Key West Chefs
“When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy, that is what cooking is all about.”
David Fuhrman
Growing up in a food driven world since his childhood, Chef David has always known he was destined to be in the food service industry. In high school, he joined an adult vocational school where he was awarded student of the year for the class of 94’ using the skills he had gathered from early training. From there Chef David went on to attend Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smith, New York, in the field of Culinary Arts. After an aggressive two-year curriculum, he was one of 30 total graduates to finish the program. His culinary education & experience have taken him to such places as Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids Michigan, Tavern on the Creek & the Hilton Resort on Hilton Head Island, and Nantucket Island at the Straight Wharf Restaurant and Harbor House Hotel.
In 2001 Chef David went from north to south, from one island to another. After working in a large market, the chef’s focus changed to local and sustainable with fresh fish and local flavor in the Florida Keys. Chef David’s local experience includes Key West’s most renown restaurants: Hot Tin Roof, Antonia’s, La Te Da, A&B Lobster House, and the Conch Republic Seafood Company.
As Chef/Owner of Great Events Catering, Chef David continues to apply his professional experience, personalized service, creative flavor profiles and unique presentations, to elevate his Key West catering company to the next level.
Kenardo Williams / chef Kenny
Born and raised on the spectacular island of Jamaica.
A graduate of the HEART College of Hospitality and Tourism. Chef Kenny brings a wealth of knowledge, techniques and people skills as he joins the Great Events Catering team in the capacity as Executive Chef.
His experience, love of food and cuisine has taken him on a tour of Shoreham, Middlebury, and Burlington in Vermont and New York. After some time in the northeast Kenny decided to head to the southernmost city where he worked with the Marker Hotel, relaunching their kitchen and banquet department, Oceans Edge Resort and Marina assisting with the relaunch of their restaurant and then the Perry Hotel working under the guidance of Executive Chef Graham Daley and Jon Mitchell.
Kenny is married to wife Christina and they both share a beautiful daughter Sebene.
Our Chef’s Promise
Chef David and Chef Kenny’s experience and passion are what makes Great Events stand out among the competition. Our focus on great flavors and flawless execution elevate our food and service above all other Florida Keys catering companies. Each of the Great Events chef’s culinary skills are adaptable to our clients’ desires to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for. We’re confident no other Key West Florida caterer can provide a customized experience like Great Events Catering can!