WHAT WE THINK

March 17, 2025

As winter fades and spring blooms, our kitchens can mirror nature’s revival by incorporating edible flowers into our dishes. Beyond their visual charm, these blossoms add unique flavors and subtle aromas, turning meals into multisensory experiences. For instance, pansies bring a mild, grassy note, while violas add a gentle sweetness — both enhancing dishes with […]

August 7, 2024

With a bevy of accolades and a roster of events, it can become challenging to continuously ideate genius on and off the plate. To keep the creativity ever flowing, we like to travel around the world, immerse ourselves in other cultures and explore unique cuisines to draw inspiration often found in our seasonal lookbooks! In […]

August 7, 2024

Chef José Andrés has said, “tapas are at the same time a simple way of eating and an entire way of life … they are a commitment to being together, sharing dishes, sharing an experience.” At SCHAFFER, we love tapas for just that sentiment – they are a symbol of hospitality and the opportunity to […]

May 30, 2024

Since 2009, we have been committed to being a cornerstone of hospitality, catering, and event services in Los Angeles and beyond. Obtaining this legacy isn’t earned solely by the culinary genius that ends up on the plate, but by our staff’s collective efforts to make a memorable experience for guests from start to finish. Our […]

May 1, 2024

As climate-change skyrockets and food scarcity increases, food systems and culinary innovation are deeply impacted. In 2019, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which included food scientists and policy makers, released a global assessment naming alternative proteins as the transformative solution. The report stated that, “alongside transitions in the energy and transportation sectors, alternative […]

December 12, 2018

The Cranberry has Super Properties, a Tart Taste and a Secret Quality that Brings Magic to Cooking. Learn more with Schaffer catering.

November 12, 2018

Has there ever been a more versatile or important organism than the mushroom? Uncover the magic with Schaffer.

October 15, 2018

With better practices, the right nutrition & feeding their brains, the competitive years of gamers could be extended. Explore with Schaffer.

October 8, 2018

Explore the benefits of Capsaicin and try our recipe for Pickled Fresno Chili Peppers.

September 24, 2018

Feeling good about belonging to a CSA, but bad about the amount of wasted food? Here are some strategies to help use up your entire delivery and feel good about buying and eating locally.

September 17, 2018

What is this Lectin-free diet everyone is talking about? Cutting Lectins out of your diet may prove to be a successful way to look and feel better.

August 22, 2018

Moringa is something you should know about. A sustainable superfood that has been consumed for generations in Africa has made its way to the U.S. we we love it!

August 7, 2018

The world’s seas and oceans offer a huge variety of edible, vegetarian options. While we mostly think of seafood as being fish, crustacean and bi-valve, the category of sea vegetables is incredibly broad.  It includes everything from the nori wrapper on your sushi to the spirulina you take with your daily vitamins. There is kombu, dulse, agar […]

July 24, 2018

There’s no reason to eat unimaginative food when you’re camping this summer. Take some tips from Schaffer hospitality, catering and events.

June 18, 2018

Schaffer is interested in exploring alternative proteins like insect protein as a sustainable solution to traditional animal proteins.

June 11, 2018

You Can’t Goji wrong with these super berries.

July 11, 2017

Cook at home with Charlie and Kathleen Schaffer - the experts behind Schaffer hospitality catering and event services.