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Renegade Outpost

Renegade Outpost

Brooklyn, NY
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    Joyce S. Sent on 10/11/2024
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    The Best Caterer Ever!!!!

    Chef Ellen was amazing..her food is unique but yet familiar at the same time. Everything was absolutely delicious. would use her again in a heartbeat.
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    Lilly V. Sent on 10/07/2024
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    Great food, great service

    We chose Renegade Outpost based on their extensive menu and value for money. Chef Ellen worked with us from day one to create a beautiful, customized menu that all of our guests loved (and so did we!). She also worked with us on other aspects of planning such as party rentals and a floor plan. A major bonus is that Renegade Outpost focuses on minimizing food waste. The food was delicious, beautiful and eco-friendly and the staff was super helpful and helped give us the most magical wedding day experience.
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    Afaaf N. Sent on 10/07/2024
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    Highly recommended!

    Renegade Outpost was the perfect catering choice for our wedding. From our first interaction, her communication was clear, helpful, and incredibly kind.
    Chef Ellen was so considerate throughout the entire planning process, going above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. The quality of her work was truly impeccable - the food they served was absolutely delicious, full of vibrant flavors that left our guests raving all night long. Chef Ellen is more than just a caterer, she was integral to helping us have the wedding of our dreams. I would not have been able to pull off such an amazing event without her expertise and professionalism. Renegade Outpost is the best of the best, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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    Nicky B. Sent on 10/23/2024
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    DUMBO Loft Great Catering

    Chef Ellen did a great job catering and organizing our wedding reception at the DUMBO Loft. She was always in touch, and did a great job, especially for the price. The guests were all highly impressed, and the venue looked great!
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    Miyako Y. Sent on 06/09/2024
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    An Exceptional Caterer

    Chef Ellen responded to my inquiry almost instantly and accommodated all my needs within a few days. I trusted her years of experiences and the results were wonderful arrays of cocktail food - the tasty and creative fusion of American, European, and Asian cuisines - served elegantly to my guests. I highly recommend Ellen’s service
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    Veronica M. Sent on 01/04/2024
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    Exceptional Experience

    Chef Ellen was really great to work with! From the start of our conversation to the wedding day, working with Renegade Outpost was an exceptional experience.

    Everyone raved about the food at our wedding! The appetizers were an early show stopper. Our favorites were the Cremini mushrooms & Jackfruit Mini Tacos - YUM! We had Latin style main entree, Pollo Guisado, which my husband absolutely loved.

    On top of the amazing food Chef Ellen was really fabulous to work with personally. She worked within my budget, made it easy to stay in touch, and I felt she had our best interest at heart. She was personable and gave us her honest options and opinions. She also helped us with the rentals we needed and finding a bar tender. I was very satisfied with our whole experience.
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    Ryan F. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    Wonderful Experience!

    We had a great experience working with Chef Ellen. Not only did she do an amazing job on the food, she also helped with furniture rentals and staffing as well. She was extremely accommodating and worked with us to create some unique dishes based on my wife and I’s background which she absolutely nailed. During the whole process she was very responsive and really went above and beyond to help us stay within budget while providing excellent service. Highly recommend!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Ryan,
    You and Pauline were so much fun to work with. Planning your menu, working in cultural aspects for both of your families was the highlight of my month's weddings. Developing both the South African and Filipino dishes was so intriguing for me. Thanks for putting your trust in me.
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    Suzanne Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Perfect for all our occasions

    I have used Ellen for many events and still the first person I call!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Suzanne... Always a pleasure to work with you... You make working with you a breeze...Talk soon
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    Charlie N. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Excellent Food

    We had an excellent experience with Ellen. The food was delicious. The entire approach was very professional. And Ellen was a complete pleasure to work with. She took all pressure out of the event and handled everything so that myself and the guests could sit back and enjoy ourselves. We spent time together coming up with the menu to create something that all of our guests would like (and they certainly did!).

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Charlie,
    It was a pleasure to work with you on all of your creative parties. Your Halloween parties are the best!!
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    Nancy M. Sent on 10/06/2022
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    Excellent Service and Experience

    Our event was in our home and Chef Ellen was a delight to work with from start to finish. Chef created an excellent menu from appetizers to main course, as well as specialty desserts. We were able to enjoy our party and our guests totally stress-free. We will definitely invite Chef Ellen to our next event.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you Nancy,
    I really try to relieve the stress for my clients. We want you to be able to relax and enjoy your party no matter the size. I'm so glad we were able to do that for you!!
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    Timothy Sent on 09/20/2022
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    Professional and Elegant

    We hired Chef Ellen after we reached an impasse with another caterer. She helped us put together wedding in a month's time, and I felt confident the whole time that she would be up to the task. The presentation and the service were great, and word is that everyone loved the food!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Timothy,
    I'm glad I was able to work with you on your special day. We can put together anevent from start to finish in less than a week if needed, including food, staffing, decor, rentals. Thanks for putting your trust in me. It was my pleasure to see your vision come to fruition
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    Maria Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Prompt, great organization

    Great service. Professional and the food was delicious

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you Maria for the kind words. It's nice to be appreciated by someone in the business who knows what it takes to execute a flawless event for alot of people out of a stranger's kitchen. The pleasure was all mine. All the best to your family
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    Marcia S. Sent on 05/08/2022
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    Delicious, high quality food with exceptional service

    Chef Ellen just catered her second event for our family. The first was my husband's 70th birthday and this was our son's wedding celebration. Her attention to detail is exceptional My daughter has a black pepper allergy and Chef Ellen either modified her recipes to address it or made separate version for her. Her team is hard working and professional - great job serving and bartending and they left my kitchen spotless! My guests gave her a standing ovation and we heard from everyone that the food was amazing. I give them five stars!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you so much Marcia. It's a pleasure serving such a wonderful customer. You are such a gracious host! Looking forward to the next celebration... whether 40 or 100 guests!!
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    Nicole M. Sent on 05/12/2022
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    Delicious Food & Caterer Who Listens

    Chef Ellen and her team delivered delicious food for our wedding on May 1st. My husband and I had spoken to other caterers who seemed to want to tell us what we wanted our wedding to be like, but Chef Ellen listened to us and enthusiastically created a menu that checked all of our boxes, including dietary preferences and restrictions. We had a tasting at our home and once we tasted the food, we knew we picked the right caterer. Our guests agreed. It didn't go unnoticed that our food options were anything but the regular wedding fare. We wanted a Mediterranean vibe for all of our entrees and Chef Ellen and her team delivered.

    As the venue was outside, she worked with her preferred rental vendor, Big Dawg Rental, and ordered all of the equipment needed for the catering operation, keeping me in the loop and checking in on cost. She identified cost savings by asking if I wanted to order some items outside of rentals, which I did on occasion.

    We hired the serving staff from Renegade as well and they did a great job.

    I highly recommend Renegade Outpost for a unique catering experience. We definitely received what we wanted.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Nicole/Ayal
    You guys are the best!! It was wonderful working with both of you on planning and execution of your wonderful day!!! Glad you made me a part of it!!
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    Julia S. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Delicious Food and Phenomenal Service

    I had a party for about 65 people consisting of 30 kids and 35 adults. Ellen was great. She helped me pick out the menu and even helped clean up after the party. The food was awesome and I had a few of my guests ask for her info. Thanks Ellen!!!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Julia,
    Not a problem. I would never leave you alone to clean up after all those kids. It was my pleasure.
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    Leanna A. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    Dream Backyard Wedding

    Chef Ellen goes above and beyond. We had a backyard wedding for 117 guests with passed hors d’oeuvres, appetizer station (a surprise by chef!), sit down plated entrees, as well as finger sized desserts! We had a tasting prior to decide the final menu. The food is phenomenal-the chef used both our indoor kitchen as well as our garage for food prep/cooking. Not only does she supply food and server staff, but has a plethora of vendor connections for all wedding necessities- floral decor, bartending staff and decor, linen decor, tent/table/chair vendors, etc! She also provided a vendor for the floral arch at our ceremony!
    Transparent pricing- never felt shortchanged. We talked on the phone often, going through various, in depth details that by the pictures, you can see were worth the extra time! Will be using chef again for our baby gender reveal party!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Leanna,
    Working with you and Jean was wonderful. It helped that we see eye to eye. From the food and florals to the bar and logistics of the day, we were on the same page. I am humbled and grateful you trusted me with your event!
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    Yakov B. Sent on 05/06/2022
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    TOP 10 and Flawless

    If you are in need of a full-proof-complete-package chef for your event, look no further.
    Having been a repeat customer of Renegade Outpost for a few years in a row, I think of chef Ellen as my winning lottery ticket that keeps on winning. Each time I find more reasons to be grateful to Ellen: her expertise, professionalism, perfect execution, and plating that's worthy of a picture in MOMA. Honest.
    Ellen's menu repertoire is bottomless, yet she always accommodated me with the off-the-menu choices, as requested. She not only steps in at the right moment when attention is needed, she also anticipates the need, moving like a beautiful ballerina to assist the guests. She is THE Master Chef who serves her delicious, swallow-your tongue dishes at perfect intervals and with portions that are plentiful, even for a re-heat of the leftovers the next day. Ellen never once left without leaving my kitchen spotless. She rocks!!!! Thank you, Ellen. I am honored to be your customer. Mila

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you Mila for the continuous praise. The creativity of your parties inspires me even further to create new dishes and presentation. Looking forward to your huge roaring 20's party in a few weeks!!!
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    Gina Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Amazing!

    Chef Ellen was absolutely incredible! She cooked a 3 course meal for a bachelorette party that I was throwing for my best friend. The food was delicious and Chef Ellen made the evening so fun! She was interactive and had us entertained all evening. I recommend her to anyone looking for a private chef.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Gina,
    You guys were a blast! I felt like I wasn't even working. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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    George S. Sent on 10/07/2022
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    Nonprofit Event report

    Chef Ellen catered two small events for our nonprofit and did a great job!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you George,
    We love working in such a wonderful space. Thank you for your continued support and confidence. Looking forward to the next one
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    Ellen S. Sent on 10/02/2022
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    Ellen was prompt, attentive and lovely to work with. She went the xtra mile and made it fun.

    Totally professional but fun. Responsive and great quality at good prices. Highly recommend.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you Ellen,
    We pride ourselves on high end presentation. It was a pleasure to work with you on the Beto O'rourke fundraisers
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    Shelley G. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Punctual, professional, and delectable was our experience with Renegade Outpost

    Chef Ellen created a memorable evening with delicious food along with meticulous preparation and presentation. Her prep staff, waiters, and bar tender were gracious, friendly and attentive.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thank you Shelley,
    It was a great evening. We pride ourselves on presentation and color. I am nothing without my excellent team.
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    Elissa C. Sent on 10/02/2022
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    Wonderful experience; delicious food!

    We hired chef Ellen/Renegade Outpost to provide all the food for my son's large engagement party in a cocktail lounge. They were so easy to deal with, unobtrusive when preparing and serving in a place that was not totally intended for such service, and everyone commented on how delicious and creative the food was! We felt very fortunate to have found them!

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Elissa,
    We are very fortunate as well. Working with such wonderful people as yourself is always a pleasure. All venues are different; Big, small, some with kitchens; some without. We've done it all. Thank you for putting your trust in us
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    Jane R. Sent on 10/03/2022
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    Chef Ellen is awesome!

    I am so glad that my husband and I decided to work with Chef Ellen for our wedding party. So many things about our experience were great: the food presentation was awesome and she took a lot of care to make sure it matched our aesthetic; Ellen's staff was super and worked well in a venue with no kitchen; Ellen was very responsive in her communication and I felt well taken care of. And most importantly, the FOOD was delicious! Would happily recommend Renegade Outpost to anyone.

    Renegade Outpost's reply:

    Thanks Jane... We take pride in our food presentaion and always try to aesthetically match the other elements of the event. We also try to communicate as much as possible to ease the tension of such an important day...It was a pleasure to serve you
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    Molly M. Sent on 10/27/2022
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    Wonderful caterer with a personalized experience

    Chef Ellen catered an incredible birthday party at our home for my husband’s 40th. She was lovely - creative and delicious food with beautiful presentation! Clear communication throughout the process and truly a pleasure to work with. I hope we have the opportunity to work with her again!
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