Learn About Our Team

Director of Sales/Owner, Lisa DiCarlo

Lisa brings a burst of energy and excitement to the Y.Lo Team. Her passion for food, cooking and entertaining is sure to make your event memorable! Lisa was raised in Columbus, Ohio, but has also spent time living in South Carolina and Australia before moving to Denver in 2004. She has extensive food service experience including small family-owned establishments, large corporate chains, hotels and catering for events as large as a PGA tour event.

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Executive Chef, Yolonda L. Nelson

Yolonda (Yo.Yo) is the Executive Chef for Y.Lo family. Earning her extensive knowledge in the culinary field with over 26 years of hard work in different states, she brings new ideas and culinary styles to Y.Lo. Experienced in kitchen management and high traffic event like the National Western Stock Show, Yolonda showed us how easy it is to plate up for 100s of people with style. With brilliant gardmanger techniques, die hard work ethics and southern hospitality attitude, she sure brings Y.Lo Epicure to new heights, we welcome her with open arms.

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Nina Holmes

Nina moved out to Colorado in 2004, and is so happy to be working in the Denver market. Nina has planned and volunteered for many events throughout the past five years, gaining knowledge and experience as an event planner. Her passion, dedication, and creativity have always lead to amazing end results.

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Andrea Rodriguez

Andrea was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She worked in the kitchen for over 3 years at Kiva Southwest Dining Restaurant. Andrea joined the Y.Lo Team in October of 2008 and has been a wonderful asset.

Part-Time Staff

We also have many part time staff members that help us with deliveries and service for our clients. We can staff your events with bartenders, servers, sushi chefs and much more. These are all honest and hard working individuals that always carry a smile. Here at Y.Lo we only work with people that take their job seriously to carry out our service guarantee. Our friendly and experienced staff will make your event as seamless as possible and allow you to enjoy yourself with ease.

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