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About
Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company. We've been in business for 12 years and have been associated with Thumbtack for 9 years. We have been hired more than 400 times and have more than 250 excellent 5 STAR reviews across various platforms.
We offer logistical services as well as day/of coordination and securing orders for rentals. Our "rolodex" includes many of the best vendors for all your event needs, whether it be entertainment or lighting to photographers and waitstaff. We take pride in our work with making your job easier as our highest priority.
Wonderful food always begins with amazing ingredients, especially produce. We source directly from local farmers, we work with an organic butcher, a wild fish monger and importers of select cheese and specialty products. We make our own burrata, as well as duck and lamb prosciutto, smoke our own duck breast and make our own kimchi.
Food is the heart of every catered event. We work with your ideas and curate the menu based on seasonal delicious produce, expert preparation and beautiful presentation. The produce inspires us and we often build a dish around vegetable.
From plated dinners to high end cocktail events... from chef-manned stations to grazing tables... from fundraisers and galas to weddings and themed events, we have the professional staff and connections to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Looking forward to working with you and making you a fan as well. We make sure all the elements meld together. We want you to relax and have fun with your guests. We will make your dreams a reality for beautiful memories for years to come... Polished or playful, dynamic or understated, we will work with you on your vision.
SMALL EVENT CATERING
Organic/local/small farm
Almost Zero waste kitchen
Menu planning
Vegan options
Allergy awareness
Plated meal
Family style
Grazing stations
Decorative Manned Stations
Amazing Plating-unique platters
In/house made products-kimchi/burrata/smoked duck
Food pricing starts at $55pp
WEDDING/COMPLETE PLANNING AND EXECUTION
Complete wedding planning and execution
Rentals ordering
Logistics
Menu planning
Sourcing decor rentals
Liquor order
Bar menu
Table decor
Menu planning
Staffing schedule
Timeline preparation
DJ
Lighting
Photography
Food pricing starts at $65pp
CORPORATE/COMPLETE PLANNING AND EXECUTION/CATERING
Complete event planning and execution
Rentals ordering
Logistics
Product placement
Menu planning
Sourcing decor rentals
Liquor order
Bar menu
Table decor
Staffing scheduling
Timeline preparation
Food pricing starts at $50pp
Overview
Hired 312 times
Serves New York, NY
Background checked
5 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2019
2018
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Colleen V.
Aug 11, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Ellen & her staff were amazing. My sisters & I were planning an 80th birthday dinner for 20-30 people at an AirBNB rental property we had never been to before and was 500 miles from our home. Chef Ellen’s expertise and thoughtful consideration of numerous planning items we had not yet considered, helped us to plan a fantastic event. Working with Chef Ellen to develop our menu was a fun collaborative process and she was able to accommodate several allergy restrictions. Chef Ellen’s food was delicious. We have some finicky eaters in our bunch and she did a wonderful job navigating several precise requests about food & meat preparations on the spot from the birthday guest. All our guests remarked on how wonderful the food was, but our greatest delight was how Chef Ellen and her staff incorporated the eager curiosity of our 4 kids age 5 -12. On the spot, Chef Ellen focused and incorporated their eager energy into circulating appetizers - teaching them precisely how to carefully carry each kind of tray and each type of appetizer. It was her willingness to incorporate the kids (we had not discussed or even imagined this until the kids invaded the kitchen!) in such a productive, educational, and thoughtful manner that had us & all our guests delighted. Our kids will carry this happy memory for a lifetime. We expected good food and we got it, but Chef Ellen also brought a kind spirit to our gathering that I believe is a truly rare find in this business. We could not recommend her food and her service more highly.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • American - casual • American - formal • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Jake W.
Mar 17, 2026
Ellen did a fantastic job! We contacted her very last minute, and she threw together a fantastic party menu - elegant, beautiful, well prepared. She is a clear communicator, open to feedback, collaborative, and great fun to have around. Would recommend and use again! x
Jaclyn L.
Dec 1, 2025
Chef Ellen is truly one of a kind! We couldn’t be happier with our choice to use Renegade Outpost at our wedding this past September! Chef Ellen is amazing and truly cares about the entire event going well, not just the food.
We thought we were throwing a curveball with our unique cocktail-style reception… 4 hours of continuous passed apps, grazing tables, and more. But Chef Ellen made it all look easy.
She came to walkthroughs at our venue and helped us create the perfect custom menu for our day. She also had so many ideas to help us make the most of the space, ensure a good flow of the party, and more. Ellen’s prices are very fair and she will work within your budget. The passed apps were unreal (our guests are still raving about them) and the grazing table was absolutely gorgeous and constantly stocked. The whole team, from the cooks to the servers, was amazing: fast, friendly, and organized.
If you’re looking for a caterer who can create a unique and delicious menu while bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience (Michelin-star experience, to boot!), we highly recommend Renegade Outpost. Chef Ellen helped make our day unforgettable!
Ejv1972@Gmail.Com V.
Aug 4, 2025
Chef Ellen & her staff were amazing. My sisters & I were planning an 80th birthday dinner for 20-30 people at an AirBNB rental property we had never been to before and was 500 miles from our home. Chef Ellen's expertise and thoughtful consideration of numerous planning items we had not yet considered, helped us to plan a fantastic event. Working with Chef Ellen to develop our menu was a fun collaborative process and she was able to accomodate several allergy restrictions. Chef Ellen's food was delicious. We have some finicky eaters in our bunch and she did a wonderful job navigating several precise requests about food & meat preparations on the spot from the birthday guest. All our guests remarked on how wonderful the food was, but our greatest delight was how Chef Ellen and her staff incorporated the eager curiosity of our 4 kids age 5 -12. On the spot, Chef Ellen focused and incorporated their eager energy into circulating appetizers - teaching them precisely how to carefully carry each kind of tray and each type of appetizer. It was her willingness to incorporate the kids (we had not discussed or even imagined this until the kids invaded the kitchen!) in such a productive, educational, and thoughtful manner that had us & all our guests delighted. Our kids will carry this happy memory for a lifetime. We expected good food and we got it, but Chef Ellen also brought a kind spirit to our gathering that I believe is a truly rare find in this business. We could not recommend her food and her service more highly.
Shanique L.
Feb 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I really had to sit and think before writing this review because trying to find the right words to share my appreciation and gratitude for Ellen and the team is practically impossible. I found out a week before my event that the chef that I booked unfortunately got covid. So I had a week to figure out how I'm going to cater for 45 people, with no chef, no tables, chairs, etc. I put in a new request on thumbtack at about 11pm and at 1am Ellen was already responding. The crazy thing next is that she agreed to take my call at 1am!!! We spoke on the phone until about 3am, going over all the details, from tables, to tablecloths, decorations, plates, cups, cutlery, etc. There is NO WAY I would of been able to pull this off and as smoothly without Ellen's help.
The night of the actual event my Mom's 60th Birthday party, I ordered 4 different appetizers and Ellen managed to throw in 5 more additional ones! Totally unexpected and a very nice touch. She even remembered the lamp chops that my Mom wanted, which was completely separate from steak, salmon, and chicken options for the guests. She was very real with me and gave me advice about pricing, suggestions based on what I was looking for, etc. The tablescape was beautiful and exactly what my wanted. We later found out that Ellen did it all by hand with the plants and flowers that she picked up at the crack of dawn during the week. She really helped me navigate everything and I learned so much about event planning just from working and interacting with her during the week.
On top of all this, Ellen and the team made the trip out of blizzarding Brooklyn to where the event was being held. "Thank you" is not enough. I am forever grateful.
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Coffee or tea • American - formal • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Paper napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
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Ellen Deluise
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Food pricing depends on what type of cuisine you want and how many dishes you would like prepared. We also offer basic planning for free if you hire us for the food.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I send them menus and have them pick a few things to get a feel for their palate. I tell them the pricing structure and then help them pick some dishes based on their choice of cuisines.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've worked in restaurants all around the globe since I was 19.
