Italian Food Caterers in Long Beach, CA

Hi, I’m Justin — chef, culinary artist, and passionate traveler with a love for global flavors and meaningful connections. My mission is to redefine how people experience food—bringing creativity, culture, and connection to the heart of every meal. I specialize in designing unique, locally inspired, and deeply personal dining experiences that go far beyond the plate. For me, food should tell a story—about where it comes from, who made it, and the community it’s shared with. That’s why I focus on sourcing local ingredients, exploring unexpected flavor pairings, and creating menus that honor tradition while pushing creative boundaries. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I grew up surrounded by a vibrant mix of cultures and cuisines. My culinary journey has taken me from neighborhood kitchens to luxury hotels around the world, learning from a diverse range of chefs and techniques along the way. I bring that global perspective into every event, blending refined classics with innovative, fully customizable menus tailored to each occasion. While I specialize in fine-dining Japanese and Mexican cuisine, my background spans a wide range of global influences—from Mediterranean to Southeast Asian—offering both depth and versatility to every dish I create. Every meal I cook is rooted in authenticity, elevated by originality, and crafted with intention.

Founded by Food Network winning chef, Shieya Evans, The Kookery Scratch Kitchen is an eclectic food purveyor, bringing you regional twists on wholesome classic dishes. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients and hand making each and every sumptuous bite that your guest will enjoy. Whether its artfully created small bites or a multi course plated experience we will give each and every dish that extra wow factor through use of flavor, unique ingredients and cutting edge techniques. Come explore the gastronomic! culinary creations our clients have experienced. From the first moment of contact we are here to cater to your every need. Making your dream gathering a reality by focusing on everything from the big picture down to the minute details. Whether you have a clear vision or are unsure of the direction, Chef Shieya and our creative staff will work with you to curate an event that is as unique as you are! We will coordinate with other vendors and delegate tasks leaving you to fully enjoy your celebration with your guests.

Cedric is a French Chef after 20 years forging a strong experience with "the cream of the cream", he moved to Los Angeles about 2 years ago start his own craft and offer the best experiences as possible to you. Specialized in high end French Cuisine, he also have a true expertise in Mediterranean food from south of France to Italian to North African, Greek and Middle eastern. Cedric runs a family owned business, they work we close proximity with you to offer an exceptional moment and cuisine, with excellence and pride. Chef Cedric has worked most of his career in Paris, France with the most renowned Michelin star chefs in the world such as: - "Le Jules Verne" in the Eiffel Tower under Frederic Anton ** (as first sous-chef for 3 years) - "Atelier Joel Robuchon" Saint-Germain ** - "Pavillon Ledoyen" by Yannick Aleno on the Champs Elyssee in Paris*** - "Michael Mina Restaurant" in San Francisco * - "The Greenhouse" London Mayfair in the UK ** Whether you want to organize a casual or fine dining party, Chef Cedric and his partners will have a very personal approach for making sure that the team meets your expectations, buffet style, family style, platted dinners and more are available. We also provide bartender service, wine pairing, rentals and more just ask us! The core is about communication, whatever you have in mind for your party let Cedric know and he will make it happen, whether it's a special ingredient or a specific demand for a special moment Cedric will take pride to make sure you are satisfied. Do not hesitate to message Cedric, he will be thrilled to accommodate any of your request! Merci

Juicy Ladies was created in 2009 in order to serve our customers delicious organic food. We’re dedicated to sourcing only the freshest organic ingredients and serving our community with food that’s packed with healthy nutrients. Our passion is to create food that tastes amazing and also benefits your overall health and vitality. We live up to our motto: FOOD YOU CAN TRUST!! Please contact us if your catering event is designed for 10-50 guests. YOU’LL BE HAPPY YOU DID!!