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Your Trusted Partner for Offshore Catering Solutions
For over fifty years, our motto has been our mission: to provide the best service, quality, and hospitality to our customers while prioritizing safety. Our record reflects our dedication to excellence, ensuring customers experience seamless service daily across all locations. We build a culture of caring and communication by hiring people who share our values of character and integrity. As the only true full-service catering company operating in the Gulf of Mexico, we handle everything in-housefrom groceries and laundry to delivery and facility designensuring accountability and control. Our 24/7/365 operations, supported by warehouses with over 40,000 sq. ft. of dry storage and 125,000 cu. ft. of refrigerated space, enable us to serve over 1 million meals annually.With a safety-first approach, weve achieved over 6 million work-hours with zero incidents, backed by rigorous training programs like ServSafe, T-HUET, and BBSM. Our clients, including Shell Oil, rely on our expertise in offshore catering, disaster response, and facility design, supported by a leadership team with 300+ years of combined experience.
Services
Full Service Catering
Grocery Delivery
Remote/Disaster Ops
Facility Design
Analytics
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of expertise in offshore catering and logistics
- 24/7/365 delivery across the Gulf of Mexico region
- Mobile kitchen capable of serving hundreds daily in remote locations
- In-house laundry services for seamless offshore operations
- Zero incidents over 6 million work-hours with rigorous safety programs
Associations and certifications
- ServSafe
- DISA
- ISNetworld
- BBSM
What people say
Exceptional standards
Genuine professionalism
Zero incidents
Rapid disaster response
24/7 reliability
Services
Full Service Catering
We provide seamless catering for offshore and remote locations, from small crews to 1,500+ individuals. Our services include menu customization, skilled staff deployment, and all necessary logistics. Clients benefit from our in-house control, ensuring quality, safety, and accountability without subcontracting.
Grocery Delivery
24/7 grocery delivery across the Gulf of Mexico, offering 1,500+ high-quality items. Our warehouses and fleet ensure timely supply of USDA-certified meats, fresh produce, and essentials. Clients avoid delays with our reliable, schedule-on-demand service for offshore and onshore operations.
Remote/Disaster Ops
Mobile kitchens and support units deliver meals and resources in disaster zones or remote areas. With water access, we deploy generators and storage units for short- or long-term operations. Clients gain rapid, scalable solutions during hurricanes, oil spills, or pandemics.
Facility Design
We design and manage catering facilities for offshore rigs, drillships, and land-based operations. From concept to commissioning, our team handles equipment specification, procurement, and testing. Clients receive optimized, code-compliant spaces tailored to operational needs.
Analytics
Proprietary data systems track and analyze costs down to individual units. Clients access detailed reports on spending trends, inventory usage, and per-person costs. This transparency supports budgeting, benchmarking, and cost-efficiency improvements.
People
Diane Sontheimer
CEO
With decades of leadership in offshore catering, Diane oversees Sonocos strategic direction. Her focus on safety and quality has driven the companys growth and zero-incident milestones.
Kent Sontheimer
President
Kent manages daily operations and client relations, leveraging his extensive experience in logistics and disaster response to ensure service excellence.
David Soileau
Safety Director
David leads safety initiatives, including ServSafe and T-HUET training programs, ensuring compliance and a culture of care that has achieved 6+ million incident-free hours.
Questions
How quickly can groceries be delivered?
We deliver anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico region 24/7, ensuring timely supply regardless of location or schedule.
Do you cater to offshore oil rigs?
Yes, we specialize in offshore catering and have served platforms and rigs for decades with tailored logistics.
What is your mobile kitchen capacity?
Our 53-foot mobile kitchen serves hundreds of meals daily, equipped with generators and storage units for remote operations.
Do you handle facility design for catering spaces?
Yes, we design and manage catering facilities from concept to completion, working with engineers and naval architects.
How do you ensure food safety?
We follow ServSafe protocols, USDA-certified processes, and rigorous inspections to maintain quality and prevent contamination.
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Jsb Peters
Nov 20, 2020
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My experience with sonoco was like no other company I work with some very nice people wish I can go back on work with them again
