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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
Background checked
5 employees
12 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Square cash app.
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2019
2018
Services offered
Beverage types
Beer
Liquor / mixed drinks
Wine
Non-alcoholic beverages
Event type
Wedding reception
Birthday party
Special occasion
Cocktail party
Event vibe
Low key / casual
Formal / elegant
Upbeat / lively
Club scene
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Olya G.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ellen was absolutely outstanding and truly went above and beyond. Every dish she prepared was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and her passion shines through in every detail.
She created a menu that was incredibly creative, with unique and interesting dishes that impressed everyone. Throughout the party, I kept hearing guests rave about how amazing the food was.
I will definitely be using Ellen’s services again for future parties and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a private chef. I can’t thank her enough for her fabulous work—she made our event truly special!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 21 - 35 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Dessert • American - casual • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • 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
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
Jamie P.
Feb 18, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ellen, was a lot of fun to work with. We planned a cocktail party for 40-50 for my 45th Bday at the very last minute. She made over 500 pcs of appetizers, created a custom dish (which was delicous) at my request, and helped me plan the cocktails to be served. The upshot is the party was a success, the food was a hit and Ellen and her bartender/server Josh added to the party as I have an open kitchen. I would definitely work with her again and recommend her to friends.
Renegade Outpost's reply
Jamie, it was really alot of fun doing your party...looking forward to the next time
Event Catering (Drop-off)
Antonio V.
Sep 15, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Ellen to bartend my brothers outdoor engagement party. I couldn't have asked for someone more helpful. When we spoke, she immediately began offering her ideas. She created a specialty cocktail menu, she prepared ingredients ahead of time, and she contacted me often to go over the party plans. She was well prepared and I could tell she was experienced. Ellen brought her own supplies. I had a tiki bar which she utilized wonderfully, and she even walked the party to offer beverages when most guests were seated. Super personable and I would definitely recommend her to anyone hosting a party. Great job Ellen.
Renegade Outpost's reply
Anthony thank you for hiring me.... Being a chef is not just about food.... I was a bartender before I was a chef... I enjoy what I do
Bartending
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Background Check
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.
