Crave’s hospitality roots run deep here in Austin and Hill Country. Our small but mighty team dreamed big in 1999 when we launched our corporate catering and concierge services company during a time when the area’s business scene took off running.
Fast forward a couple years. Texas Hill Country transforms into a top wedding destination, and our business evolves to encompass fine dining, elaborate weddings and social events. Fast forward again. Inspired by Austin’s growth and desirability, we expanded even more, taking on large events primarily led by destination management companies and marketing and PR firms. In harnessing strong relationships with talented event planners, we pushed the limits of our team’s full potential.
With Austin fulfilling its food-centric identity, we continued to grow and take on team members who emulate the level of passion Kim and Leslie have instilled into our company. Along the way, we’ve also expanded our venue partners and have become a leader in providing exceptional service that clients can rely on and trust.
With several awards and many five-star reviews under the belt, our team enjoys coordinating large events for some of the most reputable companies in the world and helping couples’ wedding dreams come true. Over the last 25 years, we’ve learned the secret to giving everyone we meet a big, warm Texas welcome.
Culinary & Logistics Team
Kim Price
Crave’s Co-owner and Executive Chef, Kim Price, began her career 25 years ago in a bakery and then honed her culinary skills over years of experience in several five-star hotels in Houston. After gaining respect as an accomplished chef, Kim left the restaurant industry to pursue her dream of launching an Austin catering business.
Favorite Part of the Job: Making people happy with food.
Favorite Food: Crave Chips & Salsa
Hobbies: Painting, Cycling, & Reading
Dream Vacation Spot: Kralendijk, Bonaire
Chelsea Serrano
Originally from California I began in fine dining and pastry before moving to Austin in 2013. I spent a few years in corporate food service, but catering is where I really found my stride. For the past seven years, I’ve been leading teams, managing the chaos, and creating food that’s thoughtful, flavorful, and guest-focused. I love the pace, the problem-solving, and the chance to make people feel taken care of through food.
Favorite Foods: Sushi, Armenian
Hobbies: F1, cold plunges, exploring new places with my dog Cupcake.
Favorite Part of Job: Learning new things and seeing people enjoy what you do!
Dream Vacation Spot: Greece, Portugal, Italy
Alex Rodriguez
Creative and detail-oriented pastry chef with over 10 years of experience crafting high-quality desserts. Dedicated to quality, creativity, and teamwork.
Favorite Food: Mofongo
Hobby: Hiking
Dream Vacation Spot: A Mediterranean cruise
Favorite Part of the Job: Everyday is a new learning experience and it keeps life interesting.
Steve Corral
I am a young chef from Los Angeles that loves creating new recipes and exploring different cuisines. Extremely passionate about experimenting in the kitchen, and bringing fresh ideas to every dish.
Favorite Food: Tacos
Hobby: Video Games
Favorite Part of the Job: The Crave Team – I really enjoy everyone I work with in the kitchen and events.
Dream Vacation Spot: Italy
Amelia Flores
I’m a former Venezuelan teacher living in Austin who found my passion for catering and all the details it emcompasses.
Favorite Food: Carbonara Pasta
Hobby: Swimming
Dream Vacation Spot: Ibiza
Favorite Part of the Job: Making connections with all my coworkers
Anthony Diaz
I’ve been working in the world of mixology since 2018, crafting menus and experimenting with new flavors.
Favorite Foods: Lasagna
Hobby: Reading
Favorite Part of Job: The creative process
Dream Vacation Spot: Guatemala
Sales & Events Team
Erica Edie
A Houston native, Erica joined the Crave Catering team in 2017, bringing nearly a decade of experience in event production across Austin and Dallas. Her love for the industry began early—helping with catering events alongside her family—and evolved into a career spanning event planning, venue openings, DMCs, and catering operations. Erica’s well-rounded background and deep passion for hospitality shine through in every event she helps bring to life.
BBQ: Texas BBQ enthusiast.
Hobbies: I love to fish and cook.
Dream Vacation Spot : Take me to Spain!
Favorite Part of the Job: Coming up with incredible and fun menus to create a lasting experience.
Meredith McAllister
Meredith joined the Crave team in 2019, bringing her experience in event management, sales, and production. She discovered her passion for weddings and catering during her time at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she advanced from Intern to Sales Manager. With a decade of experience, Meredith’s background in venue operations and client services allows her to expertly guide couples through the planning process with both creativity and precision. She is most inspired by building meaningful relationships with clients and crafting events that are deeply personal and memorable.
Favorite Food : Anything involving cheese… Bonus fun fact: has a cheeseburger tattoo.
Hobby : Cooking! I love trying new recipes and working with new ingredients.
Favorite Part of the Job: Forming relationships with all my couples and helping bring their visions to life.
Dream Vacation Spot: The southern coast of France!
Robin Petersen
Robin brings a sharp eye for detail and a warm, professional touch to every event she coordinates. With a background in HR and a passion for creating memorable experiences, she ensures every celebration runs smoothly from planning to execution. Her goal: stress-free, seamless events that leave clients smiling.
Favorite Part of the Job: When the night winds down, everyone’s had a great time, the party’s wrapped up, and you can feel the good vibes still buzzing in the air.
Favorite Food: Tacos!! Really, just about anything in a tortilla!
Hobbies: Real estate—touring homes, analyzing neighborhoods, and helping people find their perfect home is my kind of fun.
Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a sandy beach, a refreshing cocktail in hand, and no emails allowed.
Evelyn Martinez
Born and raised in Los Angeles, then moved to Kyle, TX where I graduated college from Huston – Tilloson University with a Criminal Justice Degrees. Started working in the corporate world which led me to catering. 4 years later and the best part is always seeing the end result.
Favorite Food: Pupusas (Salvadorian Dinner)
Hobby: Jiu-jitsu
Favorite Part of Job: Seeing the final result
Dream Vacation Spot: Tokyo, Japan
Tiffany Isaacs
With 33+ years in the industry, I’ve seen a thing or two. I love details & providing a stress-free experience for both the guests & staff. Feeding people is my love language.
Favorite Part of the Job: Seeing it all come together
Dream Vacation Spot: Spain, Germany, the U.K.
Administrative Team
Leslie Lasorsa
Leslie LaSorsa, CSEP has over 15 years of experience in the events industry as the General Manager of Crave Catering. She is a native of Chicago, grew up in Houston and made her way to Austin to attend The University of Texas earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Leslie became an Auditor for PWC and earned her CPA. She then went on to hold various corporate accounting positions all over the US before making her way back to Austin and joining Crave. Leslie has been a leader in the events community in Austin having held board positions for 6 terms ending with the role of President.
Favorite Part of the Job: Being a part of something new every day!
Favorite Food: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Favorite Cocktail: Old Fashioned
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, family and her puppies, vacations, and exploring fun stuff.
We’re a collaborative, open-door kind of team. Everyone feels comfortable learning and growing together. We like that special blend of work and fun—whether we’re putting together a proposal for our next awesome event or sampling a delicious dish the culinary team is whipping up.