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Your Kitchen Chef is a wedding catering company based in Beaverton, Oregon. Head chef and owner Keith Banks devises customized menus for wedding celebrations. He understands the unique power of food in bringing people together on special occasions. His creations are influenced by American and international cuisines with a Northwest flavor. All are homemade and made utilizing fresh and local ingredients.

Cuisine

Their team specializes in buffet and food station catering for wedding occasions. Executive chef Keith offers an extensive buffet menu, from which to-be-weds can select two appetizers, entrees, sides, and salads, according to their tastes and preferences. Sample appetizers such as honey-baked brie, beef Wellington bites, and bruschetta. A snapshot of entrees includes beef tenderloin medallions, baked cod, and spinach lasagne. The talented chefs also provide dessert stations. Sweet treat options include red velvet cake, salted caramel brownies, panna cotta, and peach cobbler. Couples can also request dishes that are not featured on the pre-designed menu. Guests with dietary restrictions such as nut, lactose, and gluten intolerance can be catered for. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available. The dedicated personnel oversee delivery, setup, and cleanup at wedding venues.

Frequently asked questions

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

$32

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$32

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

$10

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
Greek
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Organic
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Your Kitchen Chef

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Your Kitchen Chef receives glowing reviews from multiple customers for their exceptional catering service for weddings. Reviewers praise the delicious food, professional staff, customizable menu options, and the seamless execution of their events. Julie, the catering coordinator, is highlighted for going above and beyond as a Day of Wedding Coordinator, adding extra touches and ensuring the venue looked beautiful. Guests particularly enjoyed the diverse menu choices, accommodating staff, and overall superior service provided by Your Kitchen Chef, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Your Kitchen Chef receives glowing reviews from multiple customers for their exceptional catering service for weddings. Reviewers praise the delicious food, professional staff, customizable menu options, and the seamless execution of their events. Julie, the catering coordinator, is highlighted for going above and beyond as a Day of Wedding Coordinator, adding extra touches and ensuring the venue looked beautiful. Guests particularly enjoyed the diverse menu choices, accommodating staff, and overall superior service provided by Your Kitchen Chef, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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Deanna N. Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Daughters "Best Day Ever" Wedding

I cannot recommend Keith and his crew from Your Kitchen Chef more highly! The food was absolutely delicious, not basic in any way (many wedding guests complimented us on this), the catering staff worked hard to make the evening run smooth, the bartenders were excellent. Every step of the way, Keith and Julie were professional, friendly and quickly responded to our questions. The food was one of the highlights of our daughter's wedding thanks to this company! Kudos!
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Ann T. Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

This review focuses on Julie, the amazing catering coordinator who took on the added role of Day of Wedding Coordinator for our daughter's wedding. The bride and groom did all the planning and chose Your Kitchen Chef. As MOB, I wanted to add some extra touches to the day. I contacted Julie, looking for some extra help with decorations and she set me up! Between Julie and her contact, this MOB was able to relax and know the venue would look beautiful! Everything was executed perfectly. Julie went above and beyond in all aspects. Julie's a gem and truly cares about what she does! If you have the opportunity to work with Julie, you will have won the wedding lotto. I can't sing her praises high enough!
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Courtney T. Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best in Class Food & Service

I couldn't have asked for a better catering experience than with Your Kitchen Chef for our wedding. From start to finish, their service was impeccable. The tasting with Head Chef Keith was the best food we have had, and it was tough to narrow down what we wanted for our final menu, the menu at our wedding was diverse and customizable, allowing us to create a meal that reflected our tastes perfectly. Every dish was exquisitely prepared and presented, delighting our guests with its flavor and elegance. There were many options to choose from! The staff was professional, attentive, and seamlessly ensured everything ran smoothly. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly made our special day unforgettable. You can tell them treated our wedding as a wedding and thought of every little detail. We even added late night snacks a few weeks leading up to the wedding and they gladly accommodated. If you're looking for top-notch wedding catering, Your Kitchen Chef is the ultimate choice.
We were also looking for a Day of Coordinator, and Julie on Staff worked with us for an additional fee, and she was the MVP of the wedding weekend and made the day flawless. I can't imagine not having her! There were so many things we didn't think of, and Julie helped make sure we were prepared. She is extremely accommodating and flexible we were so lucky to work with her. She is one of the best communicators I have ever worked with, flawlessly worked with multiple stakeholders and always checked in on me. She is the best in the business!!
I will refer all friends and family, and hope to host another event so I can work with them again!
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Awards

27
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Team

Chef Keith Banks
Chef Keith Banks
Owner

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Your Kitchen Chef frequently asked questions

At Your Kitchen Chef, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Your Kitchen Chef includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Your Kitchen Chef offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Your Kitchen Chef offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Your Kitchen Chef, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Your Kitchen Chef, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
Your Kitchen Chef provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
To cater to all tastes, Your Kitchen Chef offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Your Kitchen Chef 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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