Simply Gourmet Caterers

Simply Gourmet Caterers is a Sarasota-based off-premise catering company serving weddings and special events of varying sizes. The team offers personalized menus rooted in classic French technique with global influences, covering plated dining, buffet service, cocktail receptions, and desserts, with Executive Chef Nello Allegrucci overseeing kitchen preparation. With over 25 years of culinary experience on the team, Executive Chef Allegrucci attended the Culinary Institute of America in 1978 and has won numerous gold medals in hot food and ice carving competitions as a member of the American Culinary Federation; Director of Catering Becky Souflis has served in her role for over 10 years and has coordinated events for clients including Tesla, Saks Fifth Avenue, Adidas, and Taylor Made Golf. Based in Sarasota, FL; the website describes them as Sarasota's off-premise catering experts serving weddings, corporate, and social events. Couples frequently praise the food quality (including steak and raw bar stations), the team's ability to handle last-minute logistics such as room flips due to weather, staff attentiveness during photos, and coordinators like Becky and Michelle who are cited by name for responsiveness and follow-through.