Our Team

Seasoned Hotelier/Restaurateur, Bill Rizzuto's foyer into the hospitality industry began in Las Vegas where at Bally's, he re-conceptualized eight restaurants, revamping food concepts, menus and service detail. With a clear talent for producing food service establishments on a grand scale, Bill took his knowledge and ideas to Disney where he was brought on to open the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel at Epcot Center, working with Disney to create their signature high concept restaurants, bars, and banquet and convention facilities.
Hyatt Hotels Northeast Division lured Bill home to New York as Regional Director of Food and Beverage. Among his major accomplishments was the expansion of Hyatt's off-premise catering division, establishing his company as the exclusive caterer at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, and preferred caterer at venues including the Grand Central Station and Chelsea Piers. Bill went on to manage Hyatt hotels in Greenwich and San Francisco.
In 2004 Bill created the Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Restaurant concept. With locations in Bethel, West Hartford, and Westport, Bill's dedication to simple, fresh, quality food at a great value is the same foundation that The Epicurean Caterer is built upon.

Kim's extensive experience as a Professional Conference Manager, Event Planner and Operations Specialist, in both the hospitality world and corporate sector, sets the stage for a seamless event from start to finish. Kim learned the craft from back of the house operations while with the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in Chicago and Boston. Responsible for banquette management, food and beverage purchasing and negotiations, as well as staff training and management, she developed a keen business sense and essential organizational tools that would take her through five years as a Corporate Travel and Meeting Planner for Chicago's Landmark Incentive Marketing, Inc and the Gartner Group in Stamford, CT.
Returning to the hospitality industry, Kim joined the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, CT as Senior Catering Manager, producing a steady stream of social events including Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, weddings, and weekend retreats. Utilizing her wealth of experience, Kim moved on to the Director of Sales and Marketing position for the popular Inn at Longshore in Westport, CT, where she increased the business through massive revamping of the Inn's catering operations and extensive sales and marketing initiatives. Now Kim applies her many skill sets in insuring successful events for The Epicurean Caterer.