La Hacienda Catering La Hacienda Catering has serviced The Villages, Florida’s fastest growing retirement community, since its inception in 1993. The company has been an essential part of The Villages Food and Beverage Department providing high quality catering for group events from 50 to 1000’s. Owned and operated by Ed Poplaski, Director of Villages Catering since 1997 when I was hired to manage the La Hacienda Catering business for the Morse family. Took over ownership in 2005. Over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation. Food and Beverage Executive classification with the American Hotel and Motel Association. Our kitchens are managed by a Certified Chef. All of our employees including managers, service staff and bartenders are Food Safety certified. Our ongoing Health Inspection reports receive high marks. All tables are always beautifully set for full service events with linen clothes and napkins, silverware and china. Service from beginning to end …. every event has a dedicated supervisor available for assistance day or night. Our Service staff works the event right up until the last guest leaves. We are dedicated to providing the best catering services to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown and our surrounding Tri-County Area!