Shaivi Sukhadia-Garcia
Director
Shaivi joined the family business in 2014, bringing experience in customer service, banquets, event planning, and executive management. She received an MBA from Stern School of Business at New York University and a dual Bachelors in Hospitality Administration and General Management from Boston University. Her attention to detail, entrepreneurial spirit, passion for food, and knowledge in hospitality serve as great assets to the Sukhadia brand.
Piyush Sukhadia
Owner
Piyush Sukhadia, founder and owner of the Sukhadia’s business in the United States, is the 4th generation family member of the Sukhadia family and son of late Buddhisagar & Vidyaben Sukhadia. His strong family history along with his MBA education from Wagner College, attributes to his fearlessness, persistence, eye for talent, and vision for the unordinary. Mr. Sukhadia started this business 30 years ago and continues to focus on its growth along with a primary goal to serve excellent, delicious, fresh food and offer unparalleled service to his customers and community.
Oscar Garcia
Executive & Pastry Chef
A graduate of Culinary Institute of America, Chef Garcia believes in using the finest, freshest ingredients in all his dishes with a special attention to presentation. At an early age, Oscar fell in love with the culinary arts and joined the Sukhadia team to further his passion. His specialties include authentic Mexican cuisine, American Intercontinental eats, Indo-Chinese and Fusion foods. Chef Garcia also excels in a variety of Indian & American desserts, creating beautiful Viennese displays for all our events. Food safety and preparation is most important, Chef Garcia is ServSafe certified and strictly follows HAACP monitored guidelines, consistently sharing his knowledge and educating his colleagues. In his free time, Chef Garcia enjoys long hikes and adventurous activities.
Ravi Gojanur
Executive Sous Chef
Exquisite South Indian food runs in Chef Ravi’s family. Growing up in a very culinary environment, Chef Ravi credits his passion to his mother’s home-town recipes from Chennai and has since excelled in the NJ market serving delicious dosa’s. Prior to joining Sukhadia’s, Ravi owned his own restaurant and focused on variety Southern cuisine and creating new recipes.
Justin Barb
Sous Chef
Justin brings a vast culinary experience and Southern charm to Sukhadia’s catering team. Born and raised in North Carolina, Justin is a travel chef for Sukhadia’s and focuses on perfecting Western, Italian, American dishes for our fusion weddings. His years of experience in hotel kitchens brings standardization and processes to our team.
Danny Maeda
Sous Chef & Pastry Cook
Daniel is a Sukhadia veteran having now been with the company for over 12 years! His focus is on pastries, mithai, and live dessert stations. You will often see him executing our fan favorite Jalebi station at weddings. Danny enjoys bike riding and learning new languages in his free time.
David Lopez
Line Cook
David has been a part of the Sukhadia’s team for 13 years and specializes in Guatemalan, Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. He assists the team with all fusion weddings and often executes live stations for our guests. In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his son at the beach.
Travis Johnson
Logistics & Transport
Travis is an asset to the Sukhadia team with his willingness to do any task, hardworking nature, and positive attitude. He is often the crowd favorite and he ensures our team & goods reach the final destination in a safe manner. Travis brings years of hospitality and events experience with promotions and ticket sales for various music groups, bands, and clubs. When he’s not on a Sukhadia job, he enjoys visiting his family’s ranch and tending to the horses.
Janette Vella
Catering Manager
Jannette comes to Sukhadia’s with a background in accounting, people development, and executive administration. Janette’s charismatic nature, hard-working attitude, and unparalleled organizational skills make her a favorite among team members at Sukhadia’s. As a key member of Sukhadia’s administration, Janette manages up the company’s Human Resources department and Franchise sector.
Ratna Patel
Catering Manager
Ratna has been with Sukhadia Caterers for 7 years, focusing specifically on catering events and customer service. Her assets include her ability to create breathtaking buffets, seamless event execution, and unparalleled customer satisfaction. She always has a smile on her face and gets the job done.
Exclusive: Priya Krishna and Seth Byrum's New Hampshire Wedding Weekend
“For their nuptials, the couple decided to invite 250 friends and family members to join them for a weekend full of festivities at Lakefalls Lodge in Stoddard, New Hampshire. As they crafted the vision for their wedding, Priya and Seth played to their strengths. “As a food writer, Priya was very focused on making all of the meals at the wedding unique and memorable,” says the groom. “As an architect, I was very focused on the design portion of the wedding. To fuel guests from the Haldi through a night of dancing, the couple hired Sukhadia Caterers to create a wide array of Indian stations for lunch and dinner, as well as freshly fried jalebi for dessert.”
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