Central Coast Wedding & Event Catering
Where Fine Cuisine Meets Every Occasion
Award-winning Chef Gregory Kalatsky brings 25+ years of culinary mastery to your most memorable events — wedding catering, corporate events, and private parties across Atascadero, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and California’s Central Coast.
25+
Years of experience
5 Star
Rating on Yelp
CIA
Culinary Institute of America trained
1997
Catering business founded
What we offer
Exceptional Catering for Every Occasion
From intimate winery dinners for 20 to grand wedding receptions for 300+, Chef Gregory’s team delivers uncompromising quality with meticulous attention to detail. Every event begins with a complimentary pre-event tasting and custom menu consultation.
01
Wedding Catering
Custom menus crafted around your vision, dietary needs, and venue, from rehearsal dinners to grand receptions.
02
Corporate Events
Boardroom lunches, company galas, product launches, and multi-day conference catering.
03
Winery Dinners
Cuisine designed to complement the finest Paso Robles and Central Coast wines.
04
Social Celebrations
Bar and bat mitzvahs, holidays, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays.
05
Bar Service
Professional mixologists, curated wine lists, and custom cocktail programs.
06
Culinary Instruction
Private cooking classes, team workshops, and intimate chef’s table experiences.
Chef Gregory S. Kalatsky
Catering since 1997
Meet the Chef
Culinary Artistry Rooted in Classical Training
Chef Gregory S. Kalatsky is one of California’s Central Coast premier culinary professionals — a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, with a career spanning more than a quarter century of gastronomic excellence.
His philosophy is simple yet uncompromising: fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection, with 30–50 hours of pre-event preparation for every single occasion.
- Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America
- Award-winning BBQ competitor and restaurateur
- Expert in event catering, menu development & culinary instruction
- Perfect 5-star rating on Yelp
Culinary Masterpieces
Signature Dishes
Award-Winning BBQ
Slow-Smoked Prime Brisket
Oak-smoked for 14 hours over live coals, with a hand-rubbed bark of Central Coast spices, house-made pickled jalapeños and brioche.
Wedding Signature
Herb-Roasted Rack of Lamb
French-trimmed California lamb crusted in Dijon and herbes de Provence, with truffle-whipped parsnip and a rosemary reduction.
Coastal Seafood
Pan-Seared Pacific Halibut
Wild-caught halibut in brown butter with caperberries, lemon confit, and a golden saffron-potato purée.
Vegetarian Feature
Black Truffle Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice with house-made porcini stock, shaved Périgord truffle, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Winery Dinner Dessert
Valrhona Chocolate Fondant
Warm 70% dark chocolate with a molten center, Paso Robles late-harvest Zinfandel caramel, and vanilla bean crème fraîche.
How We Work
The Chef Gregory Experience
1
Initial Consultation
We meet to understand your vision, guest count, venue, dietary requirements, and event style.
2
Custom Menu Design
Chef Gregory personally crafts a bespoke menu reflecting the season, your taste, and the character of your event.
3
Pre-Event Tasting
You taste and refine the menu before the event. You should never serve guests a dish you haven’t personally approved.
4
Event Day
With 30–50 hours of pre-event preparation, our team arrives fully equipped to deliver from first course to last.
★★★★★ Client Reviews
What Our Guests Say
The food was absolutely delicious and the service was even better. Chef Gregory went above and beyond to make our wedding reception extraordinary — every single guest came up to us raving about the meal.
Sarah & Michael T. · Wedding Reception, Paso Robles Winery
Our winery harvest dinner was an absolute highlight of the season. Chef Gregory’s menu paired so beautifully with our Zinfandel — guests are still talking about it months later.
Amanda V. · Harvest Dinner, Paso Robles Winery
We’ve hired Chef Gregory for our last three company holiday parties, and every year the food outdoes the last. His team is professional, punctual, and genuinely passionate about what they do.
Thomas B. · Holiday Party, Central Coast Tech Co.
Friendly, helpful, and delicious — three words that perfectly describe our experience. The corporate luncheon was flawlessly executed and left a lasting impression on our clients.
Robert J. · Corporate Event, San Luis Obispo
From the initial consultation to the last bite of dessert, working with Chef Gregory was a joy. His attention to detail and genuine care for our guests made our bat mitzvah truly unforgettable.
Deborah M. · Bat Mitzvah, San Luis Obispo
Prices are reasonable for the quality you receive. Chef Gregory provided a pre-tasting experience that was itself worth every penny. Our anniversary dinner was perfect.
Linda & James K. · Anniversary Dinner, Santa Barbara
Where we cook
Catering Across the Central Coast
Based in Atascadero, we bring the full kitchen and team to your venue, vineyard, or home, from Cambria to Nipomo.
From the Kitchen
Chef Gregory’s Blog
A practical guide to corporate event catering on the Central Coast — breakfasts, executive lunches, and company celebrations done well, from Chef Gregory's.
A month-by-month guide to seasonal Central Coast cooking — what's at its peak and how to build a menu that tastes of the moment, from Chef Gregory Kalatsky.
Thinking of hiring a private chef? Chef Gregory explains how an at-home private chef dinner party works and how to make the evening unforgettable.
Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?
Every great event starts with a conversation. Contact Chef Gregory today to discuss your vision and receive a personalized proposal.