WHAT WE THINK

July 15, 2025

Schaffer’s Executive Pastry Chef, Lydia Maracine, whose work has delighted palates across Jean‑Philippe Patisserie, Bottega Louie, and the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, decided to explore how eight distinct fats shape the beloved chocolate chip cookie. She put Vermont Creamery, Plugrá, Kirkland Grass‑Fed, Paysan Breton, Maison Bordier, Beurre d’Isigny AOP, Les Prés Salés, and even the unconventional Wagyu beef tallow […]

November 1, 2024

Creative blocks can feel daunting, even for seasoned professionals. For Lydia Maracine, our Head Pastry Chef here at Schaffer, the answers for these challenges can be found in our most natural cycles and habitats.  While Lydia has a variety of systems in place to aid creative blocks – embracing imperfection, letting ideas breathe, collaborating 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 […]

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.

December 11, 2018

Learn how to survive the holidays and dive into Schaffer's Broccoli Pesto Recipe

November 12, 2018

Edible centerpieces have a rich history that span hundreds of years. Uncover the history and learn how to make your own with Schaffer.

October 29, 2018

There are a million opportunities to take classic ideas and put a twist on them with seasonal ingredients.

October 8, 2018

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

May 21, 2018

Schaffer's recipe for Cricket Hummus, made from roasted cricket protein powder, will make you a believer in insect proteins!

December 22, 2017

Here's one more recipe for your holiday table, Liquid Nitrogen Lemon Mint Pistachio Gelato!

December 20, 2017

Our Bahn Mi Sandwiches will make you squeal with delight - try the recipe from Schaffer!

October 3, 2017

From a little tree in the middle of Los Angeles we are given Guavas. We take this peculiar fruit and turn it into delicious recipes including our Silverlake Guava BBQ Sauce.

December 21, 2016

Be on the look out for Golden Berries and try our recipe! Schaffer is your trusted source for catering expertise in Los Angeles.