Renegade Outpost

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Hi there, 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 300 times and have more than 180 excellent 5 STAR reviews. 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 duck and lamb prosciutto, smoke our own duck breast and make our own kimchi amongst other things. 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 Please view our links to our WeddingWire and Zola pages

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Hired 310 times

Serves New York, NY

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5 employees

11 years in business

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2018

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I travel to my customers

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

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Afaaf N.

Oct 7, 2024

Kyle R.

Jan 4, 2025

We cannot thank Renegade Outpost enough for making our Condo’s New Year’s Eve party such a huge success! Chef Ellen and her amazing team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. They catered, prepared, and served an incredible spread of food that our guests couldn’t stop raving about. Chef Ellen was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. Her expertise and clear communication made everything so much easier. She guided us through the menu selection and ensured every dish was tailored to our needs. On the night of the event, her team was professional, attentive, and an absolute delight to have around. If you’re looking for outstanding catering and exceptional service, look no further than Renegade Outpost. Thank you, Chef Ellen and team, for helping us ring in the new year in such a memorable way!

Lorraine G.

Sep 24, 2021

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Chef Ellen was a joy and pleasure to work with. From the appetizers, to the rentals, to the minute details no bride or groom wants to deal with, she took initiative and time to speak with me and my fiancé to customize a menu that suited our particular event (a cocktail party style wedding reception). She understood our venue’s limitations and went above and beyond to make sure we knew what to expect and she remained flexible at all times. Chef Ellen was also great with communication- she quickly responded to emails and texts (and I emailed her a lot!). She even made suggestions regarding food and decor that would best suit our budget while still providing a fun and elegant experience. Speaking of food, her menu is diverse, creative, and suitable for all tastes as she offers a variety of cuisines and desserts. Her relationships with local vendors also allows her to curate and design special events at a reasonable cost. She was able to provide us with both bar and waitstaff and also offered us her help with DJ, photography, floral, lighting and other vendors. While we were sadly unable to use her services this time around (we had to postpone our event until next year because of venue issues and increasing Covid restrictions in our area), we plan on retaining her services for our event once we reschedule it next year.

Details: 1 - 4 months in advance (includes day-of coordination and vendor coordination) • Decor rentals • 51 - 100 guests • My home, venue, etc.

Wedding Planning

Lee B.

Jul 15, 2018

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for me, there were several things that were important in this party. The food, obviously! but also the guidance and planning that is a part of a party. We did a casual wedding for 120 ppl at a difficult location, under very challenging conditions. Ellen and her staff were very limited for setup time, so more time would have let her set up all the grand ideas that she had. There were points during the planning where I felt Ellen was more exited about the affair than I was! she was that invested. She worked closely with me, guiding me throughout, ready with ideas, keeping me focused to give me the best value possible while developing a vision! We wanted an elegant and eclectic brunch ,with lots of variety but keeping it to a reasonable price point. I look forward to working with her again, maybe I'll cater Passover this year!!!

Details: Party host • Wedding • Breakfast / brunch • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Conference / convention center • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 126 - 150 guests • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Tabletop décor and display • $$ (standard)

Wedding and Event Catering

Nicky B.

Oct 23, 2024

Chef Ellen did a great job catering and organizing our wedding reception at the DUMBO Loft. She was always in touch, and did a great job, especially for the price. The guests were all highly impressed, and the venue looked great!

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Ellen Deluise

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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.

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