Rodrigo Alvarado
Bar and Staffing Director
Originally from Mexico City, Rodrigo brings serious firepower to the bar — and he’s been raising the cocktail bar ever since landing in New York. From top-tier NYC restaurants to behind-the-scenes drink development, he’s become known for his agave-forward creations, killer martinis, and an unshakable love for mezcal (seriously — just try to get him to stop talking about it).
He also builds the dream team for every event — curating captains, bartenders, servers, and sommeliers who show up with skill, style, and serious hospitality chops.
Rene Waddell
Director of Operations / Wine Director
With over 15 years in hospitality, Rene makes it all look easy — from executing private dinners in the Hamptons to producing large-scale events like the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting. She’s worked alongside icons like Danny Meyer and Will Guidara, and was part of the team at Eleven Madison Park during its rise to #1 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
She runs the show behind the scenes with calm, command, and a killer palate.
Oh — and her charcuterie boards? They’re a whole experience.
Authentic Indulgence
We are not your typical catering company or a polished private chef experience. We embrace the raw, rustic beauty of food, crafting dishes that are unapologetically bold, deeply rooted in the land, and undeniably delicious.
Ryan Carroll
Founder / Chef / Forager
Born in Sayville. Sharpened at the Culinary Institute of America.
Ryan started Wild Events to cook the way he believes food should be: hyper-seasonal, deeply local, and entirely unpretentious.
He splits his time between fire and soil — foraging the North Fork, running his mushroom farm in Mattituck, and building menus that tell a story. If mushrooms are on your plate, there’s a good chance he picked them that morning.
Authentic Indulgence
We are not your typical catering company or a polished private chef experience. We embrace the raw, rustic beauty of food, crafting dishes that are unapologetically bold, deeply rooted in the land, and undeniably delicious.
Rooted in Collaboration
Our close partnerships with North Fork's farmers, fishermen, wineries, and small businesses are the foundation of every dish we create. By sourcing the freshest, most seasonal ingredients, we honor the land, the waters, and the hands that make it all possible.
Elevated Talent, Unconventional Vibes
We bring the star power of NYC’s top culinary and hospitality pros—chefs, sous-chefs, bartenders, servers, sommeliers, and event captains who’ve honed their craft in some of the world’s best restaurants and bars. Their skill, energy, and passion raise the bar, creating events that are anything but ordinary.
Precision in Every Element
From an 6-person dinner to a 200+ guest wedding or a cocktail and canapé party, every element is executed with impeccable precision. Whether it’s a perfectly crafted plate, a masterfully curated cocktail program, or exceptional wine pairings, we redefine excellence with every detail.
We believe in doing things well, doing them with heart, and doing them a little differently.
Check out our experiences or hit that inquiry button — we’ll take it from there.
