Chef Kathleen

Chef Kathleen Classic and Unique custom gourmet catering and Personal Chef Let Chef Kathleen plan and cater the event of your dreams!

We specialize in creative, custom catering menus and offer wait staff as an added option. Whatever your event, we can make it special-small or large-casual or elegant-whatever you want-we will make your occasion unforgettable. We specialize in planning and catering private dinner parties, business meetings, family table with guest participation, family reunions as well as the design of edible gard

ens and the preparation of farm to table menus. From event planning to purchasing to arrival, set up, cooking and cleanup, we offer a full- service package that includes everything from your refreshments to appetizers to full multi-course plated meals or buffets, to of course, the dessert! We have a list of seasonal appetizers and dinner menus and we love to customize with gluten-free, low calorie and vegetarian options. We can also customize lunch or brunch events! We also offer rentals of china, flatware, linens and glassware. Please contact our reservationist for details in our direct messages!

Happy Fall 2025! Chef Kathleen has an exciting new lineup for your everyday meals as well as entertaining for the holida...
10/24/2025

Happy Fall 2025! Chef Kathleen has an exciting new lineup for your everyday meals as well as entertaining for the holidays!

Here are a few ideas:

~Appetizers~

*Artichoke-Parmesan Phyllo Bites
*Mini Herb Quiches
*Sweet and Sour Mini Meatballs
*French Platter/Cornichons, Olive Medley, Baguette, Ham, Brie, Mustard

~Soup & Salad~

*Pumpkin Bisque
*Fall Salad/Apples/Dried Cranberries/Pumpkin Seeds/Walnuts/Goat Cheese

~Entrees~

*Tuscan Farfalle Pasta
*Greek Baked Cod w/Vegetables
*Garlic Ginger Chicken and Potatoes

~Dessert~

*Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake/Raspberries
*French Apple Tart

Be sure to watch this space in the next week for EXCITING holiday ideas!!

WELCOME TO SUMMER 2025!!!Chef Kathleen and her team are ready to help you and your family and friends with a wonderful a...
06/09/2025

WELCOME TO SUMMER 2025!!!

Chef Kathleen and her team are ready to help you and your family and friends with a wonderful and healthy culinary experience.

Here is just a sample of our delicious offerings:

Appetizers and Snacks:

Cheese and Fruit Boards
Caprese Skewers
Rosemary Chicken Sausage Mini Skewers
Wagyu Beef Sliders
Greek Pasta Salad
Veggie Frittatas

Main Meals:

Tuscan Fish Packets
BBQ Pork Tenderloin Roast
Cajun Wild Salmon

Desserts:

Mini Fruit Tarts
Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Brownies

Keep Chef Kathleen in mind for your holiday entertaining, family dinners and other special occasions!
As always, we can customize any menu to suit you!

Starting in June, Chef Kathleen will be offering special made to order picnic boxes!

Spring 2025!!!!!!!Hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of another spring and summer of great meals and entertaining!C...
03/16/2025

Spring 2025!!!!!!!
Hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of another spring and summer of great meals and entertaining!
Chef Kathleen is gearing up for your celebrations, parties and family gatherings.
Here is a sample of our latest menu ideas:

Easter Brunch and Mother's Day
Blueberry Breakfast Casserole
Mom's Famous Cinnamon Rolls
Fruit Compote
Apple/Turkey Sausages
Mini Lemon/Raspberry Tarts

Afternoon Tea

Selection of Tea Sandwiches
Selection of Mini Cakes and Tarts
Scones
Tea Sampler

Please contact us and let us help with all of your menu and entertaining needs.
We can even help with daily cooking, shopping and pantry organizing!
And stay tuned for new and exciting menus for spring and summer!

Hello fall! I hope everyone is enjoying the start of a fun and festive season. We would love to be a part of your entert...
10/23/2024

Hello fall! I hope everyone is enjoying the start of a fun and festive season. We would love to be a part of your entertaining and family gatherings!

We will help you with menus, shopping, cooking and the staging of a memorable event. We also offer table scaping.

Fall Appetizer offerings~

~Chili Bar
~Mac & Cheese Bar
~Butternut Squash Soup Shooters
~Mini Crab Cakes
~Fall Charcuterie Board
~Crostini/Goat Cheese/Leeks/Bacon
~Polenta Rounds/Goat Cheese/Sun Dried Tomatoes
~Mini Meatballs/Raspberry/Garlic

Please contact us for fall entrees as well as these wonderful side dishes! We can also accommodate your vegetarian, vegan or other dietary needs!

Happy Spring 2024! It's time to plan for family meals, events and parties!! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line up of appe...
04/15/2024

Happy Spring 2024! It's time to plan for family meals, events and parties!! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line up of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and sides. We offer vegetarian, gluten free, low fat, low salt and low sugar options.

Here is a sample menu for Spring 2024~~

Spring Salad ~ Baby Arugula/Watercress/Fennel/Avocado

Soup ~ Chilled Pea/Basil Oil

Entree ~ Garlic Herb Chicken Breast/Dill/Rosemary with Baby Green Beans

Dessert ~ French Strawberry Tart

Chef Kathleen is a full-service personal chef company with over 15 years of experience!

Please contact us and let us help you plan your next event or family meal.

Taking reservations for Summer 2024 as well!

Bon Appetit!!

Happy 2024!! It's time to start planning for Valentines Day! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line-up of appetizers, entrees...
01/18/2024

Happy 2024!! It's time to start planning for Valentines Day! Chef Kathleen has a fabulous line-up of appetizers, entrees and desserts for you 😍🥰!
We are excited to help you plan your family meals, events and parties! And if you are thinking about a summer event, it's not too early to contact us!
Chef Kathleen is a full-service personal chef company, with over ten years of culinary and event planning experience.
Please check out our website www.chefkathleen.net. We will also help you with custom menus, including vegetarian, gluten free, low sugar/sodium as well as many other options.
**Sample Menu for a Valentine's party or dinner**
* Spinach Salad/ Strawberries/ Candied Walnuts
* Cog au Vin
* Duchess Potatoes
* Panna Cotta/ Raspberries
We look forward to planning your PERFECT meal or event!!

Had a beautiful personal chef catered event last week in Lake Oswego! Great weather, gorgeous location and the client wa...
07/14/2023

Had a beautiful personal chef catered event last week in Lake Oswego! Great weather, gorgeous location and the client was happy with the results!!! Feel free to send an inquiry for any upcoming events or celebrations you would like a personal chef for in the Portland area!!!

Happy Spring 2023!!!!
03/21/2023

Happy Spring 2023!!!!

Ready for Spring Luncheons and Picnics! ~ Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich ~ Cucumber Sandwich ~ Spring Salad/Arugula/Wate...
03/21/2023

Ready for Spring Luncheons and Picnics!

~ Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich
~ Cucumber Sandwich
~ Spring Salad/Arugula/Watercress/Fennel/Avocado
~ Basil/Mozzarella/Tomato/Orzo Salad
~ Spring Vegetable Crostini/Asparagus/Shaved Radish/Herbs
~ Goat Cheese Tart/ Thyme/Red Onion
~ Asparagus & Salmon Frittata
~ Mini Lemon Tarts/Raspberries
~ Iced Gingerbread Cake

Direct message for a free consultation!

Chef Kathleen has some delicious options for your upcoming St Paddys day festivities!! We are a family-owned business an...
03/01/2023

Chef Kathleen has some delicious options for your upcoming St Paddys day festivities!! We are a family-owned business and would love to make your Holidays , special events or celebrations amazing!! We have hand crafted a fun festive menu for this St Paddys day, so please don't hesitate to inquire for a quote!!
~Traditional Lamb Stew
~Potato/Leek Soup
~Irish Soda Bread
~Spring Greens Salad
~Shepard's Pie
~Colcannon Puffs/Potato Mash/Scallions/Baby Kale
~Corned Beef Sandwich/Coleslaw/Swiss Cheese/Irish Dressing
~Beer Cheese Sliders
~Andes Brownies
~Irish Cream Cake

Personal Chef Kathleen has some DELICIOUS new items for Spring 2023! Birthday parties, celebrations, Oscar viewing parti...
02/15/2023

Personal Chef Kathleen has some DELICIOUS new items for Spring 2023! Birthday parties, celebrations, Oscar viewing parties, picnics and more!

~Small Plates

*Two mini crabcakes
*Two jumbo shrimp
*Both with remoulade sauce and tartar sauce atop mixed spring greens

~Main Menu

*Mixed Green Salad/Candied Walnuts/Gorgonzola/Sliced Apple/Champagne Vinaigrette

*Petite Filet Mignon/Bacon/Bearnaise Sauce
Fingerling Potatoes
Roasted Broccolini

*Pan-Seared Salmon/Cajun or Lemon-Dill
Baby New Garlic Potatoes
Roasted Broccolini

*Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Sweet Potato Fries or Roasted Green Beans

~Dessert

*Mini Apple Tart
*Double Chocolate/Raspberry Filled Cupcakes

Please contact for pricing and to book your next event!!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Chef Kathleen!!! We are offering an appetizer and dessert menu for your holiday enterta...
12/11/2022

Happy Holidays from all of us at Chef Kathleen!!! We are offering an appetizer and dessert menu for your holiday entertaining! Here is a list of the delicious possibilities!!!!!

Savories:

Brie/Cranberry Bites
Domestic Cheeses/Crackers/Fig Jam
Baby Crab Cakes/Seafood Sauce
Crostini/Bacon Jam/Cream Cheese
Mini Meatballs/Raspberry Jam/Ginger/Chili Sauce

Sweets:

Grand Marnier Mousse
Mini Cheesecakes/Berry Topping
Double Chocolate Brownies

We are more than happy to customize your appetizer and dessert menus as well!!!!!

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