Meet Our Team
Mel - Head of Catering
Mel oversees Pearl Lemon Boba’s catering and event operations from the first client conversation through to on-site execution. She handles menus, scheduling, supplier coordination, and event documentation, making sure every booking runs smoothly and meets client expectations.
Her experience spans a wide range of events, including brand activations, corporate functions, weddings, and children’s parties. She has worked with recognised names such as WWE, Vodafone, KPMG, Adidas, and Just Eat.
Alongside event delivery, Mel supports commercial growth by managing key accounts and introducing clients to additional group services across SEO, PR, and commercial cleaning. Her focus is on building long-term partnerships and positioning Pearl Lemon as a reliable full-service events provider.
Payal – Event Operations Director
Payal directs end-to-end event operations across the Canadian portfolio. She converts client objectives into structured execution plans aligned with budgets, stakeholder expectations, and contractual milestones.
Her remit includes venue sourcing and negotiation, supplier procurement, cost control, production scheduling, compliance documentation, and risk mitigation. For corporate clients operating across provinces, she ensures liability insurance, food safety certifications, health and safety standards, and municipal permits are secured well ahead of event day.
Payal has delivered executive roundtables, product launches, investor briefings, industry networking forums, and high-capacity corporate functions throughout Canada. Each engagement is governed by milestone tracking, contingency planning, and defined performance benchmarks to maintain commercial control while protecting brand reputation.
Catherine - Event Catering Lead
Catherine oversees the day-to-day running of catering operations across all events. She coordinates event timelines, staff schedules, and service flow to ensure each booking runs to plan. Working directly with clients, kitchen teams, and front-of-house staff, she makes sure menu requirements, dietary needs, and service expectations are clearly communicated and delivered.
Her attention to detail plays a key role in maintaining food presentation, portion control, and service consistency, whether the event is a small private gathering or a high-volume corporate function. Catherine also supports on-site issue resolution, ensuring any last-minute changes are handled efficiently without disrupting the event experience.
About Deepak Shukla
Deepak Shukla is the founder of Pearl Lemon Boba and the driving force behind the Pearl Lemon Group. He has a strong background in building and scaling specialised service businesses, bringing structured thinking and commercial clarity to the catering operation.
His interest in food-led experiences shapes the menus and service standards across events of all sizes, from private dinners to large-scale corporate functions.
Beyond business growth, Deepak places strong emphasis on wellness, community involvement, and consistent service quality. This mindset sets the expectations and culture across Pearl Lemon Catering and Pearl Lemon Boba alike.
