Staff

Dave Goulart
Owner, Pizza & Catering Gourmet, Topshell LLC

When it comes to food service in Rhode Island, Dave has seen it all. Having started out as a waiter in some of RI’s top restaurants, Dave eventually moved into catering sales where he catered to the areas most prestigious corporations, educational institutions and even to a president on a couple of occasions.  In 2005, Dave and Misty started the Pizza & Catering Gourmet and watched their business grow into one of Rhode Island’s premier catering companies.In 2010, Dave and Misty, along with their partners, Josh Wiley and Jack Parente, launched Topshell LLC.  In just two short years this small pizza shell business is selling their award-winning wood grilled pizza shells in every major market across the country.

Misty Goulart
Owner, Pizza & Catering Gourmet, Topshell LLC                                

Misty is a native Rhode Islander and has worked in the food service industry for over fifteen years. With a background focusing primarily on event planning, in 2005 with the opening of The Pizza & Catering Gourmet, she became a “Jack of all Trades”. Misty, who helped build The Catering Gourmet from the ground up and took a great part in molding us into the company we are today. Misty and her husband, Dave Goulart started the company in 2005, and in time brought on Joshua Willey as an additional partner. Primarily responsible for the Front of House staff, and making sure our day to day corporate deliveries ran smooth and efficiently, Misty also played a huge role in executing the behind the scenes for large social events and weddings. Misty’s contagious smile, quick wit and sass made it impossible to not adore her. While Misty believed it was always important to work hard, she believed in having fun too – always orchestrating the best company holiday parties, employee appreciation events and just a fun night out all together from time to time. Our beloved Misty earned her wings in May of 2019 after battling Breast Cancer for many years, but it’s the hard work and dedication that Misty instilled in her team that keeps us striving to be better even on our toughest days.

Joan Frappier
   Owner, Pizza & Catering Gourmet LLC  

Michaela Dulude

Owner, Pizza & Catering Gourmet LLC

Tyler Bridges
   General Manager

Joshua Willey
Owner & Executive Chef, Pizza & Catering Gourmet, Topshell LLC                        

Josh is both an owner and the hardest working man in the business. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University, Josh began his culinary career at the Atomic Grill in Providence where he was quickly promoted to the position of Sous Chef. Later he moved on to The Spiced Pear at the Chanler Hotel working under Chef Richard Hamilton.  In 2006 Josh partnered with Dave and Misty and added the last piece to company ready to move up to the “Big Show” with a national brand. In 2010 the “3 Pizza Nuts” launched their second business, Topshell LLC and within just a couple of years has taken the pizza shell market by storm. As Executive Chef, Josh is responsible for Gourmet’s unique style and palette and was the innovator and driving force behind our widely popular Wood Grilled Pizza Shells. Josh currently resides in Attleboro, MA with his wife Liz and the most adorable kids in the world, Henry and Grayson. Joshua retired from The Catering Gourmet as of January 1, 2023. We wouldn’t be where we are today without him & are forever grateful.