A New York Catering Company
Deeply Rooted in Experience

Deborah Miller’s love of food began early, shaped by the energy of her father’s Manhattan coffee shop. By age 13, she was already kitchen-curious and began working alongside her father in her free time—an experience that instilled both discipline and a deep appreciation for hospitality.

After traveling throughout Europe and immersing herself in diverse culinary traditions, Deborah attended the Culinary Institute of America and then went on to transform her father’s coffee shop into Deb’s, one of the city’s earliest farm-to-table cafés. Grounded in seasonal ingredients and thoughtful sourcing, Deb’s became a beloved neighborhood staple and the foundation for what would evolve into Deborah Miller Catering & Events.

Today, Deborah leads a full-service catering and events company known for its elegant yet playful approach, artful presentation, and innovative flavors. Her work reflects a balance of sophistication and warmth—where every detail is intentional, and every experience feels both elevated and personal.

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

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.

Spending many of his formative years living abroad in multiple countries, Samuel Kim’s childhood memories are always tied to food. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland – College Park, he briefly entered investment banking but quickly realized his passion and calling was to work with food. Samuel jumped into the culinary world training some of the world’s most acclaimed kitchens, including Jean-Georges, Per Se, Colicchio & Sons, and The Modern. With over a decade of executive experience, he has led multi-unit restaurant operations for top-tier hospitality groups such as Kijung Hospitality Group and Clyde’s Restaurant Group, driving innovation in menu development, food cost optimization, and team leadership. His background in both culinary arts and finance uniquely position him to elevate guest experiences while delivering strong financial performance.

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.

Eddie is a seasoned hospitality and event management professional with nearly 18 years of progressive leadership experience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he now resides in Yorktown Heights with his wife and two children.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from St. John’s University, where he built the foundation for a career defined by operational excellence and client-focused service. Throughout his career, Eddie has held key leadership roles, including Director of Event Operations at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, Director of Banquet Operations at Union Square Hospitality Group’s Conrad New York Downtown, and Event Services Manager at Marriott Marquis New York. In these roles, he successfully oversaw large-scale operations, inclusive of managing over 200,000 square feet of banquet space.

Eddie is known for his comprehensive approach to human experience services, combining strong operational implementation with customer experience training and continuous improvement initiatives. His leadership consistently drives high-performing teams, enhances service delivery, and creates memorable experiences for clients across a wide range of high-profile events.

Outside of his professional life, Eddie enjoys watching hockey, craft cocktails, collecting sports memorabilia, and spending time 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.

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.

A Southwest native, Victoria combines a deep-rooted love of hospitality with a passion for creating memorable experiences. She holds a B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management from NAU and a M.S. in Meeting & Event Management from SDSU. Her career in event management began during her undergraduate studies and has since expanded across both the Arizona and New York City markets.
A lifelong tennis player, you can often find Victoria on a court in Brooklyn. Otherwise, she relishes basking in the sunshine, reading, and sipping funky orange wines around the city.

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.

With over 15 years of experience across the entertainment and hospitality industries, Xander brings a dynamic, people-first approach to production management. As a professional musician, he toured nationally and served as a U.S. Cultural Ambassador overseas, while also building a hospitality career as a server, bartender, manager, and event lead—including previous experience with Deborah Miller Catering. His passion for events was born at the intersection of music, service, and community, where he discovered the power of creating memorable experiences through care, creativity, and connection. Outside of work, Xander enjoys playing in his Sunday soccer league, singing with the Manhattan Choral Ensemble, and exploring the city with his dog, Hopper.

A born and raised New Yorker, Emily has spanned the gamut of the food & beverage industry, with experiences working in non-profits, restaurants, CSAs and now, catering and events. She’s familiar with many facets of the hospitality world, having had roles in marketing, sales, operations and event production.

She’s obsessed with creating delicious food experiences, both at work and in her home kitchen, always with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. You’ll often find her researching new restaurants and bakeries to try or strolling the farmer’s market for cooking inspiration.

Outside of work, Emily loves all things arts & culture and can be found going to the movies, Broadway shows, basketball games, concerts, or at home catching up on her tv shows. She also likes to get in her outdoor time playing tennis, Citi biking or walking all over the city.

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 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.

Born and raised in Atlanta GA, Blake has spent his whole life in the kitchen, inspired by his father who is also a chef. He began washing dishes at his family’s restaurant at 10 years old and went on to become the Executive chef at Bastone in Atlanta. Now working as a sous chef in Deborah’s production kitchen, his first roll in NYC, Blake is excited to continue growing his career in the city’s vibrant culinary scene. Outside of work he is a devoted husband and proud father of a daughter and son.

Sergio, originally from Mexico, is the Sous Chef at Deborah Miller Catering. He believes in working hard and cooking with love, and nothing makes him happier than seeing people enjoy his food. After work, you’ll often find him cooking at home, spending time with family, or playing music. On weekends, he also follows his passion as a DJ, bringing the same energy and joy he has in the kitchen to the dance floor.

Sadie is a newcomer to the NYC food scene since summer of 2023 and is excited to call Deborah Miller Catering home. Beginning her culinary career in Minneapolis, MN over a decade ago, she bounced around Twin Cities as an eternally curious baker and line cook, eventually landing as a sous chef at such notable fine dining establishments as the James Beard Award winning Alma, groundbreaking Tex-Oaxacan restaurant, Colita, and their global sister bakery, Cafe Ceres. A Texas native, Sadie eventually fled north to avoid hot temperatures, but not before spending many formative years eating her way through Houston, Dallas, and Austin and cultivating a healthy love for summer produce and global cuisine.

Sadie’s professional food mission revolves around unconventional flavor pairings that highlight seasonality and high-quality ingredients, as well as harboring a rabid curiosity for the science of baking and how to harness knowledge of technique to create the most fluffy, flaky, sweet, or crunchy delights. It’s her creed that hospitality is built around creating a highly curated and thoughtful dining experience, with well-designed treats that elevate any event into something unforgettable down to the final bite. Sadie personally believes that fruit speaks for itself, every confection needs at least a little bit of salt, and that vanilla gets a bad rap for being, well, vanilla.

Permanently enthusiastic about food (and especially pastry!), when Sadie isn’t making your sweet dreams come true, they enjoy exploring the robust NYC art and culinary scenes, and if she isn’t whiling away an afternoon at a gallery or museum, she can likely be found at any bakery, restaurant, or food cart.

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!?”

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.

Aden is a New Yorker with a flare of West Coast. Growing up in the city that never sleeps, Aden loves discovering new places to hang out and trying out new things!

Right after graduating from Cornell University with a B.S. in Development Sociology, heavily focused in legal-social courses, he started working in Business Operations for the last 6 years. During this time, Aden has learned his passion for Finance, Human Resources, and Client Experience Satisfaction. One of his future career goals is to get an MBA in Finance and continue to fuel his insatiable learning passion.

Stemming from South American and Southern European roots, big meals full of carbs and proteins satisfy his heart. He loves showing others grace and compassion.

During his free time, you may find Aden at home relaxing while sipping a diet coke, at the movies, or at your local coffee shop trying out new cold brew flavors.