Stacey Messina

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Stacey Messina is the owner of Messina’s Catering and Events and has over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Stacey and her husband George have grown their company over the last 25 years, from one restaurant in Kenner to a leading food and beverage company in the Gulf South with multiple divisions. Messina’s food and beverage operations currently includes a Main Commissary, 3 convention centers, 4 venues, the Fair Grounds Race Track, Messina’s Runway Café, multiple festival food and beverage management, 3 school lunch programs, off-premise events, government food contracts, and disaster relief contracts.

Stacey grew up on the Northshore and graduated from St. Scholastica Academy in Covington.  She attended LSU and SLU, graduating with a BA in Communication. Stacey grew up in her family’s restaurant business and after college worked for the New Orleans CVB, New Orleans Marriott and Ovations Food Services before focusing her attention on Messina’s Catering with her husband. 

Stacey is proud to be a Certified Professional of Catering and Events (CPCE). Staying ahead of trends and innovations in the catering industry is paramount to Stacey, which she supplements by serving on the National Association of Catering Events (NACE) National Committee and as the current NACE New Orleans Chapter President. She also serves as a Board Member for SKAL and the French Quarter Business Association. She is a member of MPI and MSWIT. Stacey was honored to receive the 2024 NACE Legacy Award for her support of the New Orleans hospitality industry. 

When she’s not working, Stacey is probably with her grandkids or playing competitive tennis. She and her husband George love exploring new restaurants and traveling as much as possible.