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

What are my rates for private chef services in United States?

I build every menu from scratch, so what you pay depends on the dishes, how many guests, and the kind of service you want. Most of my dinners come to around 183 USD, and I'll always work with the budget you have in mind. Send me a message and I'll put together a proposal for your event.

What kind of food do I specialize in?

I cook Local and Italian. I build my menus around ingredients that are in season and bought locally, because that's where the flavor is. And if anyone at your table has a dietary restriction, just tell me and I'll adjust the dishes so no one misses out.

How can you book my private chef services in United States?

To book me in United States, click the Book Now button on this page and follow the steps. You'll add your event date, guest count, and any dietary restrictions as you go. Once your request comes through, I read it myself and reply with a menu proposal and the dates I have open.

Do I provide private chef services for events or special occasions?

Yes. I regularly cook for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering, Romantic night, Corporate and Foodie adventure. I handle the menu, the timing, and the setup so the meal fits the kind of event you're throwing. Send me your date and I'll check whether I'm free.

Can the menus accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?

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