OUR TEAM OF INDUSTRY LEADING PROFESSIONALS

Meet the team

Our team at Masterpiece Caterers & VIVO! Mediterranean Grill & Catering has over 200 years of combined experience in the field of hospitality and event management.  From the biggest hotels and venues across multiple industries and verticals, our staff has managed exquisite events all across the tri-state New York City area.  We are here for you, and for making your event pure perfection.

Gieto Nicaj
Gieto Nicaj
Paul Nicaj
Paul Nicaj
Kevin A. Mattner, President
Kevin A. Mattner, President

The Team

Sonya Nicaj
Sonya NicajDirector of Culinary Development
Violeta Beqiri
Violeta BeqiriDirector of Finance
Victoria Nicaj
Victoria NicajDirector of Operations
Paul Evwiehor
Paul EvwiehorGeneral Manager, VIVO! Restaurant & Catering
Chef Michael Pekrul
Chef Michael PekrulChef, One if by Land, Two if by Sea
Chef Francisco Ortiz
Chef Francisco OrtizChef, Café 55
Chef Sabas Escudero
Chef Sabas EscuderoChef, VIVO! Restaurant & Catering
Chef Luis Martinez
Chef Luis MartinezChef, Masterpiece Caterers
Dylan Nicaj
Dylan NicajAccounting Manager
Libia Vidopio
Libia VidopioCatering Manager, Masterpiece Caterers
Paul Fortuniewics
Paul FortuniewicsManager, Masterpiece Caterers
Alec Nicaj
Alec NicajManager, Park 143
Emma Piasio
Emma PiasioCatering, Masterpiece Caterers
Lisa Gardner
Lisa GardnerDirector of Special Events, One if by Land, Two if by Sea