Excellent meal and service! Fresh food awesome atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed itread more

Four of us get together each fall in Central Oregon. To celebrate all of us turning 70 this year,…read morewe hired Susan to cook a special dinner at the rental house we were staying in. Susan did a fantastic job! Not only was the food amazing, but Susan was so personable and fun to be around. We enjoyed the evening and would highly recommend Susan! It was the highlight of our trip.

As foodies, my wife and I wanted a remarkable experience for our guests at our wedding. Stephanie…read moreexceeded our expectations and we can't wait to work with her again. I've worked with a few caterers and there are three things that I believe separate Stephanie from the rest: 1) Attention to detail. Our wedding included several guests with diet restrictions including celiac disease, nut and dairy allergies, and 3 diabetics. She didn't even flinch when this was disclosed to her. She came up with a custom buffet menu that would meet everyone's needs. The food was phenomenal...we're still getting complements about it. 2) Resourcefulness and integrity. When we had a slight hiccup with where she was going to be set up for the wedding, she made everything work, even with some space and neccesities taken away. She consistently acted with poise, ease and under control...always solution driven, which put me, the guests and the wedding coordinator at ease. 3) Creativity. The menu and appetizers she put together included seasonal ingredients with brilliant colors and flavors that really complemented each other. She did it under a strict budget that even shocked me with regard to her ability to create superb flavor without being simple and traditional. She truly thinks outside the box. Above all, she's incredible to work with and respectful. She had not just our needs in mind but everyone's needs the whole time and required very little follow-up. We highly recommend Stephanie.

Stephanie just did a marvelous eight course meal for my 40th birthday. All sixteen of us had an…read moreamazing meal and Stephanie was a real joy to work with. I am very particular about food and I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted. We met multiple times including a dinner at Range so I could communicate the flavors I liked. Then she ran with it. From uni, quail egg, sake, ginger shooters to the most perfectly cooked lamb ribs and great creative cocktails - it rocked. She also made the meal a lot of fun and set a great tone for the evening.

Wow wow wow! We hired AlpenGlow for our wedding reception and brunch and they did not disappoint…read more From the very beginning, we connected with Robert. He's very personable and communicative. They were flexible with our requests. The guests loved the food. Highly recommend!

I had Robert and Erin cater my wife's birthday dinner for 10 on our back deck. I asked for scallops…read moreas the main dish. They were served on a bed of risotto with asparagus. Sooooo flavorful and perfectly cooked. How that was done in my small kitchen is a mystery to me. Service was unbelievable. Highly recommend.

We had the most amazing day learning to cook paella with Chef Ingrid! This was a milestone birthday…read morecelebration activity, and Chef Ingrid made it special and personal. We learned the proper way to cut vegetables, the right ingredients to use, and how to make it all come together in a mouth-watering dish. We also made a delicious chocolate moose with heath bar crumbles on top that just melted in your mouth for desert. I'm sorry I didn't get a photo of that. To top it off, she served us never-ending mimosas to round out our morning. I would take a class from Ingrid again in a heartbeat next time we are in Bend, Oregon!!! Thank you, Chef Ingrid!!!

Chef Ingrid provided an excellent and well made dinner for our extended family, on our last night…read moretogether at Sun River Resort. She was punctual, personable and friendly. Fabulous hor' d oeurvre's, chicken wings, salad, chicken and pork main courses with two great desserts. She did a great job for a party of 16, and I happily recommend her excellent work!!! Cheers!!! Best, Jim (Nampa, ID)

Sarah was great to work with and a great chef. We had 11 adults and 6 kids that were coming back…read morefrom a family portrait session while we were on vacation this past week. Sarah had the meal ready to go when we came in the door of our VRBO. She was wonderful to work with before and during our meal. She made great suggestions to please everyone. Like others said, her bread was awesome. We ordered one of each. The shrimp mushroom appetizers were a huge hit. Everything was spot on. So happy to have a meal prepared in our home so we didn't have to go out. Thanks Sarah, for a job well done!

We had the most wonderful meal prepared by Sarah when my family and I were vacationing in Black…read moreButte! She worked with us on the perfect menu, had options for the kiddos, and made the most delectable lemon BlackBerry cake! I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! I cannot recommend enough this wonderful chef and her amazing meals. It was the perfect touch to our family vacation, I can't wait to visit again. Thank you Sarah!!!

I hired Joe from Dropping Beets to make a family-style dinner for my birthday, and it was perfect…read more The goal was something casual yet special--just a great meal I didn't have to cook. Joe created a menu that felt effortless but had so many thoughtful, creative touches. The arancini with fresh crab were incredible--light, crispy, and paired perfectly with a bold puttanesca sauce. The Acqua Pazza (crazy water) was the highlight for me--this brothy, flavorful fish dish served over crustini that made the meal interactive and fun. It was savory, a little briny, with just the right kick of heat, and absolutely nailed that fresh, light, and vibrant vibe I love. Those were just a couple of the standouts--everything he made was delicious, and the ingredients really shined. Joe's menu felt like "me," which is what made it so special. My friends kept saying how much the meal reminded them of me, and I couldn't agree more. He also knew his way around my kitchen, cleaned up afterward, and made the whole experience seamless. If you're looking for a private chef who's creative, easy to work with, and affordable, Joe is the one. He made my birthday unforgettable!

Incredible, reliable, delicious, unique! Chef Joe made my 8-person dinner party dreams come true…read more The presentation was excellent, the appetizers to die for and the best salmon I've ever had in my life! He left the kitchen spotless and even wrapped up leftovers for us to enjoy the following day. I've had the pleasure of attending parties featuring several different professional chefs/caterers and this experience was an all around 10/10. Don't think twice before contacting Joe for your next special event!

Brian and team did an outstanding job in support of an intimate dinner party at my Bend residence…read morelast Saturday night. The food was delicious and their prep, service and clean up was superb. I would highly recommend them for your next event. Well done!

We can't wait to book an event with you! Your menus are…read morefire and staff is full of talented professionals that have been doing this for decades. I know I will be in good hands when the day comes to book. I better book now! Triple F!!!

We hired The Grain Collective to cater my parents' 65th wedding anniversary celebration, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional from start to finish. Chef Dom guided me through a process that initially felt overwhelming--deciding what to serve for a group ranging from 5 to 90 years old. He provided a thoughtful questionnaire that helped us narrow down options that would work for our family, considering not just the food but also the best serving style. On the day of the event, Chef Brian served a remarkable multi-course Thai meal that left everyone raving. But more than the food, what stood out was the care taken to ensure our family time wasn't overshadowed by kitchen activities. If there was ever a question, Chef Brian would discretely check with me and then quietly continue his work. When presenting each dish, they shared what we were eating and were eager to answer any questions. They kept the space clean and organized as they worked, and when it was time for my father's speech, all kitchen activities paused so we could fully appreciate the moment. I wouldn't hesitate to hire The Grain Collective again for any future private dining experience.

From the owner: Whether it's a birthday dinner party, a romantic night at home, or a corporate meet and greet, the…read moreGrain Collective is positioned to offer you an amazing fine dining experience. We work with you to make a menu that reflects your tastes, using the very best ingredients from Central Oregons producers.