Catering & Events,
Reimagined.
Caterer's Canvas is not just a catering service — it's a full-stack catering and event platform. Built by a team with over 40+ years of combined experience in hospitality, luxury event production, logistics, and white-glove service, we have created the technology and operational infrastructure to bring five-star experiences anywhere.
Meet the Executive Board
The visionaries and industry veterans driving the standard of excellence behind every Caterer's Canvas experience.
Deana Smith
Founder & CEO
A long-time premier caterer and culinary event veteran, Deana is the visionary behind The Caterer's Canvas. Having partnered with elite restaurants and venues throughout the East End, and as the owner of both The Party Perfectionists and Hiatus Hospitality, her deep expertise in luxury event execution forms the cornerstone of our Collective.
Deana Smith
Founder & CEO
Deana Smith
Founder & CEO
A long-time premier caterer and culinary event veteran, Deana is the visionary behind The Caterer's Canvas. Having partnered with elite restaurants and venues throughout the East End, and as the owner of both The Party Perfectionists and Hiatus Hospitality, her deep expertise in luxury event execution forms the cornerstone of our Collective.
Judith Jacques
Chief Marketing Officer
A powerhouse in strategic media and multicultural marketing. As a prominent leader with BWIM, BWLI, CCMG, and the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Judith brings unparalleled expertise in building strategic partnerships and brand elevation, ensuring our Collective leads the luxury hospitality industry.
Judith Jacques
Chief Marketing Officer
Judith Jacques
Chief Marketing Officer
A powerhouse in strategic media and multicultural marketing. As a prominent leader with BWIM, BWLI, CCMG, and the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Judith brings unparalleled expertise in building strategic partnerships and brand elevation, ensuring our Collective leads the luxury hospitality industry.
Joseph Diamond
Chief Operating Officer
With over a decade of executive leadership in the arts and culture sector, Joseph is a pillar of the local community. His profound expertise in venue management, high-end cultural programming, and operational excellence ensures that every event is executed with institutional-level precision and grace.
Joseph Diamond
Chief Operating Officer
Joseph Diamond
Chief Operating Officer
With over a decade of executive leadership in the arts and culture sector, Joseph is a pillar of the local community. His profound expertise in venue management, high-end cultural programming, and operational excellence ensures that every event is executed with institutional-level precision and grace.
Firestart Agency
Technology & Development Partner
Firestart is the technology and product team behind the Caterer's Canvas platform. They designed and built the full-stack application — including the booking flow, partner onboarding pipeline, admin infrastructure, and this marketing site — giving the platform the engineering foundation to scale across markets.
Firestart Agency
Technology & Development Partner
Firestart Agency
Technology & Development Partner
Firestart is the technology and product team behind the Caterer's Canvas platform. They designed and built the full-stack application — including the booking flow, partner onboarding pipeline, admin infrastructure, and this marketing site — giving the platform the engineering foundation to scale across markets.
Our Mission
To eliminate the gap between exceptional culinary talent and exceptional event execution — delivering a white-glove catering experience that feels effortless for every client, every time.
Our Vision
To become the definitive AI-powered catering and event platform for the United States — giving elite culinary artists, event professionals, and corporate clients a single platform to connect, execute, and scale.
The Canvas Principles
Uncompromising Quality
Every restaurant on our platform passes rigorous culinary vetting. Every professional member clears a thorough background check. We hold the line so our clients never have to.
Radical Transparency
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Clients know exactly what they’re booking — from the 20% deposit structure to event-day professional ratios — before they confirm.
Partners, Not Vendors
We treat our restaurant partners as artists. They own their craft and their menus. We give them the tools, the reach, and the infrastructure to grow beyond four walls.
Technology at Every Layer
From AI-powered menu polishing to automated B2B lead generation, we embed smart tools at every step — so your event runs on intelligence, not guesswork.
Ready to elevate your next event?
Let Caterer's Canvas handle every detail — from the first plate to the final curtain.