Jason Kordas, who began his catering career more than 26 years ago in
New York City producing small dinner and cocktail parties for a variety
of clients, learned about the food business through the best possible
way: experience. His culinary expertise came from growing up in a
Greek, Italian and Corsican-influenced home in New York City.

In 1988, Kordas formed a partnership with Maxwell's by the Sea in
Huntington Beach – shepherding a catering idea to a one million dollar
plus business in one year. After five years in partnership, Jason secured
and took over the operation of a separate banquet facility and further
increased the sales of the company.

Since 1994, Jason has been the sole proprietor of Jason’s Catered Events
(JCE). He opened and ran Jason's Cafe in Tustin from 1995 until
2000. Jason's Catered Events grew so extensively during these five years
that he closed the restaurant to concentrate solely on the catering business.

In July 2001, the Santa Ana Performing Arts and Events Center in
Historic Old Town Santa Ana became his new catering home. Jason
turned the facility from an abandoned building to a full-scale event
facility. In addition to the renovation of the building, Jason’s Team managed the Athena Restaurant and two dinner theater shows within the building.

In October 2007, Jason’s Downtown opened – near the former location of the Santa Ana Performing Arts and Events Center. The 100-seat eatery has a casual casual-sophisticated feel with urban influences.

Over the years, Jason has put together an incredible team of managers, chefs, servers, coordinators, and sales representatives. By surrounding himself with the best staff in the industry, our events flow seamlessly. Our team has satisfied the expectations of Former President Bill Clinton, Former Vice President Al Gore, Former California Governor Pete Wilson, and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Sanchez. Not many can say they have prepared dinner for musical groups Van Halen and Depeche Mode – Jason’s Catered Events can.