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Chad Gardner, Executive Chef and Owner of Dash and a Handful Catering, has a passion for exotic, bold spices and unique flavors. Dash and a Handful is more than a name, it is a style of cooking for Chad. As far back as he can remember his mother was in the kitchen creating wonderful offerings for his family, many times without recipes and just by using "a dash of this and handful of that" as his mother would say. Bitten by the culinary bug at a very young age, Chad has always looked at food in a bit of an unconventional way. Creating dishes in his head and them preparing them in a kitchen. This unique style of cooking has brought Chad to work with some of the finest Chefs, including at the 5 Star 5 Diamond Four Seasons Clift Hotel in San Francisco as well as award winning artisans of the Sonoma Wine Country. Dash and a Handful Catering is a full service Coordination, Catering & Special Event Company. Chad has over 20 years Fine Dining Hospitality Experience in Weddings, Private Occasions, On Location Craft Services & Catering as well as Corporate and Charity Events. Dash and a Handful is poised to provide you with the Ultimate in Service to create a Total Guest Experience, by taking care of all the details to make your special event a memorable and stress free occasion. Listed as "Best of Yelp - Palm Springs - Personal Chefs", Chad, a member of the James Beard Foundation has dedicated a Farm to Table approach to Catering whenever possible. He prides himself on being environmentally aware and uses sustainable products. Hailed a Culinary Artist, Chad is proud to offer you the culmination of his culinary experiences, blending global spices with classic techniques to create sumptuous global modern cuisine.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$25

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
French
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Chelsey W. Sent on 01/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look No Further! This is the Team you Want!

Chad and Maggie were absolutely a dream to work with! As soon as I requested information for our wedding, they both got back to me ASAP. We had easy communication via email and phone and he made the services offered and price quotes very easy to understand. Chad - the food is to DIE FOR! It is so delicious! I flew from Alaska to Palm Spring to do a test tasting for our wedding, and EVERYTHING was delicious. Chad and Maggie are the BEST in Southern California. Their team is extremely professional and makes you feel secure with them as your vendor. I am so thankful we found Dash and a Handful!
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Carol Sent on 02/23/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Planning a rehearsal dinner and cocktail party in CA from NC could have been a daunting task but Chad and his amazing team made my job as mother of the groom easy. Even with historic rains settling in the week of the wedding festivities in La Quinta, the wedding eve events were flawless. Chad, Maggie, and Vicki were not only super organized but they also were calm, professional, and absolutely delightful to work with. The food was delicious, the presentation was lovely, and our guests all had a wonderful time. Many thanks to the Dash and a Handful pros for coordinating a picture perfect evening celebrating the bride and groom! Highly recommend Dash and a Handful!
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Dash and a Handful Catering frequently asked questions

Dash and a Handful Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Dash and a Handful Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Dash and a Handful Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Dash and a Handful Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dash and a Handful Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Dash and a Handful Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Dash and a Handful Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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