Starting in his grandmother's kitchen as just a young kid, working up into Executive Chef positions at multiple restaurants and opening a few of his own, Sam has a lifetime of experience under his belt. Deciding to settle down over 17 years ago and began his journey with CBD, he has built a loyal team to create and serve thousands of food & event seeking clients. As President and Owner of Catered by Design, he still finds time for a round of golf or attending an Escoffier dinner.
Being an Operations Manager means wearing many hats and that is certainly true for Tami. She brings to the table over 25 years of administrative experience coupled with her training as a chef from Kendall College. Having the kitchen acumen allows her to make the administrative functions work more smoothly. Tami is particularly adept and creating custom recipes/menus for clients looking for an exceptionally unique experience. In addition to all her duties at CBD, she is also a cooking instructor.
Matthew has been a part of the family-owned company since his teenage years and has excelled ever since. Now, he is the driving force behind Catered by Design's drop-off division. His knowledge pours into creating flawless orders for both social and corporate entertaining.
Coming from the upstanding field of Country Club dining and events, Jen has surpassed the expectations of her clients here at Catered by Design. She is committed to unblemished style and service in the catering world.Her participation in multiple areas within the company allows her to provide the invaluable knowledge her clients need to fulfill their dream event.
Rachel is the newest edition to the Catered by Design team. Majoring in Event Management at Iowa State University, she has a sharp eye for details, trends, and insight in and around the industry. Her creativity boosts throughout the entire planning process leaving clients beyond impressed.
Miguel has been working side by side with Catered by Design's owner for over 30 years. At this point, he is more than an employee - he's family. From lasting recipes that date back to their Italian restaurant days to creative seasonal dishes, Miguel always keeps it interesting.
Raised in a family of bakers and bakery owners, Carlos educated his passion for executing delicious sweets at the French Pastry School. Having an enormous background in delectable desserts and off-premise catering, he has streamlined our kitchen and operations to run like a well-oiled rolling pin.
