Rhode Island Catering Company to Close After 22 Years
GoLocalProv Business Team
Rhode Island Catering Company to Close After 22 Years
Fire Works Catering owner Mark Garofalo announced the news on Saturday - more below.
The business is a full-service, off-site caterer and describes itself as “committed to providing you with unsurpassed food, value, professionalism, and reliability.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTDuring the pandemic, Garofalo forewarned of the increasing difficulties facing the food service industry.
In March 2020, he wrote, "We Need Help, Now" - then in 2021, he addressed rising labor costs in “What Paying Sous Chefs $67,000 Will Mean.”
Closure Announced - Next Steps to Come
“After more than 22 years, Steph and I have decided to close the doors to Fire Works Catering at the end of this year,” said Garofalo.
“There are too many people to name here that have worked for or with us to make it the success that it was," he continued. "But please know that I thank you from the bottom of my heart and sincerely have enjoyed working with you over the years.
“Our last day will be December 31st. I have no plans yet but I do have some irons in the fire,” Garofalo added. “I’ll keep you all up to date as soon as I have more news.”