Tips and guides for planning the perfect dining experience
Everything below comes from what we have learned cooking for groups across Summit County. If you have a question that is not answered here, ask us.
Beverage Pairing Tips
The best way to fully enjoy any meal is to pair it with the right beverage. Whether alcoholic or not, the right beverage should heighten the food it is paired with. The Mobile Chef can share the most common beverage pairings along with cocktail recipes for your enjoyment. We hope that you’ll enjoy them, and invite you to contact us for more information or if you have any questions.
Food Quantity Guide
It can be challenging to figure out just how much food to cook for a big gathering. Most people tend to cook much more than is actually needed, which often means that a lot of food goes to waste. The Mobile Chef has years of experience cooking for both small and very large crowds and can help you make sure that every one of your guests is full, without wasting a bite.
Event Planning Tips
- Always consult a caterer as they know which food and drinks go well with each occasion.
- Your event planner should be familiar with top vendors and be able to recommend trusted and reputable vendors.
- When choosing a venue, make sure that the venue is the right size and has the appropriate facilities for your event.
There is more on how we approach planning on the event planning page.
Private Dining Ideas
Step from the living room, or the hot tub, and sit down to a beautifully prepared meal. Dining in lets you pour your own wine or cocktails at considerable savings, with no worry about driving anywhere. Children can come and go from the table, which is difficult in a restaurant. For a business retreat, eating on site frees your group to make better use of its time together.
Menus can be built around guest preferences, dietary needs, food allergies, taste preferences, event type, group size and dining style. See the menus for a sense of the range, then tell us what you have in mind.
