CRAVE CATERING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Member of the Sales Team
Aimee has been a part of the Crave family since 2013. Prior to this, she owned an event planning company that executed weddings and corporate events. A teambuilder at heart, Aimee enjoys being able to work closely with her coworkers and the chefs to create unique experiences and menus for her clients. When away from work, you can find Aimee enjoying water activities, seeing live music or playing with her pup, Beignet.
Debbie joined our team in late 2016. She is our Office Manager and handles our accounting and payroll functions. She comes to us with a strong background in finance and small business administration.
Erica, Houston native, joined the Crave crew in 2018. Previously, she was a general manager for a full-service catering company in Dallas. She even helped open a venue called 450. As a catering events manager, Erica is interested in creating dynamic events. "Clients are looking for an out-of-town experience. It's all about making experiences unique without being too repetitive."
Job Titles:
- Executive Chef
- Member of the Chef Team
- Owner
Crave's Co-owner and Executive Chef, Kim Price, began her career 25 years ago in a bakery and then honed her culinary skills over years of experience in several five-star hotels in Houston. After gaining respect as an accomplished chef, Kim left the restaurant industry to pursue her dream of launching an Austin catering business.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Member of the Administrative Team
Leslie LaSorsa, CSEP has over 15 years of experience in the events industry as the General Manager of Crave Catering. She is a native of Chicago, grew up in Houston and made her way to Austin to attend The University of Texas earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Leslie became an Auditor for PWC and earned her CPA. She then went on to hold various corporate accounting positions all over the US before making her way back to Austin and joining Crave. Leslie has been a leader in the events community in Austin having held board positions for 6 terms ending with the role of President.
Meredith joined the Crave Team in 2019. She found her passion for weddings and catering while working her way from Intern to Sales Manager at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is interested in executing weddings with highly personalized and sentimental touches to the couples she works with. When she's not at work, you can find her exploring restaurants on her quest for the best cheeseburger and best cheese board in Austin.