Chef B.B. Huff, The Salted Parlor LLC

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Introduction

Food is a conversation starter. The Salted Parlor is a boutique catering firm specializing in storytelling through food. We believe that great cooking not only celebrates the ingredients, but also celebrates the moment. Each Parlor “Session” is a unique, personalized and intimate experience featuring 100% from-scratch food focused on your unique story. Owner and Executive Chef B.B. Huff, blends 15 years of storytelling in the nonprofit industry with nearly a decade in the culinary realm. Her palate is deeply rooted in her mother’s kitchen, nourished at the Culinary Institute of America and tempered at the LA Times Test Kitchen and running the Sur la Table Cooking School in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Hired 81 times

Serves Oakland, CA

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1 employee

10 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 9:00 pmMonClosed

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Bruce C.

Feb 6, 2024

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Chef B.B. was amazing. She met with me before our event so that we could customize everything we were going to do. She created the most incredible evening for the surprise party I arranged for my wife's birthday. Our group of 8 participated in a 2.5 hour cooking class, focused on Thai cuisine. Chef B.B. supplied everything we needed. Our group then had the chance to enjoy the dinner we created. Chef B.B. stayed the whole time and cleaned it all up while we were enjoying dinner. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Chef!

Details: 6 - 10 people • Japanese • American • Chinese • Mexican / Latin • Basic cooking skills • Baking - desserts and pastries • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Ashley T.

May 8, 2024

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Chef BB was amazing and her food was delicious. All of my dinner party guests loved the meal, and she was professional, punctual and easy to work with. Next time I’m in the area, I would use her services again!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Norine W.

Apr 8, 2024

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Our them for our dinner was world travel as we had 3 couples coming to visit us for the weekend that we have been traveling the world with. Chef BB listen and delivered. She created a menu for us that celebrated past adventures to Portugal, Greece, Argentina, and our up coming trip to Norway. She created a 4 course menu that was superb. We cannot wait to have her back again someday. Thank you Chef BB for such a wonderful evening.

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • French • Gluten free or celiac • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ran H.

Apr 2, 2024

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We had such a memorable experience with Chef BB. The storytelling that connected each of us to the food was so meaningful! Every course was well executed and tasted absolutely delicious. Each bite had so much dimension. We will always remember this experience!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 3 - 5 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • French • Mexican / Latin American • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Jennifer P.

Mar 18, 2024

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Cheff BB provided an amazing culinary experience for my birthday celebration! She crafted the three-course meal with foods that I would have never thought to put together--but every bite was more delicious than the next! She was extremely professional and personable. Her storytelling of MY LIFE STORY through everyone's palette mades it such a unique experience! I'd highly recommend her and The Salted Parlor!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Basilia Huff

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private Culinary Instruction: $100/pp plus food cost. Private Chef: $100/pp base but can go up to $150 depending on # ppl, menu/ingredients.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
30 min initial consultation to understand dietary restrictions and culinary desires. After that, I create weekly custom menus which are reviewed with the client.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
AOS, Culinary Studies, Culinary Institute of America – CA Honors, Chef Scholar, Young Professionals Medal of Merit, delivered Graduation Student Toast International Association of Culinary Professionals, Member 2014 ServSafe Certified

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