Today we’d like to introduce you to María Abad.
Thanks for sharing your story with us María. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I originated in Venezuela graduating with a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology. After welcoming three kids and devoting myself full time to them, being a full-time mom was my best option. Fast forward a few years later and a divorce, I had to figure out what I was going to do to put my family on my back. Having Spanish background and expertise in the culinary division (thanks to my mother) I decided to jump in the catering business. Ten years later, we’ve grown from minor catering to corporate & private events. It’s been a lot of hard work, dedication, and endless hours but I wouldn’t want to have it any other way.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My biggest hardship was finding the money to obtain a license as obliged by the state of Florida to have an industrial kitchen and be able to cook. Catering and events is such a competitive business in the city of Miami, so building my clientele was another obstacle I had to face. Over the years, I was able to have clients that keep coming back and have become family as well as new clientele that are open to trying food out of the ordinary.
MA Gourmet Catering & Events – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
MA Gourmet Catering & Events LLC is a company that specializes in corporate & private events with a gourmet style cuisine that brings a twist to just any ordinary event. We are also a one-stop-shop alongside our sister company @goneonmiami that provides our clients with event rentals, signage, and event planning.
As a company, to have quality clientele that keeps coming back to us. My number one thing since opening up my business has been to provide the most upscale service and we have fulfilled that with our bartenders, waiters, and sous chefs.
Our presentation is key! The way we set up a table or style our hors d’oeuvres…whether it is a low budget party or huge extravaganza, presentation is the most important.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
To have been able to work with renowned Corporate companies like Lennar Corp, Monat, Coconut Grove Bank, Atlantis University, C1 Bank, Hotwire Communications and many more.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 786-337-1875
- Email: magourmetcatering@gmail.com
- Instagram: @ma_catering
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