Yossi Ohayon
, Founder and Executive Chef
With an eye for color and design, a flair for presentation and authentic, incomparable food creations
Executive Chef and founder, Yossi Ohayon has set the stage for Culinary Art Catering. Beginning his career
in the leading Euro Style hotels of the Israel Coast, Chef Yossi continued training in France and was
selected to represent Israel in international cooking contests world wide. In 1996, Chef joined the culinary
staff at Westin Galleria and despite his limited English, he conversed in mostly French culinary terms.
His course has included such venues as Dallas Country Club, The Fairmont Hotel and various kitchen, menu
and restaurant consulting. Since forming Culinary Art Catering in 1998, Chef has continued to push his
skills and draws creativity and energy from working with clients with big ideas.
Steve Parker
, CMP, Catering and Events Director
For over 30 years, Steve Parker has excelled in the hospitality industry, serving all aspects: event
planner, rental equipment specialist, catering director, and facility manager. During his tenure with the
Dallas Historical Society, Steve received his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. He also serves
in leadership roles for many professional organizations such as Meeting Professionals International, which he was
recently awarded the 2009 President’s award for Outstanding Service. Having produced thousands of conventions,
conferences, corporate meetings, weddings, fundraising galas, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, debutant balls, special interest
tours, and trade shows, Steve’s experience with venues and budgets makes him an invaluable resource to event
planners, brides and corporate planners.
Vivian Morgan
, General Manager & Event Specialist
With over 10 years experience in both restaurant and hotel management, daily operations, procedures
and training are in the capable hands of Vivian Morgan. Working closely with all members of the staff, including
Chef, Vivian has experienced and understands every aspect of catering and events services. Specializing in event
management, Vivian has a particularly strong familiarity with site selections, entertainment planning and vendor
management. Additionally, she has a flare for themed menus and kosher
event menus.
