Executive Food Service Team

Our Staff are hand-selected for their ability to do and be the best. Their dedication to Executive Food Service and talent in the culinary arts are why we succeed. Our team brings passion and excellence to all Executive Food Service events, and a meticulous attention to detail most clients are used to seeing only in the finest restaurants. Rely on our team of on-site caterers in Jacksonville, Florida, for a fine culinary arts experience at your next important event!

Larry Grosshans, On-Site Caterers

Larry Grosshans

Award-winning Chef Larry Grosshans is a 25-year veteran of the culinary arts and a graduate from the country's most prestigious culinary arts school, The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. This award-winning chef's career has been literally international, in addition to covering every corner of the United States. Grosshans is the successful owner and designer of three restaurants, and the first corporate chef for Starwood Hotels International. In the food service industry, Larry Grosshans has done it all!

Olivia Burkhalter Gonzalez

Olivia Burkhalter Gonzalez is a professional qualified by 17 years of notable achievements in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. She offers a history of performance excellence in event planning and customer relations. A chef in her own right with expansive culinary knowledge, Gonzalez works with the Executive Food Service team to create custom menus for your special occasion. Her absolute commitment and willingness to go to the extra mile will ensure that your event is a total success. When you are ready to stop worrying and put your trust in the right place, you’ll know who to call.

Member of the Clay County Chamber
Professional Wedding/Event Planner
Certified Professional Food Manager
Gilford Technical Community College-AA (1995)

Olivia Gonzalez: (904)-403-9932 extension 706

Christine LoRusso

Christine LoRusso is a professionally trained wedding coordinator and event planner. She has over fifteen years' experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise covering large and small events such as weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, reunions, anniversaries, birthday parties, and retirement parties.

Christine started her career as a banquet server in a family-owned catering company. After learning and enjoying every aspect of the business, she became a sales manager and event coordinator.

Christine's clients receive the highest quality of service and creative personalization to ensure their event is successful from beginning to end. She controls the entire look and style of each event, constantly working and perfecting the pre-planning and planning stages to ensure the "wow" factor when guests arrive.

Christine LoRusso: (904)-403-9932 extension 706

Dawson Faith, Executive Sous Chef

Chef Micky Faith brings a level of experience and expertise to the Culinary Staff by heading up all day to day operations of the Culinary Team.   Chef Micky has the skill and expertise in all Culinary Arts preparations and applications.  His traditional Mediteranian background brings foods to life and his love of food shows with all of his many unique and signature creations.

Contact our off-site caterers in Middleburg, Florida, at (904) 403-9932 to begin planning your next event with Executive Food Service.