Artichoke & Company est. 1996
Full Service Custom Catering & Event Planning
Private Events | Weddings | Planning | Custom Menus | Staffing | Rentals | & More!
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About us
Artichoke and Company has proudly been serving South Florida for over twenty five years. From a sophisticated intimate dinner party with close friends to prestigious galas, we can do it all. Artichoke and Company’s goal is to surpass our clients’ expectations.
Our experience in the catering industry is second to none. With hundreds of thousands of events catered and some of the finest chefs in the industry, our staff has the resources to create a truly memorable event for all the right reasons.
As you will notice, we do not have any set pricing. We prefer to work with you to customize your ideal menu and maximize your budget.
Our goal is to make your event a night you will cherish forever.
For 2 people or 2,000, Artichoke is committed to making your special occasion exactly that… special.
Hors D'oeurves
Chicken | Beef Tenderloin | Pork | Ham & Bacon | Sushi | Shrimp Cocktails | Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten Free | Turkey | Lamb | Duck & More
Buffet Stations
Salad | Pasta | Tempura | Tapas | Ethnic | Raw Bar | Sushi | Grill | Carving | Ceviche | Sandwiches & Handhelds | Mashed Potato Bar & More
Desserts
Wedding Cakes | Chocolate covered Strawberries | Strawberry Short Cake Lolly Pops | Fresh Baked Cookies & More
Brian Gorman
Owner, Executive Chef
Brian has gained much of his culinary expertise in New York at one of the country’s highest rated restaurants, Bouley. Food has been Brian’s passion since a very young age. Brian has traveled and cooked in many different countries all around the world and has worked with chefs such as David Bouley, Joel Robuchon, Mario Batali, and Bobby Flay.
Dara Gorman
Owner, Senior Wedding Planner
Dara has built an outstanding reputation with our clients and Southwest Florida! Dara is an essential part of our team handling many tasks from public relations to making sure you and your event are taken care of. Dara will surely go above and beyond to surpass your expectations and make your dream day come to life.
Richard LeBeau
Head Chef
Richard has been the Chef of Artichoke and Company for close to 15 years. Richard’s background in the culinary industry is full of depth. From the Ritz Carlton to Naples Grande, Richard has the culinary knowledge of a Master Chef. Richard’s dedication and passion for quality makes him a great asset to Artichoke and Company and your event.
Elle Polite
Marketing/Event Coordinator
Kaylee Ferrell
Event Coordinator
Kaylee has been in the hospitality industry for over 9 years. She has a degree in resort & hospitality management from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has a passion for everything weddings & events! She’s extremely detail oriented and ensures her client’s events are exactly how they were envisioning them. She’s a crucial member of our team who will make sure she exceeds each client’s expectations no matter what it takes.
Brenden Gorman
Chief Operating Officer
Justin Blackshear
Chef
Chef Justin has been in the industry for over 25 years. He was involved in the opening of several FGCU restaurants & establishments. He has cooked for Bill Clinton & George Bush at the Duquesne Club in Downtown Pittsburgh. He makes desserts that are to die for and we are very thankful to have him be a part of the Artichoke team.
Client Reviews
“We had our wedding and reception at Artichoke & Company. We could not have been happier! The food was excellent, the venue was exactly what we wanted and Elle and her team thought of every detail.”
Kristen Perez August 2021
"We just got married at Shangri-La Springs and used Artichoke & Co. for catering, decor, and planning/coordination. I can’t thank Dara and her team enough for bringing my perfect wedding vision to life. She was always available when I had a question or wanted to meet and made everything so easy. If there was something I wanted, she made it happen. Her attention to detail and wonderful team made the planning process stress free. We have not stopped receiving compliments about how beautiful our day was and how awesome the food was. While I got ready with my bridesmaids and the moms, Dara set up lunch and mimosas for us. We also had a great brunch the day after our wedding at Artichoke & Co. It was a nice place to catch up with guests before they left and the food and entertainment were fantastic. I highly highly recommend Dara and her team if you’re planning a wedding or other event."
