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Kelsey Engstrom

Design Centered, Farm-to-table, Seasonal, Nutrition Focus · Astoria, OR

Service Formats
Individually PlatedFamily-StyleGrazing / SpreadTray-Passed AppetizersMultiple Course
Cuisine Specialties
AmericanCoastal SeafoodMediterranean

About Me

My love of food doesn’t necessarily have an origin story. I could say my grandma taught me everything I know like most stories, but that’s not true — I taught myself through experience.

I’ve worked in kitchens at all levels since I was 14. I studied Nutritional Science, Sustainable Supply Chains and Health Promotion in college. Traveling to Indonesia after and completing a Raw Chef Training and also managing a farmers market has really shaped how I cook and see food.

The design aspect of food is one of my favorite things to create by bringing together all the moving pieces — local farmers, our environment, vibrancy and nutrition.

I love sharing the art, the creativity, the idea, the beauty, the vibrancy and the happiness that real food brings to the table.

Food that is from soils cared for so deeply.

Food that is blessed even with a small “thank you.”

Food that doesn’t have a label or a slogan.

Food that allows you to show up for the ones you love.

Food that brings you closer to others.

Food that lets you love yourself.

Food that is real and raw.

Menu Example

  1. First

    Roasted Beet and Tomato Labneh with Zaatar served with Homemade Seed Crackers and Naan

  2. Second

    Regenerative Greens Salad with Sheep Cheese, Blackberries, toasted almonds, peach and blackberry vinaigrette.

  3. Third

    Seared Black Cod and Scallops with Lemon Butter Emulsion

  4. Fourth

    Turmeric Saffron Rice with Spices, Nuts and Herbs

  5. Fifth

    Vanilla Chamomile Panna Cotta with Peach Puree and Bee pollen

Service Area & Team

Cities served

Astoria, OR · Manzanita, OR · Cannon Beach, OR · Rockaway Beach, OR · Seaside, OR · Gearhart, OR · Pacific City, OR. Open to bookings beyond these areas if travel is compensated.

Team

I cook solo mostly and when things became more expansive and detailed, I will add on 1-2 staff members.

Want to hire Kelsey?

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