Meet Melina

More Than 25 Years Creating Beautiful Experiences Through Food, Design and Hospitality

Long before Events on Citrus, there was a young apprentice baker who simply loved making people happy through food.

For more than 25 years, I've worked across every corner of hospitality as a chef, pastry chef, baker, cake artist and business owner. I've created thousands of celebration cakes, catered countless events and spent my career learning that while beautiful food is remembered, it's how people feel that stays with them long after the celebration is over.

That belief became the foundation of Events on Citrus.

Where Creativity Meets Hospitality

While food has always been at the heart of my career, it wasn't the only path that shaped how I create today.

Alongside my hospitality journey, I built a career in visual merchandising, retail design and team development, leading merchandising and training across large multi-million-dollar businesses. Those years taught me to think differently about spaces, customer experiences and the details that often go unnoticed.

I've always had the ability to picture the finished celebration before a single table is set.

When I walk into a room, I don't just see four walls. I see how guests will move through the space, where conversations will naturally happen, how food should be presented, where styling should draw the eye and how every element works together to create a memorable experience.

It's why every Events on Citrus celebration feels thoughtfully designed. Food, styling and hospitality have never been separate parts of my work, they've always been one complete experience.

Why I Created Events on Citrus

Over the years, I noticed something that never sat right with me.

The host was always the busiest person in the room.

They were greeting guests, answering questions, serving food, clearing plates and worrying about every little detail. By the end of the day, they had spent more time working than celebrating.

I wanted to change that.

Events on Citrus was created so you can walk into your celebration, be fully present with the people you love and leave the planning, food, styling and hosting to someone who genuinely cares about every detail.

Because every celebration deserves to be experienced, not managed.

Hospitality Is in the Details

As an award-winning pastry chef/baker and the founder of Regnier Cakes, I believe food should be every bit as beautiful as it is delicious.

Every menu is thoughtfully prepared, every table intentionally layered and every celebration designed with purpose. I think about not only what guests will eat, but how every dish is served, presented and experienced.

From handcrafted desserts to shared dining and beautifully styled tables, every detail contributes to the atmosphere and the memories created around it.

Every Celebration Is Personal

No two events are ever the same.

Whether I'm planning an elegant high tea, a milestone birthday, a business event or an intimate private dinner, I take the time to understand what's important to you before bringing your celebration to life.

My role isn't simply to provide a venue or catering.

It's to create an experience where every detail has been thoughtfully considered, allowing you to relax, connect with your guests and enjoy every moment.

Welcome to Events on Citrus

When you celebrate with Events on Citrus, you're not simply booking a venue.

You're choosing decades of hospitality experience, thoughtful planning and someone who genuinely loves creating beautiful moments for others.


My background taught me that great events aren't created by chance. They're carefully designed, from the first impression to the final farewell.

I can't wait to welcome you.

Melina

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