About Culinary Productions
Culinary Productions, Inc. is a full-service premiere catering company that has been servicing the Gulf Coast area for 13 years since 2004. With over 21 years of experience in the catering industry, owner Mike DeSorbo can provide catering services for all types of events. CPI can execute everything from wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, served dinners to gourmet buffets, and much more. We can help make any and all arrangements for your event, including referrals for music, photographers, florists, salons, wedding coordinators, ordering rentals, and coordinating with other vendors.
CPI customizes each menu to fit the client’s needs. There are a few different factors that help determine pricing for each event. Food items, the number of items, and the type of event are just a few examples of what determines pricing for each event. After sitting down with each client, a proposal is then worked up with the desired services and menu items requested.
We also offer free consultations in person or by phone to gather all the information needed for an event. In order to book a date, a 10% deposit is required to hold the date. Please fill out the “Contact Us” form or call the office at 850-469-0445 to book your appointment.
*Please check out our pricing menu below for costs associated with labor, bar glasses, and specialty services.
Mike DeSorbo
Owner
Owner and Operator Mike DeSorbo opened the doors to Culinary Productions March 2004. With over 20 years of experience, he brings the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure that your event will be a complete success. Over the last 13 years, Culinary Productions has grown to become one of the area’s premiere catering companies. Our customer service is a top priority. That combined with a superb wait staff and extraordinary food is a driving force behind the success of the company. Mike works closely with each client to customize a menu that suits their needs and tastes. Customizing menus is what sets Culinary Productions apart from the competition. This philosophy has become a trademark for Culinary Productions and is what creates a one-of-a-kind and unique experience for our clients.
Shawn Zavitz
Chef
Shawn started his career with Culinary Productions Inc. in 2015. With over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, he brings knowledge and experience to the team. He graduated from the Art Institute of San Antonio in Culinary Arts. Also worked as a kitchen supervisor in the number one Italian restaurant in San Antonio, the Westin Hotel on the Riverwalk. He also worked at celebrity chef John Besh's restaurant Lüke on the Riverwalk. With attention to detail and customer satisfaction he makes sure every item is exactly what the customer ordered.
Culinary Productions, Inc. is proud to support several community agencies with catering donations, gift certificate donations, and discounts when at all possible.
CPI has donated over $50,000 worth of catering services, food donations, gift certificates, and more in 2013!
* All donation requests must be submitted in writing to our office for approval and accompanied by tax exempt form at least two month prior to the event.
Chefs Mike D and Dave Bain on location for taping of "Coastal Cooking" with Carmella Campbell.
Crawfish Beggar's Purse
Huli Huli Glazed Drummettes
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Crostini
Our Events
Every few months since August 2010, CPI continues to present a one-of-a-kind themed "Gourmet Dinner Night". Voted "Best Charity Event" for Best of the Coast 2013, "Gourmet Dinner Night" is a chance for CPI to showcase our culinary skills, promote local artists and musicians, and raise awareness about local charities.
CPI teams up with other sponsors and vendors who have an opportunity to promote their services. Each dinner night has a theme and corresponding gourmet menu. Guests enjoy a gourmet buffet style dinner with passed apps and dessert as well as complimentary beer, wine, a signature cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages.
At this social event, guests can peruse the featured artist's work which is for sale, bid on silent auction items, and win door prizes, all while listening to live music.
CPI has raised over $23,000 for local charities through proceeds from silent auctions and door prize drawings. The following charities have benefited from "Gourmet Dinner Night":
Reviews
Culinary Productions recently catered our wedding and we were absolutely blown away by the amazing food, presentation and service...
Tina Nellessen Savage, Pensacola News Journal
The best caterer in Pensacola!! They catered a 360 person event...
Rhonda Dorfman, Pensacola Women's Club
I have used this vendor on multiple occasions and each time we have had a great experience...
Drew Hardgrave, Hiles-McLeod Insurance
Mike D and his crew was absolutely amazing! We met with Mike D, the owner, on our first appointment...
Tina Gallagher
Culinary Productions did an amazing job catering my wedding this past weekend!
Victoria Williamson
I loved the party we planned for VT-10. Thank you for making it epic....
Eric Zack, VT-10
Everything was absolutely amazing! The food was perfect and people were raving about it for days afterwards.
Elizabeth & Felipe
Culinary Productions catered our wedding at Sanders Beach and did a fantastic job! All of our friends and family raved about how everything looked and tasted...
Sarah & Steve Davidson
I really can't recommend them enough! Between the planning process and the wedding reception everything turned out perfectly.
Lauren Koenig
CPI catered my daughter's wedding on April 30, 2016. Mike DeSorbo, Deona, Dalise and the rest of the staff were so easy to work with and made this nervous mom feel very much at ease!
Becky Clancy
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Blog
Culinary Connection
9/2/2014 - Raela Marie Villanueva
Greetings friends! We are excited about our newly updated website (thanks to Digi Pro Media) and getting our blog going! With so many things to write about, we can’t wait to share new and exciting projects, recipes, and more with you.
Click here to view this blog!
Voted
2017 - Best Wedding Caterer
2016 - Best Caterer
2015 - Best Caterer
2014 - Best Caterer & Best Charity Event for Gourmet Dinner Night
2013 - Best Wedding Caterer & Best Charity Event for Gourmet Dinner Night
2012 - Best Wedding Caterer
