Built over generations. Defined by excellence.

A Family Standard, Carried Forward

Gourmet Advisory was founded nearly five decades ago by Harriette Rose Katz on the belief that every celebration should be personal, meaningful and memorable. A trailblazer in the special events industry, she established a standard of excellence that continues to define the company today.

For more than 30 years, Harriette’s daughter, Melissa Rosenbloom, and niece, Claudia Warner, have been at the center of Gourmet Advisory. Trained by Harriette and working alongside her, they developed their own expertise, relationships and perspective along the way. Today, as partners, they continue to lead Gourmet Advisory.

Together with an accomplished team of producers, designers and event professionals, Melissa and Claudia create celebrations that are thoughtful, distinctive and entirely personal.

A Family Standard, Carried Forward

Gourmet Advisory was founded nearly five decades ago by Harriette Rose Katz on the belief that every celebration should be personal, meaningful and memorable. A trailblazer in the special events industry, she established a standard of excellence that continues to define the company today.

For more than 30 years, Harriette’s daughter, Melissa Rosenbloom, and niece, Claudia Warner, have been at the center of Gourmet Advisory. Trained by Harriette and working alongside her, they developed their own expertise, relationships and perspective along the way. Today, as partners, they continue to lead Gourmet Advisory.

Together with an accomplished team of producers, designers and event professionals, Melissa and Claudia create celebrations that are thoughtful, distinctive and entirely personal.

The Heart Of Gourmet Advisory

Melissa

Fun Fact

Confirms that all of our seats are near each other on a flight to a meeting or an event

Must-haves I always have on me

Cell phone chargers and hand sanitizer

My go to dance floor song

Kill the Lights – Alex Newell

3 words used to describe me

Resilient, discerning, generous

Claudia

Fun Fact

Makes sure that all meals for our team have been ordered and confirmed on event day

Must-haves I always have on me

Mints and lipgloss

My go to dance floor song

Beggin’ – Any and all versions!

3 words used to describe me

Elegant, steadfast, principled

Caroline

Fun Fact

Amazing at identifying and sourcing niche trends

Must-haves I always have on me

A hair brush and at least three lipglosses

My go to dance floor song

Proud Mary – Tina Tuner

3 words used to describe me

Resourceful, organized, spirited 

Amanda

Fun Fact

Can turn a difficult vendor in a destination city into a best friend

Must-haves I always have on me

Snacks

My go to dance floor song

Mr. Brightside – The Killers

3 words used to describe me

Creative, energetic, detail-oriented

Gabby

Fun Fact

Loves big ideas, little details, and has a backup plan for the backup plan

Must-haves I always have on me
My laptop

My go to dance floor song

Dancing Queen – Abba

3 words used to describe me

Intentional, witty, caffeinated

Natalie

Fun Fact

Always striving to simplify life for everyone, ensuring every event unfolds effortlessly

Must-haves I always have on me

A portable charger

My go to dance floor song

Move on up – Curtis Mayfield

3 words used to describe me

Adventurous, caring, (slightly) sassy

Enza

Fun Fact

The venue queen – give her 5 minutes to review the specs and she will find the perfect venue

Must-haves I always have on me

Cinnamon gum

My go to dance floor song

Mo money mo problems – Notorious BIG

3 words used to describe me

Tenacious, friendly, loyal

Trisha

Fun Fact

The gatekeeper of all things social media, marketing, and branding

Must-haves I always have on me

Gum, Carmex and a protein bar

My go to dance floor song

Anything Donna Summer or Bee Gees

3 words used to describe me

Poised, meticulous, collaborative

Tamara

Fun Fact

Has the answers to any and every question

Must-haves I always have on me

Office keys

My go to dance floor song

Young Hearts Run free – Candi Staton

3 words used to describe me

Unflappable, maternal, reliable

Jackie

Fun Fact

The go-to for room blocks and bringing calm vibes to bridal suites

Must-haves I always have on me

Pink lip gloss

My go to dance floor song

Like a Prayer – Madonna

3 words used to describe me

Sweet, friendly, caring

Melissa

Confirms that all of our seats are near each other on a flight to a meeting or an event
Must-haves I always have on me
Cell phone chargers and hand sanitizer

My go to dance floor song

Kill the Lights – Alex Newell

3 words used to describe me

Resilient, discerning, generous

Claudia

Makes sure that all meals for our team have been ordered and confirmed on event day

Must-haves I always have on me

Mints and lipgloss

My go to dance floor song

Beggin’ – Any and all versions!

3 words used to describe me

Elegant, steadfast, principled

Caroline

Amazing at identifying and sourcing niche trends

Must-haves I always have on me

A hair brush and at least three lipglosses

My go to dance floor song

Proud Mary – Tina Tuner

3 words used to describe me

Resourceful, organized, spirited 

Amanda

Can turn a difficult vendor in a destination city into a best friend

Must-haves I always have on me

Snacks

My go to dance floor song

Mr. Brightside – The Killers

3 words used to describe me

Creative, energetic, detail-oriented

Gabby

Loves big ideas, little details, and has a backup plan for the backup plan

Must-haves I always have on me

My laptop

My go to dance floor song

Dancing Queen – Abba

3 words used to describe me

Creative, composed, caffeinated

Natalie

Always striving to simplify life for everyone, ensuring every event unfolds effortlessly

Must-haves I always have on me

A portable charger

My go to dance floor song

Move on up – Curtis Mayfield

3 words used to describe me

Adventurous, caring, (slightly) sassy

Enza

The venue queen – give her 5 minutes to review the specs and she will find the perfect venue

Must-haves I always have on me

Cinnamon gum

My go to dance floor song

Mo money mo problems – Notorious BIG

3 words used to describe me

Tenacious, friendly, loyal

Trisha

The gatekeeper of all things social media, marketing, and branding

Must-haves I always have on me

Gum, Carmex and a protein bar

My go to dance floor song

Anything Donna Summer or Bee Gees

3 words used to describe me

Poised, meticulous, collaborative

Tamara

Has the answers to any and every question

Must-haves I always have on me

Office keys

My go to dance floor song

Young Hearts Run free – Candi Staton

3 words used to describe me

Unflappable, maternal, reliable

Jackie

The go-to for room blocks and bringing calm vibes to bridal suites

Must-haves I always have on me

Pink lip gloss

My go to dance floor song

Like a Prayer – Madonna

3 words used to describe me

Sweet, friendly, caring

Work With Us

Values That Matter

Gourmet Advisory’s non-negotiables are simple: putting our clients first, advocating for their needs, drawing on the full depth of our collective experience and guaranteeing absolute discretion.

Our family-centered, collaborative approach is woven into everything we do. We build each celebration together with our clients, forming relationships that extend well beyond the event itself.

One Standard, Every Occasion

You come to us with the occasion. We’ll put five decades of experience behind it.