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Personal Chef and Catering Services Rebecca Elman personal chef and caterer.

Let me help you plan a successful dinner party, cater a big event or provide healthy weekly meals for you and your family.

06/27/2025

We are so excited for July’s Moon Dinner! 🌕✨
Join us for a special summer dinner set on the picturesque grounds of the historic Boal Mansion in Boalsburg.

This event is also presented in collaboration with Gorinto Productions’ Secret Planet, an international music series that brings groundbreaking and globally influential artists to Central Pennsylvania.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy borderless music specially picked for the occasion—before and after dinner—with info-sharing on Secret Planet’s Community Supported Music (CSM) program.

Come celebrate the magic of the moon, live music, rich history, and delicious seasonal food in a warm, communal setting.

Dinner will take place at The Boal Mansion at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th, 2025: 163 Boal Estate Drive, Boalsburg

Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at the link in bio.

06/25/2025

June has been busy! Here are some shots from last weekends event at the . It was a great way to usher in summer ☀️

Delicious mocktails by

05/11/2025

We had such a great time catering this weekend! Last night, we put together an Italian-themed celebration for a graduating senior, and the menu was a hit:

Antipasti spread

Italian meatballs in fresh marinara

Spring vegetable risotto cups

Fresh ricotta & herb pesto crostini

Rosemary & garlic chicken skewers

Wood-fired pizza

Tiramisu cups

It was a night full of great food and even better company!

04/21/2025

Last Friday’s Moon Dinnee was pure magic – a perfect way to welcome the spring season. A heartfelt thank you to for graciously hosting us, and to for the beautiful rentals that brought our tablescape to life.

we had the chance to really showcase the abundance of spring vegetables beginning to emerge from our local farms.
Highlights from the menu :

White pine and ginger mocktail

Herbed radish butter terrine on einkorn flour focaccia

Mushroom and thyme soup, crème friache, shiitake bacon

Kuku sabzi tart with ramps, spinach, nettles and local goat cheese

Smoked slow roasted lamb shoulder
Braised citrus carrots
Spring greens,crushed marconas, manchego

Lemon pound cake, lemon curd, meringue

Local farms

03/16/2025

PR 🇵🇷 magic 🌠
Thanks for the yummy eats.

03/07/2025

MOON DINNERS ARE BACK!

We will be hosting moon dinners throughout the year, one in April, July and September. More info to follow.

Our first dinner of 2025 is April 12th on the
Pink Full Moon 🌕 in collaboration with sculpture garden.

Link for tickets in profile. Looking forward to seeing you all again to enjoy delicious local food, new local spaces and build community together. 💖

01/27/2025

Starting off 2025 with lots of catering…more news to share coming soon!

Photos:

Crab deviled eggs with fried capers/lemon/dill

Everyone’s favorite local pork meatballs with tangy tamari brown sugar sauce

Fresh whipped ricotta/kabocha squash toasts/honey/thyme

Caramel pot de cremes/ caramel popcorn

12/12/2024

Looking for easy holiday appetizers? Check out some of my fun recipes in December’s issue of State College magazine. Try some herby goat cheese balls, brie crostinis, and beet and potato latkes!

11/24/2024

Read all about the perfect pie dough and all around Thanksgiving tips from the Hidden Hostess via State College Magazine🍁🥧

🔗statecollegemagazine.com

10/23/2024

October 22nd…. Fresh strawberries 🍓 ☀️

10/04/2024

A beautiful event for women business owners hosted by 😁

09/24/2024

A beautiful night at the Penn State Hintz Family Alumni Center catered by the Hidden Hostess featuring a Spanish themed dinner🍽️

09/08/2024

Welcome to the “Flavors of Fall” written by Rebecca in State College Magazine!

Read all about Apple Walnut Cake, Heirloom Tomato Peach Salad with Burrata, and Fresh Ricotta and Fig Tartines🍁

09/07/2024

The Hidden Hostess is looking for an ambitious Prep Cook to assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen. . A great prep cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen.

Responsibilities:
Follow the prep list
Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements:
Some experience as prep cook or desire to learn
Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
A team player with good communication skills
Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

Contact: [email protected]

08/10/2024

Reminder for the August Full Moon Supper Club: the Sturgeon Moon!🐟

Hosted at the lovely at 6:30 P.M on August 18th!

Get your tickets at the link in bio!🐟🎟️

08/05/2024

A huge thank you to Chef Gabi Chappell for allowing us to bring her menu to life at the Penn State Student Farm!🍽️

07/26/2024

Turn your event into a unique experience for you and your guests. From large scale parties to intimate dinners, the Hidden Hostess creates lasting memories for everyone in attendance

07/19/2024

We are excited to announce August’s Supper Club Dinner: The Sturgeon Moon!

This dinner will be held at on August 18th, at 6:30 PM.

See the link in bio to sign up! 🐟🌙

07/09/2024

The Hidden Hostess’ private chef services take the hassle out of meal time. A delicious Thai Vegetable Curry is an example of one of these lovely dishes.

07/04/2024

“Fire up the Grill” this Fourth of July with Turkey Zucchini Burgers, Grilled Peaches, and Chimichurri Sauce featured in State College Magazine’s July edition🇺🇸🦅🍔

06/22/2024

A beautiful summer’s night filled with friendship and community hosted by and accompanied by ! Thank you to our wonderful venue and everyone who came out, we loved having you!🍓🎟️

Dishes pictured:

Grilled romaine with herbed buttermilk dressing/guanciale breadcrumbs/first of the year sungolds

Honey Harris’s carrots/whipped ricotta/dates/pickles purple scallions/dill

Zucchini bread/chicken liver pate/pickled zucchini ribbons/ squash chutney

Crispy pork belly/ chilled herb broth/ fennel salsa verde

Strawberry custard/ thyme shortbread/smoked strawberries

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