// Who We Are
ABOUT
We are architects of taste, engineers of experience, and artists of the plate.
FROM KITCHEN TO
CULINARY STAGE
Founded in 2025, AVANT GARDE was born from a simple belief: catering should be as exciting as the event itself. Our founders, Marcus Thorne and Elena Vossen, met at a Michelin‑starred kitchen in Copenhagen and shared a vision of bringing fine‑dining precision to the catering world.
Today, we operate with a team of 40+ culinary professionals, designing experiences that blur the line between food and art. From intimate dinners to galas for 1,000, we treat every plate as a performance.
Events
Awards
% Organic
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Precision
Every cut, every temperature, every plating is executed with surgical accuracy.
Sustainability
We source responsibly, reduce waste, and champion local producers.
Innovation
We constantly push the boundaries of what catering can be.
OUR CHEFS
Executive Chef
Marcus Thorne
Formerly of Noma and Alinea. Marcus treats ingredients as structural elements.
Head of Pastry
Elena Vossen
Specializing in architectural chocolate and nitrogen-frozen confections.
Beverage Director
Julian Reed
Curator of rare vintages and designer of the molecular cocktail program.
MILESTONES
Founding
AVANT GARDE is born in New York City with a mission to redefine catering.
First Michelin Collaboration
Partnered with a 3‑star chef for an exclusive pop‑up dinner series.
Global Expansion
Opened our second kitchen in London and launched a sustainable sourcing initiative.
24 Awards & Counting
Recognized as the premier luxury catering brand in North America.
BE PART OF THE STORY
Whether you're planning an event or looking to join our team – we'd love to hear from you.