Described by colleagues as reliable and fun-loving, Justin is also a woodworking enthusiast with a knack for building things. Off the clock, you’ll likely find him hiking with friends.

Favorite Book: Anything by Tom Robbins

Ordering at Happy Hour: Tequila on the rocks