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Chefs and Culinary Talent

Ismael LaSalle, Executive Chef

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Executive Chef Ismael LaSalle leads the culinary team at the Miami Beach Convention Center with over 20 years of experience in high-volume, high-end catering. His impressive résumé includes three Super Bowls, a World Series, serving 9,000 technology developers at Ellucian Live, and orchestrating a 500-guest gala dinner for the Prince of Monaco. Chef LaSalle has also crafted meals for top celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, and Miami’s own Pitbull. Known for his passion for Latin Caribbean flavors and his talent for creating irresistible pastries and desserts, Chef LaSalle infuses every menu at MBCC with innovation, elegance, and a true taste of Miami.

Please contact us for any questions or inquiries: [email protected]

 

 

Maria Valencia, Pastry Chef

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With more than seven years of experience in large-scale culinary operations across premier venues, María Valencia brings creativity, precision, and passion to the Miami Beach Convention Center kitchen. A classically trained chef with expertise in both savory cuisine and pastry, María blends innovation with refined technique to design memorable menus and presentations for events of every size. She is known for her leadership, attention to detail, and dedication to maintaining the highest culinary standards, helping ensure every guest experience at the Convention Center is exceptional.

 

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Chefs & Culinary Talent

Ismael LaSalle, Executive Chef Executive Chef Ismael LaSalle leads the culinary team at the Miami...

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Catering

With award-winning cuisine and service excellence, we provide everything you need to make your next...

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Exhibitor Catering

Our chef-driven menus are crafted to ensure exhibitors and attendees have the best experience during...

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Weddings & Social Events Catering

From weddings to holiday parties, galas, and other celebrations, our dedicated, experienced, and professional team...

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Dining Concessions

Our Portable Cart Program allows additional food service in strategic locations throughout the building. These...

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Gala Dinners & Banquet Events

Our chef-driven menus are crafted to ensure exhibitors and attendees have the best experience during...

Gala Banquets

Chefs & Culinary Talent

Ismael LaSalle, Executive Chef Executive Chef Ismael LaSalle leads the culinary team at the Miami...

sodexo_live_culinary-team

Catering

With award-winning cuisine and service excellence, we provide everything you need to make your next...

Sodexo_catering

Exhibitor Catering

Our chef-driven menus are crafted to ensure exhibitors and attendees have the best experience during...

Sodexo F&B

Weddings & Social Events Catering

From weddings to holiday parties, galas, and other celebrations, our dedicated, experienced, and professional team...

Galas-220917-184042-CS.jpg

Dining Concessions

Our Portable Cart Program allows additional food service in strategic locations throughout the building. These...

Vegan-Vegetarian.jpg

Gala Dinners & Banquet Events

Our chef-driven menus are crafted to ensure exhibitors and attendees have the best experience during...

Gala Banquets
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