Meet the Chef

MEET CHEF OLIVIA

Olivia Pedroff, 29, was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL where her family of Greek descent has been running small businesses since the 70s. Cooking has always been a passion, but her calling to the restaurant industry came in her sophomore year at Osceola High School’s Culinary Program, where her chef instructor saw her true potential.

Olivia started as an intern at The Birchwood Restaurant and Canopy Bar that same year where she ended up working throughout high school becoming one of the most valued members of their kitchen and catering team. She was then introduced to Johnson and Wales University that is known for their prestigious culinary school. It was in her opinion the only option for furthering her education.

During her 4 years at Johnson and Wales in Charlotte, NC, Olivia worked at Evoke Steakhouse, Heist Brewery, and The Flipside Café; ranging from freshly made pastas and crudos, to firewood flatbreads, to southern comfort food with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. She graduated with an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship in Spring of 2018. A few months later she moved back home to St. Pete and worked at The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club honing her skills on Snell Isle until she learned of a small sandwich shop for sale in Pinellas Park that had been around for 20+ years.

​Chef Olivia is now the owner of Roe’s Cafe & Catering and in her 7th year of business. Olivia hopes to show the Tampa Bay area her genuine honesty, creativity and love of food by expressing herself through exciting specials, custom catering menus and selfless customer service.

Olivia is now married to her high school sweet heart, Chef Ethan Wheeler who has been by her side since the take over of Roe's in 2018. Ethan and Olivia now run Roe's Cafe & Catering with a team of five. On top of moving the beloved deli (Jan '25) and re-branding into cafe (April '25) and marriage (June '25) Chef Olivia and Chef Ethan are expecting a baby girl in fall of 2025! They are now truly a family owned and operated business.

Join them for breakfast, lunch or just an iced latte at the Cafe Monday through Saturday or Inquire about their catering services through the contact forum. Roe's services all of Pinellas County for pick up, delivery and full serviced events. The Cafe also hosts private events after hours and on weekends! Come taste the difference & savor the flavor!