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*Serious inquiries only. Please note that Thumbtack typically charges professionals between $40-$50 each time they receive an inquiry. I have been in the restaurant/catering business for 20 years. I was the chef/owner of Smallwares restaurant in Portland for 7 years. I then teamed up with my partner to do catering. Our experience in catering over the years involve small dinners in homes, weddings, company parties and many more. We work on a smaller scale and love to customize menus for people and work within budgets. My partner Nathan and I have a vast range of cooking experience in many different cuisines. We have worked in top New York restaurants, farm to table bakeries, Italian, Indian, Texas Bbq and of course everything in between. We love high end and low end cooking. We strive to guarantee a wonderful experience no matter what the menu is.

Overview

Hired 23 times

Serves Portland, OR

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2 employees

24 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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

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Ginger M.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Johanna was very accommodating and helpful. It was so easy for us and the food was absolutely scrumptious!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Indian • Meal delivered • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Brenda O.

Dec 26, 2021

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She was the only one that responded to my request for catering a dinner to my home. Nice to work with. Dinner was great, but salad was just mixed greens with side of dressing.

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • American - formal • American - casual • Plated meal • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Paola R.

Oct 11, 2024

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Poor communication. It’s understandable if someone can’t work with your budget, menu, or time but at least communicate. I was able to have a phone call with her but then she ghosted me after. Even after I followed up. A simple message of “I will not be able” is enough. Very unprofessional. Not to mention I wasn’t ever able to get a word in while on the phone call. Understandable if someone is busy and in a rush but then maybe don’t over schedule yourself. Just lacking professionalism.

Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Italian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Plated meal • I'm flexible • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Svea W.

Jun 12, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

So can’t believe I forgot to leave a review but my birthday dinner was amazing and the good was out of this world! Totally recommend!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Liz G.

May 16, 2022

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Johanna was wonderful! She was very responsive and worked with me to create a custom menu for my group of 9. The food was delicious and very high-end. We all loved it! She brought her own cooking and serving utensils and cleaned up. We had a wonderful experience.

Details: Regular meal • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Asian • French • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Johanna Ware

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have a quick phone call with the possible client first. I ask what you are looking for and food preferences are. I will also ask you what your budget is and try and work around that.

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