Celebrating a special occasion? Having a casual get-together with friends? Let me help you make your event one to remember! Whether you need just a little guidance getting started with the planning process or you want your celebration completely catered, I’m here to help. I’ll offer creative menu ideas, guidance on wine and cocktail pairings, and whatever support you desire to make your party go off without a hitch. Email me at [email protected] for a customized proposal today!
The below options are best suited for parties of 30 guests or fewer. For events with a larger RSVP list, I’m happy to put together a customized proposal based on
your specific wishes and needs.
TIER ONE: CELEBRATION INSPIRATION
Love to try your hand at new things in the kitchen but have no idea where to start? This tier’s for you! I’ll work with you to come up with the perfect menu for your event and then leave the cooking and shopping in your hands. This tier includes:
- One-on-one consultation to determine your ideal celebration menu
- Recipes for each dish
- Grocery list
- Recommended wine/beverage pairings
- Optional (for an additional cost, if within 30 miles of Santa Barbara): I’ll do the grocery shopping for you!
TIER TWO: CELEBRATION INSPIRATION
Enjoy cooking but short on time? Let me make it easy for you! Not only will I work with you to create the perfect menu, I’ll also take care of the shopping and prep work to create the perfect foundation for your get-together. All the will be left to you to do before guests arrive is to put the finishing touches on everything. This tier includes:
- One-on-one consultation to determine your ideal celebration menu
- Recipes for each dish
- Recommended wine/beverage pairings
- Grocery shopping for all recipe ingredients and wine/beverage pairings
- Prep work for as much of each recipe as possible while still maintaining the high quality standards of each dish
- Delivery of prepped items and wine/beverages to celebration location in time for you to complete preparation before the start of your event
- *Please note that travel costs for this tier are only included within 30 miles of Santa Barbara. Travel or shipping to areas outside of this range is available for an additional cost.
Tier Three: CElebration liberation
Want to throw an awesome party with “homemade” food but want nothing to do with the “homemade” part? Let me do all of the work for you! I’ll serve as your Personal Chef for the event and deliver a tasty menu (with beverage pairings!) that your guests will be raving about for months to come. This tier includes:
- One-on-one consultation to determine your ideal celebration menu
- Recipes for each dish
- Recommended wine/beverage pairings
- Grocery shopping for all recipe ingredients and wine/beverage pairings
- Preparation of the entire menu by me, CaliGirl Cooking, at the event site
- On-site wine/beverage pairing education for guests (if desired)
- *Please note that travel costs for this tier are only included within 30 miles of Santa Barbara. Travel to areas outside of this range is available for an additional cost.
Host a Wine Education CElebration for you and your Friends!
Do you love drinking wine but wish you knew just a little more about it? I’m here to educate you! Having worked in the wine industry in the Napa Valley for three years, and with my Level One Sommelier certification and Certified Specialist of Wine designation in hand, I love sharing all that I’ve learned with others. Whether you’re interested in learning about a specific wine region or just want a general overview of food and wine pairings, let me help guide the way. I’ll work with you to create the perfect “lesson” for you and your friends. These Wine Education Celebrations may include (but are not limited to):
- An in-depth look at a specific country or region’s wines
- Classic food and wine pairings (I’ll even bring the food for you!)
- Blind tastings
- Comparison of wines from different countries, regions or vintages
- A look into how wine is made and how the winemaking process affects a wine’s quality and taste
- Guidance on how to get the most out of your wine tasting experiences