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A Personal Chef and On-site Caterer, making sure your food is the freshest, and best quality that it can possibly be by making there at your venue!

The Prancing Chef not only wows with amazingly creative and boldly flavored dishes but with his utmost care of his clients, and personal touch on every detail.

The Prancing Chef's goal is to keep things streamlined and intimate, so you're not getting bounced between salesperson and salesperson, talk directly with the person making your food and know that on your big day he'll be there with you, making sure every detail is in place!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$80

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

$40

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$20

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

$20

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

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
BBQ
Italian
Local
Mediterranean

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Reviews of The Prancing Chef

Lori
Lori Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

Chef Anthony and his team exceeded our expectations! Our guests raved about the appetizers and our dinner buffet and several guests mentioned it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding! Chef Anthony hosted an amazing pre-wedding tasting which helped us to plan our menu. He responded to emails promptly, had a warm and vivacious personality and clearly took pride in preparing every dish.. We highly recommend The Prancing Chef!
Katie
Katie Sent on 12/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Anthony + team are amazing

We booked TPC before tasting based on recommendations from our planner ( we lived 4 hours away and tasting wasn’t possible with the timeline). We wanted “california modern cuisine” and boy did Chef Anthony deliver. He ended up delivering a to-go tasting to our hotel when we came down for hair and make up trials, and we fell in love with the food. My favorite was the Tri tip and his sauces. Additionally, he made wonderful GF/DF/Vegan options for some of our guests - one even brought it up to me 6 months later!!

We did buffet style for 150 guests at Terra Mia and it was a total hit and much more reasonably priced compared to 2 other quotes we got. TWO THUMBS UP HERE! Thank you Chef Anthony!!!
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Andrea Sent on 11/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond Service

We booked The Prancing Chef for a plated dinner, dessert, and bar service for our 40 person intimate wedding. From start to finish we were super impressed with Chef Anthony and his team. They were a joy to work with and really go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy with the catering. The service on the day of was amazing, his staff were kind, warm, and joyful. They really matched the energy of the wedding which I loved. The food was absolutely delicious and the deserts were amazing. They even made a special desert for my guest with dietary restrictions and hand delivered it to her. Food was high on my list of priorities, and they definitely exceeded my expectations. Big thank you to Chef Anthony and his team, y’all are amazing!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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