About Us

  Personality Plus.....
Keli, owner of Gulf Coast Destination Management Company brings forth a wealth of experience in event planning and management as well as event design . Keli has a 15 year background in the hospitality industry, managing brand hotels and hotel guest services. She has also worked as a wedding and event planner for the past 10 years , with the last 3 years being on the beautiful MS Gulf Coast. Keli loves people and putting on events. A native of New Orleans and being raised in a family where orchestrating a gathering or party could be done with your eyes closed, allows Keli to bring her natural event planning abilities, her bright smile and cheery personality to every event.  Keli's smile and pleasant demeanor  is a "Set  The Table" menu item all in itself!  

 Powerhouse Go-Getter.....
Renata, owner of Gulf Coast Destination Management Company and mom to Keli, also brings a wealth of experience in event planning & management along with a wealth of destination knowledge as the former Destination Services Manager of Coastal Mississippi's Tourism and Convention Bureau. Renata  brings 25 plus years of event management, production and planning to the table. She is the true definition of "go-getter" and if she sets her mind to something, it will in fact happen.  Don't blink as she might just be on to her next project in a flash! Previous restaurateur of a Cajun Creole Cafe in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jazz Club Owner in Gulfport, MS , Musical theater producer and show creator of a Motown Musical Production, and finally a Booking Agent  of arts and entertainment, well.... this just says a little bit about where she's been and what she's been up to in the past 25 or so years. Renata like here daughter has a grand personality and is the  third generation of New Orleans event planners  & cooks.  "I just love to entertain"  you'll here here say a lot.  Renata welcomes and loves everyone that comes into her space seeking an event, a unique dining experience, arts, entertainment and  just a good o'le time.   

Self Motivated ..... 

Kelli, event producer and self-proclaimed foodie, brings 10 years of event experience to the team. She has a breadth of knowledge, specializing in corporate marketing and experiential events, but has dabbled in publicity events and weddings. After almost a decade in Los Angeles, Kelli has decided to experience other cities, including Philadelphia, and currently Rochester, NY. Moving to different cities gives Kelli the inspiration for her events, by understanding the community, local nuances, and most importantly, the food. Events have always had a place in Kelli's life, whether it's going all out for hosting football Sunday or as a lifelong career, and now with the Set the Table team!

 A Natural Host & Foodie .....  

Shalay discovered her love for food at an early age. She began baking with her grandmother at four years old. At 7, when asked to do a “How-to” project, she showed her class how to bake a cake. From that point on, she started making meals for her family and experimenting in the kitchen. At 14, she began catering parties. Her love for events and food has continued throughout her life. She has planned, decorated for, catered, and hosted a plethora of events—including private parties, weddings, business functions, and public events. She looks forward to having the opportunity to provide your guests and yourself a beautiful, delightful, and yummy evening.