What areas do you serve?

I primarily work between South and North County, from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles. If you would like to book outside of this area, the minimum booking fee is increased and there are additional mileage costs. I do not accept bookings outside of SLO County.

What is the process for booking for a private event?

I will ask you about your budget, applicable dietary restrictions (i.e. allergies/aversions), food preferences, and plating style preferred. After this I will provide you some sample menus from my most recent events. You are welcome to choose a menu as is or we can work together to create a custom menu catered to the needs of your event. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit required for menu customization, this is applicable to your final balance if you proceed with booking. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date with your final non-refundable balance due 7 days prior to your event. Payment is accepted via credit card, debit card, check, cash, or VENMO. Some processing fees may be applicable.

What is the process for booking you for my business?

I often work with venues and businesses to create custom experiences for their membership, guests, etc. We will schedule a consultation and site visit to review your space, and discuss the needs of your event. After this I will create a custom bid with a proposed menu. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date with your final non-refundable balance due 7 days prior to your event. Payment is accepted via credit card, debit card, check, cash, or VENMO. Some processing fees may be applicable.

What is the process for booking a cooking class?

You are invited to choose from one of my existing class models or I can create a custom experience based off the needs of your event. Classes can take place in your home or vacation rental. I do not provide venues for cooking classes. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit required for menu customization, this is applicable to your final balance if you proceed with booking. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date with your final non-refundable balance due 7 days prior to your event. Payment is accepted via credit card, debit card, check, cash, or VENMO. Some processing fees may be applicable.

What are your certifications?

I am a fully insured and licensed business. I am registered with the county and state to conduct business. I have a food handler’s license and I also have use of a licensed and permitted commercial kitchen space for offsite food preparation.

Where do you source your ingredients?

I try to make use of all the beautiful local ingredients of our area and do my best to source there first. All ingredients sourced local, or otherwise, are of the highest quality ingredients.

How long do your services take?

Time is dependent on the service that you book. Generally events take about 4-6 hours inclusive of onsite prep time, meal service, and clean-up. These hours can vary dependent on your menu, event type, etc.

Do you provide servers?

Additional staff is dependent on your group size and menu style.

Do you provide cutlery, decor, dishware, etc?

I can provide dishware/cutlery/glassware for groups up to 12 for an additional $50. I can also utilize your own items in your home or rental. These items will be left either cleaned or loaded and ready to run in the dishwasher. I do not provide decorations. I will provide any required cooking equipment.

what if i need to cancel?

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your date. Your final balance is due 7 days prior to your event and is non-refundable upon receipt. Cancellations received before this 7 day deadline are accepted but you will forfeit your deposit. Cancellations received after final payment of your balance will result in forfeiture of your balance. Late payments of the final balance are subject to cancellations of your event. These terms can be subject to changes depending on your group size, event type, etc.