Private farm-to-table, organic dining events and catering in Orange County, California

You choose the location, guests and theme. We’ll bring the Lighthearted Kitchen experience with organic, locally-sourced and intentionally prepared courses.

Our private experiences include a food service of your choice (Grazing Table, Tray-Passed Appetizers, 3-Course Meal, or 5-Course Meal) made with the highest quality ingredients.

This includes sourcing of high quality + organic ingredients, set up, clean up, dish preparation, serving of dishes (Grazing Tables are self-serve), and an educational experience / health benefit breakdown of each dish (for 3-Course + 5-Course service).

We can also supply plates & flatware, custom physical menus, and table decor (candles, florals, etc.) for an additional cost (Grazing Tables include decor).

Please also note that we do not supply tables, chairs, or any rental items.

Our 3-Course and 5-Course packages include water service, however we do not offer drink pairings or cocktails.

In summary, our private events include strictly food service and table decor if applicable. However, we have a list of preferred vendors if you need help with other aspects of your event such as rentals, design, drink pairings, etc.

Lighthearted Kitchen currently offers 3 different packages for private dining experiences including Grazing Tables / Tray-Passed Appetizers, 3-Course Meals, and 5-Course Meals. Our 3-5 Course packages include an educational experience where our team will explain the health benefits of each dish and discuss the importance of organic, local + nutrient-dense ingredients.

Lighthearted Kitchen prides itself on only cooking with seasonal, local ingredients that are sourced just before your event from the local farmers market, vendors, farms, etc.

This means that at times it can be difficult to guarantee a specific menu with finalized ingredients.

Typically, our clients enjoy giving us the freedom to create a menu solely based on what is most fresh at the time and what we feel fits best for your event.

We of course welcome you to express your personal preferences and desires for the menu during the planning process and we will do our best to accommodate, but please keep this in mind when booking.

We can also accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies with ample notice beforehand.

In general, here are some examples of menus for each package:

Grazing Table:

• Homemade Dips, Crudités, Charcuterie, Meats & Cheeses, Bread & Crackers, etc.

Tray-Passed Appetizers:

• 3-5 Seasonal Appetizers

3-Course Meal:

• Seasonal Salad or Soup

• Sourdough Bread, Fresh Dips and Compound Butter

• Protein & Vegetable Main Dish

5-Course Meal:

• Amuse-Bouche

• Seasonal Salad or Soup

• Sourdough Bread, Fresh Dips and Compound Butter

• Protein & Vegetable Main Dish

• Dessert (such as Homemade Olive Oil Cake)

We have a 10 guest minimum for private experiences, however if you have a smaller party and are willing to pay our 10 guest minimum pricing we can still accommodate your event. Lighthearted Kitchen does not have a maximum guest count, however we find that experiences with fewer than 30 guests tend to be the most intentional and intimate.

Lighthearted Kitchen is based out of Orange County, California. Therefore, we typically stick to the Southern California area for private experiences. However, our team can travel to your event for an additional cost.

Grazing Tables & Tray-Passed Appetizers start at $110 per person

3-Course Meals start at $140 per person

5-Course Meals start at $175 per person

Our prices take into account the fact that we only serve organic, seasonal, nutrient-dense, high quality ingredients sourced from local vendors.

We can also supply plates & flatware, custom physical menus, and table decorations (candles, florals, etc.) at an additional cost.

Depending on your event details, we may need to add additional fees (such as our team traveling from the Orange County area, your event location not having an on-site kitchen which requires us to supply pop-up equipment, specific menu or table decor requirements,

If you are looking for a customized event outside of our normal 3 packages, or if you're a brand/company looking to collaborate, please email us at info@lightheartedkitchen.com