About Us
For over 30 years, Marcia Selden Catering has been creating unique events with an accent on extraordinary food, creativity, and highly polished professional service.
The business is a family affair. From her Stamford headquarters, Marcia, with daughter Robin, son Jeffrey, and a team of dedicated and experienced party planners and chefs, work together to create “dream” events. They are proud supporters of marriage equality, and understand that a great party celebrates life’s milestones and believe in the host’s privilege to avoid stress and enjoy every minute. Whatever your desire, whether it’s a low-key clambake on the beach, a lavish over-the-top wedding, or anything in between, they will create a special memory that you and your guests will remember for years.
Marcia
The Skinny:
Thirty years ago, Marcia, a flourishing jewelry designer, was asked if she knew of a good caterer for a small wedding. A passionate cook and frequent entertainer, Marcia literally stepped up to the plate and a catering business was born. Today, she still has her hand in every pie (or in this case, party) and that’s just the way Marcia likes it!
Juicy Tidbit:
Her Mother was a former Miss Cuba.
Secret vice:
Pinterest junkie.
Quotable moment:
“Straight up with olives.”
In a nutshell:
I do parties…not golf!
Robin
The Skinny:
A mom of twins, Robin is the penultimate multi-tasker who guides the kitchen with her boundless and contagious energy. A Pisces, who true to the sign, is imaginative, kind and compassionate. Robin does it ALL with her trademark ease and is addicted to life!
Juicy tidbit:
Her morning coffee awaits her at the drive-thru before she pulls up.
Secret Vice:
Online Shopaholic…there’s never a day that a package isn’t at the door when she gets home.
Quotable moment:
“Laugh, Love, Dance, Eat.”
In a nutshell:
She’s our class clown who laughs till it hurts.
Jeffrey
The Skinny:
A 20-year veteran of the luxury hotel business in New York City, Jeffrey is our in-house wedding expert. He oversaw hundreds of weddings over the course of his career which began at the St. Regis Hotel, then moved onto The Pierre Hotel. Before joining the family business in 2011, Jeffrey was Executive Director of Catering at The New York Palace Hotel. While in college, Jeffrey was Julia Child’s teaching assistant. Ask him how she likes “the crotch of a goose.”
Juicy tidbit:
Served as Elton John’s personal butler.
Secret vice:
Hundreds of eyeglasses in every color, amazing red wine and American Idol.
Quotable moment:
“No problem!”
In a nutshell:
Our resident celebrity “wedding whisperer,” Jeffrey is the Xanax to the mother-of-the-bride, and coach to the bridal party. He is as much at ease designing floral arrangements, as he is bustling a bride’s gown. He can do it all!
Jennifer
The Skinny:
A self-proclaimed workaholic, Jennifer has been our resident “party girl,” and right hand since 2005. She’s a wife and mother with a background in history and business; and on the side, a lover of jazz, especially Nat King Cole. Jennifer is our creative force, endlessly inspired and always up on the hottest trends. She makes anything possible while bringing her signature fun and flair to planning the perfect party.
Juicy tidbit:
She’s got ink.
Secret vice:
Goes gaga for gumballs.
Quotable moment:
“I’m filet mignon on the outside and eye round on the inside.”
In a nutshell:
She is a pitbull with the patience of a saint. Jen’s the perfect package.
Emily
The Skinny:
A Johnson & Wales hospitality school graduate, Emily came to Marcia Selden as an intern in 2008 and has been with us ever since. Incredibly organized, she is our detail-oriented “go-to-gal” when it comes to producing beautiful, stress-free events.
Juicy tidbit:
Once went dumpster diving for great event décor.
Secret vice:
Tacos and chocolate are her greatest pleasure.
Quotable moment:
“I’ve always dreamt of being the real Franck.”
In a nutshell:
Barely drinks, but holds the key to the liquor closet.
Nicole
The Skinny:
Nicole Straight is the mother of two girls, and spends the rest of her free time (LOL!) looking for the next quick exotic getaway for her family. An accomplished chef, cookbook author, and digital guru with a wildly creative streak, Nicole’s love of life shows in everything she does.
Juicy tidbit:
Nicole is a poker shark and closet music nerd.
Secret Vice:
She’s a power napper, and has even been known to nap sitting up!
Quotable moment:
Take the action, and the universe will take care of the rest.
In a nutshell:
A food loving, people person who always looks for the silver lining.
Samantha
The Skinny:
Samantha Herbert is an avid dog lover, movie enthusiast, beach goer, and loves her food. With 8 years of food industry experience, Sam is thrilled to be one of the newest members of the Marcia Selden team.
Juicy tidbit:
Samantha dreams of performing in a Broadway musical, but was cursed with two left feet.
Secret Vice:
Chocolate, country music & anything green.
Quotable moment:
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
–Virginia Woolf
In a nutshell:
Samantha is the perfect addition to our team. She’s enthusiastic, excited and eager to learn everything the catering world has to offer!
