Serving the Pensacola area and its residents is something Mike DeSorbo, owner of Culinary Productions Inc. (CPI), truly loves to do. Both Mike and his wife grew up in Pensacola and knew it was where they wanted to stay, have their careers, and raise their family. Mike, already an experienced caterer, started Culinary Productions in 2004 to combine his catering skills with his desire to stay in and be a part of the community he loves so much. As one of the largest catering companies in the area, chances are if you’ve attended a catered event in Pensacola, you’ve experienced the award-winning food and service of Culinary Productions.
At Culinary Productions, they offer a beautiful and versatile space that can accommodate various events, including weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsals, memorial services, reunions, and private parties. The venue features minimal decorations, providing a vintage yet elegant historical Pensacola feel. What sets the venue apart from others is their full-service in-house catering, offering a one-stop-shop experience.
The event space boasts an approximately 3,000 square foot ballroom area with natural lighting from large windows, roomy restrooms, and a comfortable bridal suite. The venue can host up to 250 guests seated and upwards of 600+ without seating, ensuring ample space for any event.
As a full-service catering company, Culinary Productions leaves no detail unattended. During the initial consultation, Mike customizes a menu for the event based on the client’s desires, preferences, and price range. His 25 years of catering experience ensures that every event has the proper amount of everything, from utensils to linens to servers catering to the guests. Whether clients want a traditional sit-down dinner or a casual taco station, CPI can make it happen.
Culinary Productions prides itself on staying on top of ever-changing wedding and event trends, offering suggestions and examples that are trendy and can stir the client’s creativity. This factor, combined with their network of reliable local vendors, provides clients access to the best Pensacola offers for events. They are happy to offer referrals to these vendors or take the lead on securing them, enabling CPI clients and their events to have the best of both worlds—creativity and dependability.
Mike enjoys his catering business not only because it allows him to work in the community he loves but also because of the excitement it brings. There’s never a dull or boring moment when you’re a caterer. Every event, client, and situation are different and bring new challenges and surprises to Mike and his staff. Working with clients to bring their vision to light and seeing happy customers makes his job fun, satisfying, and exciting. Creating a one-of-a-kind experience for their clients is something Mike prides himself on. He wants his clients to feel ‘catered to’ during the entire catering experience.
Exciting things are happening for Culinary Productions as they continue to enhance their offerings. The awards keep rolling in for CPI, winning Best of the Coast 15 years in a row, as well as the Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award and Best in Pensacola award by readers of VIP Pensacola. If you’re planning an event and want it to be truly special, contact them today to see how they can help make your vision come to life!
