Balboa Catering

Refined farm-to-table dining taken out of the restaurant and brought wherever you are. in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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Since completing his culinary arts degree at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, chef Alex Garfinkel has traveled far and wide, undergoing a journey of gastronomical discovery alongside elite chefs on two continents. Alex opened his career at the pinnacle of French cuisine in Philadelphia, receiving a Francophile influence that would stick with him from his time at the acclaimed Le Bec F

in and Lacroix. He further honed his talents at Morimoto and Amada, where he learned food preparation and presentation in the distinct styles of two Iron Chefs. But it was the year Alex spent in Spain studying under Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz at Mugaritz – the third-best restaurant in the world – that truly inflamed his passion for manipulating food at the molecular level. Aduriz's "techno-emotional" approach to cuisine struck a chord with the young chef, who brings his own unique perspective to the complex intersection of science, cuisine and emotion. Since returning to the States, Alex has continued to grow his culinary aptitude, interpreting sophistication of modern haute cuisine through his own source-conscious lens. In 2012, Alex worked alongside Chef Hari Cameron to open and grow a(Muse.) He served as sous chef while cooking in the style of Hari's modern take on Mid-Atlantic cuisine. It was there that Alex truly took to heart the values of locality, sustainability and seasonality, as the a(Muse.) staff worked alongside more than a dozen local farms and foraged unique edibles from the Delaware wilderness.

05/18/2024

Here’s to another great event with this dynamic duo, Alex + Jocelyn ❤️❤️❤️

03/13/2024

Feeling a bit nostalgic today. Who remembers our first spot on Susquehanna? Raise your hand if you ever walked by while Chef Alex was blasting music and prepping for one of our supper clubs at this amazing magical space. So many wonderful culinary driven memories created here ❤️❤️❤️ please share your stories with us

02/20/2024

We’re kicking off our new sourdough program… help us name our starters! The winner will receive a 1/2 sheet tray of delicious focaccia bread!

01/31/2024

Step into a world of culinary delight with Balboa Catering’s Supper Club, where every meal is a journey of exquisite flavors and unparalleled hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Frankford, our intimate dining space sets the stage for unforgettable evenings filled with gourmet delights and warm camaraderie.

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01/24/2024

Hungry for something different in this cold season? Book and host an event in January or February to receive 25% off! Email us to reserve your event!

01/10/2024

We had a groovy time celebrating the guest of honor’s 70th, 70ies theme birthday party this past weekend at Balboa @ American Silk!

01/02/2024

We are honored to be nominated for best caterer in Philly Faves! Please make sure to vote for us in the Eaton drink category under best caterer! You can vote every single day, only once. So, please make sure your vote counts! Link in bio

12/30/2023

❤️ O U R T E A M ❤️
As 2023 comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to our amazing team for all the hard work that you put in this year! And while we can’t fit everyone in these little squares, we wanted to highlight a few. Can’t wait to cook for you with this team in the New Year!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates, and an all around wonderful Holiday to everyone! We have had an amazing 2023 and look forward to cooking for you in the New Year!
X O X O,
Alex, Jocelyn, Little Chef Wesley and MicroChef Ethan

12/14/2023

This is how we do Carrot Cake!

11/17/2023

Starting the tasting menu with a bang!
Compressed Melon & Hamachi Crudo | Tigre de leche, puffed grains, crispy shallots 👨🏻‍🍳💋

11/13/2023

Sweet dreams are made of cheese, who am I to dis a Brie.

11/03/2023

Reimagine your thanksgiving holiday meal, what's better than homemade turkey? Homemade turkey with elevated flavorful sides made by yours truly. Order now and save time in your kitchen!

11/01/2023

Purchase your Dia de los Mu***os infused dinner tickets 🎟️ before November 5th and enter to win, door prizes and tickets for two for an upcoming bespoke supper club experience. Valued at $300.00

11/01/2023

About last night- we had the honor of cooking for annual celebration at

Hyper focused Chef Alex is platting our show stopping
*Beet Napoleon - Chev, beet “butter”, cucumbers.

10/29/2023

About last night- we had the honor of cooking for annual and celebration at
Hyper focused Chef Alex is platting our show stopping
*Beet Napoleon - Chev, beet “butter”, cucumbers.
*Maitake Mushroom Breadpudding-our signature bite!
*Tuna Tartare- rice cracker, micro cilantro

10/27/2023

A variation on the classic … /

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10/25/2023

Ready for an amazing Saturday night out that’s different than the rest? Join us for an unforgettable infused dinner on November 11th. Make your reservation on the link in our bio

10/24/2023

A little for this mitzvah!

10/23/2023

Chef Evan and Chef Michael prepping for our next event!
Are you hungry for a Balboa experience? Join us for our next infused supper club on November 11th! Link in bio!

10/21/2023

Here's a delicious recipe from one of our Field to Fork Chefs, Alex Garfinkel of Balboa Catering. Check out their website for your holiday catering needs. Spend the weekend baking this delicious cake. We like it served with fresh figs on the side! Ready for more recipes? Check out the recipe page on our website;
https://siw-vegetables.blogspot.com/p/featured-recipes.html

10/16/2023

We are so excited to bring back our supper club series! We will be hosting for a pop up take over on 11/2 and a collaboration dinner on 11/3. Link in bio to make your reservation!

09/14/2023

What an amazing afternoon with the fabulous to celebrate her new cookbook at the impeccably gorgeous . We had the pleasure of executing Susan’s dishes from her new book while she spoke and did a demo for special guests. Thank you so much to and for this spectacular event!

09/10/2023

Little Chef Wesley came to help us in the kitchen yesterday! He was meticulous with putting the gold Balboa stickers on each apple cake for our guest to take home and enjoy for breakfast this morning from yesterday’s event!

08/07/2023

KAMPACHI CRUDO
compressed melon, cucumber, avocado, lemongrass tigre de leche, puffed quinoa

Address

4345 Orchard Street
Philadelphia, PA
19124

Website

http://www.balboacatering.com/

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Thanksgiving Meal by Balboa is the best way to spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen this holiday! We’ll do the cooking for you to make it easy and delicious! Pre-order your Thanksgiving Meal by November 18th! #thanksgiving #thanksgivingmeal #thanksgivingdinner

#shabbatshalom for those of you who celebrate! It’s taken four months to perfect the #challah recipe and get our braiding skills up to snuff!! Enjoy your weekend!

Thanks all! We’re so grateful for all the support!!! We’ll be back in January with another kick-ass Meal Kit!

This article came out just in time for our 9pm cutoff tonight! @metrophilly

Oh how we wish we could host a Shambles Supper Club this month like we had planned to! If you’re looking for something a little different than the average take out and a movie as your weekend plans, check out our Dinner and a Show coming up on May 30th! Link in bio for details

“The beautiful part of the way that we cook is it’s fleeting. It’s art that doesn’t last more than a day. It will never exist in the same manner again. “- Alex Garfinkel

We’re so excited to be doing another magic dinner with @aelbaum at @thedeaconphl !! Bonus spirit pairings from @spirit_forward ! Tickets are available on the link in The Deacon’s page.