Orange County Custom Event Catering

The Recipe for Your Event

Unlike large catering companies, I keep things personal and focused on quality. Every event I take on is cooked by me — no passing your menu off to someone else. By keeping events to around 100 guests or fewer, I can guarantee higher-quality food, more flexibility, and a dining experience tailored to your needs.

I work directly with each client to design a buffet-style menu that fits your event. Before finalizing the menu, I’ll typically do a site inspection — details like whether it’s indoors, outdoors, or how the space is set up can affect the food and service, and I want to make sure everything is dialed in.

When event day arrives, I show up with my team, set up the food service area, execute the menu, and handle all cleanup. I always bring to-go containers so your guests can take leftovers home if they want — no food goes to waste.

We leave the event space spotless, with as little footprint as possible — all you’re left with is incredible food and happy guests.

Elevate Your Event with Restaurant-Quality Catering

If you want your large dinner party to feel high-end but relaxed, with a fully customized menu and chef-driven execution, I’m here to make it happen. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, holiday gathering, or private event, I’ll work with you to design a memorable experience your guests will talk about long after the plates are cleared.

Make your next private event unforgettable with a custom catering experience. You will work with me personally to curate the perfect menu for your special occasion.

Cost: Ranges from $75 to $150 per person, depending on the menu, location, and event duration.

You love the idea of hosting a large dinner party, but perhaps the thought of all the preparation and then all the clean-up afterward stops you each time. It sounds like an incredible amount of work, and you would rather focus your time and energy on relaxing with guests and enjoying the food and wine. With the help of a private chef, Orange County large dinner parties can happen without you having to lift a single finger when it comes to food preparation, service, and clean-up!

Chef Randall Hane is proud to call Orange County home. From the luxurious estates in Newport Beach to the surfside homes of Dana Point, Chef Randall and his team are ready to ensure your next dinner party is outfitted with the most delicious cuisine tailored to you and your guests’ unique preferences and dietary restrictions. From fresh produce used to make mouth-watering bruschetta to local, hand-picked wines, people will be talking about your dinner party for years.

Why You Should Hire a Private Chef for Your Next Dinner Party

From a themed birthday party in Laguna Beach to a glamorous and intimate wedding in Ladera Ranch, hiring a private chef to cater your event can save you time and hassle. When you host anywhere from 15 to 100 people, Chef Randall is here to handle the menu plan, ingredient sourcing, cooking, serving, and even clean-up so you can focus on spending time with your family and other loved ones.

Whether you are seeking vegan dishes like hummus and fresh, locally-grown vegetables or gluten-free options like homemade guacamole with fresh corn tortilla chips, Chef Randall can ensure your event rivals only that of a Michelin-star restaurant experience. From sourcing wine right here in Orange County, such as from a winery in Newport Beach, to organically raised chicken in Aliso Viejo, Chef Randall will tailor your event’s menu to your needs and desires.

Chef Randall believes that creating the perfect dinner party is all about food preparation, ingredient sourcing, and attention to fine details. Instead of cooking the food off-site and bringing it to your location, where it might shift or cool in transport, Chef Randall will cook everything onsite, ensuring that you and your guests are only receiving the freshest, most delicious meal possible.

Now is the time to make your next dining experience one the guests will be talking about for the time to come! When you work with Chef Randall and his team, he will work with you to create a custom buffet-style menu. He will also conduct a thorough inspection of the event site in order to ensure your meal desires are met. Before a menu is finalized, this inspection will occur to ensure the event site will not impact the quality of the food potentially being served.

Chef Randall’s Story

Born and raised in California, Chef Randall Hane attributes his love of all things food and cooking to his beloved late grandmother. After attending the Le Cordon Bleu California School of Culinary Arts and graduating at the top of his class, Chef Randall moved to Northern California, where he pursued a culinary career at several high-end hotels and restaurants, from Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley to the prestigious Park Hyatt Regency.

At 25 years old, Chef Randall ventured across the Atlantic Ocean and took up a position under Chef Christophe Grosjean. For two and a half years, Chef Randall honed his culinary skills, even earning a Michelin star at Chateau de Brindos in Anglet, France, as he and his team worked under Grosjean. After moving back to the United States, Chef Randall landed in Orange County and helped open Selanne’s Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach alongside Chef Josh Severson.

Following this, he became the official Chef de Cuisine at Driftwood Kitchen, also in Laguna Beach, for six years, where he cultivated an award-winning team of both cooks and servers. Chef Randall loves using well-beloved and traditional techniques and implementing them in more modern ways. From unique dishes like Bulgogi Korean beef skewers to a classic apple pie with sugar cookie crumble and fresh whipped cream, Chef Randall can make something for anyone!

Hosting a Large Dinner Party in Orange County, California

From San Juan Capistrano to Talega and San Clemente, Chef Randall Hane is here to work with you on crafting the most delicious menu to fit the needs and preferences of your large dinner party. He and his team are ready and prepared to offer you the following services:

Custom menu design: When you hire Chef Randall to handle your Orange County dinner party, he can work with you to create a custom menu. This menu can ensure your preferences are followed, such as the type of cuisine you are hoping for and even the exact dishes you would like to present. He can also ensure that all dietary restrictions of you and your guests are followed, and be aware of any potential allergens to avoid.
Full-service dining experience: Chef Randall and his team will be more than happy to manage all aspects of your dinner party. From handling the sourcing of all ingredients to setting up a workstation, preparing and plating the food, and the necessary clean-up afterward, you won’t have to worry about a thing when it comes to what you will be serving your guests at your dinner party. Your kitchen will be left spotless!
Wine pairings: Thanks to the proximity to wine country, Chef Randall can work to perfectly pair your meal with an accompanying bottle of wine or two! Whether your menu boasts Dana Point seafood, like shrimp and mango ceviche, or roasted beets and goat cheese, we can ensure your wine service is correctly tailored to the unique blends of taste in your event menu.
Dietary accommodations: Chef Randall is more than happy to cater to vegan, keto, kosher, gluten-free, or other dietary restrictions or preferences. Whatever you and your guests need, we can ensure all food fits those needs and is safe for them to enjoy.

Plan Your Private Dinner Party Today!

Looking to host a lavish dinner party in Mission Viejo or an intimate gathering in Covenant Hills? Chef Randall Hane is here to ensure you receive restaurant-quality service right from the comfort of your home. Reach out to his team today to book your Orange County event!