Seasonal mobile cart catering from a local chef
Santa Barbara · Santa Ynez · Montecito · Ojai
Where the cart goes
Made for all occasions
Weddings
Spoil your guests with the best from local markets, presented beautifully by a Santa Barbara chef.
Private events
Birthdays, baby showers, graduations, real estate showcases and more.
Corporate
Team and office gatherings, brand launches, field marketing, trade shows, holidays and employee appreciation.
The cart
Small space, big taste
My handmade breakdown cart fits in my car and rolls out to your site with a 5-minute set-up.
Shou sugi ban wood. Treated with the Japanese wood-burning technique for a beautiful finish. Oak top, walnut sign, hand-etched.
Step by step
How it works
- I arrive about 1 hour before your event to set up.
- Each bento box is prepared as each guest walks up.
- There is no buffet. Every item is meant to be eaten as it is prepared.
- Included are disposable kraft boxes, forks, chopsticks, napkins and recycling bins that are cleared by me.
- Catering minimums apply to all events, so inquire for details.
Good to know
Your questions answered
How do I get started?
Reach out through the contact form or schedule a call. Use the form to ask about availability on specific dates.
How do booking and tickets work?
You book the cart for your guest count, and I'll send pricing and payment options once you inquire. Pricing is per guest on a sliding scale, so it adjusts with the size of your event. You'll receive one ticket for each guest to hand out, and guests bring them to the cart when they come up for their bento. You can add guests up until 10 days before your event.
Do you need power?
No, unless you want lighting. I bring a 25 ft extension cable and lights for the cart work area on request.
What areas do you serve?
I'm based in Santa Barbara and travel to nearby areas including Santa Ynez, Montecito and Ojai. There is a small add-on fee outside Santa Barbara.
Do you offer branding?
Yes, branding options are available on request. Send me your ideas.
How long do you stay?
Set-up usually takes 45 minutes and break-down another 45. Serving time is 2 hours, with extra time at $100 per half hour.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can reschedule once at no charge if you ask at least 10 days before the event. Cancellations within 9 days incur a $500 charge if not rescheduled and are non-refundable. No-shows and same-day cancellations are not refunded or rescheduled, and payments are forfeited.