Lisbet Larsen
FOUNDER
Nobody loves to throw a party more than Lisbet, who caught the fever early in life while helping her parents host huge backyard garden bashes for any & all reasons.

Vivacious & capable Lisbet founded Ravishing Radish in 1993 & has become well known for her creative & stylish approach to the full-service catering of weddings, corporate dinners, auctions, retail openings, and other shindigs of every stripe.

Lisbet is the inspiration & keeper of the vision at Ravishing Radish, ensuring every client has an excellent experience, overseeing the smooth & elegant execution of everything including venues, menus, linens, and last-minute changes.

And yes, she schleps!

Favorite Radish DISH: "It’s a tie between Latin Pork Skewers and Grapefruit Ceviche"
Favorite drink: Pimm’s Cup

JoAnna Cruz
CHEF EXTRAORDINAIRE
JoAnna’s passion for everything & anything to do with food & feeding people explains her enormous pride in a clean plate.

JoAnna’s earliest culinary memories are from her childhood in New Mexico where she began cooking & baking for her large family. She honed her skills at Portland’s Western Culinary Institute, graduating in 1994. After moving to Seattle, she worked for iconic eateries Matt’s in the Market, Chez Shea, Eva Restaurant & Macrina Bakery before joining the Radish team in 2005.

Favorite Radish DISH: Braised BBQ Pork Sliders
Favorite drink: Americano (Campari, sweet vermouth, & club soda)

Vickie Peterson
SENIOR EVENT DESIGNER
Ever since Vickie met Lisbet at a party, they’ve been the “power team” behind Ravishing Radish, sharing the vision of client-oriented full-service catering for fun & profit. Catering is the perfect milieu for Vickie. She has loved weddings from the age of 3, at which time she became enchanted by a storybook showing Cinderella & her prince in their fabulous nuptial garb.

For over a decade Vickie has worked with clients to shape events based on plans that are realistic, fun & personal — Vickie’s background in art, flowers & display ensures that each event will be vibrant & memorable.

Favorite Radish DISH: Grilled Miso-Citrus Prawns
Favorite drink: Rosemary infused lemonade, Halcyon organic gin, a splash of St. Germaine & a splash of sparkling water

Hilary Wang
SeniOR EVENT PRODUCER
Dessert-fiend & dance enthusiast — yes, those two passions are a match made in heaven! — Hilary Wang loves a well-put-together event. Meeting people, talking & gaining a true understanding of their vision is a pleasure for Hilary, one that brings excellence & sensitivity to her work.

Add to that a background in producing weddings, commercials, festivals & photoshoots, a good sense of humor, and make-it-work attitude: You are in very reliable & talented hands. Were she to plan an event for herself today, it might be an Alice-themed tea party. With chocolate & cupcakes.

Favorite Radish DISH: Cajun Meatloaf Sliders
Favorite drink: Thai Iced Tea, Bubble Tea…any kind of tea really!

Kalila Kabor
NEW BOOKINGS AND EVENT PRODUCTION
Wonder how the Radish gets event design SO right every time? Kalila’s Art History degree probably played a role. Add loads of front-of-house restaurant experience, and you get a pro at helping each of her clients plan the event of their dreams.

In life as well as art, she admires those who respond intelligently, quickly, and smartly to circumstances around them — & she embodies exactly this at the Radish, supporting the team and clients with everything they need at just the right time. Powered by friends, happy hours, cooking, & her cats, Kalila’s driving need to help the team is amazing.

Favorite Radish DISH: Braised Oregon Country Short Ribs
Favorite drink: Rachel’s Ginger Beer

Alaina Brown
Administration & Event Production Assistant

Alaina is a Washingtonian through and through. “Craft beer, forests and mountains to hike in, water to sit by, amazing live music, and delicious seafood…what could be better?” Armed with degrees in Sociology and Communication from Western Washington University, Alaina’s love of people and champagne brought her to the Radish where she can indulge her lifelong love of parties, great service, and exceptional food.

Radish’s “jack of all trades,” Alaina loves the opportunity to work with so many fantastic Seattle vendors — and that at Radish no day is ever the same.
In her free time Alaina grabs friends and hits happy hour in as many new places as she can find. She’s always on the lookout for a good Bourbon Renewal or anything with champagne. Pressed as to her very favorite food, Alaina lands on…sandwiches. “Nothing beats an amazing sandwich. I also can’t turn down anything with feta cheese…or peanut butter!”

Favorite Radish DISH: Lemon Orzo Salad
Favorite drink: “I have my light and dark favorites—French 75 & a Bourbon Renewal”

 Nora Colello
Event Producer & Staffing CoordinatoR

Nora returned to her hometown of Seattle with a degree in psychology from Santa Clara University and took a hospitality job while she was figuring out what was next for her. Turned out, exposure to the events field captured this people-lover’s imagination!

After doing some internships with wedding coordinators, her research about local companies drove her to reach out to Ravishing Radish, “a company whose vision I share. It was important to me to work somewhere high-quality, creative and fun.”

The job she was dreaming about in the bag, Nora couldn’t be happier. “I get to throw parties for a living, which is pretty great! I am so proud to be part of the Radish.”

Nora also loves exploring the growing Seattle restaurant scene (especially when there’s pasta involved!) and playing with her puppy.

So far, her very favorite Radish event was its own holiday party: “Everyone from the office and kitchen celebrating the end of the season and all of our hard work. It was so great for us to be together as party guests for a change!”

Favorite Radish DISH: Ripe Nectarine & Goat Cheese Crostini
Favorite drink: The Lavish Hummingbird (champagne & St. Germain)

 Corey McDaniel
BAR CATERING EVENT COORDINATOR

If you&#8217d care for a Rooftop Garden Gimlet — Vodka or gin, unsweetened organic cranberry juice, sage-infused simple syrup, & fresh-squeezed lime juice — Corey can set you up with his favorite drink!

A Texas native with an extensive background in dance and performance, Corey is the perfect person to head up the Lavish traveling bar. Not only does he enjoy the great thrill of putting on a fantastic event, he loves the Radish clients & his crew: “They are highly motivated, extremely competent & everyone here is friends.”

Having picked Seattle to be home 7 years ago, Corey makes sure to have a great time outside of work as well, immersing himself in movies, theatre, dinners in great locally owned restaurants & hangin’ with his dogs.

Favorite Radish DISH: Braised BBQ Pork Sliders
Favorite drink: The Lavish Cosmopolitan