The best catering. Period.

Vibes, sourcing, & epic variety.

Private Event

Drop Off Catering

Vibes

“The Food is UNREAL, so stoked to be on the program”

— Jordi H.

“A food Ephiphany! Wow, Just WOW!”

— Baily D.

“I was repeating phrases like ‘F*#@! YOU Chris that tasted INSANE’ inside my head.”

— Elise B.

“Only Problem is that our kids will never know what it’s like to be satisfied by a restaurant’s food again after a regular onslaught of Chef Chris.”

— J. Tavss

“Your Food is PHENOMENAL”

— Jonah K.

“Excellent Salad Game and the Ahi Tuna was really fresh. I crushed both last night”

— Rebekah K.

“This dude is INSANELY TALENTED”

— J. Ramsey

“All my guests were RAVING about the food - super impressed!”

— Micah C.

1k+

Gourmet Meals Delivered

Chef Chris provides gourmet meal prep to the world’s most discerning foodies.

100+

Epic PRIVATE EVENTS

Chef Chris does private events up and down the coast but specializes in the Los Angeles area - ideal for 10 to 100 guests.

30+

Countries Traveled To

Chef bring flavors, ingredients & inspiration from across the globe.

Chef Chris Murray of Venice — **Mission to elevate your palate.**

“I’m on the hunt for the greatest ingredients & tastes on Earth. And I want you to experience what’s possible when a chef dedicates himself to this discovery. I’ve smuggled chiles back from Oaxaca, shrimp paste from Cambodia, fermented shark from Iceland, and dried shiitakes from Japan. I cook with the best ingredients from all over the world, changing palates and the potential of food with each dish I create.”
***- Chef Chris of Venice***

Philosophy

“Cooking for me is a passionate, creative act, that when done well, tells a delicious and imaginative story of history and possibility. How that ingredient got to your plate and what inspired each dish I'm creating is loaded with cultural and personal narrative. It is an honor and privilege to get to cook for you, and I honor my craft as a sort of ephemeral homage to our ancestors, a return to the wild, and a wink towards the future. I go to untold lengths to source the absolute best, hyper-local, and organic ingredients available from southern California farms. My travel and curiosity have allowed me to cook a variety of cuisines from all over the globe, and when I cook, I am distilling this knowledge like a fine reduction, in the eternal present, allowing my creativity and love too be transformed into insanely delicious and inventive cuisine.”

Sourcing

I source the absolute best ingredients available in Southern California. All of my produce is 100% hyper-local and organic. All of my Seafood is Wild Caught and sustainable. And all of my meats are Prime/Local/Organic. I go to untold lengths to hand select everything I use in my kitchen.

Mission

I want to change the way you eat! I want you to see the possibility in plants, fungi and well raised animals. I want you to feel better about what you put in your body each day, and I constantly strive to enhance your palate with ever dish I serve. I’m seriously on a mission to change your palate and get you eating things you’ve never thought possible before.

Private Events

Plated, Family Style, Passed, BBQ, PICSA, Asian-Fusion, Meiterranean, Steak House, Vibes, High End, Heightened, Casual, Hybrid, Drop-Off, Anywhere.

Longing for an incredible event with dependable & fun staff to take the pressure off your next event, wedding or dinner party? We’ll work out a theme & customize a menu for your preferences so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your event. I promise to take your baby shower, anniversary dinner, wedding, or group celebration to the next level. We’re talking flavor exploration at the limits of the known galaxy.

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Chef Chris of Venice

We can literally do it ALL when it comes to incredible food. From small intimate gatherings of 8-10 people up to larger parties of 150 people. Dropped off or fully staffed. We have killer food, a great vibe, and hold service to an incredibly high standard.