One team. One standard.
Every detail perfected.
Where restaurant excellence meets event expertise. For over four decades, Hugh’s Catering has transformed South Florida’s most important celebrations with uncompromising quality, seamless service, and genuine hospitality.
Restaurant standards. Event Scale.
For over four decades, Hugh’s Catering has set the standard for exceptional events throughout South Florida. Today, our team of hospitality professionals—including successful restaurateurs and culinary experts—brings unparalleled expertise to every celebration
Fresh-cooked on-site — Our team prepares every dish at your venue. Restaurant timing, never reheated.
One contact, all services — Catering, florals, rentals, entertainment. No vendor coordination needed.
Leadership present — Management on-site solving problems before you notice them.
"This is the result of applying genuine restaurant standards to every event we cater."
The result? Fort Lauderdale’s premier catering experience where restaurant-quality cuisine, flawless execution, and genuine hospitality come together for your perfect event.
LEADERS PRESENT. EXCELLENCE DELIVERED.
Our Fort Lauderdale-based management team brings restaurant expertise to every event, ensuring flawless execution from first contact to final cleanup.
ANTHONY LICATA
Through his work with Licata Hospitality, Anthony brings restaurant-refined standards to Hugh’s Catering’s 40-year legacy. He personally oversees menu development, vendor partnerships, and client relations, ensuring every event meets the elevated standards Fort Lauderdale has trusted for decades. His hands-on approach means quality and execution are never compromised—whether planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration.
STEVE NOTHNAGEL
With 25+ years orchestrating complex events—beginning his career in Philadelphia and New York before mastering South Florida’s luxury market—Steve ensures flawless execution for 500+ annual celebrations. He personally coordinates all vendor logistics, manages timelines, and oversees on-site operations. His direct involvement and immediate problem-solving approach means clients experience seamless events without stress or complications.
DANIEL ALVAREZ
Chef Daniel brings a unique culinary heritage, with Swiss and Italian lineage shaping his approach to fine dining. His expertise was refined across Europe’s finest kitchens—from Belgium to Geneva’s prestigious restaurants, and his family’s regions in Northern Italy’s Padova. A CIA graduate with Michelin-star training, Daniel personally crafts each menu and trains every chef, ensuring Hughes delivers restaurant-quality cuisine at event scale.
Restaurant Standards.
Event Excellence.
Never a No, Always a How
Our management team stays present throughout your event. Problems solved instantly. Questions answered immediately. Your success, guaranteed.
"We bring Michelin-star restaurant standards to every South Florida celebration."
Trusted at Fort Lauderdale's
Finest Venues
Our reputation for excellence has made us the preferred catering partner at South Florida's most distinguished venues and cultural institutions.
When South Florida's most discerning venues need exceptional catering, they choose Hugh's.