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Exceptional Culinary Experiences, Delivered to You Certified Chef | Personal Chef Services & Premium Catering | 25+ Years Professional Experience Whether you need weekly meal prep in your home or flawless catering for your special event, I create restaurant-quality, personalized culinary experiences designed specifically for your tastes, dietary needs, and health goals. Why Choose Me? Proven Excellence: With over 25 years in professional kitchens, I've cooked for A-list celebrities, orchestrated 300+ guest events, and created memorable wedding feasts around the globe. My expertise spans fine dining, catering, and intimate home cooking. Local Legacy: As the founder and operator of Urban Roots PDX, I spent four years perfecting allergen-friendly meal delivery right here in Portland, building a loyal community of health-conscious food lovers. 100% Personalized: Every menu is crafted exclusively for you. Whether you're managing food allergies, following specific nutritional protocols, or simply want to eat better without the hassle, I create meals that fit your life perfectly. Two Ways I Transform Your Relationship With Food 🏠 Personal Chef Services Imagine coming home to a refrigerator stocked with your personalized meals—no shopping, no prep, no cleanup. I cook in your kitchen using fresh, quality ingredients, then stock your refrigerator with properly portioned, labeled meals designed for your lifestyle. 🎉 Premium Catering From intimate dinner parties to milestone celebrations, I create unforgettable culinary experiences that reflect your vision and accommodate every guest's needs. Whether it's a corporate event, wedding, or family gathering, every dish is crafted with the same attention to detail and nutritional philosophy. My Philosophy Food is Medicine. Health is Wealth. I believe that what you eat directly impacts how you feel, perform, and thrive. Every dish I prepare is designed not just to satisfy your taste buds, but to nourish your body and support your wellness goals. Perfect For: Personal Chef Clients: - Busy professionals who value nutrition but lack time - Families managing food allergies or dietary restrictions - Health-conscious individuals seeking meal consistency Catering Clients: - Corporate events requiring dietary accommodation - Weddings and celebrations with discerning tastes - Intimate gatherings where food quality matters - Anyone hosting who wants to actually enjoy their own event --- $600 minimum for catering services Travel fee may apply for locations over 30 miles from Vancouver, WA Ready to elevate your dining experience? Whether you need ongoing meal support or flawless event catering, let's discuss how I can bring restaurant-quality cuisine directly to you.
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7 employees

14 years in business

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2021

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

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Projects and media

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

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Michelle R.

Aug 7, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Chef Ryan was very friendly and helpful. The food was beyond what I expected and it was very fresh and well presented. I would definitely recommend him and his staff.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Roberta L.

May 13, 2025

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Chef Abitz was very responsive and easy to work with. The meal he catered was delicious and worth the price. If you have an event in the Portland area, consider Chef Abitz and you won’t be disappointed.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - casual • I'm flexible • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Joshua C.

Jul 3, 2024

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I've only been lucky enough to have a few private chef experiences, which is why I can confidently say that not all are created equal. There is the obvious focus on the food, but you can get great food at countless restaurants. You also need to consider the dinner-planning experience, and more importantly the vibe of the chef that will be front in center at your private event or home. Ryan checks all the boxes. His food was absolutely amazing, which I'll dig into shortly. I want to start first with how responsive and collaborative he was. We'd originally planned on a French dining experience, but had to shift a couple weeks later to Polynesian. Ryan was completely adept at both cuisines and brought several different creative ideas to the meal planning process. It was during this planning process that I quickly got a feel for his vibe. He's extremely experienced, is a total professional, but one with a personality that's great to be around. From the opening ginger marinated meatballs (which were so good I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of) to the wildly insane coconut rice with fall off the bone braised chicken, to the Hawaiian dream cake...my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Can't recommend Ryan enough!

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

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Stacey M.

May 4, 2024

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Chef Ryan was fantastic! Five star all the way. Accommodating, personable, professional and the food was outstanding! He was meticulous and cleaned the kitchen after dinner leaving it spotless. He made the birthday dinner for seven of us an amazing memorable experience. Thank you!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Mexican / Latin American • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jessica A.

Dec 14, 2020

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • French • Barbecue • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Ryan Abitz

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