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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe | Orange County Private Chef

Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe | Orange County Private Chef

Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe A Fourth of July on Balboa Island I'm Tom Catrow, known around here as the Orange County Chef. I've spent more than 25 years in fine dining and catering, and I still have moments on a job that remind me exactly why I chose this career. One of...

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Personal Chef vs Home Catering

Personal Chef vs Home Catering

Personal Chef vs Home Catering: What's Best for Your Small Event You've decided to host an intimate gathering at your Orange County home. Maybe you’re hosting a birthday party, a bridal shower, or a family celebration and you want it to feel special. You know you want...

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Why More Families Are Choosing In-Home Chefs

Why More Families Are Choosing In-Home Chefs

The Rise of Private Dining in Orange County: Why More Families Are Choosing In-Home Chefs Over Restaurants There's something quietly transformative happening in Orange County homes these days. While the glow of restaurant patios still draws crowds along the Pacific...

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The Orange County Chef serves Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Irvine, Yorba Linda, Los Alamitos and all surrounding Orange County areas.

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