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Introduction: I like using the highest quality ingredients and offer my experience in fine dining to ensure the best event service for you. My career in the catering and restaurant business spans twenty years and 4 Cities, including New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco. Now, I'm in LA and business is better than ever. I research food for every event and make sure to pay special attention to all of your desires. I am in love with California cuisine and the farm to table approach that I, personally, have been a part of since I was picking strawberries on the farm in Tennessee as a teenager. Now, I get to source the best ingredients and support our local agriculture by buying organic whenever possible. Whenever I get the chance to share my love for food with foodies who inspire me to keep trying new things, I am reminded time and time again, that indeed I do enjoy my work.

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11 years in business

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Willie B.

Dec 6, 2016

To say Andy's food is great does not do it justice. It is phenomenal. A few friends and I had the privilege of experiencing his cuisine and it had all the elements of a fine dining dinner. We decided on a seafood themed dinner party which started off with baked oysters Rockefeller with a twist. Instead of breadcrumbs he substituted crumbled pork rinds. It was an excellent take on a traditional classic. The main course of shrimp and grits (with tasso gravy & chive coconut cream) were also a crowd pleaser. Being from the south, I am skeptical about this lowcountry staple done right but must say he really impressed me. Andy was even able to accommodate a friend of mine who doesn't eat grits and replace it with buckwheat cereal and chia. I must say it was just as good as the grits. His versatility in pleasing all palates is a sign of a true chef. I highly recommend him and look forward to hiring Andy again in the future.

Christopher E.

Aug 17, 2014

Mr. Clements catered a small event for me over the summer in Provincetown, MA. He was very flexible and creative, having to use my kitchen and a general idea of what the theme was. His food was inventive, healthy and beautiful, and above all incredibly delicious!

Michael R.

Aug 17, 2014

I hired Andy to cater a small reception for my fathers' wedding. He built off of their ideas and created a perfect menu. My family still talks about the food. His knowledge, skill, and execution made for a flawless evening. I hope I get to enjoy his work again real soon!

Alex T.

Aug 23, 2014

From prep to table, skillfully shucking oysters, or his amazing Osso Bucco, Andy doesn't disappoint. His ability to take simple clean food & transform it into a tasteful nutritious meal.

Christophe M.

Nov 28, 2016

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We really appreciate his reactivity and his professionalism ! He manage very well the event and the food was very good ! We will hire him for the next time.

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Contacting a new customer will include a sample of the kind of food I can offer for an event. Then I ask questions like what did you have in mind, special instructions, etc. Then I submit a proposed menu for your event and we customize it so that it is perfect.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College from Seattle, WA. My experience in the restaurant and catering industry stretches back to 1995. I have worked fine dining and private dining with such esteemed companies as Jackson and Company Catering and Wolfgang Puck Catering.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was working as a waiter in restaurants as a survival job when I was an actor. That blossomed into a passion for events and entertaining.

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