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Mesafresca

Casa de Campo
Mesafresca is a full-service catering company servicing La Romana and Casa de Campo. Owned and operated by two former New York City hospitality professionals in both food and drink, Andres Pichardo-Canela and Gillian Speiser — the company’s chef — Mesafresca offers contemporary cuisine and sources local and seasonal ingredients where possible. Inspired by food native to the island, Mesafresca aims to showcase these ingredients beyond traditional Dominican cuisine and appeal to the taste buds of both locals and travelers alike.

Meet the Founders

Gillian Speiser received her culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan and began her career at the farm-to-table New American restaurant Reynard at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. She went on to work as a private chef and caterer across Manhattan and Brooklyn before relocating to the Dominican Republic to start this venture. Andres Pichardo-Canela, born and raised in La Romana, spent several years in New York City attending college and pursuing a music career, which led him to perform at iconic venues and international music festivals. During his time in the city, he also worked in the food and bar industry in Manhattan, shaping his passion for food and hospitality into a well-rounded career.

Services Offered

  • Buffet & Banquets
  • Receptions
  • Cocktails
  • Plated Dinners
  • Private Chefs
  • Charcuterie Tables & Boards
  • Finger Food
  • Yacht Catering
  • Meal Plans
  • Rentals

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