Kaspar Donier
Chef and Owner
A Swiss native, Kaspar Donier began his formal training as a 16-year-old chef apprentice at Zurich’s Hilton Hotel. His culinary intuition and creative genius were rewarded with successive appointments at the Suvretta House in St. Moritz, the five-star Beau Rivage in Lausanne, and a position with Hilton Worldwide as Chef Gardemanger of The Hotel Vancouver where he met his future wife, Nancy.
Kaspar became chef saucier at The Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, where he quickly moved up the ranks to sous chef and then executive sous chef. Eventually, he was offered the position of executive chef of the Four Seasons’ Inn on the Park in Houston.
In Houston, Kaspar supervised the menu planning and food preparation for the Four Seasons Hotel. That's when he and Nancy began fine-tuning a business model for their dream restaurant.
Kaspar and Nancy returned to the Pacific Northwest in 1989 to open a restaurant of their own, featuring Kaspar’s unique culinary signature. In 2005 Kaspar’s Restaurant became Kaspars Catering & Events, offering the same innovative and celebrated food and service that Seattle had come to love.
Nancy Donier
Owner and Everything Else!
Nancy began working in The Hotel Vancouver’s accounting office managing the planning and budgeting of banquets and events when she met Kaspar. She later joined the respected accounting firm KPMG to work with catering businesses and upscale restaurateurs.
After getting married, Nancy embraced adventure and moved to Texas after Kaspar was offered the position of executive chef of the Four Seasons Houston. While there, she earned her accreditation as a certified public accountant. Soon thereafter, she and Kaspar began fine-tuning a business model for their dream restaurant. They returned to the Pacific Northwest to open their restaurant, utilizing Nancy’s organizational expertise.
When not producing memorable events, Nancy loves to spend time with her friends and daughters, Wendy and Liza. She enjoys traveling and staying up-to-date on catering trends for your next special event.
Derek Johnson
Chef de Cuisine
Derek is a Seattle native with a true passion for culinary arts. After taking a brief stint running the kitchen at the Facebook Campus, Derek returned to Kaspars to lead our culinary team as Chef de Cuisine. The only thing Derek likes more than cooking may only be the Seahawks!
Shannon McCormick
Director of Events
Shannon McCormick has been inspired by food before she even received her first EZ-Bake Oven. Before moving to Seattle, Shannon served as the General Manager and Senior Event Planner for a catering company in Brooklyn for 7 years where she specialized in customizing menus and events for a wide variety of clientele. Shannon is thrilled to be a part of the Kaspars team, creating memorable events that reflect each client’s vision and personality. Shannon enjoys working in new and unconventional venues and is excited to delve into the exciting new array of event spaces here in the Puget Sound region. Away from work, you will find her out exploring the beautiful parks and playgrounds of the Pacific Northwest with her daughter.
Sara Lucachick
Sales Manager
Sara was born in Alaska and moved to Hawaii and ultimately to Minneapolis to finish high school where her family's roots are. Her love of travel and adventure brought her to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and graduate with a Psychology degree while working in restaurants. After graduation, she traveled extensively and cultivated her love for food and wine from all over the world. She continued her education with the Court of Masters Sommelier program and honed her skills in fine dining and events with various renowned restaurants in Seattle and Hawaii. When Sara is not creating events and menus with clients for Kaspars she is creating them for her family. You may also find her cooking, paddle boarding or skiing depending on the time of year.
Lynne Jaicomo Deal
Events Manager
Lynne has years of experience in catering and special events for a wide variety of clientele. She has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and meticulously executed events. As a founder and former owner of one of Chicago’s leading high-end catering companies, one of her most notable clients includes a former president of the United States! Whether she is designing an intimate donor dinner for 20, a gala fundraising auction for 500, or breakfast for 6,000 corporate employees, Lynne is passionate about working closely with clients to turn their ideas into fabulously successful events. When she's not at work, Lynne loves growing tomatoes and dahlias, cooking for family and friends and trying new restaurants.
Sarah Humphries
Event Planner
Sarah started in the world of food as a teen at her family’s Catering Company and Restaurant. She quickly immersed herself in the restaurant industry and developed an intense passion for hospitality and culinary arts as she grew her experience and knowledge. Sarah has since furthered her career researching the Pacific Northwest craft cocktail experiences as well as working as a Floor Manager and she is thrilled to be a part of the Kaspars family. When not at work, Sarah can be found hitting the trails with her dog, Zeus, experimenting in the kitchen, or spending time tending to her garden.
Jen Campbell
Event Planner
Jen was born and raised in England but made the big leap 'across the pond' in 2022 to join her husband in Seattle (she even flew her dog over!) She joined the Kaspars Family in June 2023. Inspired by planning her own 21st birthday party in 2006, Jen started her career in event planning in 2008. When you meet Jen, a self-confessed foodie, her passion for events and catering is self-evident. She loves nothing more than providing a personable, well-organized and memorable event for her clients, always striving to go above and beyond. Her motto is "there is never a problem, only a solution." Starting her career in London, Jen has worked for some of the most prestigious venues in the UK, including Create Food and Party Design in Wimbledon, London. Jen has 16 years of experience in catering and event planning and has worked with a varied range of clientele across the globe. Her most memorable time was planning events for the London Olympics 2012 and working with Madonna! Outside of work, Jen loves to grow her own vegetables and is a complete water baby, paddleboarding with her husband and dog, exploring all the lakes of Washington whenever the weather allows. Jen is a big family girl and loves spending time with her husband, friends and family, and jetting off to all corners of the globe when she can!
Chris Adams
Director of Operations
With nearly 40 years of experience in hospitality, Chris has held leadership positions with Wolfgang Puck, McCormick & Schmick’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Hilton International and Disneyland, Paris. A native of Seattle, Chris holds a BA in Psychology from The Evergreen State College and an MBA from Cornell University. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, live music and attempting to restore a classic British convertible.
Jasmine Williams
Operations & Events Manager
Jasmine comes to Kaspars with a 10-year background in logistics and procurement, and seven years’ experience in event planning. She has a knack for helping clients bring their vision to life, is detail oriented and has a strong eye for design. Some of her previous clients include Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, the Seahawks and American Express. Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys spending time outdoors and with her family.
Margaret Behm
Office Coordinator
Margaret was introduced to the world of catering working as a server for three years when she moved to Seattle in 2016. With a decade-long career as a dance artist and teacher, she loves the excitement and entertainment of events that evoke a similar energy to performing. Her administrative experience comes from years working in dance studio offices and directing dance companies and performances. She is now excited to support the events teams with her administrative skills as Office Coordinator. Outside of Kaspars, Margaret stays involved in the Seattle dance community, and you can find her performing, teaching, taking classes and attending shows. She also loves the beach, drinking wine, and hosting friends!