Culinary Experiences By Chef Ali Benze

About

Starting out my culinary journey in Sonoma County wine country, I honed my skills through working out of Alexander Winery with Peloton Catering and soon after traveled to Paris for four years where I cooked near L'Opera in the city centre. I then moved back to the states in 2021 where I worked in fine dining for two years in San Diego, then shifted to being the executive banquet/events chef at The Guild Hotel in Downtown SD.

In December of 2024 started my own Private Culinary events business that ranges from holiday dinners for small families to bachelorette parties and full scale weddings (no events larger than 100 people). I have had great feedback and amazing success with the events thus far and look forward to giving you an unforgettable culinary experience.

Highlights

4 employees

1 year in business

Serves Santa Rosa , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay

Specialties

Level of service

Standard (basic ingredients), Premium (high end ingredients)

Additional services

Dessert, Non-alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Coffee or tea

Meal(s)

Breakfast or brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres, Dinner

Kitchen onsite

Full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils), Partial kitchen (fridge and sink only), No kitchen

Serving style

Plated meal, Buffet, Food stations, Family style, Small bites/Passed appetizers

Event type

Wedding, Birthday or anniversary party, Dinner party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Graduation party, Outdoor event, Holiday party, School event, Fundraiser, Funeral

Venue type

Banquet hall or ballroom, Conference or convention center, Concert hall, Outdoor venue, Office, School, Home, Community center, Religious or spiritual space, Barn

Full service or drop-off

Full service, Drop off only

Guest count

Fewer than 20 guests, 20 – 29 guests, 30 – 39 guests, 40 – 49 guests, 50 – 59 guests, 60 – 69 guests, 70 – 79 guests, 80 – 89 guests, 90 – 99 guests

Budget per person

$50 – $75 (wedding avg.), $75 – $100 (wedding avg.), $100 – $150, More than $150, Customer isn't sure about budget

Cuisine(s)

American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Barbecue, Mexican or Latin American, American - Southern, Asian, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern, French, Vegan, Indian

Additional supplies needed

Disposable plates, utensils, and cups, Paper napkins, Serving and warming equipment, Table décor

Photos and videos

Reviews

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ethan M.

Chef Ali provided a private 5 course meal for a group of 25 of my family and friends. He spent the whole day preparing for each of the meals, using fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. Each meal was unique and tasted amazing, and he did a fantastic job with spacing each of the courses, keeping us excited for what was to come next.

I cannot recommend Chef Ali enough!

July 27, 2025

morgan G.

Ali cooked for our joint bachelorette and bachelor party, which included 20 guests, and absolutely exceeded all expectations. From the very beginning, he took the time to meet with us to thoughtfully curate a menu tailored to our vision for the evening. On the day of the event, he delivered an incredible five-course meal, each dish bursting with flavor and made with so much care and attention to detail. You can clearly see his passion and experience in every aspect of his work. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to create such a memorable and delicious experience for our celebration.