Our Story
Our Mission
Create a memorable experience for clients and guests through quality foods, superior service, and perfect venues — all at a sensible price.
Woodhouse is built on a well-known reputation for providing quality foods and outstanding service to our guests. We know how to feed a crowd, make every guest feel special, and exceed our clients’ expectations. And we do it all at a value unmatched in Central Virginia.
Mike was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. He gained interest in the food industry by following in his father’s footsteps. Mike began going to work with his father who owned Parkside Deli off Park Avenue in New York. Several years later, after attending college and working at a French restaurant at the World Trade center, he attended New York Restaurant School. After graduation, Mike started his career working as a chef in country clubs from Staten Island, NY to Cocoa Beach, FL. After that, he began his journey in Senior Living as Director of Dining Services throughout the east coast. Mike is currently the Director of Dining Operations at Covenant Woods and the Founder of Woodhouse Catering. After catering for 25 years in Country Clubs and high end Senior Living communities, Mike was ready to utilize his skills to help support and market Covenant Woods. He looks forward to working with the local community and being your caterer of choice.
Amber, with over 10 years of experience in the event industry, has traversed a diverse career path, starting from working with bridal shops to eventually owning a catering company. A self-proclaimed “foodie,” she brings a wealth of culinary experiences from her travels to various countries, incorporating diverse cuisines into her cooking. Fluent in Spanish, Amber acquired this skill through living in Spain and Venezuela, enriching the catering services with a global touch and making them accessible to a broader audience.
Amber’s dedication extends beyond her culinary expertise; she is focused on ensuring that your event is smooth and carefree. An interesting tidbit about Amber is her involvement in dressing actors for the movie “Lincoln” during its filming in Petersburg, VA.
Amber’s dedication extends beyond her culinary expertise; she is focused on ensuring that your event is smooth and carefree. An interesting tidbit about Amber is her involvement in dressing actors for the movie “Lincoln” during its filming in Petersburg, VA.
Camryn has been a dedicated event server for the past six years. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, they have had the privilege of being part of countless special occasions in people’s lives. As a captain server, they lead by example, ensuring that every event is executed flawlessly. From weddings to milestone celebrations, Camryn takes pride in contributing to the magic of these cherished moments.