I want to plan my menu with you

Hi, I’m Ryan Abitz.
Ryan Abitz

I create clean-ingredient, fully custom private dining and catering in the Portland–Vancouver area—so you get serious food with zero stress.

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I cook from scratch with clean ingredients and custom menus built around you.

I’m a private chef and caterer serving the Portland metro area and Vancouver, WA. I bring deep experience across restaurant kitchens, private dining, event catering, and in-home personal chef service—so I can deliver restaurant-level results in your home or at your event, smoothly and professionally.

I work directly with you to build a fully custom menu around your goals, preferences, and dietary needs—no template menus and no shortcuts. Dietary-restriction cooking is central to how I work, and I regularly cook for celiac, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and complex multi-allergen needs.

For me, cooking is a direct connection between great ingredients and the people I’m cooking for—getting that right is what makes a meal worth remembering.

Here’s what you can expect when you work with me.

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I cook with intention—from ingredients to the final plate.

I see cooking as a direct connection between great ingredients and the people I’m cooking for. I focus on clean, organic sourcing and precise execution so your meal feels personal, thoughtful, and genuinely memorable.

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I bring real kitchen training to private dining and catering.

I trained in culinary school and sharpened my skills in high-volume restaurant kitchens before moving fully into private chef and catering work. That background helps me stay calm, organized, and consistent—whether I’m cooking weekly meals or producing a full event.

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I rely on fundamentals that make food shine.

My kitchen philosophy is simple: salt and timing. I don’t undersalt and I don’t rush—my goal is food that tastes exactly like itself, just dialed all the way up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Ryan cost?

The average menu price for Chef Ryan is 183 USD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Ryan cook?

Chef Ryan offers Local and Italian cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Ryan offer private chef services?

Chef Ryan offers private chef services in Vancouver, US.

Which occasions can I book Chef Ryan for?

You can book Chef Ryan for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering, Romantic night, Corporate and Foodie adventure, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.