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Local Effort
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About
We are chefs Weston Smith and Catherine Olsen, together known as Local Effort. Our emphasis is on local and seasonal food and ingredients.
We're available as a personal chefs: for events and special occasions up to 100 people, for home dinners, and as instructors and as coaches. We can also offer weekly meal prep, on a short term or longer term basis.
We love to bring a little restaurant hospitality to your home. We've got a handful of fancy gadgets and tools, we don’t compromise on ingredients, and we get joy out of trying to recreate someone's favorite dish, or attempting dishes outside of our experiences or traditions.
Collectively, we have 30 years of experience with fine foods. When you're working with us, the food is always better.
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, 100 – 124 guests, 125 – 149 guests, 150 – 200 guests
Budget per person
$35 – $50, $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
Plates, utensils and glasses, Disposable plates, utensils, and cups, Paper napkins, Cloth napkins, Serving and warming equipment, Table décor
Photos and videos
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Services offered
Catering
Personal Chef