Main Street Fine Catering has earned a distinguished reputation for planning and executing stylish and memorable events. From finding the perfect venue, to designing a creative menu filled with fresh and seasonal ingredients, to providing the most attentive and professional staff, our team of event planners will work with you every step of the way to guide you in creating the event you have envisioned. Contact us today to reserve your date!
Our Team
Teri Lands, Director of Catering & Sales, 20 Years of Experience
A diverse events background and several years of experience had groomed Teri for the challenge of establishing a knowledgeable and expanded special events division within Main Street's rapidly growing catering company. Teri had learned that putting together and executing perfect events depends entirely on a realistic approach to planning. Her creativity and practical nature allow her to find the logistical way of achieving each client's vision.
Teri began her catering in New Jersey with the banquet division of the prominent Hyatt Hotels. In the 1980s, she moved to the California Bay area, where she remained with the Hyatt Corporation until accepting a position with the Fairmount Hotel in San Jose. In 1992, she expanded her catering background by joining a large production company as an event planner. She helped organize and run functions for various firms in Silicon Valley. Teri returned to the East Coast in 1994 and was given the sole responsibility as the Princeton Regional Sales manager for a Philadelphia based catering company, where she remained until joining Main Street in 1997.
Cathy Groben, Corporate Event Planner, 15 Years of Experience
Cathy has over 15 years of finely honed customer service experience in the hospitality and food service industries, having worked in several restaurants from New Brunswick to Princeton to the Jersey Shore. For the past nine years, she has planned events for our most exclusive corporate clients, as well as for a loyal base of social clientele. With a BFA in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from Mason Gross at Rutgers University, Cathy's creative side assures that she sees every artful detail in the most demanding events. She never fails to take the time to add those special finishing touches that make every event memorable and successful.
Elizabeth Truch, Event Planner, 8 Years of Experience
Elizabeth was an assistant director at a preschool for 10 years before beginning her career in the special events industry. Elizabeth was an active member of both parent and teacher committees and she was also involved in program planning. With her involvement in project management and planning, she realized that this would be a career that she would succeed in. Elizabeth was offered a position as an Event Planner for Chambers Walk Café in Lawrenceville, NJ in 2007. Her foundation of knowledge about special events was developed through this position where she remained for 4 years before joining the Main Street team in 2011.
With her warm heart and positive spirit, clients are drawn to Elizabeth’s natural talent for planning their events. She is a problem solver with the ability to remain calm under pressure. She is extremely detail oriented and organized. With these skills, she has successfully planned numerous weddings, cocktail parties, corporate gatherings and galas for over 500 people. Elizabeth is a valuable asset to the Main Street team.
Madeline Sorgenti, Event Planner, 10 Years of Experience
Madeline has worked in the restaurant industry for over 16 years. Starting out as a hostess at a restaurant, Madeline quickly grew passionate about the hospitality industry. She eventually began serving and bar tending and within a few years, she worked her way into restaurant management. Madeline is a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others. With her incredible work ethic, positive attitude and kind heart, she is a natural leader.
At the age of 25, Madeline decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada where she felt was a prime location to further her career in hospitality management. She worked for prestigious restaurants such as Charlie Browns Steakhouse, Grand Lux Cafe and Brio Tuscan Grille. Madeline returned to her home in New Jersey in 2007. She joined Main Street in 2013 as a server and now works in the office as part of the sales team.
As an event planner, Madeline takes pride in knowing that she is able to create special memories for her clients. With her strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Madeline focuses on corporate and retail orders. She is an ambitious individual who brings a lot of experience and useful knowledge to the Main Street team.
Larisa Scannella, Event Planner, 4 Years of Experience
Larisa is our newest team member at Main Street. While earning her degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph's University, Larisa worked part-time at a restaurant in downtown Princeton. After working numerous parties and events, she had a change of heart in her career path. She fell in love with the idea of being able to create memorable events for others.
Larisa completed two programs at Temple University where she earned her certificates in Executive Event Leadership and Wedding Planning and Consulting. She then continued to work numerous internships in order to gain as much experience in the special events industry as she could. Larisa interned for The Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association in Hopewell, NJ, Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ, as well as for another Princeton based catering company before beginning her career at Main Street. Larisa brings a modern, yet seasoned approach to menu details and event planning. She is a detail oriented individual who is very passionate about her work. With her love for event planning and knowledge of the industry, Larisa is a valuable member of our sales team.
Teri Lands, Director of Catering & Sales, 20 Years of Experience
A diverse events background and several years of experience had groomed Teri for the challenge of establishing a knowledgeable and expanded special events division within Main Street's rapidly growing catering company. Teri had learned that putting together and executing perfect events depends entirely on a realistic approach to planning. Her creativity and practical nature allow her to find the logistical way of achieving each client's vision.
Teri began her catering in New Jersey with the banquet division of the prominent Hyatt Hotels. In the 1980s, she moved to the California Bay area, where she remained with the Hyatt Corporation until accepting a position with the Fairmount Hotel in San Jose. In 1992, she expanded her catering background by joining a large production company as an event planner. She helped organize and run functions for various firms in Silicon Valley. Teri returned to the East Coast in 1994 and was given the sole responsibility as the Princeton Regional Sales manager for a Philadelphia based catering company, where she remained until joining Main Street in 1997.
Cathy Groben, Corporate Event Planner, 15 Years of Experience
Cathy has over 15 years of finely honed customer service experience in the hospitality and food service industries, having worked in several restaurants from New Brunswick to Princeton to the Jersey Shore. For the past nine years, she has planned events for our most exclusive corporate clients, as well as for a loyal base of social clientele. With a BFA in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from Mason Gross at Rutgers University, Cathy's creative side assures that she sees every artful detail in the most demanding events. She never fails to take the time to add those special finishing touches that make every event memorable and successful.
Elizabeth Truch, Event Planner, 8 Years of Experience
Elizabeth was an assistant director at a preschool for 10 years before beginning her career in the special events industry. Elizabeth was an active member of both parent and teacher committees and she was also involved in program planning. With her involvement in project management and planning, she realized that this would be a career that she would succeed in. Elizabeth was offered a position as an Event Planner for Chambers Walk Café in Lawrenceville, NJ in 2007. Her foundation of knowledge about special events was developed through this position where she remained for 4 years before joining the Main Street team in 2011.
With her warm heart and positive spirit, clients are drawn to Elizabeth’s natural talent for planning their events. She is a problem solver with the ability to remain calm under pressure. She is extremely detail oriented and organized. With these skills, she has successfully planned numerous weddings, cocktail parties, corporate gatherings and galas for over 500 people. Elizabeth is a valuable asset to the Main Street team.
Madeline Sorgenti, Event Planner, 10 Years of Experience
Madeline has worked in the restaurant industry for over 16 years. Starting out as a hostess at a restaurant, Madeline quickly grew passionate about the hospitality industry. She eventually began serving and bar tending and within a few years, she worked her way into restaurant management. Madeline is a compassionate individual who enjoys helping others. With her incredible work ethic, positive attitude and kind heart, she is a natural leader.
At the age of 25, Madeline decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada where she felt was a prime location to further her career in hospitality management. She worked for prestigious restaurants such as Charlie Browns Steakhouse, Grand Lux Cafe and Brio Tuscan Grille. Madeline returned to her home in New Jersey in 2007. She joined Main Street in 2013 as a server and now works in the office as part of the sales team.
As an event planner, Madeline takes pride in knowing that she is able to create special memories for her clients. With her strong organizational skills and attention to detail, Madeline focuses on corporate and retail orders. She is an ambitious individual who brings a lot of experience and useful knowledge to the Main Street team.
Larisa Scannella, Event Planner, 4 Years of Experience
Larisa is our newest team member at Main Street. While earning her degree in Psychology at Saint Joseph's University, Larisa worked part-time at a restaurant in downtown Princeton. After working numerous parties and events, she had a change of heart in her career path. She fell in love with the idea of being able to create memorable events for others.
Larisa completed two programs at Temple University where she earned her certificates in Executive Event Leadership and Wedding Planning and Consulting. She then continued to work numerous internships in order to gain as much experience in the special events industry as she could. Larisa interned for The Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association in Hopewell, NJ, Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ, as well as for another Princeton based catering company before beginning her career at Main Street. Larisa brings a modern, yet seasoned approach to menu details and event planning. She is a detail oriented individual who is very passionate about her work. With her love for event planning and knowledge of the industry, Larisa is a valuable member of our sales team.