The Event Caddy

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We hope these pages can provide you with a general overview of our style of cuisine and services. Specializing in private receptions as well as private chef services, culinary classes and great barbecue.

With the diverse availability of premium ingredients, we pride ourselves on custom designing menus that are unique to your event and building menus with your likes and preferences as the foundation. We encourage you to contact us for your next event or party.

The Event Caddy is owned and operated since 2004 by Chef David E. Cagnacci. With formal culinary training from Scottsdale Culinary Institute and a degree in Le Cordon Bleu, his professional career spans more than 20 years.

Our friendly staff is a collaboration of local professional servers, bartenders, coordinators and career chefs providing great service.

Services We Offer!

Full Service Dinner Parties

Cocktail and Hors D' oeuvres Parties
Private Wedding Receptions
Memorial/Funeral Receptions
Cooking Class Parties In Your Home
Barbecue!!

Culinary Services

Private Chef Services
Culinary Classes (series and seminars)Please inquire!

Our Cuisine

Contemporary to classic cuisine including Southwestern , Asian, Southern and Midwestern, French and California cuisines. Fantastic southwestern style BBQ.

We select, meats, produce, dairy, and perishables from local markets including farmers markets and farms. Unless directed otherwise, we select organic and from local sources.

Our Qualifications

Experience! Each chef has a proven resume of contemporary professional experience.

Event Caddy Ojai has been providing private culinary services for nearly 10 years from Santa Barbara to Malibu for formal business groups, retreats and casual weekend getaways with friends. With impeccable local references and an outstanding reputation of reliability and efficiency. We are fully insured, professionally trained and uniformed. Most importantly, we have a thorough working knowledge of fine food entertaining and service.