The Kitchen Door

$59/person

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Introduction: We are endorsers of the slow food/farm to table movement. We make dietetic/paleo/keto/vegan taste insanely good. We purchase the same day we cook so it is daily menu...so no, we don't have a set menu as we show up daily for earth's bounty We are a personal chef, catering and culinary education service that comes right to your home, office, or event!

Overview

Hired 327 times

Serves Goleta, CA

Background checked

8 employees

11 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Coastal Bachelorette Dinner
Wedding and Event Catering

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Ashley T.

May 22, 2023

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We had an incredible experience with Chef Betti. She and her assistant provided phenomenal service and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food and presentation was. She delivered beyond our expectations and we can’t wait to have Chef Betti at our next event.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

thank you very much! we can't wait to cook for you again

Personal Chef

Gary W.

7 days ago

The Kitchen Door (Chef Betti) catered our celebration at Cavalli Estates for 60 people. The venue was initially designed to serve outside. Weather demanded a last minute change which was handled with great ease and professionalism from Betti and her staff. Betti was helpful in guidance for services outside of her scope. A consummate professional! I haven’t even mentioned how tremendous the food was… the appetizers were scrumptious, and the salmon swept us all off our feet. Many thanks for allowing us the freedom to enjoy a top shelf event without hassle.

The Kitchen Door's reply

honor and pleasure to serve you on such a special day. We look forward to taking care of your family on special occasions many many times into the future.

Amanda D.

2 weeks ago

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One of the most special experiences I’ve ever had. Bettina put on a smooth, clean dinner party for my closest friends. The ease and professionalism was the most impressive part, aside from the elevated and delicious food. Can’t find words to recommend her more!!!!!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • French • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

It was such a pleasure serving your family! We look forward to our next opportunity very soon!

Personal Chef

Krisanna S.

Jan 30, 2024

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AMAZING food! We did this for a family catering event over the holidays. Would highly recommend!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Nut allergies • Dairy intolerant • Meal delivered • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

Our pleasure! Glad you loved our food!

Personal Chef

Dianne M.

Sep 17, 2023

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I do not know where I should even start with expressing our gratitude and thanks to The Kitchen Door. There are so many wonderful things to say about the amazing food and excellent customer service The Kitchen Door has provided us. Chef Bettina Katsaros, the owner, prepares and delivers us fresh organic food weekly. Chef Bettina is not only an amazing Chef who prepares us delicious and spectator food she is also so professional in every way, and always on time. Chef Bettina helps us in planning our menus, always asking us for our suggestions. Chef Bettina is also an incredible communicator. Chef Bettina has gone out of her way to fulfill any requests I have made with no questions asked by her. It is very apparent to us she has a love for food and also her clients. We are so very happy to have our meals prepared by The Kitchen Door and we look forward to a very long business relationship with weekly meals and our family parties. We want to thank The Kitchen Door and Chef Bettina Katsaros for all of their efforts in satisfying our menu needs.

Details: Regular meal • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

The Kitchen Door's reply

Thank you so much Dianne. We are happy that you are happy?

Personal Chef

Credentials

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Bettina Barnett

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All my menu plans are custom and at quote. Unless you have a specific item for me to prepare, I prefer to go over all your wants and need to create a tailor made quote for exactly what you want
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We go over your needs either on the phone or in person, I create a custom budgeted quote for your review and I send a work agreement specifically outlining my services offered along with payment options and then I make you beautiful food!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I come from three generations of chefs. I am certified with the National Restaurant Association, The International Sommelier Guild and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition