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Company History

The Left Handed Chef was founded in Central Oregon in 2006. Having over 27 years of experience in customer service and support and having traveled significantly, experiencing first hand (in the kitchen) passionate, traditional foods from the American South, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Mexico and others.

Roy, a left-handed chef, decided it was time for a catering company that had its clients' best interests in mind. In addition to his own culinary expertise and customer care philosophy, Roy has hired some of the best event and creative organization people in the Northwest. Roy has a deep and simple belief: If you do what you absolutely love, what you're absolutely passionate about, the business will thrive.

Company Equipment and Expertise

The Left Handed Chef's equipment is top-notch. Roy researched mobile kitchens and all that's involved, BBQ pits and other support equipment, over a two year period before finally settling on the top builders/suppliers. Its mobile kitchens are built by the company that supplies NASCAR competitors and caterers with mobile units. And, while not its sole focus, The Left Handed Chef's BBQ quality has earned a reputation as some of the best ever experienced. Its 3,000 LBS stainless steel smoker is build by Ole Hickory Pits, the Southern Missouri award winning pit builder that supplies Mike Mills, "The Legend", with his equipment. Mike is a top BBQ trophy winner year-over-year - look him up! He's an honored man in Memphis and the world of BBQ. Roy spent time at Mike's restaurant in Southern Illinois, hearing his techniques and suggestions, and learning from his Pit Master. The Ole Hickory Pit's efficiency and use of real spilt wood (In our case: Hickory, Apple and Cherry) make the quality, consistency and capacities simply unmatched by trailer towed or drum units.

Cleanliness unmatched in the business...

• The Left Handed Chef is ServSafe Certification. This is the highest National standard for food safety and certification.

• All Equipment is Company Owned and Operated.

• Our Mobile Kitchens are Class 4 certified by the Department of Health Services, the highest mobile classification available.

• Base of operations is inspected and certified by the Department of Health Services