Business Details
Premier Organic Catering & Wine Pairing Experiences
Invisible Chef is a premier event planning and catering company serving San Francisco, the Bay Area, and Napa Valley. Founded on the principles of using only the freshest locally-grown and 100% organic ingredients, we specialize in creating intimate, high-end dining experiences that prioritize both culinary excellence and personal connection. Our services extend beyond traditional catering to include immersive cooking classes and curated wine/food pairing dinners hosted at our St. Helena home overlooking Napa Reserve vineyards. With a focus on seasonal sustainability, we craft customized menus that reflect the unique preferences of each client while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality. Our principal, Michelle Cheatham, brings decades of international culinary expertise from training at the French Culinary Institute and working with renowned chefs like Daniel Boulud.We emphasize small gatherings of 12 or more guests, ensuring personalized attention to every detail from menu design to execution. Our Napa Valley experiences integrate direct access to boutique winery owners, allowing guests to engage deeply with the artisans behind their meals. While adapting to current challenges, we remain dedicated to reinventing our approach while staying true to our core values of organic ingredients, artistic presentation, and exceptional service. Our coast-to-coast experience across major U.S. cities positions us to deliver consistent excellence regardless of location. We appreciate client loyalty and referrals as we continue evolving to meet changing needs while maintaining our signature magical connection to food, wine, and community.
Services
Catering Services
Event Planning
Cooking Classes
Wine Pairings
Customized Menus
Highlights and features
- We use 100% organic, locally-grown ingredients for all events
- Our chef personally oversees every event from start to finish
- We offer exclusive wine pairing experiences with boutique winery owners
- We customize menus to client preferences while maintaining seasonal availability
- Our international culinary expertise spans multiple Michelin-starred kitchens
Services
Catering Services
Invisible Chef provides full-service catering for events of 12-800 guests using exclusively organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Our menus feature seasonal specialties like Muscovy duck with seared foie gras and bittersweet chocolate velout. Chef Michelle Cheatham personally oversees each event to ensure artistic presentation and flawless execution. We specialize in creating customized culinary experiences that reflect client preferences while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and quality.
Wine Pairings
Our curated wine/food pairing dinners in Napa Valley feature five-course meals matched with boutique wines from local vintners. Events include direct interaction with winery owners and opportunities to purchase exclusive vintages. Held at Michelle's St. Helena home overlooking Harlan vineyards, these intimate evenings combine culinary artistry with educational elements about wine production and pairing principles while emphasizing seasonal organic ingredients.
Cooking Classes
Interactive cooking classes in Napa Valley teach techniques from basic skills to advanced culinary methods. Participants prepare seasonal meals using fresh market ingredients, then enjoy their creations with paired wines. Classes include wine education sessions with boutique producers and emphasize hands-on learning in a home kitchen environment that accommodates 8-12 guests for personalized instruction.
Event Planning
We offer comprehensive event planning services that integrate culinary experiences with venue design and guest experience management. Our approach combines Michelle Cheatham's interior design expertise with her culinary background to create cohesive events that emphasize aesthetic presentation and sensory experiences. Services include theme development, vendor coordination, and execution oversight for private and corporate events.
Customized Menus
Our menu customization service creates tailored dining experiences based on client preferences while maintaining seasonal ingredient availability. We accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests while maintaining our commitment to organic sourcing. Menus feature bold flavor combinations and artistic presentation techniques that reflect Michelle Cheatham's international culinary training and experience across multiple Michelin-starred kitchens.
People
Michelle Cheatham
Principal Chef & Owner
Award-winning chef and event planner with Grand Diploma from French Culinary Institute. Interned under Daniel Boulud and Franciois Payard. Combines interior design expertise with culinary artistry for unique event experiences.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater private dinners, wine pairing events, and special occasions ranging from 12 to 800 guests with customized menus.
Do you offer cooking classes?
Yes, we host interactive Napa Valley cooking classes with seasonal ingredients and wine pairings for 8-12 participants.
Are your ingredients organic?
We exclusively use 100% organic, locally-sourced ingredients from sustainable producers for all our services.
Can I customize my event menu?
Yes, all menus are fully customizable based on dietary preferences while maintaining seasonal ingredient availability.
Where are your wine pairing dinners held?
Our wine pairing dinners take place at Michelle's St. Helena home overlooking Harlan vineyards in Napa Valley.
