Chef / Owner
Renée Schuler
Her philosophy is simple, to truly eat well, four elements working in harmony are required: the best ingredients, expertly crafted dishes, and exceptional service - all in a memorable presentation.
Culinary excellence and unparalleled hospitality
A few words about our chef-owner and founder
- New York Training
Chef Renee Schuler began her culinary career in New York City at the Institute for Culinary Education in Manhattan. While in school, she began working in service, for Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Catering Company, and Daniel Boulud’s Feast and Fêtes among others.
- Established for 20 years
Hard work and lots of menus - throughout the years, Renée has established her company to become one of the largest privately owned catering companies of the area. Her recent acquisition of Jeff Thomas Catering has further increased her growth.
- People love to work with her
As fearless owner and leader, Renée not only carries the full bandwidth of necessary expertises - she’s performed them all herself - she’s also an amazing motivator and generally bright star, making it a truly joyful experience to work with her.
Biography
Chef Renee Schuler began her culinary career in New York City at the Institute for Culinary Education in Manhattan.
While in school, she began working in service, for Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Catering Company, and Daniel Boulud’s Feast and Fêtes among others. It was while working events for these prestigious chefs in illuminating and grand venues as well as more charming, intimate events, that she discovered the joy and beauty of catering. During her training to be a chef, Schuler also had the privilege of working for Danny Meyer at his Indian-Influenced restaurant, Tabla, and at the French-Mediterranean restaurant, Picholine.
She came back home to Cincinnati and accepted the position of Executive Chef at the Murphin Ridge Inn with an American-Regional menu. She collaborated with owner Sherry Mckenny on “A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn” cookbook was published during her last year cooking at the Inn.
Chef Schuler established eat well celebrations and feasts in 2005 so she could devote her energy to entertaining, cooking and event planning with fantastic clients throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.
