Meet the team: Chase - calm, creative, and always ready with sticky dots
The man himself - Chase, Operations Manager
If there’s one thing you quickly learn working in events, it’s that nothing ever goes exactly to plan. Just ask Chase.
As one of our Operations Managers, Chase has seen it all - from venues that unexpectedly flood to VIPs who casually stroll in unannounced (one of them just happened to be the King). Through it all, he’s the calmest person in the room, the one quietly orchestrating the show behind the scenes, always with a plan…
“It’s varied, random, exciting,” he says of his role and it’s exactly that unpredictability that fuels his passion. Whether it’s a last-minute schedule change, a styling tweak just before doors open, or an electrics failure in the middle of a wedding, Chase thrives on the challenge.
One of his most memorable moments? A wedding where torrential rain flooded the venue. The bride had to hike up her dress to wade across what had become a small river just to reach the toilets. Then the power went out. Somehow, Chase kept everyone smiling, especially the bride. “We laughed about it together,” he says. “That moment really taught me how powerful it is to stay calm and build real rapport with people.”
That level-headedness is part of what makes him so integral to our team. The other part? His eye for detail and his belief that even the smallest tools can have the biggest impact. His current secret weapon: double-sided sticky dots. “They’re magic,” he insists. “Super strong, totally discreet — they could probably hold two people together if needed.”
Chase’s journey is one rooted in hard work and humility. He started out as a kitchen porter, working his way through the industry one event at a time, now managing high-profile, international productions with ease. “There’s something to learn in every role,” he says. “Respect every position, stay humble, and keep learning. That’s how you grow.”
“Chase brings incredible energy and creativity to every project and consistently goes above and beyond.”
Jake Smith
Director of Operations at Jimmy Garcia Catering
Ask him what he loves most about Jimmy Garcia Catering, and he lights up: the creativity, the bold styling, the wild variety of venues, and the shared energy of a team that’s constantly pushing the envelope. “There’s so much imagination behind everything we do. It feels special to be part of it.”
Today, you’ll find him at the Serpentine Gallery, soaking in the sunshine and managing another event with his signature charm. Tomorrow? He could be on a beach in Cannes, delivering a dream brief he’s quietly been manifesting.
Chase doesn’t need a hype playlist to get in the zone (though he’ll happily blast Energy by Disclosure on the journey in). His energy comes from the thrill of the unknown, the satisfaction of a job well done, and the quiet pride of turning chaos into something unforgettable.
At Jimmy Garcia Catering, our magic starts with the people and Chase is living proof. Effortlessly cool, brilliantly resourceful, and always ready to make everything he does into something special, he’s the kind of energy every event needs.
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes stories from our incredible team.
21st May 2025