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Exquisite Delites opened a family-built event venue in Decatur. This is a story of resilience, food, and community ready to host your next celebration.
On March 14, 2025, cars lined Glenwood Road in Decatur as friends, neighbors, city officials, longtime clients, and industry colleagues gathered for a milestone moment — the ribbon cutting of Exquisite Delites' new event venue.
The Centeno family, who built the space by hand while growing their catering business, stood center stage as the crowd cheered. The night was more than a grand opening. It was proof that family, community, and great food can make dreams unstoppable.
Sandra Centeno shared the road it took to get here: a pandemic, a devastating fire, and countless hours of labor after catering shifts.
"This building was once a daycare painted in every color you can imagine. We changed clothes after events, picked up hammers, painted walls, and rebuilt from the ground up. Quitting was never an option." – Sandra Centeno
Her words resonated as she honored vendors, Chef Ronnie Roberts, and her children Joel and Sadia for their sweat equity.
Sandra credited both family and community support:
"As a first-generation American with Haitian-immigrant parents, this is proof that nothing can stop a dream when family and community stand behind it," Sandra added.
Chef Eric reflected on purpose:
"We have lived here 25 years. Instead of criticizing empty buildings, we became part of the solution. I asked myself — leave my family debt, or build something they could own? That answer stands behind us tonight." – Chef Eric Centeno
Looking forward, he shared plans for Phase Two — new amenities and culinary training programs for local youth through the Exquisite Delites Foundation.
The new space — built by the Centeno family and their crew — will host weddings, corporate dinners, community gatherings, and charitable events. It is more than a venue. It is a legacy.
If you're looking for the right space for your next event, our guide to the best event venues in Atlanta covers venue types, capacity considerations, and what to look for before signing. For smaller gatherings, see our guide to intimate event venues for 50 guests or fewer. And our list of questions to ask before booking an event venue helps you avoid surprises.
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If I could give them 100 stars I would! They made our event so special! The attention to detail was impeccable and the food tasted amazing! I would recommend them for any occasion. We can't wait for the opportunity to use Exquisite Delites again!!!!
The food catered by Exquisite Delites was absolutely phenomenal! Every bite was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and left everyone raving about the delicious experience. Exquisite Delites truly knows how to elevate an event with their incredible culinary skills!
Chef Eric Centeno and his team really went above and beyond for our event. Sandra guided me through the menu planning and I was so amazed at how everything turned out. The food was exceptional and everything was so creatively put together. The place looked so stunning. My guests kept telling me how much they were enjoying the food and how beautiful everything looked. Thank you Sandra for your guidance, I cannot say enough. The whole event was truly an exquisite delight!
