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Michael Vignapiano
Do you want to improve your skills or your staff’s skills and stand out from the competition?
American Culinary Federation Certification is an ideal way to differentiate yourself and your company in a crowded marketplace and assure clients that menu items are prepared with the highest standards of food quality, nutrition and sanitation. Being an ACF Certified Chef has propelled me through different aspects of my culinary career from cook & chef to a culinary educator and now, the owner of a thriving catering business in the Hampton’s.
PROFILE
Company Name: Fresh Flavors Catering
City/State: East Hampton and New York City, New York
Owner: Michael Vignapiano, CCE, ACE, AAC
Type of Company: The Casual Gourmet is a diversified food service company operating a bakery/cafe, two Casual Gourmet Express cafes, several food service contracts, and a substantial off-premise catering business.
Years in Business: 2 years as Fresh Flavors Catering
Website: www.freshflavorscatering.com
Company Description:
Fresh Flavors Catering is a full service caterer specializing in Mediterranean food. They sprouted onto the Hamptons' catering scene in the Spring of 2007; but they are not new to the business.
Michael and Francesca Vignapiano, Fresh's owners, had maintained a low profile, yet had a strong presence since 1998 as event chef and captain for weddings, fund raisers, and intimate dinners for local caterers.
As executive chef, Michael brings his twenty-five years of experience as a Chef/Pastry Chef, Instructor of Culinary Arts, and Culinary Competitor in both New York and Italy to Fresh Flavors. His passion for "old world" cooking is evident in his menus for the "new world" palate.
Francesca, as event planner, brings her years of experience in customer relations and food service to organize all aspects of the event to make it an affair to remember.
Fresh also offers a soft bar, wine pairing and alcohol consignment.
Fresh's staff is comprised of local professionals who have worked as a team for over 10 years.
