Chef Benn Overholt is from Traverse City, MI.
His culinary career began in 2012, attending the Arts-
Institute in the Silicon Valley. From there he was hired by
Leal Vineyards working under Chef Mark Johnson. During
his time at Leal, he was trained to cater weddings,
basic kitchen management, restaurant line, wood oven
pizzas and even a food truck. The variety of challenging
experiences lead his team to serve over 100 weddings and
small events per year.
After five years, he partnered with another chef creating their own company, Cruzian Catering. Together they served breweries, wineries and small events throughout the Santa Cruz area. This went on for 3 years. As the duo began to embark the wedding ventures, COVID turned the world upside down. They were forced to shut down and hang up the aprons.
Overholt moved back to his hometown of Traverse City for clarity and a change of career. Many among his friends continued to ask if he would return to his passion. Finally, the opportunity came and Cruzian was reborn. Chef has taken his time to get reestablished to the
area, creating a menu that the community deserves.
Focusing on techniques from his mentors, the menu
reflects a Modern American approach that melds together savory
options for all styles of events. Book you private chef or micro wedding services today!
Kelsey Baker and Chef Benn have been good friends since middle school days. They have always dreamt of one day where they could work together, sharing their passion for food and the catering industry.
With a strong background in the service industry, she is committed
to excellence in event planning and execution, ensuring every detail
is tailored to perfection. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for hospitality, she strives to deliver exceptional
events that leave a lasting impression!
As Cruzian’s Events Director, Kelsey is dedicated to transforming visions into reality. Let’s connect and elevate your next event!
Please reach us at chef@cruziancatering.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The menu reflects Modern American Cuisine. Combining familiar favorites, classic French techniques and new fusion I will be able to create the perfect menu for your event.
Yes, I am able to create dishes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Please let me know of any dietary restrictions when booking my services.
The cost of my services varies depending on the number of people I am cooking for and the complexity of the dishes. Please contact me for a personalized quote.
I have over 10 years of experience as a personal chef, with a focus on creating healthy and delicious meals for my clients. I have worked with clients of all ages and with a wide range of dietary needs and preferences.
I accept Cash, Credit Card, Venmo, PayPal and Cashiers Checks.
Deposits are 50% to secure the date of your event, however the deposit isn't due until 30 days before the date of said event. You will then be expected to pay the remainder of the balance upon completion of your event.
Currently, I focus on small events of 75 guests or less.
I'm a fan of using high quality disposable plateware and utensils. This is a cost-effective way to lower the price to the client and make clean up easier. I supply the equipment to cook and serve the food, my own staff members and trash removal.
I work with client resources for some small dinner events where I would come to the client's home and use their dishes, equipment and serving tools to create a wonderful in home dining experience. I clean up after myself as if I was never there and may leave once the client has approved.
I will do my best to accommodate last-minute requests, but please keep in mind that my schedule may be booked in advance. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
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