A New York Catering Company
Deeply Rooted in Experience

Deborah grew up with the sights and smells of food all around her. From her mother’s family dinners to her father’s greasy spoon restaurant in Manhattan, Deborah’s culinary enthusiasm began as a young child. She entered the kitchen at age 13, where she would wake up at 3:30am to work side by side with her dad at his busy luncheonette.

After high school, Deborah travelled throughout Europe, where she explored many different cuisines. It was there that she discovered her passion for combining and fusing interesting flavors. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and eventually took over her father’s coffee shop, transporting it into a local neighborhood staple for delicious, fresh, inspiring food.

Deborah Miller Catering & Events builds upon the roots and history of the past using personal recipes and handmade combinations to produce elegant yet playful food.

A mother of four adult sons, she lives with her husband and dog, Louie in Manhattan.

Lauren’s hometown is Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Lauren is a proud “Jersey” girl at the core and does not pump her own gas. Lauren has a BA in communications from Boston University and has spent the majority of her career at Deborah Miller Catering & Events; she became a partner in 2015. Prior to joining Deborah Miller Catering & Events, Lauren has always enjoyed working in hospitality, including her role as Director of Special Events at Sounds of Brazil in New York City and as Catering Manager at Foodie’s Catering in Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

There is nothing Lauren enjoys more than long days at the beach watching the sun rise over the ocean and set over the bay, followed by cocktails and a barbeque with family and friends.

Lauren currently resides in lower Manhattan with her four children, husband Paul, and magnificent dog Blu Storm.

Alexandra hails from the Hudson Valley, where she grew up horseback riding and cultivating a passion for her longtime hobbies of gardening and hiking. Alexandra holds a B.B.A. and M.B.A from Marist College, in addition to an Associates in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. Over the past decade she has served in various culinary roles in New York, which include working at Union Square Events as a Private Chef, and most recently as Culinary Director at The Skylark, Abigail Kirsch’s premier rooftop venue in Manhattan’s Fashion District.

Tirelessly committed to her professional endeavors, Alexandra spends her free time traveling and working on building her botanical candle company. She currently lives in Dobbs Ferry with her husband and majestic dog, Siena.

Growing up in central New Jersey, Justin became interested in food as a young child, from the soil it was grown in until it was conceptualized as a dish and savored. He has worked in food service since he began his first job at a local pizza restaurant, and over the course of his career, he has had a growing passion for both food and the people who prepare it.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, he dove into the NYC food scene working at the prestigious Waverly Inn while obtaining a culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute. In every role until his most recent position as Executive Chef of Great Performances, he has enjoyed engaging in the most difficult work. He believes this is the place where learning happens, all in the pursuit of sharpening his skills and palate to offer our guests and our staff an experience that represents the joy food gives to him.

Justin believes food brings us together on every level. How we grow it has the power to shape the world around us, creating a destiny for our planet, and eating a meal has the power to mark a special day in a unique and profound way. Food is art, culture, community, our past and future, and an integral part of the human experience. Justin loves how food connects us, and being central to that connection is his greatest joy. In his limited spare time, Justin enjoys reading, yoga, bicycle rides on the Brooklyn Waterfront, and spending time with his wife of six years and his two young sons.

Jon moved to New York City in 2003 from Charleston, SC. He attended Johnson & Wales University where he studied Hotel and Restaurant Management.

At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, Jon oversees event logistics, orchestrating daily details – large and small – around manifesting event ideas into realities. Prior to joining the Deborah Miller Team, Jon worked at Great Performances Catering as Director of Purchasing, and at Creative Edge Parties as Executive Chef of Events.

Jon enjoys bread baking, beer brewing, and entertaining. Outside of work you can often find Jon playing chess, enjoying board games, or working on puzzles. Jon lives in Brooklyn, NY with his family.

Elise is from New Rochelle, NY and holds an MFA in Playwriting from Boston University. She is also an alumna of Dartmouth where she got a BA in Comparative Literature, and a proud alumna of New Rochelle High School (Go Huguenots!)
Elise is a Sales Administrative Assistant here at Deborah Miller Catering, she helps coordinate our clients and culinary operations teams to ensure smooth and successful events.
Elise enjoys going to museums, plays, concerts and libraries — exploring New York’s many public art offerings!
She is passionate about the arts, accessible public and green spaces, and summer shoes that cover your toes.

Holly was born and raised in the suburbs of New York, but has bounced around between Queens, Brooklyn and Southern California. In 2009 she graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education for Hospitality Management and started her event career! She has worked in private dining, events, catering, and wedding sales for over 12 years – with companies such as USHG, Hill Country Hospitality and Oak & Honey Catering. When Holly isn’t booking and planning events, she enjoys going for nature walks, being a very busy Aunt to three littles, and being a part-time dog mom, to Frankie. Holly loves celebrating spooky season and is a big fan of rollercoasters!

Emilie’s passion for food and beverage started in fine dining restaurants going back to her first after-school jobs back home in the Pacific Northwest and continued on to New York with USHG’s Michelin-starred The Modern. She then moved into the events world, studying Event Management & Hospitality at NYU and moving to USHG’s catering arm Union Square Events. Emilie continues her event career at Deborah Miller Catering, bringing her eye for detail and experience across the corporate, nonprofit, and social spheres, ranging from intimate private dinner parties to four-figure guest counts in the city’s top destinations.

When not dreaming of the next big event, Emilie enjoys studying for her next Court of Master Sommeliers exam, reading voraciously on the subway, and clinking glasses with friends and colleagues across the city. Emilie currently calls Astoria, Queens home where she lives with her partner-in-crime Steve and planet-sized cat Skip.

Adriana is a Bronx native with high school education in Orange County, NY and a bachelor’s in business and mathematics from SUNY Albany. Her hospitality experience derives from Manhattan based restaurant operations; most recently with The Bowery Group (Cookshop, Shuka, Shukette, etc.) as an Events Coordinator.

As a Sales Manager Adriana brings her expertise in hospitality to create unforgettable moments. Her meticulous approach ensures every event exceeds the client’s vision and leaves a lasting impression with guests.

Outside of work Adriana resides in Harlem with her husband and two cats, Rizzo (girl, small, cow pattern) and Archer (boy, chubby, orange/stripes). When not traveling or enjoying live music they’re fortunate to enjoy visiting often with family.

Originally from New Jersey, Lockett has spent her professional career working in the travel and hospitality industry. She has extensive sales experience working in the luxury and adventure travel space, having worked at tour operators in New York City and Boston. As an undergraduate, she earned a BA in History and Political Science from Marquette University and most recently earned a Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree from Cornell University. At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, she looks forward to connecting with clients to create creative and memorable events.

Lockett is happiest exploring new places with her friends and family, going on long walks, loosing herself in a book unexpectedly, and watching Marquette basketball.

Susannah was raised in New Hampshire to a large, Irish-Slovakian family with a deep love for food. After graduating from Arts University Bournemouth in England in 2018, she continued her career in the events industry across England, Ireland, and the New England area. She has booked and coordinated a large variety of events, including over a thousand weddings and musical performances featuring grammy-award winning artists. Now, Susannah is excited to be able to channel her experience in event sales with her love for food! When Susannah is not booking or planning events, she can be found hosting dinner parties for her friends, traveling across the globe (30 countries visited and 100+ to go!) and going to shows and museums with her friends.

Lenae is Brooklyn Born and Raised. She went to Culinary School in Atlanta, where she gained a lot of her initial experience. She has immersed herself in FOH, BOH, Bar and Admin to be as well rounded as possible. She’s a Catering Guru and Licensed culinarian.
She has a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management.
Lenae is an animal lover and had 2 bearded dragons.
She is funny.
“I’m like salt. I bring flavor to an environment.”

Caroline is from Boston, MA and has a BFA in Interior Design from Savannah College or Art and Design (SCAD). At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, Caroline is an Events Producer, collaborating with corporate clients. Using her design background, she supports AANHPI pop ups around the city and other minority-owned small businesses. Her adventurous spirit extends beyond her work and love for dogs. As a self-proclaimed foodie, she enjoys exploring different cuisines and flavors when eating out or trying a new recipe.

Born in NYC, Hannah grew up in Fairfield CT & graduated from the University of Vermont in 2015. After that, Hannah spent the majority of her 20s working in many facets of the food service industry and traveling the world, (to 16 countries!).

When not working you can still find Hannah in a kitchen whipping up eclectic and heartwarming dishes for friends and family. She also enjoys live music and dancing whenever possible. A perfect day is spent lounging around in the sun, and sipping wine with her dog, Taco.

Emmanuelle, sometimes known as Emmy, has been a self-proclaimed foodie since the age of four, when she dubbed herself “The Kale Queen.” Born and raised in the suburbs of New York, Emmanuelle grew up immersed in the diverse culinary and theater arts scenes of the city. She studied Sociology at Colorado College, and was very engaged in the dance and food communities on campus, in addition to spending as much time as possible outdoors. She has since moved back east to begin her career in marketing – weaving her passion for design, the arts, and food together as best as possible. She drinks too much coffee.

Anasia moved to New York City when she was 6 from Georgetown, Guyana. She attended Woodtobe Colburn where she studied Hospitality Management.

At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, Anasia oversees booking staff for all of our events – large and small.

Anasia enjoys spending time with her 6 year old daughter, Reagann. Outside of work Anasia enjoys her solitude and traveling.

Oscar, better known as “O.” in the kitchen, hails from Peru. He studied Culinary Art at Hudson County Community College.

At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, O. makes sure clients receive the best experience through food and service, and that the Deborah Miller kitchen maintains a positive and creative environment. Prior to joining the Deborah Miller Team, O. worked as Lead Saucier at Great Performances where he was the mastermind behind creating and developing sauces for menus, as well as Waste Control Team Leader. Prior to that, he was Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager at Elephant Plate.

O. is passionate about research, constantly looking to learn more about flavors, music, and places. He enjoys sports, cooking, socializing, and family time. Outside of work you can find O. reading, play Goalkeeper on the soccer field, and experimenting with flavors in his own home kitchen.

O. has a dog named Bailey, a cat named Leia, and a fish named Chewbacca. O. lives in New Jersey with his wife and their newborn son, Aiden.

Gil has 17+ years of experience in catering management at large companies in New York including Cipriani 42nd, Certe, and Food Trends Catering. He has spent the past 7+ years at Deborah Miller Catering & Events. Gil was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He moved to NY in 2005 and started his journey in Catering & Events. He loves to bring people together in the workplace to create a positive and joyful work environment. He lives in Astoria, Queens and enjoys spending time exploring the city with his wife and son.

Byron comes to us from Quito, Ecuador. He studied electronics at Unidad Educativa Salesiana Don Bosco High School and is a Gastronomic Administration graduate from Technological University Equinoccial of Ecuador. He has completed 13 levels of English language learning and excited about continuing his studies.

At Deborah Miller Catering & Events, Byron makes sure catering and event orders arrive on time. He produces physical menus and labels, packs and supervises orders, and oversees the delivery staff. Prior to joining the Deborah Miller Team, Byron worked at Six flags Magic Mountain in California as a Looney Tunes character in their entertainment department, at YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Colorado as a Food Prep and Buffet server, and at Hotel Americano here in New York as a Line Cook for their rooftop restaurant.

Byron enjoys playing soccer, listening to all kind of rock music, and spending time with my kids. He likes learning about technology and fiddling with computers and mobile devices. Outside of work you can often find Byron discovering museums, parks, and beaches, cooking at home, or spending time painting and playing videogames. Byron lives in Elmhurst, Queens with his amazing wife, two kids, and a pug puppy.

Maria is Dominican and grew up in Jersey City but moved to DR to finish high school and right after that a college degree in Hotel Management.
Maria worked as a line cook for a few years in Manhattan before shifting to more managerial positions. At Deborah Miller Catering & Events Maria works on food cost analysis and project development for operations and culinary.
On Maria’s days off she’s usually painting at home or going out to eat with family. She tends to be the first one at the table to ask: “when can we have the dessert!?”

Betty was born and raised in New York City. Growing up, she moved around frequently throughout the five boroughs but finally settled in Queens in her teen years. Betty is a Certified Public Accountant and has her MBA in finance. She has 20+ years’ experience in financially guiding clients and businesses through tax strategies and preparation of financial statements.

Betty is passionate about empowering and helping others by supporting and appreciating others around her, be they family, friends, clients, or coworkers. She is happily married to her husband of 18 years and raising two teenagers in Downtown Manhattan.

Julia was born and raised in New York City. She was born in Long Island and has lived all over in the city, but now calls Queens home. Here at Deborah Miller she ensures that our outgoing accounting runs smoothly.
In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and going to the movies.