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About Authentic Flavors
San Diego, CA 07/07/09
We would like to announce that Mark Vogel and Justin Fitzgerald have proudly partnered with the prestigious Authentic Flavors Catering of San Diego. Mark and Justin have a combined 30 years experience in off premise catering.
They have a proven track record of superior customer service, event execution and an eye for the latest sophistication in logistics, design and creative menu planning.
Together with Executive Chef Vincent Altavilla, Chef Jeff Stanko and Director of Catering & Events Carrie Esparza, Authentic Flavors now has the perfect recipe for success!
Mark Vogel – Mark@sdauthenticflavors.com
Justin Fitzgerald – Justin@sdauthenticflavors.com
Carrie Esparza – Carrie@sdauthenticflavors.com
Executive Chef Vincent Altavilla
Leading our culinary team is Executive Chef Vincent Altavilla. Chef Altavilla began his career at the young age of 14 in the South of France, learning the art of Classical French, Provencal, Nouveau, and European Styles of Cuisine. After moving to California, he started his catering career in San Diego. In his ten years as head Chef for another local catering company, he furthered his knowledge of world cuisine and executed events from 5 to 5000 guests. He started Authentic Flavors Catering in 2006.
Sous Chef Jeff Stanko
Joining our Executive Chef is our Sous Chef, Jeff Stanko. Chef Stanko graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY in 1999. He has worked for some of the most prestigious properties in the country, such as the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. He moved to San Diego in 2003 where he trained under Chef Altavilla. They had worked together for over 4 years, when Chef Stanko joined Chef Altavilla to work side by side to create Authentic Flavors Catering. He brings an extensive working knowledge of off-premise operations helping to make our events flawless.
Director of Catering & Events, Carrie Esparza
Carrie is originally from Fort Worth Texas and came to California in April of 2005. Carrie did her undergrad studies at Texas Christian University where her main focus was Business, Food Management and Nutrition. Immediately following College, she began Culinary School at The California School of Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu and graduated in the top of her class in the fall of 2006. Her love for food and cooking helps her to create custom and flawless menus for all of her client’s events. She brings a wide range of experience to every aspect of event planning and to Authentic Flavors.
Cake Specialist, Cheli Madrid
Cheli joined the team with 18 years of experience in both the Baking and Catering industries. She worked in her parent’s bakery beginning at age 15, baking and eventually designing Wedding and Specialty Cakes. At the age 21 she opened her own restaurant and catering company. Now offering our company her expertise in Cake Design and Event Planning, she completes our team with the perfect cake for your special event, extensive knowledge of our pastries and other desserts and the ability to manage a catered event.
Catering Services
Whether you’re planning an intimate quiet ceremony with a handful of friends and family or a lavish wedding or event with hundreds of guests, we’re there for you!
