Inner Temple Foods

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Introduction: Inner Temple Foods provides small events catering and personal chef services in the Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties and surrounding Bay Area. We offer seasonal, local fare that is made mindfully, with love and careful attention. Paying homage to the bounty and beauty that is Northern California, we source from local farmers, artisans and producers to bring the community in a tight circle. Our menus change with each delivery, season and inspiration. Bringing a service that benefits both the producers and the consumer is what is at heart in this small, woman-owned operation.

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Hired 10 times

Serves Sebastopol, CA

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1 employee

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Dennis C.

4 weeks ago

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Chef Melanie was amazing throughout the entire process. From the moment I contacted her, she was extremely helpful in crafting a Classic French dinner menu for my wife’s birthday dinner. Melanie is very knowledgeable and offered several menu options, as well as recommended wine pairings for each course. Her suggestions were creative and thoughtful. On the day of the event, Melanie and her staff were extremely professional and accommodating towards all the guests. All of the courses served were delightful and flavorful. The main dish (Coq au Vin) was excellent in its presentation and execution. All in all, we were very pleased with Melanie, as a person and also in her culinary skills. Excellent! Highly recommended. Would definitely hire again. Thank you , Melanie.

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

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Betsy M.

6 days ago

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Melanie did such a great job catering our event. The food and service were amazing and she was extremely easy to work with. Would definitely hire her again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • Dairy intolerant • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Colin N.

Jan 28, 2023

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Melaine cooked a great steak dinner for a large group of 16 people. She did it seamlessly and made the night run very smooth. Hiring a chef allowed me time to visit with friends instead of cooking as the hosts. Highlights of the meal were the Tomahawk steak and nutmeg bread putting with bourbon whip cream dessert.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Nick A.

Oct 2, 2022

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Simply put, food and experience was tremendous. I would highly recommend Chef Mel. We had a group of 7 adults and 4 kids. Kids were served first so they could eat and go play while adults had a nice dinner. Kids loved the homemade Mac, veggies and bread while adults enjoyed delicious apps. Dinner had salad, sides and fish from there. The seared fish melted on your tongue. Dessert was out of this world - brûlée’d coconut cake with a passion fruit topping that was consensusly top five dessert in every adult’s life at the table. Chef Mel helped pack the leftovers and took care of clean up. Book a dinner with chef Mel and you will not be disappointed.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • French • Italian • American - formal • Asian • Indian • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Hope S.

Aug 10, 2022

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Chef Mel was everything you could have hoped for when planning a special celebration brunch for a 50th birthday and college reunion. She worked with me closely to craft the perfect menu designed to the guest of honors favorites and even tried a new recipe just to re-create a special dessert we had nearly 20 years ago! She was attentive to our timeline and needs, followed up & even was flexible to adjust timing on the day of the event. She showed up on time and just got to work creating an event to remember. By the time we were all dressed and ready for brunch, our feast was beautifully displayed for us to enjoy in the perfect setting. And the brunch was amazing!! I'm still dreaming of the maple bacon and the potatoes were "****" :). I couldn't have asked for more and would recommend her to anyone planning a special in-home catered event in the area! I'll share pictures soon! Thank you Chef Mel.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Lunch • Breakfast / brunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Melanie Burkett