Types of Events We Do
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When it comes to your wedding, everything we design is intended to reflect the love that surrounds you and brought you to this day giving your guests an experience that feels intimate and genuine.
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What we love about family events is catering to the comforts of familiar, homemade recipes. By paying homage to the unique flavors that raised you, so we can elevate and celebrate what brings you together.
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We rarely find ourselves with quiet moments to spend with the ones we love. From handpicked appetizers to mindfully created entrees, let us help you create an intentional menu to celebrate you and your closest loved ones.
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Having all your favorite people in one place doesn’t happen often and requires an organized, balanced approach. Our method for large parties is to seamlessly support the planning process in as many ways as we can to help you bring your vision to life.
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Whether it’s a weekend getaway, a long retreat or a stacked family schedule, the breakfast to dinner menu needs to fuel the activities and fit into the many moving parts. We curate seasonal menus that take your group from dawn to dusk without skipping a beat.
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From one-day shoots to week-long production with a full crew, we know that every meal needs to keep your team fueled and feeling good. From craft services through to the wrap dinner, we curate seasonal menus that blend seamlessly into your production schedule. Because the food should be just as special and thoughtfully executed as everything else on set.
Our Services
Custom Menu Design
Your menu should be as bespoke as the rest of your event. A thoughtful flow, personal touches, and fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients come together to elevate the experience.
Bespoke Bar Programs
Whether you’re looking to serve traditional favorites, surprise everyone with local wines, or keep it family-friendly, we love customizing a bar program that reflects the personality of the gathering and pairs with the food.
Decor and Ambiance
Lighting and decorative accents are a subtle way of telling your guests so much about the energy of your event. We focus on only bringing in additional elements that elevate and support your style and story.
Floral and Olfactory
Flowers may set the scene, but scent is what makes the night special. From abundant seasonal floral arrangements to a setting of quiet candles that linger in the room, we love adding an olfactory component to the scene.
How Do We Get Started?
Our Booking Process
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Initial Intake and Discovery
Our favorite events to attend feel personal, thoughtful, and comfortable.
So we start every event plan by first getting to know as much about our clients and their unique needs as we can. This may require filling out a form or setting up a time to chat, in person or remotely. We give our intake process plenty of time and space so when we begin to develop menus and give recommendations we are all on the same page.
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Detailed Bids and Communication
After all voices have been heard we develop a detailed bid that covers everything we have discussed up to this point. If contingency plans need to be put in place these can also be put in writing.
Once prepared we share and again meet to discuss. By providing a line by line we break down there are no surprises and any adjustments can be made ahead of time.
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Present, Attentive Execution
With an approved bid in hand we dive into preparation. Always available should a question come up, we begin preparations well in advance and keep you up to speed on any needed changes.
When event time comes we approach with immense sensitivity to your selected venue and guests, knowing our team is a reflection on you. From arrival to exit we run autonomously, seamlessly moving through our shared plan while you sit back and enjoy.
“Rachel is by far exceptional when it comes to creating memories - full of delicious food, beautiful ambiance and /no/ stress. Everytime I've hired Rachel for an event, she's been so communicative, is a calm presence that is always in control of even the smallest detail, and really goes above and beyond to wow my guests and myself.
Her staff is amazing. From the Chefs to Bartender and Servers, they are creative, talented, and have tons of experience innovating flavors and curating custom menus for the mood of the party.”
Adriana, Repeat Debonair Event Client
FAQs
What do your services cost?
Many inquiries start with this question - and we get it. You have an event to plan and a growing to-do list!
We source ingredients like line-caught fish and local, organic produce, so we may not always be the right fit for every budget. That said there is no set cost for what we provide.
Our process is to build every event from scratch, like all the best recipes! This lets us focus on what matters most to you - whether that’s execution at the highest level, meeting a set budget, or something in between.
What kind of events do you do?
From private family meals to full-scale weddings, we bring the same care and attention to every gathering.
For larger events, our trusted network allows us to bring together everything from food and bar design, to florals and finishing touches. For smaller occasions, we can keep things simple, personal, and just as special. Whatever the size, we create an experience that feels entirely your own.
What size events do you do?
We offer our services for most head counts. We adjust the menu, staffing, and service to fit the size of your event, while keeping the food and experience at the same high standard.
Filling the community center? Let’s do it. Filling a stadium? Let us double check on that one!
Do you do events outside of West Marin?
While we are proud of our West Marin roots we are more than capable to help you execute your event almost anywhere up and down the Golden State.
Because we feature small, local meats and produce we can take our methodology almost anywhere, finding and sourcing from the special small town options in any town.
What type of food do you cook?
Our dishes are focused on healthy, flavorful and fresh ingredients. We love cooking dishes with seasonal ingredients, though sometimes the heart wants what it wants and we’ll do our best to source your favorite fruit.
Our roots are in traditional Italian, Mediterranean and American dishes, though we have been known to make a Jerk Chicken that made an entire side of the wedding party swoon.
Have something special in mind? We love connecting on family dishes and making them shine.