Doug Settle

Live fire, farm to table cuisine curated by a chef and nutritionist · Vista, CA

About Me

Chefs Doug and Abby , the dynamic duo behind Hearth & Harvest, bring a unique blend of culinary expertise and nutritional knowledge to their dining experiences. Hearth & Harvest is known for its focus on regenerative dining, emphasizing sustainability and hyper-local sourcing. Their live fire cooking techniques, inspired by Italian, Spanish, and indigenous traditions, highlight the region's farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. Together, they create dishes that reconnect people with food, nature, and their bodies, offering not just meals, but storytelling through their ingredient-driven cuisine

Meet Doug

Menu Example

First
Grilled Little Gem
spring peas, radish, avocado, lemon balm vinaigrette
Second
Local Sourdough & Floral Compound Butter
green garlic, corn flower, calendula, fresh herbs with Black Hat Breads Sourdough
Third
Smoked Fennel & Carrots
savory citrus, caramel, burnt almond, fennel pollen
Main
Peri Peri Chicken & House Seasonal pickles
Peri peri sauce made with California Jimmy Nardelo Pepper, House made seasonal pickles, Smashed potatoes, Seasonal Veg
Dessert
Burnt Strawberries & Olive Oil Cake
Blistered strawberries, clabbered cream and gluten free olive oil cake

Service Area & Team

Cities served

San Diego County, CA · Riverside County, CA · San Bernardino County, CA · Ventura County, CA · Los Angeles County, CA. Open to bookings beyond these areas if travel is compensated.

Team

We bring a team as small as 2 to up to 25 for large events or weddings. We take care of full setup and breakdown as well as kitchen and service staff.

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