Meet Chef Beatrice Keller of Bella Compagnia Upscale Catering

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chef Beatrice Keller.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Chef Beatrice. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am an internationally trained Chef from Switzerland and the owner of Bella Compagnia, an upscale catering company with personal chef service specializing in intimate fine dining. I have been preparing gourmet cuisine for over 32 years. We offer our service from 2 to 150 guests. My dishes are influenced by cuisine from France, Italy and Asia based on my travelling all over the world. Clients frequently praise the unique and tasty flavors present in the meals I prepare for them. Along with our contemporary gourmet dining, Bella Compagnia provides exception service including menu planning, shopping, off-site as well as last minute on-site preparation, personal serving, and of course thorough clean up. Our variety of services includes the following options that can be modified to meet our client’s specific needs:

Appetizer/Dessert buffet
Seated 4-5 Course dinner parties
Buffet menus for larger gathering
Business lunches
Hands on Cooking Class parties
Monthly Bella’s Tasting Kitchen

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
My biggest challenge was also my best challenge. Sixteen years ago, I moved to the United States to begin a new chapter in my life. I am proud to say that I became a U.S. Citizen! Moving to Houston, TX was a new market for me and I have worked very hard to gain the confidence and trust of new clients. I continue to build my business and I attend several trade shows and networking events in the local area. Some of my clients have become dear friends and I cater all of their events. Here are some recommendations that I have received:

“…Our President commented, Chef Keller needs her own parking bay here at our office. Great professional and courteous service along with excellent quality for all events at our company…” Joanne S. Houston, TX

“… My husband and I have attended 2 of Chef Keller’s monthly tastings and 1 private home dinner. Each time, Chef Keller presented a beautiful presentation and delicious food, from the appetizers to the dessert, everything was perfect!! Chef Keller is truly blessed as a world-renowned Chef. She is also very accommodating to special meal requests. Due to an allergy, my husband is non-dairy. Not a problem for Chef Keller. She just did her magic and created his meals without dairy, all while serving him the same meals everyone else was receiving. No one would even know his meal was made slightly different, because she made sure he knew he was getting the correct non-dairy meal. Chef Keller is very professional, with a lovely and fun personality. We highly recommend her for your next event. She won’t disappoint!!! Thank you Beatrice!!! Looking forward to our next Chef Keller meal!!!” Debra E. Spring, TX

“…Chef Keller did an outstanding performance for my 50th birthday dinner. It was a hit!
Annika W. Sugar Land, TX

“…On behalf of the Kroger Company and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we have auctioned off 10 dinner parties every year for the last 8 years at the home of the President of Kroger, Southwest Division. I highly recommend Chef Beatrice Keller who specializes in intimate fine dining at its BEST…” Bill B. Kroger, The Woodlands, TX

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Bella Compagnia Upscale Catering  – what should we know?
Bella Compagnia lets our clients enjoy their party by taking the worry out of food preparation. Our goal is to provide enjoyment for our clients and their guests by preparing multi-course meals, professional table service and sumptuous desserts. We can also prepare exquisite 5 course dinners for 2-16 guests. For larger gatherings, we design assorted warm and cold hors d’oeuvres, entrees and sweets.

 

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
As a young person growing up in Switzerland, my wise parents taught each of their children the value of pursuing your dream through hard work and perseverance. I learned that only by striving to be my personal best could I deliver the best food, best service and highest quality to my clients.

While I trained in Switzerland as a chef, I have also traveled the whole world tasting and learning to prepare the cuisines of many cultures. As an independent business woman, I chose the United States as the country where I could most likely fulfill my dreams. And I learned early on that Houston is the most culturally diverse and welcoming city in my new home of the USA.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.bellacompagnia.com
• Phone: Office 281 397 6336 – Cell 281 381 0721
• Email: bellacompagnia@comcast.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram/bella_compagnia_catering
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bella-Compagnia-Upscale-Catering-Personal-Chef-Service-LLC