Thao M.
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Laura Chau
I have had the pleasure of attending Green Mangos catered parties as well as hiring them for our office Christmas Party! Chef Thao is amazing! She is profressional, creative, fun and very passionate about what she does. Her food is innovative, flavlorful and she can create anything you want! Our Team Members were so impressed and we could not have chosen a better way to treat them to such a magical experience!
Matt Harrington, APMA® AAMS®
My fiancee and I recently had a tasting with Thao as we were looking to secure a caterer for our upcoming wedding. We were thoroughly impressed by the dishes she prepared, her personality, and passion for the job...we hired her on the spot. Extremely knowledgable, answered questions perfectly, and she has been a pleasure to work with. Green Mangos were the 4th caterer we met with; the food was head and shoulders above the rest and represented excellent value for money.
Laura Chau
I have had the pleasure of attending Green Mangos catered parties as well as hiring them for our office Christmas Party! Chef Thao is amazing! She is profressional, creative, fun and very passionate about what she does. Her food is innovative, flavlorful and she can create anything you want! Our Team Members were so impressed and we could not have chosen a better way to treat them to such a magical experience!
Matt Harrington, APMA® AAMS®
My fiancee and I recently had a tasting with Thao as we were looking to secure a caterer for our upcoming wedding. We were thoroughly impressed by the dishes she prepared, her personality, and passion for the job...we hired her on the spot. Extremely knowledgable, answered questions perfectly, and she has been a pleasure to work with. Green Mangos were the 4th caterer we met with; the food was head and shoulders above the rest and represented excellent value for money.
Laura Chau
I have had the pleasure of attending Green Mangos catered parties as well as hiring them for our office Christmas Party! Chef Thao is amazing! She is profressional, creative, fun and very passionate about what she does. Her food is innovative, flavlorful and she can create anything you want! Our Team Members were so impressed and we could not have chosen a better way to treat them to such a magical experience!
Matt Harrington, APMA® AAMS®
My fiancee and I recently had a tasting with Thao as we were looking to secure a caterer for our upcoming wedding. We were thoroughly impressed by the dishes she prepared, her personality, and passion for the job...we hired her on the spot. Extremely knowledgable, answered questions perfectly, and she has been a pleasure to work with. Green Mangos were the 4th caterer we met with; the food was head and shoulders above the rest and represented excellent value for money.
Laura Chau
I have had the pleasure of attending Green Mangos catered parties as well as hiring them for our office Christmas Party! Chef Thao is amazing! She is profressional, creative, fun and very passionate about what she does. Her food is innovative, flavlorful and she can create anything you want! Our Team Members were so impressed and we could not have chosen a better way to treat them to such a magical experience!
Matt Harrington, APMA® AAMS®
My fiancee and I recently had a tasting with Thao as we were looking to secure a caterer for our upcoming wedding. We were thoroughly impressed by the dishes she prepared, her personality, and passion for the job...we hired her on the spot. Extremely knowledgable, answered questions perfectly, and she has been a pleasure to work with. Green Mangos were the 4th caterer we met with; the food was head and shoulders above the rest and represented excellent value for money.
Credentials
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WSET Level 3 Certified in Wine
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education TrustJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Wine Professional
St. Paul College of Education
Experience
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Green Mangos Catering
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wine Educator
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Nov 2020 - Present
Teaching virtual / in-person wine classes and speaking at live events
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Certified Wine Professional
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Nov 2010 - Present
I've enjoyed the opportunities to teach wine classes as well as cater wine and dinner events for our clients. I've studied at Napa Valley Wine Academy and am WSET Level 3 Certified in Wines and am a Certified Wine Professional. My wine background is not only limited to the classroom, but I've also had the honor of shadowing Ted Henry, Head Winemaker at Clos du Val (Napa, CA) and Charlie Tsegeletos, Head Winemaker at Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards (Sonoma, CA).Being a certified wine professional enables our company to not only provide the best food and service for our clients, but to also provide the best wine experience as well. Show less
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Chef / Co-Proprietor
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Oct 2007 - Present
Chef/co-propietor for Green Mangos Catering. Because we are a boutique caterer, you deal directly with me, not a salesperson. Please let me know how I can serve you!
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The Oceanaire Seafood Room
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Garde Manger
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2008
Worked the garde manger station preparing amuse bouches, salads, desserts and assisted the other culinary staff with anything needed. Worked the garde manger station preparing amuse bouches, salads, desserts and assisted the other culinary staff with anything needed.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Napa Valley Wine Academy
WSET Level 3 Certified in Wine -
2006 - 2007
The Art Institutes
Culinary Diploma, The Art of Cooking -
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St. Paul College
Certified Wine Professional Program, Wine certification -
1989 - 1993
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors: Business Management and Marketing; Minor: French
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