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LICARDO HOSPITALITY
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Next Level Caterer
Weddings
Productions
Events
Yachts
Beverage
Staffing
Rentals
&
More
Redefining Hospitality
It's Personal
We will work closely with you to create a menu and plan out all your wants and needs
Signature Style
High Quality Ingredients
Positive Energy
Memorable Service
Our Commitment
Locally sourced produce and the freshest ingredients that will leave you with a burst of energy
Carolina
We recommend Licardo Hospitality 100%!! Our wedding food was amazing! Also the bar tenders and rentals!! We are very thankful!!!! 5⭐️
Testimonials
Vanessa
My wedding was increíble! They took care of everything and made sure my guests were full and had an amazing time along with an experience. Everyone said the party was a hit and it’s all due to my amazing vendors. The paella was delicious and the empanadas were fresh and warm. Thank you again to Aaron, JD, and their crew for making my dreams a reality!
Nidia
Licardo catered my friend’s birthday. Everything he made was delicious. My favorite was the mushroom risotto. The presentation was great & very professional!
Shana
"The BEST, Quality, Presentation and Customer Service EVER!!! I’m beyond impressed!! 😊Thanks Chef Aaron!!
Drew
"We use them for fashion & celebrity production catering.
They go the extra mile to make all request happen""
Beth
"Amazing experience, professional staff, on time, 5 star service all around.
AAron Licardo is a delight to communicate with!
Cant say enough good things!
Highly recommend🤩"
A Bit
About
Us
Licardo Hospitality is a one stop shop for Catering, Beverage, Staffing, Rentals and More! With over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality industry our team strives for top quality, elegant and reliable service across the board. We work with you through the entire process to ensure you have complete confidence.
Our food is seasonally influenced and locally inspired with a farm-to-table that bridges the gap between healthy eating and truly delicious fare. Our primary mission is to provide food that is personalized, elegant, beautifully executed and reflects your taste.
Let us cater your wedding, production shoot, corporate event, dinner party, cocktail hour, or social event. We offer both effortless drop-off catering & meal plans as well as full-service market-driven fare. With vision and budget in mind, we work closely with each client to create the perfect custom events. From customized menus, rental and staffing coordination, to on-site execution and floral and event design, we will ensure your event is seamless and memorable. We have hand chosen our local vendors who maintain the highest quality and standards. Sourcing responsibly is a key part in the foundation of our company. Our chefs add delicate flavors to compliment the purity of the ingredients. We always provide vegan, gluten-free and nut-free options for every event-Inclusion of all food allergies is an integral part of what we do!
We currently work closely with many professional athletes while they train/live in South Florida. We work with gym owners and dietitians to ensure they are being properly fueled and hitting certain weight criteria for their signing bonuses.
Chef
Aaron Licardo
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A veteran with twenty years in the food & beverage industry from major hotels, independent restaurants and catering companies. Aaron is a Johnson & Wales graduate and third generation chef whose passion comes in many layers similar to his worldwide cooking techniques and dishes. He is constantly striving to stay ahead of the competition and thinking of the next steps of the industry and has proven that through his rapid growth early in his career.
He has been a Sous Chef for Hyatt, Executive Chef/GM of Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Director of Operations of DIRT Eat Clean and now Owner/Operator of Licardo Hospitality.
He comes from a hospitality family, which included his father being an Executive Chef and teaching him the philosophy of cooking and how there are no cutting corners in this industry if you want to be the best! After working in restaurants at a young age, Aaron decided to continue his education in Miami, Florida at Johnson & Wales University.
Aaron worked his way up to become the Sous Chef of the Hyatt Miami at the Blue. Eager to learn, he was taken under the wing of the Executive Chef / Food & Beverage Director and taught how to run an entire hotel Food & Beverage department. This was a very uncommon practice for a Sous Chef, but Aaron never backed down from a challenge and was able to drop all costs.
Once he had proven to himself he was able to take the next leap in his career, Aaron became the Executive Chef of Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill. A well known and respected establishment in Coral Gables, Florida. Always humble but looking for opportunities to push the needle, he and Wayne Edred (the owner) were able to create the restaurant's first ever brunch program. This doubled sales and created a new weekend vibe. Shortly after Aaron started weaving his way into the front of the house and taking on more positions and duties to run the entire operation. He was deemed General Manager and continued being the Executive Chef.
With all the different experiences throughout his career there was something he needed to do and that brought us to his next layer of talents. Aaron, became the General Manager of DIRT Eat Clean in Miami Beach. A fast-casual healthy eating concept with a bright future but in need of culinary / execution expertise. Here is where he was able to open three locations, design kitchen layouts, all menu creations, oversee and train all staff. He became the Director of Operations / Head of Culinary for the entire company, which led him to his biggest endeavor.
He started his own company Licardo Hospitality LLC where they specialize in Catering, Beverage, Staffing, Rentals and More. Here is where they do wedding, production shoots, events, parties, wine dinners, meal plans and more. Aaron is constantly striving to stay ahead of the competition and thinking of the next steps of the industry.
Aaron dabbles with many of the top restaurants in South Florida for inspiration and trends. You’ll also find him traveling to different cities, countries or even having dinner at a friends house to stay on top of his world wide obsession with food.
Meal
Plans
Foodiemeals is the official meal plan service of Licardo Hospitality. These meals are freshly made and hand crafted by local tenured chefs with world wide cuisine training. We use only the freshest ingredients available the day of preparations. Each meal is created based on your goals, dietary restrictions, likes & dislikes. When you take that first bite you will taste the layers of flavors, love and passion we put into each dish.
Sign your company up for daily meal plans!
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Chef
Stations
PAELLA
accompanied with Chef's Salad & Mariquitas
Meat Paella
Crispy chorizo, braised chicken, smoked pork, veggies, spanish rice, saffron
Mixtro Paella
Gulf shrimp, muscles, crispy chorizo, braised chicken, veggies, spanish rice, saffron
The Lux Paella
Florida lobster, mahi mahi, langostinos, roasted vegetables, truffle-saffron spanish rice
Hawaiian Paella
Serrano ham, pineapple, chicken, chorizo, peppers, carrots, red onion, peas, sweet chili garlic spanish rice
Keto Paella
Gulf shrimp, mussels, crispy chorizo, braised chicken, veggies, spanish cauliflower rice, saffron
PARMESAN WHEEL PASTA
accompanied with Chef's Salad & Garlic Bread
Watch chef flambe' your pappardelle pasta with a homemade roasted garlic cream, topped with freshly shaven black truffles
ASADO EXPERIENCE
Chef will be your grill master for the party! Picana, Chorizo, Half Chicken, Ribs & more!
I <3 TACOS
accomanied by Cumin Dusted Black Beans, Mexi Red Rice, Elote Street Corn
Build your own taco station never looked so good
Mexican Adobo Grilled Chicken, 4hour Braised Mojo Pork, Blackened Mahi Mahi,
Flour Tortillas, Corn Tortilla, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Pica de gallo
Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Cilantro, Pickled Onions, Limes, Guacamole, Chipotle Cream
Cilantro-Lime
PASTA LOVER
accompanied with Chef's Salad & Garlic Bread
Watch chef saute your pasta fresh to order with all your favorite toppings!
Penne, linguine, rotoni, tomato gravy, fresh pesto, alfredo, parmesan, mozzarella, feta, broccoli, peas, aspragus, spinach, capers, olives, anchovies, lemon zest, red chili flakes, fresh basil
Contact us to find out pricing and more detail
Menu
Packages
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Global Inspired Menus
American
Asian
BBQ
Build Your Own Bowl
Cuban
Dominican
Grazing Tables
Hawaiian
Hors D'oeuvres
Indian
Isralei
Italia / Mediterranean
Latin
Mexican
Peruvian
Spanish
Vegan / Vegetarian
World Inspired
Contact us for pricing & package options
Production
Menus
Sample Menus
DAY 1
BREAKFAST
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (V)
Garden Veggie Organic Egg Scrambled (V)
Tofu Scrambled “Eggs”
Garlic, onion, turmeric, peppers
Grilled Honey Glazed Ham
Country Style Grits with Cheddar (V)
Breakfast Biscuits (V)
Organic Butter & Jam
Banana-Nut Loaf (V)
Assorted Fresh Fruit (V)
Fresh Coffee & Tea
Served with Whole Milk & Almond Milk (V)
LUNCH
*Southern*
Honey BBQ
Grilled Organic Chicken
Atlantic Salmon
Beyond Beef (V)
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (V)
Honey Butter Carrots & Cauliflower (V)
Watermelon & Cucumber Salad (V)
Baby spinach, onion, basil, mint, cucumber lime vinaigrette
Pineapple Tomato Salsa with Spiced Tortilla Chips (V)
Veggie Crudite with Dipping Sauce (V)
Arnold Palmer Half & Half (V)
Homemade Sugar Cookies (V)
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (V)
Organic Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Herbs (V)
Tofu Scrambled “Eggs”
Garlic, onion, turmeric, peppers
Organic Turkey Bacon
(can be switched for regular if requested)
Overnight Coconut Chia Pudding (V)
Assorted Toasted English Muffins (V)
Organic Butter & Jam
Avocado Smashed with Heirloom Tomato(V)
Assorted Fresh Fruit (V)
Fresh Coffee & Tea
Served with Whole Milk & Almond Milk (V)
LUNCH
*Asia II*
Ponzu Glazed
Grilled Organic Chicken
Local Mahi Mahi
Beyond Beef (V)
Stir Fried Rice (V)
Saute Snow Peas with Shaved Almonds (V)
Crispy Wonton Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, mango, heirloom tomatoes, radish, red cabbage, mustard vinaigrette
Red Beet White Bean Hummus with Wonton Chips (V)
Dumplings with Sweet & Sour Sauce (V)
Pineapple Lemonade (V)
Dark Chocolate Homemade Brownie (V)
DAY 3
BREAKFAST
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (V)
Mushroom, Tomato & Goat Cheese Scrambled Organic Eggs (V)
Tofu Scrambled “Eggs”
Garlic, onion, turmeric, peppers
Cage-Free Chicken Apple Sausage
(can be switched for regular if requested)
Overnight Peanut Butter Oats (V)
Assorted Toasted Bagels (V)
Organic Cream Cheese & Butter
Avocado Smashed with Heirloom Tomato(V)
Assorted Fresh Fruit (V)
Fresh Coffee & Tea
Served with Whole Milk & Almond Milk (V)
LUNCH
*Italia/Mediterranean II*
Balsamic Glazed
Organic Chicken
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Beyond Beef (V)
Ratatouille Orzo Pasta
Garlic Marinated Roma Tomatoes with Fresh Basil
Chopped Salad (V)
Iceberg, red cabbage, carrots, tomato, peppers, cucumber, herb vinaigrette
Bruschetta with Pesto, Balsamic & Crostini (V)
White Bean Hummus (V)
Cucumber-Lime Lemonade (V)
Assorted Macarons (V)
Raspberry, pistachio, chocolate, vanilla, lemon, caramel
DAY 4
BREAKFAST
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (V)
Sweet Potato, Arugula, Feta & Tomato Frittata (V)
Tofu Scrambled “Eggs”
Garlic, onion, turmeric, peppers
Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon
(can be switched for turkey if requested)
Smashed Avocado with Heirloom Tomatoes (V)
Blueberry Muffins (V)
Multigrain & Gluten Free Toast (V)
Organic Butter & Jam
Assorted Fresh Fruit Cup (V)
Fresh Coffee & Tea
Served with Whole Milk & Almond Milk (V)
LUNCH
*Cuba*
Garlic-Lime Mojo
Grilled Organic Chicken
Grass-Fed Beef Picadillo
Beyond Picadillo (V)
Sofrito Rice & Cumin Black Beans
Citrus Marinated Asparagus (V)
Havana Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, mango, heirloom tomatoes, radish, red cabbage, mustard vinaigrette
Roasted Corn Salsa with Spiced Tortilla Chips (V)
Cuban Black Bean Hummus (V)
Mint Limeade (V)
Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (V)
We have plenty more options so please contact us for details on pricing and scheduling!