Rob's Kitchen Caravan

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All types of catering available, from intimate dinner parties to full service catered events. No party is too big or too small. Let Rob's Kitchen Caravan do all the work for you. I love to see the look of satisfaction on my clients faces when they see and taste the food and experience.

Overview

Hired 7 times

Background checked

11 years in business

Business hours

Sun7:00 am - 11:59 pmMon7:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Services offered

Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Reviews

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

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Corey D.

May 29, 2017

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Hired on Thumbtack

Rob and his staff were amazing to work with from start to finish. We had 125 people at our wedding on a horse farm with little to no space for him to work. And yet, he delivered delicious food, excellent service and, all in all, he helped us create an absolutely amazing wedding! From our first email, to the day of, Rob was quick to respond and worked diligently to make sure we got everything we wanted. We have crazy work schedules and he always made a point to come to us for meetings and even for our tasting! Which was an awesome experience in and of itself.
Rob creates amazing food and worked with us to create a delicious menu that all of our guests are still raving about. In some ways, our wedding was a caterer's nightmare. But Rob never flinched (at least not around us...lol) and when all was said and done, Rob and his staff delivered a dream come true! Thank you Rob and the staff at Rob's Kitchen Caravan!

Wedding and Event Catering

Joyce S.

Oct 9, 2017

Wedding and Event Catering

Abby P.

Sep 12, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Because I live on the West Coast but was planning an event in Hudson Valley, I needed a caterer who could work with me via phone and email. Rob was fantastic. He was easy to discuss needs, offer ideas, and negotiate personal preferences ahead of time
We didn’t meet until the day prior to the event and please know all went perfectly. Not only was Rob professional and reliable, his food was all delicious. I got nothing but great comments from the crowd
As well, I need to mention that Rob brought a great serving staff. They were all attentive to keeping the drinks and food well supplied, cleaned up dishes and cups throughout the event in an unobtrusive manner, and cleaned up at the end of the event leaving the place in perfect order. Couldn’t ask for anything more! If I lived closer, I’d be hiring Rob again

Details: Outdoor event / summer party • Breakfast / brunch • Entrees • Side dishes • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Party host • Casual • Modern / inventive • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 71 - 80 guests • $$ (standard) • Tabletop décor and display

Wedding and Event Catering

Jillisa H.

Aug 19, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Personal Chef

Jacqueline V.

Jan 6, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Rob, along with his wife who accompanied him to assist, was great. He was professional, punctual, and a pleasure to deal with before and during our event. Most importantly, the food was fantastic and all 10 of us were happy! As a host, I usually have a heavy cleanup. That wasn’t the case at all. Rob and his wife were so efficient. The kitchen was immaculate and the plates were all clean before they left. Getting to enjoy a high quality, restaurant style meal in my home on New Years Eve was such a treat.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Meal delivered • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

Personal Chef

Credentials

Background Check

Robert Lipkin

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing varies based on the event. Each event and each menu is unique and created for the client and the event.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to meet face to face with client and really find out what they want - what their vision is, then put together a proposal to meet their goals based on the vision they expressed
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 30 plus years in the catering/restaurant/hospitality industry in addition to receiving my Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management Degree from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. I have worked in all aspects of the restaurant and catering industry from Fine Dining to family style/casual service. From Chain and Corporate restaurants to independent Mom & Pop establishments including owning of my own restaurant. Have worked for such caterers as Abigail Kirsch and Club Car Catering as well as catering within each restaurant.