The Chef's Palate is a catering company based in San Francisco delivering restaurant quality food and service to the entire Bay Area. We are a full service company and have the experience and knowledge to coordinate every aspect of your event. Thank you for your interest in The Chef's Palate and we look forward to hearing from you!
Who We Are
The Chef's Palate believes that every client should feel the joy of hosting a successful event while having the night off. From set-up to clean-up there is something to be said about having nothing to do after the guests have left. At The Chef's Palate our staff is dedicated to this standard. Our clients experience the fine touch of personal service that most large catering companies cannot provide.
A Chef's Journey
The Chef's Palate was established in 2005 by Chef Anthony Gregg.
Having graduated from the California Culinary Academy in 1998, Anthony set off to find his own niche in the culinary world. That journey took him through some of the finest hotels and restaurants in San Francisco.
Learning from many chefs and industry leaders, Anthony learned the importance of client service as well the elegance of hand crafted cuisine. Having been exposed to the planning and executing of events for many years, Anthony felt that customer service and flexibility were missing in the event industry. He believed he could change that one event at a time.
Leaving the hotel and restaurant industry behind, Anthony chose to continue his own vision of "a perfect event" and The Chef's Palate was born.
What we do
From four to four hundred…From family brunch to black tie...The Chefs Palate has experience with a wide range of events in many venues throughout the Bay Area.
- Intimate dinner gatherings
- Home meal drop offs
- Corporate receptions and weekly lunch deliveries
- Exclusive weddings
- Chef demonstrations
- Charitable events
Let's Eat!
The resources of California lend themselves to an abundance of fresh produce that is incorporated in every detail of each menu. Organic products are widely used, especially with meats and seafood. You will taste the difference.
Innovative and custom menus are our specialty. Here are a few samples of what we have created:
Kind words from our clients
"In March of 2007 we held a large school fundraiser in San Francisco. These events are slightly chaotic in nature, a silent auction, live auction, dinner & dancing - there is a lot to fit in 5 hours. Anthony was a pleasure to work with; were on a tight budget & a tight schedule with more than 400 people to attend to. Both his business acumen and creative spirit rose beyond our expectations and "wowed" our guests. From scrumptious passed hors d' oeuvres to melt-in-your-mouth hanger steak, everything was perfectly orchestrated, the staff pleasant and clean-up a breeze. We appreciated Anthony's willingness to meet repeatedly at the site, finesse menu options and bill according to estimate. He is certainly one of those gems who makes your experience easier & more fun."
— Leslie Edelman, Children's Day School
Talk To Us
Anthony Gregg
The Chef's Palate, LLC
Post Office Box 883604
San Francisco, California 94188
(415) 577-0423
GUEST COUNT: We require your final guest count no later than 7 days prior to your scheduled event. Additional guests, more than 5% of confirmed guest count, after confirmation will be charged at two (2) times the menu price. We will plan for, and be prepared to serve the confirmed number of guests. In the event of a higher turn out, you will be billed for each additional guest.
CONFIRMATION: Confirmation of your event requires a signed agreement to terms & conditions or signed contract and, if necessary, deposits prior to the event date.
DEPOSIT: For events with a final invoice of over $3000 a 50% deposit is due 30 days prior to the date of the event. This deposit is only refundable as a result of acts beyond the control of The Chef's Palate, LLC and the client. Paid deposits will be reflected in the final invoice submitted two weeks before the start of the event.
CANCELLATION: If cancellation without a deposit occurs, you will be charged for any non-refundable out of pocket expenses that we have incurred. If cancellation with a deposit occurs, you will be charged for any non-refundable out of pocket expenses that we have incurred. These costs will be deducted from your deposit and the balance refunded. Cancellation one week prior to the scheduled event will result in 100% forfeiture of your deposit, or the actual costs incurred to date, whichever is greater.
BREAKAGE & LOSS: Any damage to, or loss of rental equipment, linen, decor or floral items will be charged on the basis of repair or replacement.
STAFFING: The Chef's Palate, LLC provides a full portal to portal service.
PAYMENT: Final payment is due at time of service unless prior financing arrangement has been made. A monthly finance charge 1.5% may be assessed on unpaid balances over 15 days.
METHOD OF PAYMENT: We accept cash, personal check or cashier's check. Please make checks payable to The Chef's Palate, LLC. Visa and Master Card also accepted.
GRATUITY: Gratuity for service and bar staff is customary, but optional, and left to your discretion. The gratuity can be given directly to the service staff at your event, or if it is more convenient, it may be included in your final payment.
SERVICE CHARGE: A customary taxable service charge of 15% is assessed. This includes production costs, site visits, telephone, transportation, insurance, office printing, The Chef's Palate, LLC equipment, employee packing, travel time and tolls.
STAFFING: The Chef's Palate, LLC provides a full portal to portal service. Our professional service staff will meet in advance to coordinate your event. We will be responsible for setup, service, and breakdown and clean up of all items arranged for.
The Chef's Palate, LLC. Employment taxes and workers' compensation insurance charges are included. If the service staff is requested to remain serving your guests beyond the contracted end of the event, the overtime charge of $40.00 per hour per attendant will be presented in a separate invoice.
The Chef's Palate, LLC reserves the right to change the menu/contract accordingly upon inspection of the site.
