Executive Chef Pedro Duarte started his eponymous catering service in 2019, bringing a fusion of his native Cuba to Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors. His fusion of cultural flavors and time cooking abroad shaped his vision for the food he serves, starting with quality. “The main focus is on freshness, everything we use is as fresh as possible,” he says.

The other emphasis he brings to food is enticing his clients to try something new by exploring cultures through familiar flavors in ways they wouldn’t expect. He offers cooking classes, teaching his clients how to create something different with samplings of Caribbean staples. “I’m originally from Cuba, slow roasted pork, beans, lots of citrus, spice, coconut, and cilantro. Those are flavors I love to work with.” Being a chef has its share of difficulties, but building up the trust of his clients is something that Duarte works toward every day, providing consistent experiences at price points that appeal to all of us.