Farmhouse Bento | Crudo, Sashimi, Sushi & Grill Mobile Cart Catering

Seasonal Mobile Cart Catering from a Local Chef

A food stand with a sign reading 'farmhouse bento' under an orange umbrella, set on a well-maintained grassy area with flower beds and two small wooden tables with potted plants, in front of a historic church building and cloudy sky.

crudo, sashimi, sushi, grill & handrolls

Santa Barbara California

weddings

Spoil your guests with the best from local markets, presented beautifully for a one-of-a-kind treat from a local Santa Barbara chef.

private events

Create employee experiences, team or office gatherings, brand launches, field marketing, trade shows, holiday celebrations, and employee appreciation events.

corporate

Memorable experiences with gatherings that might include birthdays, baby showers, graduations, real estate showcases, and much more.

Small Space, Big Taste

My handmade breakdown mobile cart is coming to your next event.

The cart fits in my car and rolls out to your site of choice with a 5-minute set-up.

I treated the wood with a Japanese wood-burning technique called Shou Sugi Ban for a beautiful finish to go with the oak top and hand-etched walnut sign.

A wooden picnic table on a grassy area with a scenic background of a historic building with white walls, red-tiled roof, twin bell towers, surrounded by trees and greenery. The sky is partly cloudy.

Your questions answered

how it works

I will arrive about 1 hour before the start of your event to set up.

Each bento box is prepared individually as each guest walks up.

There are no buffet options, as each item is meant to be eaten as it is prepared.

All items are served in beautiful disposable kraft boxes.

There will be recycling bins set up to prevent litter.

Inlcuded is also fork, chopsticks, and napkins.

There are catering minimums that apply to all events. Please inquire for details specific to your event.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way. Use the form to inquire about availability on specific dates.
I bring my cart unfolded and once set up it measures approximately 5ft long and 3 feet wide. It is brought from the car to the location where you want me to serve by rolling it on it's wheels. It can be set up outdoors with an umbrella and if there is access and enough space can also be used indoors. There is usually a 7×7 space required.
I offer a varitey of payment options that I will send you once you reach out with an inquiry.
Your resrevation is the purchase of your tickets, with a 30 ticket minimum.
You can add more tickets up unitl 7 days prior to your event.
No power needed unless it would be for lighting. I will have 25ft extension cable and lights for the cart work area only on request.
I am based out of Santa Barbara and will come to nearby areas including Santa Ynez, Montecito, Ojai and more. There is a small add-on fee for destinations outside of Santa Barbara.
There are branding options available based on request, let me know your ideas!
There is usually a 45 min setup time as well as a 45 min break down time.
Serving time aloted is 2 hours with additional time at $100 per half hour.
You may reschedule your event once at no additional charge if requested at least 10 days before the event.
Cancellations made 9 days or less will concure a $500 charge if not rescheduled for another date.
Cancellations made within 9 days of the event are non-refundable.
No-shows or cancellations on the event day will not be refunded or offered to be rescheduled. Any payments made will be forfeited.

Santa Barbara Private Chef

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