Chef Calli Kassel

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I have 8+ years of high end catering and event experience. I have also spent a lot of time as a travel chef and am available to travel whenever needed! I have experience in most cuisines and I love food, service and hospitality. I enjoy catering dinner parties, intimate weddings and any event where you want the food to shine! I also specialize in meal prep services!

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Hired 28 times

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4 employees

9 years in business

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Chad B.

May 5, 2025

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Chef Calli didn’t just cook us dinner, she orchestrated a four-course symphony in the middle of a surprise-party inception scheme. We had two surprise guests. One thought she was helping set up a surprise party for the other, who had no idea anyone was being surprised. Timing had to be down to the minute, expectations had to be managed. And we wanted the food to be flawless. No pressure! Calli nailed it. The smoked Caesar came out like it had been kissed by the gods of fire and umami. The spicy penne vodka walked the perfect line between "I feel alive" and "where is my water glass?" The ribeye was so tender and flavorful it could've proposed marriage and at least two of us would’ve said yes. And the crème brûlée was, frankly, rude. It had no business being that good. She handled every curveball (and there were plenty) with total grace and a calm that said, "Yeah, not a problem!" If you need someone to elevate your gathering, whether it’s a classy dinner or a psychological experiment in surprise-party misdirection—Chef Calli is it. 10/10 would confuse my friends and eat fancy again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Carlyle c.

Apr 2, 2025

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Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - formal • Italian • Asian • Mexican / Latin American • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Lauren B.

Sep 8, 2024

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Calli was extremely professional and personable! All communication was quick and informative. The food was incredible and she made our experience awesome! Would absolutely work with her again!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ellen F.

Oct 30, 2023

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Italian • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lauren B.

Aug 16, 2023

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Chef Calli was everything we hoped and more. She was very communicative leading up to our event and took special care to ensure our various diet needs were met. She created a list of options that were difficult to narrow down because all sounded so good! With our final menu set, she didn't hesitate when we requested to later add appetizers. At our event, Calli and her team were the personification of "don't worry, we've got it covered." I only heard positive comments about coordinating and set-up and then we began to catch the wonderful wafting smells from the kitchen. Quite the teaser as we all had to make it through the ceremony first. Dinner was SO GOOD - it is difficult to explain. We've had some epic cuisine all around the US and world and we will be remembering this meal for years to come. So many compliments were flying from our guests, along with the proof of so many clean plates. Our family style meal was intimate and perfect for the type of night we hoped for with our 30 closest friends and family. The leftovers were viciously attacked the next morning...somehow everything tasted just as good straight from the refrigerator. Our only regret is that the night had to end and that it is unknown when we might next get to eat a meal by Calli. I cannot give enough praise of this experience. We are so grateful and so blown away by her professionalism and talent. I will dream of the roasted calabrian chile cauliflower!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Italian • American - formal • Vegetarian or vegan • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Consultation call where we talk through the details of your event. Then I will send sample menus based on our call, then a proposal when you’ve decided on a sample menu. Once we have finalized all the details I’ll send an invoice and we can book!
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have been catering for 8+ years and have worked with many clients! I’ve done everything from the casual brunch to multi coarse tasting menus. I have a lot of experience as a travel chef as well!