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Fire Works Catering is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Chef Mark Garofalo and Stephanie Schechter. In August 2010, they changed the name of their catering company from Gourmet Deli on the Square Catering to Fire Works Catering. Along with exciting new menus and a new look, they are pleased to present their valued clients with the same high quality food and professional service they have been providing since 2003.
Chef Mark and Stephanie are excited about the continued development of their business. Although neither are Providence natives, they both moved here in the 1990s and have fallen in love with the small city's charms and diverse neighborhoods. In 2003, looking for a vibrant place to open their first café, they decided on Wayland Square for its old style brick architecture and village like atmosphere. As their business grew, they found overwhelming success with catering and closed their café in 2006. Now equipped with an extensive catering facility and a talented staff, they focus exclusively on providing quality service for catered events.
Originally from just south of Boston, Chef Mark Garofalo first came to Providence in September of 1991 to attend Johnson & Wales University. After graduation, he began his culinary journey working on Nantucket, in Washington D.C. and Boston and its suburbs. Moving to Providence in 1997, he found a home at Davio's Restaurant in the Biltmore Hotel where he worked his way up the kitchen ladder. After working under several world class chefs, Mark continued his education working at Newport's premier dining spot, The White Horse Tavern. The Gatehouse Restaurant and Catering Company lured him back to Providence with the offer of Executive Chef of the esteemed catering side of the company. Eventually he was overseeing both catering and restaurant kitchens until it was sold in May of 2002.
Wanting a break from long hours and endless weekends, Chef Mark decided to mix his passion for teaching with his culinary passion and accepted the position of Culinary Director of the Met School, a public charter high school. Here, he developed, with a team of student interns, the school lunch program and a fully functioning catering company.
Throughout his career, Chef Mark has participated in several James Beard dinners, cooked for two United States Presidents, participated in numerous charity fundraising dinners, and devoted untold hours to teaching and learning. His wife Stephanie, Fire Works Catering's business and marketing manager, graduated from the revered Rhode Island School of Design and is also a successful designer and an accomplished artist. They are proud to own Fire Works Catering. Chef Mark, Stephanie, and their dedicated team look forward to providing you with exceptional food and service.
Fire Works Catering
401-831-9221
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