About Us

Daniel Gerson, owner of Green Olive Catering, has twenty years professional experience as a dynamic, resourceful, and skilled Executive Head Chef with proven success record in both catering and fine dining.

He has since an early age developed a love for food.
Born in Lyon, France, food has always been a special part of family and day-to-day life.

Studying English literature and philosophy, Daniel began his culinary career working through university as a butcher and at various catering establishments; this is where he realized his true calling.

Pursuing a career in the culinary arts, Daniel studied at the world famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Paris, France, There his culinary skills began to flourish, as well as an appreciation for fresh products, care in their preparation, and the inspiration to cook and enjoy healthful meals.

In his time in Paris, Daniel has worked at the “Jardin de Cygnes” restaurant at the renowned 5 star hotel “Prince de Galles”, located just off the Champs-Elysees.
In the years since, Daniel has held Executive head-Chef positions in many high-end establishments all around the world, such as the “Crown”, one of the oldest and historical British establishments where he earned 2AA rosettes.

Spending time working in Colorado, Sedona AZ, England, France and the Middle East, His experience brings a high level of creativity, attention to detail and diversity to every event.
His experience gives him the ability to cater and manage any size event: from an intimate fine dining dinner party for 20 friends or family members, to a 5 day - 2,000 person conference.

Daniel has been happily married for sixteen years, is a busy father of three boys and an avid mountain bike enthusiast.