With a tenacious eye, Richard began watching chefs in Hawaii as they prepared pigs for traditional Luaus. The allure of the banquet sized paella pan for up to 200 guests enables everyone to enjoy his superb culinary treats. As a personal chef, I specialize in recreating authentic, vegan, gluten free paella. My pleasure is to keep paella coming to your table for your parties. No job is ever too big, or too small, too near or too far. Please contact me for more information or to book a date. ~ Richard
As a Personal Chef, I specialize in cooking at your location, letting your guests watch their meal being created before them.
DISHES
As a Paella Master, my authentic paellas start out as vegan and gluten-free.
Options Include:
- Vegetarian
- Chicken and Chorizo
- Prawns, Clams, Mussels
- Prawns, Clams Mussels, Chicken and Chorizo
You can choose from one of these four, or create your own.
For Example, you can add lobster, tri-tip or even a whole roast pig.
Want to create a fun day for employees? Richard can set up pretty much anywhere. He once made paella in a storm on a 26th floor balcony.
Got a parking lot? He can set up there too.
Or the beach!
OTHER CHOICES FOR OUTDOOR PARTIES INCLUDE:
- Polynesian and Cuban-fusion Style Whole Roast Pig, Lamb, or Goat
- Argentine Asado Whole Lamb, Goat, or Side of Beef
- New England Maine Lobster Bake
- Louisiana Crawfish Boil, Jambalaya, Beignets
- Persian Koobideh
- BBQ: Flank Steak, Tri Tip, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Chicken,Hamburgers and Hot dogs.
Prices vary, please request a quote.
KUDOS FROM OUR FANS – What Our Friends are Saying
- Dear Richard, “Cooking for Friends” is such a wonderful idea! You make it possible for those wanting an intimate gathering to have a special “gastronomically fantastic” celebration in the setting of their choice. (Perhaps a beach for our 75th??) Richard, you too, are quite special… the ultimate chef whose personality makes the event more than just a meal. And you are the show! Thank you for making our 50th anniversary special in a way we hadn’t imagined. ~ Marsha and Clarence
- Dear Richard, Thank you for a wonderfully prepared dinner for David last night – “Cooking for Friends” is absolutely right! We love you ~ David and Dianna
- Dear Richard, You were so very thoughtful to surprise with the best paella in the Universe! Thanks for being so nice. ~ Sum
- Dear Richard, Five Thousand “Thank –you-very-much” from all of us at the wedding. After party rocked, too! ~ Best, Jan
- Dear Richard, Thank you for your donation. I hope it brings you further business! ~ Your Friends at Sea Crest
- Hi Richard, We continue to get compliments and positive feedback on how good the food was. I really appreciate your flexibility and willingness to work with our other caterers. Thank you also for taking time to go over the menu with such detail and for making me my “special” meal. Your staff was incredibly helpful and friendly as well. It was a beautiful day…thanks so much for helping it turn out as well as it did! ~ Heather & Matt
- Richard, Many Mahalos for your yummy food! ~ Hapaluna Hula