Thank you for your interest in Emerald Coast Catering. We are a full service event planning & design company offering coordination services, design & decor services, linen coordination, tent and furniture coordination, not to mention providing delicious meals, beverage service & competent staff for an event with a guest list of two to two hundred.
Emerald Coast Catering is fully licensed with the
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations.
Emerald Coast Catering is inspected regularly by the State Health Department.
Emerald Coast Catering carries Event Liability Insurance for all of our events.
Emerald Coast Catering is a member in good standing of the International Caterers Association,
the Walton County Chamber of Commerce &
very active with many charitable organizations in our area.
Emerald Coast Catering services the part of the Florida panhandle from the Destin bridge to Panama City Beach. This includes: Destin, Crystal Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Point Washington, Eden State Gardens, Seaside, WaterColor, WaterSound, Seagrove Beach, Seacrest Beach, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Carillon Beach, Inlet Beach, Panama City Beach and points on the beautiful Gulf Coast in between! Our white sandy beaches are the prettiest beaches in the country, if not the world, now known as the Emerald Coast.
We specialize in destination beach weddings & unforgettable receptions! We serve as party planners, coordinators, designers, chefs, installation crew and event staff. We "cater to our customer" allowing you to be hosts to your guests. We like to think of "our" weddings as 'Perfection in Paradise'!!!
Another specialty of Emerald Coast Catering is 'private entertaining'. With Chef Gary Serafin's extensive experience in the kitchen creating award winning menus and his expansive wine knowledge he can provide you with a paired dinner in your home or rental property. This personal chef service allows you to truly be on vacation.
Cocktail parties, family reunions, rehearsal dinners & corporate events are also part of the Emerald Coast Catering family of services. We can plan & coordinate your party, design & decorate the venue, and provide courteous staff for food & beverage service.
Chef Serafin is happy to provide you with custom menus and assure you that the meal you select for your guests is restaurant quality in terms of taste & food presentation. Design & rental services are also available. Our design team can create a unique combination of concepts you like with what we know works in order to provide you with a perfect event.
Please review our website & contact us for an estimate. We will discuss the menu and any other aspects of your event or dinner necessary to provide you with an appropriate estimate. Upon receipt of your estimate, please carefully review it and contact us with any changes, additions, etc. that you may have.
Typically, we first provide you with an estimate for food, beverage and staffing. Once you feel comfortable with us and you wish to secure the date with a deposit and signed contract, we will be happy to provide you with an estimate for rentals of tent(s), furniture, linens, lighting and decor. You are under no obligation to contract those additional services. You can elect to have whichever services you choose, from drop off food to complete "turn key" events.
Upon review of our website, if you have any additional questions or have any special requests, please feel free to contact us at 850.622.6270 or info@cater1.com .
Best regards,
The Emerald Coast Catering & Event Planning Staff, & Chef Gary Serafin, Owner
Planning & Coordination
