About us
We Plan.
We Make.
We Deliver.
Meet Elizabeth D. Kennedy
Owner

The stereotype of a starving actor earning a living in the food industry isn’t too far off the mark in the case of Elizabeth Kennedy. Elizabeth herself was introduced to the world of catering while attending theatrical school in New York City. Working part time for Newsweek Magazine’s former chef, the late David Thorne, later a caterer extraordinaire. His passion for food was only matched by his passion for creating extravaganzas for celebrities and businesses such as Elizabeth Taylor, American Express, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Chanel, and Diana Ross. In fact, Elizabeth later worked for Ms. Ross, as both a nanny to her children, party planner for holidays and assistant to her production company, Anaid.

Elizabeth moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1984, only after having the serendipitous fortune of catering a party for the icon of home-and-heath hospitality, Martha Stewart herself. Today, EDK & Co. is the premiere catering service in this affluent seaside community on Florida’s East Coast, sometimes catering upwards of 50 parties a week in high season.

It is not uncommon for celebrities such as Oscar de la Rente, Henry “the Fonz” Winkler, Judy Collins, Bernadette Peters, Geoffrey Beene, Jane Pauley, Jay Leno, Patricia Neal, Rita Moreno, Chirs Madden, and even such politicians as Vice President Mike Pence, Presidential hopeful John McCain, Cory Booker, Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis, Jeb Bush, Colin Powell, Marco Rubio, and Lindsey Graham.

“My theatrical background has served me well,” comments Elizabeth. “These parties and events are my stage!”

And certainly the local community agrees Elizabeth Kennedy deserves her star on the sidewalk of fame, voting EDK & Co. “Best Caterer” for many year running (including 2021!).

Whether it’s a hangar, field or a floating barge EDK & Co. and our devoted team are able to deliver a visual feast that is not just for the discriminating palate, but the overall incredible experience of entertaining worry-free. And not least…the memories.

Click below to listen to a podcast interview
hosted by Vero Beach Social Media, 11/26/21 

Meet Renee Overton
Operations Manager

Originally from Tennessee, Renee graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She began working in the restaurant business after college and was front-of-the-house manager for two very high-end restaurants. She moved to Vero Beach in 1990. She is Tennessee Volunteer at heart, but does consider herself a Floridian.

In the Fall of 1990 she got her start at EDK & Co. What started out as a seasonal job serving at parties became a managerial position in 1995. She learned from Elizabeth how to plan and orchestrate events from eight to thousands, as well as the fine art of staffing. What she enjoys the most about this business are the personal relationships with clients that have developed over the years.

“We truly have the best clientele any business can have! I believe this aspect has kept me here for upwards of 30 years. With pleasure.”

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Company history
From "starving actor" to Hosting Elite Dinner Parties


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1979
Elizabeth Falls in Love with Catering
Working part time for Newsweek magazine’s ex Chef, the late David Thorne who quickly shifted to become a top, top caterer in NYC doing events for: Elizabeth Taylor, Channel, and Diana Ross, Elizabeth couldn’t have learned from a better mentor.

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1981
Elizabeth Works for Diana Ross
Elizabeth worked for Ms. Ross, as both nanny to her children and as party planner for her holiday affairs. While working for her, Elizabeth had the fantastic fortune of assisting Michael Jackson and meeting celebrities such as Cher and Bette Midler.

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1985
Hello, Vero Beach
Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. is established as the premiere catering service in this affluent seaside community on Florida’s East Coast, sometimes catering upwards of 50 parties a week in high season.

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1986
Assisting Martha Stewart
Elizabeth has the serendipitous distinction of meeting Martha Stewart while summering in The Hamptons and assisting her with one of her private events.

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Ongoing
Best Caterer in Vero!
The local community agrees that Elizabeth Kennedy deserves her star on the sidewalk of fame, voting Elizabeth D. Kennedy & Co. “Best Caterer” for the past several years.

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Continued Growth
EDK&Co Keeps Getting Better
Whether it’s a western hoe down, Hawaiian luau or lavish black tie event for 8 to thousands, Elizabeth D. Kennedy and her team are able to serve up a visual and culinary feast for the discerning palette and distinguished client…not to mention the memories!