Hugh's Culinary

What Hugh's Culinary does

Hugh's Culinary, operating as Hugh's Catering, is a full-service off-premise and on-premise caterer headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, founded in 1979 and acquired by Licata Hospitality in 2023. The company delivers restaurant-quality cuisine prepared fresh on-site via a 25-vehicle mobile kitchen fleet and operates two proprietary event venues—The Cypress Room (up to 175 guests) and The Safari Room (up to 240 guests)—giving it control of both catering and venue delivery across South Florida. Its core product is a single-contact, bundled event service that combines food preparation, professional staffing, rentals (via Imperial Party Rentals), florals, bar service, and event coordination.

Hugh's serves a diverse mix of customer segments including weddings, corporate events, private social gatherings, faith communities, nonprofits, educational institutions, construction and industrial crews, and government agencies. Beyond social catering, the company runs Basecamp Services—disaster relief and field catering with 48-hour rapid deployment and capacity for up to 10,000 personnel—and a Kids Summer Culinary Camp. Public customers include Disney, Chanel, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati, Land Rover, Four Seasons, Viking Cruises, Bank of America, Florida Power & Light, Johnson & Johnson, ADP, YPO, Miami Dolphins, and Florida Panthers.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-guest catering packages (e.g., wedding tiers at $150–$175 per guest), quote-based Basecamp and corporate contracts, summer-camp tuition, and venue rentals. The business runs 500+ events per year across Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys, and (for Basecamp) Georgia. Pricing is publicly disclosed, headcount and revenue are not, and the go-to-market is consultation-based enterprise field sales supported by content marketing (blog) and organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest).

Name

Hugh's Culinary

Legal name

Hugh's Catering

Website

https://hughscatering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Hugh's Culinary is a South Florida full-service caterer founded in 1979 that delivers fresh on-site cuisine for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and government/industrial Basecamp operations, supported by a 25-vehicle mobile fleet and two owned Oakland Park venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Full-service catering
• Wedding catering
• Corporate catering
• Event catering services
• Culinary camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and special occasions. Pricing based on per-guest rates with complete service packages including food, staffing, rentals, and coordination.
2. Kids Summer Culinary Camp: Week-long culinary education programs for children aged 6+. Pricing at $650-$750 per week with optional extended care add-ons.
3. Basecamp/Field Operations: Disaster relief and field catering services for government agencies, construction crews, and industrial operations. Capacity to serve up to 10,000 personnel with 48-hour rapid deployment capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hugh's Culinary is a full-service catering company founded in 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company provides off-premise catering for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and faith/nonprofit gatherings, plus basecamp and field-feeding services for government, disaster relief, and industrial clients, and hosts a children's summer culinary camp.

Product overview

Hugh's Culinary (operating as Hugh's Catering) is a full-service catering company offering a comprehensive suite of food and event services. The core offering is Full-Service Catering, which bundles fresh on-site food preparation, professional staffing, event coordination, rentals, bar service, and cleanup under one contract. Supporting this core are distinct menu modules: Hors d'Oeuvres & Appetizers, Main Courses, Sides & Salads, and Chef-Attended Stations. Additional offerings include Event Rentals (via Imperial Party Rentals partnership), Basecamp Services for disaster relief and field operations, and Kids Summer Culinary Camp for youth culinary education. The company also operates two proprietary on-premise venues (The Cypress Room and The Safari Room) in Oakland Park, FL. Founded in 1979, the company has been under Licata Hospitality leadership since 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding & Social Celebrations Catering Full-service off-premise catering for weddings and social celebrations, including custom menu design, professional staff, and event coordination. Targeted at couples and individuals planning private milestone events.
• Corporate Event Catering Large-scale catering for corporate functions including conferences, product launches, galas, and executive events. Serves named enterprise clients such as Disney, Universal, Chanel, Ferrari, and the Miami Dolphins.
• Basecamp & Field-Feeding Services Mobile and remote-site food service for government agencies, disaster relief operations, construction sites, and industrial crews. Provides high-volume meal delivery and on-site basecamp setup.
• Kids Summer Culinary Camp A summer culinary program for children hosted at Hugh's Culinary in Oakland Park, FL. Designed to teach kids cooking fundamentals through hands-on instruction.
• On-Premise Event Venues (The Cypress Room & The Safari Room) Two private event venues available for rent at Hugh's Culinary's Oakland Park facility, suitable for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and private parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ events annually with consistent execution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Imperial Party RentalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImperial Party Rentals is Hugh's Catering's exclusive rental partner providing comprehensive event rental inventory including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, lighting, lounge furniture, tents, staging, and specialty items. All rental coordination is managed through Hugh's single-contact model.
• The Bonnet HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Fort Lauderdale estate and museum offering elegant beachfront setting for weddings and private events. Hugh's is the preferred catering partner providing exclusive access and coordinated booking for clients.
• The Ancient Spanish Monastery FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner12th-century Gothic monastery in North Miami Beach providing breathtaking historical venue for unique events. Hugh's provides exclusive catering services and privileged venue access for clients.
• Rebel Motor CompanysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial urban event space in Fort Lauderdale perfect for modern corporate functions, product launches, and stylish social gatherings. Hugh's provides catering coordination for venue clients.
• Licata HospitalitycoreOthersLicata Hospitality acquired Hugh's Catering in 2023, bringing restaurant expertise and fresh vision to continue the company's legacy. Led by Anthony Licata, the new ownership elevated service standards while maintaining the trusted brand name.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olympia Catering: Fort Lauderdale-based premium wedding and corporate event caterer operating in the same South Florida geographic market with a comparable full-service model, similar premium per-guest pricing, and overlapping client base including weddings and corporate galas.
• Catania Catering: South Florida wedding and special event caterer serving Boca Raton and Broward County with comparable full-service offerings, premium menus, and event coordination services overlapping Hugh's core market.
• Bill Hansen Catering: Miami-based premium event caterer with 35+ year history providing full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across South Florida — directly comparable in service model, geography, and high-end positioning to Hugh's.

Emerging players

• Fooda: Corporate and employee-meal catering platform expanding into workplace food programs across major U.S. cities. Comparable in B2B corporate catering demand but operates a tech-enabled delivery model focused on office meals rather than premium on-premise wedding and gala events.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Largest U.S. food service and facilities management provider with broad event catering, corporate dining, and remote-site feeding capabilities including disaster relief — overlaps with Hugh's across corporate catering and basecamp operations but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Levy: Premium hospitality and event caterer operating in sports venues, entertainment destinations, and major events nationwide. Comparable in high-end event catering execution and chef-driven offerings but specialized in venue/hospitality partnerships at scale rather than off-premise weddings.
• Sodexo: Global food services and integrated facilities management company with extensive corporate, education, and event catering operations. Comparable in large-scale contract food service and event catering but as part of a much broader portfolio spanning multiple industries.
• Centerplate (Sodexo Live!): One of the largest U.S. event and hospitality catering operators, providing food services for stadiums, convention centers, and major events nationwide. Comparable in event-catering execution but operates at significantly larger scale across sports and entertainment venues.

Regional players

• A Dream Come True Catering: Fort Lauderdale-based event catering and party planning company serving South Florida with comparable wedding and corporate catering offerings, but at smaller scale than Hugh's and concentrated primarily within Broward County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hughscatering
• Facebookfacebook.com/HughsCatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/hughsculinary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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