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The Cook and the Drummer provides all of your event-oriented needs. We coordinate catering, staff professional french-bistro trained servers and book the best musicians in the North Bay area. Our professional and polite servers are French-bistro trained. They work hard under pressure and are solution-oriented and courteous. We only pick the best, and we cherish and love our people. A good team spirit provides the best foundation for success.

Lisa is a graduate of the Cordon Bleu in Paris and the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. She has managed some of the nation’s top restaurants and has 18 years of experience as an executive chef and caterer. Her passion for food and flawless service shines through every meal. Lisa will work with you individually to craft the perfect meal for your event. Her specialties include California cuisine and traditional French cooking.

Kevin has been playing drums since he was nine. Born and raised in Paris, France, Kevin has made a name for himself in the Bay Area. As a jazz drummer, he has special connections and relationships with a wide variety of musicians and bands in the North Bay and Bay Area. Whether it’s classical, jazz, rock and roll, contemporary singer-songwriter music, or another genre,Kevin will work one-on-one with you to coordinate the perfect music for your event.

With Lisa’s artistry and passion for food, and her husband Kevin’s passion for music, it was only natural that they became collaborators-and from that, The Cook and Drummer was born.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$81

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$55

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
French
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of The Cook and The Drummer

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100% recommend it
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Sydney D. Sent on 03/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Dilbecks

Did an amazing job catering our wedding meal last minute during the covid19 break out. Run Away With Me weddings suggested we use them, and everything turned out fantastic. I highly suggest Lisa, she even helped with the food allergies, budget and last minute prep.
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Molly P. Sent on 10/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for a better experience!

If I had to pick a single wedding vendor to recommend it would be The Cook and The Drummer. Lisa and her team were a dream to work with! During the planning process she was responsive to every question I had, met with me several times regarding the timeline and service expectations and provided an amazing tasting experience for my husband and I. She even tweaked her menu so that the wine we served at dinner would compliment the food. On the day of, her team could not have been any better. Based on our requests, she made sure wine was pre-poured and ready for the beginning of cocktail hour and they brought the wedding party drinks and apps while they took pictures. All courses were served on time and were cooked to perfection. Several guests raved about the appetizers and entrees and some even told me they asked for seconds on dinner (I had never heard of this at a wedding before). I would easily use Lisa and her team again for any special event and if you decide to hire her, you will not be disappointed.
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The Cook and The Drummer frequently asked questions

At The Cook and The Drummer, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The Cook and The Drummer offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Cook and The Drummer offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At The Cook and The Drummer, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Cook and The Drummer, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Cook and The Drummer provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
To cater to all tastes, The Cook and The Drummer offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Cook and The Drummer is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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