Taste Catering and Event Planning
Alex Belonoochkin is an experienced culinary professional with a diverse background in the food industry. Currently serving as the Executive Chef at Zelda's Kukla since June 2017, Alex specializes in creating Russian-inspired dishes with a California twist, complemented by house-infused vodkas. With additional roles as CEO of Food Hustler and Chef Manager at Taste Catering & Event Planning, Alex has built a robust culinary career that began with a degree in Culinary Arts from the California Culinary Academy. Previous experience includes positions as Executive Chef at multiple establishments, including Arianicho and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, as well as contributing to opening teams at Amazon Lab126 and Arista Networks, Inc. Alex's career also includes work as a Catering Chef/Executive Sous Chef at Bon Appetit Management Company and operational leadership at Nico's Tacos.
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Taste Catering and Event Planning
Taste's innovative and energetic team is comprised of seasoned professionals with more than 30 years of experience. With an honest passion for the industry, Taste Catering provides fresh ideas combined with exceptional service in design, production and execution of customized events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our sales team and event designers offer customized menu planning, floral and tabletop design and full-service event planning. Taste Catering uses only the freshest and highest quality ingredients and actively supports local growers and producers that engage in organic and sustainable agricultural practices. Taste Catering is proud to be "Green Certified" by the San Francisco Department of the Environment.