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Chef Elizabeth Todd Goel, Executive Chef and Owner of Bite Catering

Elizabeth earned her Grand Diplome from The French Culinary Institute of New York where she was honored as the recipient of the prestigious NYC chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier Scholarship for women.  She also graduated Magna Cvm Laude from Columbia University. Elizabeth has had the opportunity to work in some of New York City and Los Angeles' top restaurants and pastry establishments and has independently catered for hundreds of private, corporate and celebrity clients.

Following a successful career in public relations and internet marketing, Elizabeth decided to follow her true passion for food and entertainment and founded Bite Catering Couture in 2006.  Born in London, England, she has had the pleasure of living both in the US and internationally, including London, New York City, Houston and Indonesia.  Her international perspective and culturally rich foundation continue to push her creative approach to food, use of high quality, seasonal ingredients, and responsiveness to diverse client needs.

Elizabeth believes that food is a truly personal experience as it touches on every level of our identity, memory, sensory experience and emotion.  It is this warmth, passion, understanding and philosophy that she brings to each of her clients.  Likewise, she continues to push her team to expand their culinary horizons and to create an environment where creativity and innovation are nurtured and encouraged while maintaining only the highest standards in quality, service and presentation.

 
Chef Gavin Grabe, Executive Chef

Chef Gavin was born in South Africa where he graduated from the Hotel School at Witwaterersrand University in Johannesburg achieving a National Higher Diploma in Catering Management as well as an Honor Award in his year for the study of Kitchen Management and the Culinary Arts.

Gavin spent the next several years working with some of the best hotels, restaurants and private Royal and celebrity households in the United Kingdom and Europe.  During this time he also obtained his degree in Sugar Craft and Cake Decorating from South Thames College in London.

Gavin jumped into the catering world with his first role as Executive Chef for one of London's leading and most well-respected caterers - a role that challenged him and in which he thrived.

In 2007 Gavin made the big move to the United States and started his own custom cake company in Los Angeles while also increasing his Sugar Artistry Skills with certificates in  Sugar Artistry and Sculptures.

Chef Gavin has been a member of the Bite team since the beginning of 2008 and, as Executive Chef works alongside Chef Elizabeth overseeing Bite's sit-down and buffet catering offerings as well as its custom cake creations.

 
Catering Parties across Los Angeles

Wedding and Special Event Catering across Los Angeles

Bite Catering Couture serves special events throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Wherever you happen to be in Los Angeles, our menus and chefs are sure to make a splash at your catered party, wedding, or other special event.

Los Angeles Catering by Bite Catering Couture

Wedding, Corporate Event, and Private Parties, with service to:

San Fernando Valley Catering:
  • Agoura Hills Caterer
  • Calabasas Caterer
  • Chatsworth Caterer
  • Canoga Park Caterer
  • Encino Caterer
  • Granada Hills Caterer
  • Moorpark Caterer
  • Northridge Caterer
  • Reseda Caterer
  • Sherman Oaks Caterer
  • Simi Valley Caterer
  • Thousand Oaks Caterer
  • Topanga Caterer
  • Valley Village Caterer
  • Westlake Village Caterer
  • Winnetka Catering
  • Woodland Hills Caterer

West Los Angeles Caterer:
  • Bel Air Catering
  • Beverly Glen Catering
  • Beverly Hills Catering
  • Culver City Catering
  • Marina del Rey Catering
  • Malibu Catering
  • Pacific Palisades Catering
  • Playa del Rey Catering
  • Playa Vista Catering
  • Santa Monica Catering
  • Venice Catering
  • Westwood Catering
  • Westchester Catering

Los Angeles Caterer:
  • Burbank Catering
  • Downtown LA Catering
  • Glendale Catering
  • Hancock Park Catering
  • Hollywood Catering
  • Miracle Mile Catering
  • North Hollywood Catering
  • Studio City Catering
  • West Hollywood Catering

South Bay Caterer:
  • Hermosa Beach Caterer
  • El Segundo Caterer
  • Lawndale Caterer
  • LAX Caterer
  • Manhattan Beach Caterer
  • Palos Verdes Peninsula Caterer
  • Rancho Palos Verdes Caterer
  • Rolling Hills Caterer
  • Redondo Beach Caterer
  • Torrance Caterer

Pasadena Caterer:

Long Beach Catering:
  • Belmont Shores Catering
  • Long Beach Catering
  • San Pedro Catering

San Gabriel Valley Catering:
  • Claremont Caterer
  • Diamond Bar Caterer
  • Pomona Caterer
  • San Dimas Caterer
  • Walnut Caterer
 


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