Catering By Chef Kent Rathbun

At Catering by Chef Kent Rathbun, we believe that the key to a successful event is to create an experience that reflects your unique voice and includes meaningful elements. We achieve this by taking a customized approach to each event, blending your vision with our expertise to craft the perfect occasion.

We are committed to providing exceptional service and delicious food that your guests will remember for years to come. No matter how big or small your event is, our menus are suitable for serving the entire gathering with beautiful and delicious dishes. We offer a variety of options, from lunch or dinner buffets to traditional, plated meals, ensuring that we can cater to the specific needs of you and your guests.

Chef Kent Rathbun has been providing outstanding catering services for over 20 years. Every item on our menu has been perfected by Chef Rathbun and his team, ensuring that our food is not only delicious, but also visually appealing. Our experienced chefs use only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to create menus that are tailored to your individual taste and style.

Our Services

Catering by Chef Kent Rathbun is a full-service catering company that is dedicated to helping you plan every aspect of your event. From choosing menus and beverages to meet the needs of your guests, to handling rentals, service, and other details, we are your one-stop shop.

Our experienced team will work closely with you to create a customized event that meets your specific needs and exceeds your expectations. We will handle all of the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying your event with your guests.

Our services include:

• Customized menus tailored to your individual taste and style
• Full-service catering for events of all sizes
• Professional, experienced staff
• Rental coordination
• Beverage service
• Event design and coordination
• And much more!

At Catering by Chef Kent Rathbun, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and delicious food that will make your event memorable. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you make your event a success!

Chef Kent Rathbun

Chef Kent Rathbun is a respected leader in the Dallas restaurant scene, with over three decades of experience creating extraordinary dining experiences and unforgettable menus. Kent's interest in cooking started at a young age, and he has since worked with some of the most creative culinary teams in the country.

His awards and recognitions include:

• Nominee for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Southwest in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004
• DiRona Award - Abacus and Jasper's Plano (2009)
• Restaurants and Institutions IVY Award - Abacus (2009)
• Abacus Restaurant Inducted into the Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame
• Forbes Four Star rating
• AAA Four Diamond rating
• Best of the Year by Bon Appetite, 2001
• Five Star rating from Dallas Morning News
• Jasper's Restaurant Top 20 Best New Restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine
• Chef Rathbun has cooked for Ross Perot, The Goss-Michael Foundation, Queen Elizabeth, George Michael, Jaques Pepin, Julia Childs, and Oprah
• Chef Rathbun has appeared on Food Network's "Iron Chef America, " "Chef du Jour, " "Cooking Live with Sara Moulton, " "Ready Set Cook, " CBS Early Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, NBC's Today Show, and the Pre-Superbowl Event "Taste of the NFL"