Roubina Begoumian during John Paul II’s Papal Visit to Armenian in 2001
GLENDALE—When Pope Francis visits Armenia on Friday, he’ll get a little taste of Los Angeles during the many receptions and dinners that he will be attending. That’s because LA’s own Roubina Begoumian, the proprietor of the renowned Roberts Catering Service, will be on hand to oversee all of the catering for the Papal Visit.
Begoumian is no stranger to those living in Southern California since for more than 40 years she and her Roberts Catering Services have been mainstays at community events, lavish banquets, private parties, as well as many an official gatherings both within and outside of the Armenian community.
By the same token, Begoumian is also well-known in Armenia, since she catered and oversaw all reception for another Papal Visit, that of Pope John Paul II’s, who traveled to Armenia in 2001.
“It is a great honor for me to undertake the receptions for the Papal Visit to our homeland,â€
