Hospitality begins with gratitude.
Founded in Florida in 2021, Juan & Only was built on a simple belief: food may bring people to the table, but genuine care is what they remember.
o u r p u r p o s e
Service is how we express what matters to us.
At Juan & Only, hospitality begins with gratitude—and is expressed through every detail. Our purpose is to glorify God through the way we serve: with patience in the kitchen, care at the table, and genuine respect for every guest. That purpose guides how we select ingredients, refine our craft, prepare our team, and meet each occasion with intention. It is present in the details that are noticed and in the work that happens quietly before anyone arrives.
Whether the gathering is intimate or grand, our standard remains the same: to honor the moment, care for the people within it, and create an experience worth remembering.
F O U N D E R
Juan Cortes | Founder & CEO
A chef by profession, Juan Cortes has spent more than fifteen years learning every side of catering and event hospitality—from culinary craft and guest service to the countless details that bring an event together. For Juan, hospitality has never been simply a career. It is the work he has felt called to do for as long as he can remember.
In 2018, Juan moved to the United States, where he immersed himself in South Florida’s culture and service industry. The experiences, opportunities, and people he encountered helped him refine his craft, understand a new market, and build the foundation for a lifelong dream.
In 2021, that dream became Juan & Only. What began with a genuine love for serving others has grown, one event and one relationship at a time, into a trusted catering company privileged to serve families, community organizations, and Fortune 500 companies alike.
Five years later, Juan remains guided by the same belief: when food is prepared with care, a team serves with heart, and every detail is thoughtfully considered, hospitality becomes something people remember.
JUAN SEBASTIAN CORTES
V A L U E S
Nine principles we do not negotiate.
VALUE 01
Excellence in Service
Care is visible in the details. We prepare thoroughly and execute with precision.
VALUE 02
Genuine Care for People
Guests, clients, partners, and team members are never treated as transactions.
VALUE 03
Integrity
We honor our commitments and do what we said we would do.
These values guide how we prepare, communicate, lead, and serve.
VALUE 04
Generosity
We give the moment the attention, thought, and care it deserves.
VALUE 05
Consistency
Our standard does not change with the size, style, or visibility of the event.
VALUE 06
Going the
Extra Mile
We notice what others might miss and act before a small detail becomes a concern.
VALUE 07
Gratitude
Service begins with appreciation—for the opportunity, the trust, and the people in the room.
VALUE 08
Humility
The work and the guest matter more than the spotlight.
VALUE 09
Stewardship
We treat resources, relationships, and the trust placed in us with care.
O U R T E A M
A hospitality team, not simply a vendor.
Before guests arrive, our culinary, service, and operations teams align around one clear plan. The menu, timeline, room, and responsibilities are understood. That preparation allows service to feel natural, attentive, and composed from the first welcome to the final farewell.
