ABOUT US

The Plated Gourmet is founded on the idea of bringing people to the dinner table to share in their highs/lows of the day, and enjoy healthy home-cooked meals. In this simple pleasure we are able to enjoy what truly makes us happy.

Taking pride in her American style with European flair, Allison has earned the reputation for exceptional food and fabulous service and works with a team of extraordinary Chefs with various talents.

Allison J. DeLorenzo - President & Executive Chef

After six years in corporate marketing and working behind yellow walls, Allison opened the kitchen doors and created The Plated Gourmet in June of 2005.

Allison's passion for cooking, entertaining and love of gourmet foods started at a young age where freshly picked produce enticed her senses, meats were prepared in every way imaginable, and fresh seafood from the local port was grilled to perfection. Sunday Night Family Dinners at big Grandma's are wonderful memories for her, and she hopes she can bring those fond memories to other individuals and family.

With frequent travel, she learned to appreciate a variety of foods, and was always encouraged to taste the local flavors from classic to gourmet regional cuisine.

As a Chef, Allison believes in a Mediterranean style of cooking, using fresh ingredients, fresh herbs, olive oil and low saturated fats versus butter. She has developed recipes that use the freshest ingredients, excite the palette, and provide a colorful presentation. From comfort to gourmet dishes, each is designed perfectly to match the specific needs of the dinner or event. She takes pride in always being flexible to dietary guidelines and personal beliefs and believes in a “clean” diet.

Taking pride in her American style with European flair, Allison has earned the reputation for exceptional food and fabulous service and works with a team of extraordinary Chefs and event staff.

John Moore - Co-Owner

As owner of The Navy Yard Bistro which holds a Zagat rating of Excellent and a wine spectator award of Excellence, John joined Allison at The Plated Gourmet in its expansion into Norwell. He has always had a passion for cooking up a storm, pouring good wine and entertaining his friends. This passion enabled him to aggressively make a switch from his sales career and open up The Navy Yard Bistro and Wine Bar in his own neighborhood in 2004. A line cook stint at former Meze in Charlestown and a sous chef position at Bear Creek Mountain Club in Plymouth, VT gave him the necessary experience to work in a commercial kitchen. He also attended the 14 week wine program at Boston University.

John has been featured on Billy Costa's TV Diner, Zip Trip, Fox News, Chronicle, and Francis Rivera's "The Dish."

He is also much involved in the Charlestown Community. John serves as an Overseer at the USS Constitution Museum and leads fundraising events through the "Young Friends of Old Ironsides" Committee. He also serves on the board of directors for "Friends of the Navy Yard", is on the board of advisors for the Community Center for Entrepreneurship at Bunker Hill Community College and is the guest chef and on the planning committee for Charlestown Boys and Girls Club Annual "Patriots Game Day" Fundraiser.

Sales Team

Jack DeLorenzo - Catering Sales

Jack joins us from Executive Search Partners where he worked as a Recruiter in Energy, and spent 41 years as an Educator. His longtime successes as an Educator, Coach, Administrator, and Project Manager has been a smooth transition into Catering Sales.

With great talent for facilitating communication with clients and his love for Italian culture, food and wine, Jack has a keen sense of what it takes to create a win-win situation.

When Jack isn't working, he is enjoying time with his wife/granddaughter, biking, reading the latest James Patterson novel, attending sporting events, and spending time with horses Choc and Chino at The Red Fox Farm. Jack lives in Cohasset with his wife Pam.

If you would like to request a proposal, discuss your needs or require more information, please contact us.