Mario Pagán Catering is led by Chef Mario Pagán, a globally trained Puerto Rican chef. He is the culinary force behind Mario Pagán Restaurant in Condado, MĀRO in Santurce, La Central at Distrito T-Mobile, and Grove House Floridian Fare in Winter Park, Florida. A Johnson & Wales University alumnus, he competed on Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef and was a guest chef at the James Beard House.

Any cuisine your event calls for. Chef Pagán is globally trained and grounded in classical French technique. His menus move easily across Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, Latin American, and Floridian cuisine. He also offers his signature modern Puerto Rican cuisine, which he calls Nueva Mesa Boricua.

Yes. Every menu is designed for your occasion, your guests, and the experience you have in mind. We can build it as a plated dinner, a multi-course tasting menu, or a buffet, whichever suits the event and your budget.

Yes. We design wine pairings and craft cocktail pairings to complement each course or the event as a whole. We can also create signature cocktails for your celebration.

Any number of guests. We cater events of every scale, from a private dinner for 10 to a gala for 800, with the same precision and attention to detail.

Yes. We offer multiple packages and options to fit most budgets. Our team will help you find the right fit without compromising the quality, service, or execution that define every Mario Pagán event.

No. We cater events islandwide. Mario Pagán Catering is based in San Juan and serves events throughout Puerto Rico and internationally.

Weddings, galas, corporate events and conferences, private dinners, milestone celebrations, and destination events.

Share your date, location, guest count, and the experience you have in mind. Our events team will design a proposal tailored to your vision and budget.