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Culinary Productions Inc. is a wedding catering company located in Pensacola, FL and we have some hot news to share – in December 2023, we will be unveiling a brand-new event space in town! Owner Mike DeSorbo has been creating exquisite dining experiences for his cherished clients for over 25 years. Whether you desire buffet service or a seated meal, his professional team will customize their offerings to reflect your unique vision.

Culinary Productions Inc. is a full-service wedding caterer. Mike DeSorbo provides premium cuisine for all types of events, from intimate occasions to large-scale receptions. He founded CPI in 2004 and has flourished in the wedding industry ever since. His delicious dishes are not only fresh and flavorful, they are displayed in visually-stunning presentations that complement sophisticated soirées. Mike’s culinary influences span an international array of cuisine, from Mexican and Italian to Indian, Thai, and French dishes. He can accommodate guests with various dietary restrictions such as gluten and dairy intolerance or vegetarian and vegan leanings. From passed appetizers during cocktail hour to dessert displays for after, the versatile chefs will endeavor to reflect your tastes and preferences.

Culinary Productions Inc. is on hand to oversee everything catering. You can collaborate with Mike to devise signature menus and beverage lists. The event team takes care of delivery and setup on the day and can provide you with trustworthy recommendations for other vendors. Raise a champagne toast with loved ones before enjoying custom cocktails during the drinks reception. Whatever your requests, the seasoned personnel always aim for excellent customer satisfaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$15

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What event services do you provide?

Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering

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121 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Culinary Productions Inc receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food. Customers praise Mike and his team for their professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility in accommodating various dietary restrictions and creating custom menus. Wedding guests rave about the diverse and flavorful options, including seafood and meat dishes, with many guests complimenting the beautiful presentation and attentive service provided by the staff. From a personalized gluten-free menu to tasty appetizers and entrees, Culinary Productions Inc is highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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Culinary Productions Inc receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food. Customers praise Mike and his team for their professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility in accommodating various dietary restrictions and creating custom menus. Wedding guests rave about the diverse and flavorful options, including seafood and meat dishes, with many guests complimenting the beautiful presentation and attentive service provided by the staff. From a personalized gluten-free menu to tasty appetizers and entrees, Culinary Productions Inc is highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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Sandy H. Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

BEST Caterer in Pensacola

I am not sure where to begin my review for Culinary Productions, the food or the service? I guess there is one common link between the two: Mike DeSorbo. I’ll start with the food. I knew we had met our caterer when we left our taste testing in Mike’s kitchen—everything he prepared was delicious. My daughter is a “foodie” and this catering decision was very important to her and her fiancé’. Mike suggested we do several food stations placed strategically at our venue and we ultimately decided on 4 delicious options. We settled on the menu 7 months before the wedding, but that didn’t stop Mike from telling us we could change it up to the wedding week. Culinary Productions did a phenomenal job on the food, I am still receiving compliments on the variety and quality of each station.
But coming in a close second to the food quality, and I mean very close, is Mike’s customer service. He would reach out to me just to check in, remind me of decisions from our last discussion or email, and offer to help in any way he could. On the wedding day Mike was on site working with other vendors to set up the tent in case some bad weather moved in on our reception. Mike wasn’t supposed to be at the venue at 9 am, but came down at the request of our planner and they all worked together to come up with the best plan, for the worst weather forecast. Mike brought 10 staff members to help for the reception and they were like busy bees, took care of EVERYTHING. They stayed until the very end and even helped load our cars.
For this mother of the bride, finding the right caterer was paramount. Hiring Mike @ Culinary Productions was one of the best decisions made for my daughter’s wedding. I have never hired a wedding reception caterer, but I have tasted my fair share of catered food. There is NO ONE better than Mike and his team at Culinary Productions.
Sandy H.
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Lauren K. Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

I was absolutely blown away by CPI and their crew. Mike was the individual we worked with and he was amazing and professional. They showed up to our venue at 9 am and set up all tables and chairs. After the ceremony and end of the night, they even cleaned up the venue. The food was amazing and they even brought food to the bridal suite during cocktail hour. They made our day perfect and I would recommend them to anyone!
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Singletary C. Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Creel wedding day 11/11/2023

Where do I start? My daughter contacted Culinary Productions and together they came up with a menu, complete with hors d’oeuvres and desserts! The food was delicious, the service was exemplary, and the staff were courteous and professional. Recommend 10/10!!! Many thanks!
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Bay Limo Bay Limo Wedding Limos

I was the Limousine driver at an event they catered. Food looked amazing and the staff was extremely friendly. Highly recommend.

Plant and Flower Boutique Plant and Flower Boutique Wedding Florists

We love working with Culinary Productions! Their food is always amazing, their staff is always helpful and professional- plus you can't beat their prices or the experience of working with Mike, Deona & the rest of the CPI staff!

Shannon Reeves Events Shannon Reeves Events Wedding Planners

Mike D, Raela and their team are always, always amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with them for several weddings in Pensacola over the last year, and they have always gone above and beyond to make sure all is organized and delicious! They're friendly as can be and super easy to work with - I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a great catering team!

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Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering frequently asked questions

At Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
To cater to all tastes, Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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