Our Team

We are proud to provide so many jobs to the community and grateful to have the opportunity to employ people of all different backgrounds and histories.

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Esteban Valdez Diaz

Brand Ambassador

Esteban has been a part of the Tasty crew since 2005. He consistently delivers excellent work and earns many compliments from clients on his deliveries.

Father of three: Allan, Jeovanni and Guadalupe. A member of Tasty’s Ramirez family. Married to Alicia. Uncle to Eddie, Eugene, Chisco and Mary Rios.

Frequent visitor of the Mexican restaurant, Los Compadres.
Alfredo Velazquez

Executive Chef

Alfredo has been an integral part of Tasty’s culinary team since 1991.

Father of Uriel, Erik and Gigi. Works with his wife, father-in-law and brother-in-law. Nephews and niece are Eugene, Chisco, Eddie and Maricarmen.

Enjoys watching movies with his family.
Kristen Banks

Business Development

Kristen’s been an integral part of the Tasty fabric since 1994. She does everything from cold calls and sales to account management and training new employees.

Children are Maximilian and Alexander. Brother, Dan Rogers, bartends and works special events for Tasty.

Loves scary movies.
Jodi Beck

Event Design Team

Jodi’s been with Tasty since 2008. She oversees the Event Design team, rentals and proposals.

Her children, Jacob and Joshua, work events for Tasty.

Passionate baker.
Gabriela Lopez

Event Captain

Gaby has been with Tasty since 2009. She is one of the first on scene at each event, setting up our equipment, décor and makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Works alongside her three sisters, Josefina, Teresa and Leticia.

Loves Mexican food.
Hannah Malovan

Event Designer

Hannah has been with Tasty since 2016. She’s responsible for prospecting, selling special events, writing proposals and organizing meetings and tastings.

Studied hospitality leadership and marketing at Bradley University. Received a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management.

Country music fan.
Cristy Mendez

Pastry Chef

Cristy has been crafting yummy pastries since 2010.

Mother of Alejandra, Rogelio and Erick. Husband, Carlos, works in operations. Kids frequently help her work picnics and special events.

Exercise queen.
Antonio Gonzales

Hot Line Cook

Antonio has been part of Tasty since 2008. He’s a responsible member of the kitchen, consistently producing salads and cold appetizers beyond expectations.

Father of Jesus and Cristian. Cousin to Hugo Gonzalez.

Rocks out to Bon Jovi
Carlos Osorio

Event Production

Carlos has been with Tasty Catering since 2010. Charlie’s main responsibilities include maintaining the warehouse facility. He safely packs each order.

Father of Alejandra, Rogelio and Erick, who all work special events and picnics. Wife, Cristy, also works for Tasty as a pastry chef.

Has a sweet tooth; loves to bake all types of desserts.
Bobbi Walter

Director of Special Projects

Bobbi’s been with Tasty since 2010. She serves an essential administrative role, which includes government reporting, payroll, insurance maintenance and more.

Mother of Tim and Erin. Married to Chief Culture Officer Tom. Her son Tim is the CFO, and daughter Erin is the CEO of Nuphoriq, a sister marketing company.

Studied at University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University. Received a Bachelor of Science in education and a Master of Science in business education.

Enjoys biking, running, solving puzzles and playing the piano.
David Plata

Brand Ambassador

David has been a part of the Tasty team since 2014. He aims to exceed expectations with every delivery.

His mother, Imelda Rodriquez, aunt, Maricela Rodriguez, and uncle, Ricardo Gervacio are all Tasty Catering crew members.

Studied HVAC at Harper College.

Favorite television program: Shameless.
Maria Lucero

Hot Line Cook

Maria has been helping the culinary team whip up delicious meals at Tasty Catering since 2017.

Mother of Ashley, David, Jorge, Jilenne, Jazline and Kayli.

Enjoys experimenting with various spices and flavors in her kitchen at home.
Eduardo Rios Velazquez

Expeditor & Supervisor

Eddie has been with Tasty since 2000. He has high standards and service and is a valuable leader of the delivery team.

He and wife Teresa have two children, Eddie Jr. and Cathya. Member of Tasty’s Rios family; works alongside brothers Chisco and Eugene and sister Mary.

Favorite film: Mariachi Gringo
Eugene Rios

Director of Operations

Eugene has been an integral member of the Tasty family since 1996.

Father of two kids—Andrea and Daniel. Member of the Rios family; works alongside Chisco and Eddie and sister Mary.

Turn up the Bachata music.
Francisco Rios

Event Captain

Francisco has been an integral part of Tasty Catering since 1996. Chisco is very versatile and has worked in many departments and oversees all Tasty vehicles.

Father of Orlando, Axel, Natalie and Juliana. Member of the Rios family; brothers are Eddie and Eugene, sister is Mary.

Favorite restaurant is Tapalpa.
Gisela Velazquez

Prep Supervisor

Gisela has been helping the Tasty culinary team whip up delicious meals since 2011.

Mother of Uriel, Eric and Giselle. Married to Alfredo, Tasty’s executive chef. Father is Dionicio, and her brother, Manuel works for TFP.

Likes to watch a good movie with her family.
Hugo Gonzalez

Hot Line Cook

Hugo has been with Tasty since 2013 as a member of the sandwich prep team. He assists his team in preparing the many sandwich and wrap selections to perfection.

Father of Christopher, Jose and Isabella. Cousin to Antonio Gonzalez.

Enjoys spending time with his kids.
Shari Brown

Catering Sales

Shari has been a part of the Tasty team since 2005. She has developed many strong relationships with clients, as well as pursued new ones.

Her children are Charles and Michael.

Enjoys sewing, crafting and knitting.
Imelda Rodriguez

Hot Line Cook

Imelda has been helping the Tasty culinary team whip up delicious meals since 2014.

She’s the mother of David, Monserrat and Landy.

Enjoys a long walk.
Manuel Cerecero

TF Processors

Has been working with Tasty since 2010.

Has many family members who also work at Tasty: Dionicio (father), Gisela Gomez (sister) and Alfredo (brother in law)

His favorite movie is Titanic.
Jason Ptak

Event Production

As an on-site server/bartender, Jason’s been ensuring successful Tasty special events since 2017.

Studied business management at Roosevelt University.

Food enthusiast; has a taste for pizza and wings.
Jesse Vazquez

Sous Chef

Jesse’s been crafting delicious meals at Tasty Catering since 2006.

Father of Brandon.

Studied culinary science at the Cooking Hospitality Institute of Chicago. Has an associate’s degree in culinary arts.

Rap music is his jam.
Jessica Cooper

Accounting Admin

Jessica has been with Tasty since 2013, making the most of her time in the accounting & finance department.

Mom of three beautiful children—Jacob, Ashley and Samantha. Daughter, Ashley, works for That’s Caring.

Studied business at NIU and Roosevelt University.

Good taste in pizza—Lou Malnati’s.
Jessica Lopez

Event Captain

Jessica’s been employed with Tasty Catering since 2016 and has produced many successful events and weddings.

Mother of three—Abigail, Mia and Noah

Studied accounting at Robert Morris University.

Loves to bake with her kids.
Kornel Grygo

Chief Executive Officer

Been with Tasty Catering since 2007. Named CEO in 2019.

Studied business management at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Received a Bachelor of Science in business management.

Loves sports and being outdoors, especially if he’s fishing.
Maricarmen Rios

Kitchen Supervisor

Mary has been an integral part of the Tasty team since 2004. As a kitchen supervisor, she manages kitchen processes and the culinary team’s well-being.

Mother of Cristian and Eric. Three of her brothers also work at Tasty—Eddie, Chisco and Eugene.

Can get into a good soap opera.
Dionicio Cerecero

Scullery Lead

Dionicio has been with Tasty since 2001. He is a real team player in the kitchen and warehouse, helping out wherever his services are needed.

Father of Gisela and Manuel. Gisela works in the kitchen and Manuel works for Tasty’s sister company, TFP.

Favorite music artist: Gilguerillas
Nicholas D’Angelo

Brand Ambassador

Nick’s been a key member of the Tasty delivery team since 2009.

Attended Harper College, where he studied general education.

Enjoys bike rides, sports and pretty much anything outdoors.
Ofelia Gomez

Prep Team

Ofelia Gomez has been with Tasty since 2016. Ofelia helps create delicious dishes by working with the culinary team as a prep chef.

Mother of Ivette and Karen

Favorite film: Leap Year
Raul Mora

Event Production

Raul has been with Tasty since 2011. He’s always punctual and smiling.

Father of Anjel

Favorite food: Mexican stuffed peppers
Tekla Wendoll

Comptroller

Tekla has been a part of the Tasty team since 1999.

Performs essential accounting duties—processes payments, accounts payable and past due payments.

Enjoys a good murder mystery.
Jaime Cuatepitzi

Prep Team

Jaime has been with Tasty since 2014. After working in scullery, Jaime joined the culinary team as a prep chef, preparing ingredients for sweet & savory dishes.

Father of Angel, Evelyn, Mauricio, Kevin and Hayley.

Likes to play with his kids.
Larry Walter

Principal

Larry has been a part of Tasty Catering since 1989. He currently oversees three departments.

He and his brother Tom are responsible for paving the way to the company’s shining success.

Enjoys watching Game of Thrones.
Carolyn Stewart-Oyster

Event Designer

Graduated from Bradley University with a degree in hospitality leadership and minors in entrepreneurship and management & leadership.

Carolyn has a passion for calligraphy and art.

Her favorite stores are Hobby Lobby and Target.
Tom Walter

Principal

Tom has been the president and CEO of Tasty Catering since 1989. His main passion is heading up and cultivating the Tasty Catering culture around the facility.

Father of Tim and Erin. Member of the Walter family; works alongside his brother Larry.

Studied business at Loyola University.

Grammar and high school class mate of Pastry Chef, Frank DiMaria.
Josefina Lopez

TF Processors

Has been working with Tasty since 2012.

She is a mother of two to Brenda and Alexis. She is also a member of Tasty’s Lopez family.

Her favorite musican is Vicente Fernandez.
Leticia Flores

Prep Team

She began working for Tasty in 2019.

She is the mother of 4 children: Brenda, Gerardo, Alexander and Jacklyn.

Her favorite restaurant is la Flor de Acapulco in Chicago.
Gabriela Rios

Event Captain

Gaby has been with Tasty since 2010. She has an excellent eye for details, maintains our warehouse and assists with packing and unloading event vehicles.

Mother of Daniel and Andrea. Works on the event production team.

Marc Anthony music fan.
Teresa Lopez

Senior Event Captain

Teresa Lopez officially joined the Tasty team in 2012. As a senior event captain, she ensures that all weddings and events run smoothly.

Sisters are Gaby, Leticia and Josefina. Mother of Diana and Andrea.

Favorite film: Coco
Monserrat Plata

TF Processors

Monserrat started working for Tasty Catering in 2019.

Has many family members who also work at Tasty: David Plata (brother), Imelda Rodriquez (mother) and Maricela Rodriquez (aunt).

Her favorite movies are Alien and Fast and Furious.
Leticia Lopez

Event Production

Leticia has been with Tasty Catering since 2010. Her responsibilities have included prep work for hot cuisine and most recently salad production.

Mother of Eduardo and Leticia. Works with sisters Teresa, Josefina and Gaby. Sister in law to Eddie, Eugene, Maricarmen and Chisco.

Enjoys to sing and dance.
Leticia Olivar

TF Processors

Has been working with Tasty since 2018.

She is a mother of three to Jasmine, Maria and Luis.

Enjoys an ice-cold beer after a long day.
Amanda Ellis

Event Designer

Amanda joined the Tasty family in 2019. From writing proposals to overseeing tastings, she helps bring couples’ wedding visions to life.

Received a Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts with a certificate for public relations from Indiana University.

Find her at Cooper’s Hawk or at any new restaurant.
Ricardo Gervacio

Event Production

Ricardo has been an important of the Tasty family since 2000. He currently serves as an event captain who ensures outstanding production.

Father of Ricardo, Cesar and Alexis. Husband of Maricela.

Knows a thing or two about plumbing and construction.
Elena Alanis

TF Processors

Elena joined Tasty Catering in 2018.

She is the mother of four children: Brisa, Estrella, Everest and Chayton.

Her favorite snacks are fruit and chocolate.
Tim Walter

Chief Financial Officer

Tim’s been a part of the Tasty family since 1995. He’s responsible for all financial and fiscal planning, leadership in the administrative and much more.

Son of Tom and Bobbi Walter. He has two boys, Temani and Jordan. His sister, Erin, is the CEO of nuphoriq.

Studied accounting, business and negotiating at UIC. Received a Bachelor of Science in accounting.

Rocks out to Metallica.
Elizabeth Sanchez

Event Production

Elizabeth started working for Tasty Catering in 2019.

She is the mother of four children: Emily, Axel, Isaac and Angel.

Her favorite food is green enchiladas.
John Reed

Chef-Consultant

John Reed brings 30 years of experience as a chef consultant. He helps our staff create new menu items, perfect cooking techniques and revamp recipes.

Received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration.

Owner of Customized Culinary Solutions based in Skokie, Illinois.
Devonate Hannah

Brand Ambassador

Passionate basketball fan

Loves cars
Gerardo Pano Castillo

Brand Ambassador

Enjoys a healthy lifestyle

Enjoys working out, especially Zumba!