Normandy Catering

Specialties

Renowned for exquisite food, artful presentation and exceptional service, Normandy Catering has been a leading Northeast Ohio caterer since 1978. We are a full-​service company, able to organize and execute every detail of your special occasion or event.

History

Established in 1978.

Linda Carmigiano, the youngest of 12 children, grew up on a farm in Chardon, Ohio. Her parents owned local restaurants in the 1940s and ‘50s, making food preparation a true family legacy. In the late 1960s, Linda and her husband Sandy Carmigiano decided to turn their gourmet passions into a catering business. Their first big event was a wedding in 1968 for 250 people. The success of the event led to the start of Normandy Catering and Party Center.

In the early years, Linda and Sandy catered many events out of their home. Linda’s skills also allowed her to teach gourmet cooking classes. She was soon asked to appear on Good Morning America to present her gourmet cooking demonstrations. These accomplishments served to sharpen Linda and Sandy’s skills and heighten their passion for food.

In 1978, Linda and Sandy purchased the newly built Normandy Party Center in Wickliffe, Ohio. Over the next 15 years, they spent many long days and nights making the business a success. In 1984, Linda a

Meet the Business Owner

James C.

Business Owner

My mother founded Normandy Catering in 1978 when I was 14 years old. Prior to that, I can remember sitting at the kitchen table on a Saturday afternoon making watermelon balls for an event my mother and father were catering. Since that time I have always had a passion for food. In 1980 I started working in the kitchen at Normandy Catering developing and honing my skills in the culinary arts. Since that time I have been the driving force in many of our new programs and services.