MEET THE OWNERS
Alain Lemaire
Chef Lemaire is an award winning chef, guest host of the “A Taste of Haiti” episode of “Luda Can’t Cook” on Discovery Plus. He is als0 a contestant of Food Network's hit series Cutthroat Kitchen and Chopped. He is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he first discovered his interest in cooking. Later on, he developed an increasing passion for food and foodservice which led him to attend the Culinary program at the acclaimed Johnson & Wales University. Thanks to his heritage and having spent most of his career in South Florida, Caribbean and Latin flavors play a major role in Chef Lemaire's style of cooking: "fresh, bold and in your face!" as he would say it.
Neima Belancourt-Heraux
A graduate of Florida International University School of Hospitality Management, Neïma’s passion for travel and tourism began at an early age, when by the age of four, she was already on her second passport. She was also influenced by her family’s legacy of Chefs and love of lavish, extravagant parties. This path would lead her to working at the Providence Biltmore Hotel in Rhode Island, then becoming the Catering Manager of the corporate division of “What’s 4 Lunch? Café and Catering”. Neïma brings her industry experiences and wine education to life as she increases your wine knowledge. She will bring a unique prospective and approach to the concept of learning about wine. She has also participated in several international food and wine festivals such as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, The Wine Enthusiast Toast of the Town, and Gouts et Saveurs Very active in her community, she is a member of Team Challenge South Florida/CCFA.
What makes Sensory Delights standout?
Sensory Delights is a Black Owned Catering Company who services the entire South Florida area and it’s surroundings: Key West, Naples, Boca Raton, West Palm, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa. We also offer catering to areas outside of Florida such as: Atlanta, Arkansas, New Mexico, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington DC, Canada, Haiti, and more. Our company’s core is built on the back of professional and expert individuals who have over 30 plus years combined of experience in the event industry.
Our meals are prepared by our highly qualified chefs, one of which is non other than Chef Alain Lemaire (Executive Chef) who participated in the popular TV shows Cutthroat Kitchen, and Chopped on the Food Network. We have a wide assortment of catering menu ideas to cater all clients’ unique taste.
In addition, your food is guaranteed safe since we only hire professionals who have years of experience in the kitchen. We comply with and always make ourselves aware of the most up to date food safety law nationwide.We cater international cuisines such as Haitian, Dominican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Jamaican, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Eritrean, Nigerian, Guyanese just to name a few.
We work with you to design a menu based on your vision, likes and palate.
Our cooking approach can be altered and our recipes can be adjusted to conform to the your personal preferences or religious, and dietary requirements.
We manage well trained and polite dishwashers, servers, cooks and cleaners to ensure that schedule is met and guest queries are addressed.
"SENSORY DELIGHTS WAS AMAZING AND PROFESSIONAL. HE WAS OPEN AND GAVE US ADVICE ON WINE SELECTION FOR OUR RECEPTION. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS, PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT THE MACARONI AND VEGETABLES. THEY DEFINITELY MADE OUR PLANNING BETTER AND LESS STRESSFUL. IT WAS A PLEASURE DOING BUSINESS WITH HIM AND HIS COMPANY.
/ GISELLE AUGUST 2017 /