Meet the Family Behind Canyon Catering

At Canyon Catering, family is at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, our family-owned and operated business has been serving Orange County with world-class, heartfelt catering. What started as a small, local operation has grown through three generations of passion, dedication, and a love for bringing people together through exceptional food.

The Cooper Family

It all started in the Windy City — Chicago, where Frank, Steve Cooper's father-in-law, ran his own family restaurant for decades. All Grandpa Frank wanted was to bring people together over great food. His warmth and dedication became the backbone of his business, a place where friends and family shared meals and created memories. Inspired by his father-in-law's passion, Steve followed in his footsteps out here in California. He learned the ropes of the business from the best. After years of dedicated tutelage, he charted his own path with his own restaurant that grew and eventually flourished into Canyon Catering.

Many of the employees you'll work with have also been here a decade or more. We build relationships with our family of workers here at Canyon Catering. It really is a family company.

Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper

President, CEO

Steve Cooper brought the same dedication and love for food into corporate events, exclusive spectacular weddings, and businesses all over...

Sandy Cooper

Sandy Cooper

Owner

Steve's wife Sandy Cooper came on board, bringing intense attention to detail and the zeal of the Momma Bear of the family business.

Leo Najera

Leo Najera

Executive Chef

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Karen Stuart

Karen Stuart

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Carrie Gemme

Carrie Gemme

Corporate Business Manager

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Victoria Romero

Victoria Romero

Catering Event Coordinator

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Liz Manzo

Liz Manzo

Sales, Top Hat Catering & Productions, now part of Canyon Catering

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What Family Means to Us

At Canyon Catering, we see every event as an opportunity to share our family's passion for food and service with the community. Heartfelt Service: To us, catering is more than just providing food — it's about creating an experience that brings people together. When you work with Canyon Catering, you're not just a client, you're part of our extended family. Generational Expertise: With decades of experience passed down through three generations, we've mastered the art of catering and understand what it takes to make every event a success. Family-Owned and Operated: We're proud to be a family business, and we believe that our hands-on approach sets us apart.

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