Tableside Gourmet

Chef Kevin

• Founder and executive chef with over 25 years of culinary experience.
• Trained at the Arizona Culinary Institute.
• Culinary background shaped by family cooking traditions and exposure to fine dining and hospitality in Southern California.
• Leads a team of chefs and hospitality professionals focused on refined, restaurant-quality cuisine prepared on site.

Our philosophy

• Kitchen-to-table approach: ingredients are sourced and prepared in advance, then finished in your home, office, rental, or event venue so guests can enjoy freshly cooked dishes.
• Fresh, locally sourced ingredients: strong emphasis on seasonal, local, and sustainable, farm-to-table practices where possible.
• Highly personalized service: menus tailored to each client's tastes, event style, theme, and dietary needs.
• Fine dining meets warmth: focus on combining modern culinary technique with welcoming, attentive hospitality.

Our impact

Tableside Gourmet highlights the following milestones:

• More than 450 events successfully catered.
• Over 7,000 guests served.
• Trusted by 130+ clients across Scottsdale and the surrounding Phoenix metro area.

These figures are approximate and may grow over time as new events are completed.

• Wedding receptions and celebrations
• Wedding catering at private homes and event venues
• Rehearsal dinners
• Bridal showers
• Post-wedding or day-after brunch-style gatherings

Corporate and office events

• Corporate catering for meetings, conferences, and client events
• Office lunch catering
• Company parties and celebrations

Social gatherings and life events

• Birthday party catering (adults and children)
• Graduation parties
• Baby showers (with options for small, medium, and large gatherings, up to around 200 guests as described on the baby-shower page)
• Tea parties and small social gatherings
• Memorial and funeral catering
• In-home or rental-home parties

Holiday and seasonal catering

• Thanksgiving catering
• Christmas and other holiday party catering
• Seasonal menus featuring traditional favorites and chef-driven dishes

Menu styles and cuisines

Depending on the event and your preferences, Tableside Gourmet can provide:

• Elegant plated dinners
• Buffet-style service
• Brunches and lunches
• Hors d'oeuvres and cocktail-style receptions
• Dessert-focused spreads

The website notes cuisine options such as Mexican and Italian, as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes, along with a broad range of gourmet, chef-driven menus. Specific menu items and combinations are finalized during your consultation.

Tableside Gourmet offers full-service catering for hosts who want a comprehensive, worry-free experience from setup through cleanup.

Full-service catering

Full-service events can include:

• Custom menu planning
• On-site food preparation and, where requested, live cooking stations
• Buffet, plated, or hors d'oeuvres service
• Tablescape design for food and dining areas

Professional staffing

Depending on your event, Tableside Gourmet can provide:

• Personal chefs
• Waitstaff and servers
• Bartenders
• Event coordinators focused on food-and-beverage flow

The number and type of staff are tailored to your event's size, style, and venue and are confirmed during planning.

Rentals and event partners

For events that require additional equipment, Tableside Gourmet can help arrange:

• Tables and chairs
• Linens
• Dinnerware and glassware
• Select décor items related to dining service

The business also connects clients with a trusted network of event professionals, such as florists, planners, and rental companies, to help bring larger or more complex event concepts to life.

• Scottsdale
• Paradise Valley
• Tempe
• Chandler
• Other nearby communities in the Phoenix area (subject to confirmation when you inquire)

Event locations we serve

Tableside Gourmet provides on-site catering and personal chef services at a variety of locations, such as:

• Private homes and estates
• Vacation and short-term rental properties
• Offices and corporate locations
• Event venues and banquet spaces in and around Scottsdale and Phoenix

Availability for a specific address or venue is confirmed directly with Tableside Gourmet during the consultation and booking process.

Lists Holiday, South Boston, Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Paradise as a location. Names Arizona, Phoenix, and Scottsdale as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

1. Personalized consultation

• Discuss your event type, preferred date, location, guest count, and overall vision.
• Share any dietary needs, allergies, or preferences.

2. Custom menu planning

• A tailored menu is created based on your consultation, seasonality, and locally sourced ingredients.
• The menu can be adjusted to match your budget and preferred style of service (plated, buffet, brunch, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, etc.).

3. Event execution

• The culinary team prepares and cooks on site where applicable.
• Staff handle setup of food service areas and agreed-upon tablescapes.
• Service continues through the meal according to the event plan.

4. Teardown and cleanup

• After service, the team clears food service items and equipment.
• Kitchen and prep areas are cleaned, with the goal of leaving the space as clean as or cleaner than when they arrived.

Group sizes

• Tableside Gourmet caters both small, intimate gatherings and larger events.
• The baby-shower catering information on the website notes packages for small, medium, and large baby showers, with capacity up to around 200 guests.
• Capacity for other event types depends on the venue, menu, and staffing and is confirmed directly during consultation.

Pricing, deposits, and policies

• The website does not publish standard pricing, minimums, deposits, or cancellation policies.
• All pricing, fee, and policy details are provided directly by Tableside Gourmet during the quote and booking process.
• Customers should request current prices, fees, and terms when they inquire.

How to inquire or request a quote

Use any of the following methods to start planning your event or request a quote:

• Phone: (480) 748-8194
• Email: tablesidegourmet@gmail.com
• Mailing address / base of operations:

7035 E. Holly St. Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Availability for particular dates—especially weekends and holidays—is subject to existing bookings, so clients are encouraged to inquire early.

• The chef arrives with ingredients sourced and prepared in advance.
• Dishes are cooked and finished on site so guests can enjoy the aromas, presentation, and freshness of a true restaurant-style meal.
• Menus are tailored to your tastes, dietary preferences, event theme, and style of service.

Ideal occasions

Personal chef and in-home dining services are well suited for:

• Small dinner parties
• Bachelorette or bachelor weekends
• Family gatherings at rental properties
• Special-occasion dinners and celebrations
• Private brunches or lunches

What is typically included

While exact inclusions vary by event, a personal chef experience commonly covers:

• Menu planning based on an initial consultation
• On-site cooking and plating by a professional chef
• Tableside or family-style service, depending on the agreed menu
• Cleanup of the kitchen and food preparation areas after the event

Whether additional services such as servers, bartenders, or rentals are included depends on your specific booking and is confirmed directly with Tableside Gourmet.

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