The Kitchen Door

09/26/2024

The Food Pyramid Is A SCAM

07/23/2024

Due to supply chain and staffing limitations as a small business, we are limiting our services to parties of 65 people or less with on-premise prep. We will be very happy to serve your small party for special occasions.

05/20/2024

Such a beautiful venue and it was a wonderful event last Saturday

Santa Barbara county is the Epiphany of rustic elegance and it is how we carry out our most cherished events. Thank you to our epic crew, to Cat Crenshaw events, and the crew at Whispering Rose.

Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Begando

03/25/2024

Introduce your kids to new foods..and keep presenting it to them! If they don't like what is on their plate...then they can fix themselves a cheese sandwich! It is ok for them not to care for one or two things...but preparing different foods for everyone based on "pickiness" is going to work against your kid now and into the future...


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03/20/2024

In 1960 Arvid Petersen opened the Danish Mill inn in Solvang. He was a formally trained pastry chef from Denmark who served the royal family. He joined forces with the owners of the original bakery in Denmark, moved to United States and opened his bakery here. As a little girl, nearly once a year my mother and father would bring us to the sweet little village and my mother would insist on dining. They used to have a dining room but unfortunately do not anymore. If there was something my mother insisted on having every time, it was a piece of Arvid's cake. He named it the Dane cake. This is my inspiration for my cakes. They're commonly referred to as naked cakes. They are dressed with dolce crema, mousse, pastry cream, and soft meringue buttercream. They're very rustic and appearance and often will have fresh fruit or nuts in or on the cake. They are stacked with very delicate and moist sponge cakes and are very lightly sweet unlike the heavy duty sweetness of a typical party cake. Taking this inspiration, I call my cakes Santa Ynez barefoot cakes. This cake pictured is a three-layer coconut cake with passion fruit mousse, coconut meringue buttercream and fresh raspberries. We very proudly served this cake garnished with pansies tonight at a micro wedding right here in Carpinteria.

02/13/2024

Sourdough is a spectacular blend of nature, science, art and tradition. Oh how we love making sourdough 😍

06/24/2023

Grazing Tables Are A Thing!

06/23/2023

June Weddings are a thing!

05/17/2023

As we grow, we find crew who shares our vision and executes it impeccably. Chef Crystal Gries has been with us for three years now...

04/19/2023

[Werbung] Heute gibt es ein Ramadan-Menü mit 😋 Zuerst haben wir mit Pide begonnen, was bei einem solchen Menü nicht fehlen darf 🫓 Dann haben wir eine...

04/06/2023

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake with a streusel topping and lemon glaze. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

04/06/2023

Tonight's view from the office

04/01/2023

Tonight's view from the office...all the way from Laguna Beach!

03/31/2023

Do not eat processed cheese.. ever!
Eat naturally aged cheese from whole fresh milk

Thank you to Mary for the mug!!

02/26/2023

It's Party Time!

02/18/2023

Duck Breast Entrecote
Gran Marnier Demi Glace'
Red Skin Duchess Potato
Asparagus Tips

02/03/2023

When the Sweeney's reached out to us several months ago to cater the meals for their 25th anniversary trip to the Central Coast, we were more than happy to serve them! What is even more special is they requested a very unusual cake we never before made... A triple layer German Chocolate and Gingerbread cake with Cheesecake Cream. We have properly now dubbed it the "Sweeney Cake"

We sure do love being chefs!

01/20/2023

Preparing today for a wedding event tasting. It is customary for larger special events like weddings, baptisms, bar mitzvahs etc for the caterer to provide a tasting of assorted items from the selected menu. It is the policy here at The Kitchen Door when we have major events, we do this on a complimentary basis provided the party has booked the event formally. All caters for major events should be willing to offer a tasting. This gives the clients an opportunity to get to know the caterer, taste the food that will be produced for their guests, and observe the facility where the food is to be prepared. We love feeding people with every fiber of our being and so happy to be doing it here on the beautiful California Central Coast!

01/10/2023

CHP and Santa Barbara/Ventura County Public Works have issued a cease travel order. Only vehicles leaving on evacuation orders and first responders can travel the highways currently. We are monitoring the road conditions and expect weekly meal prep services to resume tomorrow.

Please stay home and stay safe Central Coasties!

01/07/2023

Wagyu Filet with Miso Plum Reduction. Nothing but the best!

01/01/2023

On January 1, 2013, this little local slow food chef and catering service was launched. We are so proud to be here serving great food on the beautiful and blessed Central Coast! Happy 10th Anniversary to The Kitchen Door!!!

12/24/2022

Six more FIVE⭐ reviews in the house!

12/19/2022

Awesome food and awesome people bringing everyone home for the holidays! We would love to cater your next event!

12/04/2022

Local Line Caught Halibut Veracruz

11/26/2022

All night appetizer bar. Folks...it's party time!

11/22/2022

We are roasting turkeys today for 400 homeless veterans who deserve a hot Thanksgiving Day meal. We love making great food. EVERYONE deserves hot real food! A special thanks to Adam's Angels for this opportunity to serve! Pumpkin Pie donations being accepted at the Veterans Building in Santa Barbara. 112 Cabrillo Blvd