Private Chef Culinary Services for Scottsdale & Paradise Valley.

Small Bites & Cocktail Hour
Effortless Mix & Mingle, Elevated

Whether you're hosting a rooftop happy hour, a private dinner send-off, or an office event that actually feels like an event, this is entertaining without the work. We bring a curated spread of upscale small bites straight to your home, vacation rental, or office — passed or displayed, always fresh, always polished.

Think elevated appetizers built for standing and mingling: easy to eat one-handed, big on flavor, and designed to keep the room moving and the conversation going. No sit-down service required — just great food, beautifully presented, while you and your guests do the socializing.

Perfect for:

  • Cocktail parties & happy hours at home or your rental

  • Pre-dinner or send-off gatherings for bachelor & bachelorette weekends

  • Office events, client entertaining & holiday parties

  • Any occasion where you want people standing, mingling, and grazing

A Sample of What's Passed:

  • Prime Beef Tartare Crostini

  • Bacon-Wrapped Dates, honey drizzle

  • Ahi Tuna Bites, sesame, spicy mayo

  • Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini, fig jam, candied walnut

  • Mini Crab Cakes, citrus aioli

  • Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Skewers

  • Truffle Deviled Eggs

What's Included:
We source the freshest local ingredients, handle full setup and presentation, pass or display bites throughout the event, and leave your space spotless when we go. You handle the guest list; we'll handle the food.

Pricing:

Starting at $65 per person
(Guest minimum 20+ & Event length to be confirmed)

Final pricing depends on guest count, selection of bites, event duration, and passed vs. displayed service.

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