Have Chef Will Travel

Personalized catering for your home or special event

Have Chef Will Travel has been providing exceptional catering services throughout Maine and northern New England for over 20 years. We offer a full complement of services for a wide variety of occasions and price ranges: dinner parties, cocktail parties, private parties, corporate events or meetings, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions.

Chef Brad takes great pride in making all occasions elegant, by preparing delicious food and attractively presenting it. He uses only the freshest and most local ingredients available and supports environmentally conscious business practices.

Many customers have also purchased our catering services as gifts. What better way to celebrate an anniversary, birthday or new baby than to give a dinner for two or more prepared especially for you in your home? Chef Brad will bring all of the ingredients and implements necessary to make your evening memorable and will leave your kitchen cleaner than it was before he arrived!

We offer our catering services to a wide geographic area. With a name like Have Chef Will Travel we’ll go most anywhere! Please contact us and we would be honored to discuss your special event with you and make it a most memorable occasion for everyone who attends.


About us

The Chef

From the time that he could stand on a milk carton to wash dishes in his father’s pharmacy at an early age, to the present, Chef Brad has been passionately involved in food preparation, service and presentation. Early in his career he worked in a variety of hospitality settings with many exceptional chefs from Maine to Florida. Through that experience, he learned that attention to detail, a friendly approach and using fresh ingredients are critical components to a successful culinary experience.

Chef Brad absolutely loves being a private caterer. For many years, he worked in the kitchen “behind the line” where he had limited opportunity to deal directly with the customers. Through Have Chef Will Travel, he especially enjoys working individually with his customers to tailor a menu, experience and price that will be exactly what was envisioned. Stacks Image 5

The business

Have Chef Will Travel Catering has been providing exceptional cuisine and service for over 20 years. The company is owned and operated by Chef Brad Morrison and his wife Betsy who take pride in their hands-on approach to all aspects of the business. Because we have chosen to keep the business small, we are able to offer our services to you that are not only tailored to each occasion, but affordable for the high quality that is provided.

Having been a long established business in southern Maine, Chef Brad has chosen the most dependable, efficient and superb selections of other businesses and vendors to work with. In addition to his culinary expertise, Brad and Betsy can also assist with coordinating all the extras that you will need for your special occasion including rental halls and equipment, flowers and bartender services.

Chef Brad has created a wonderful group of experienced staff that works with him when the need arises. His staff reflect his own expectations of professional, unobtrusive, yet personable service and presentation.

From an intimate dinner for two, to business functions and weddings for 200, drop-off meals, to a full dining experience, Have Chef Will Travel will work with you to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Please contact us for a free consultation.


Reviews

What some of our customers say...

“We want to thank you for making our party so special. We have had nothing but raves about the food and how well it was organized. We will certainly call you again when we are in need of a catered affair.”

“What a wonderfully easy and fun way to entertain! Thank you for a great evening! ~ Mary Herman, Maine’s former First Lady

“Even now, almost a month since our event, we are still fondly remembering that wonderful party. I’ve had so many people tell us that it was the best of the season, let alone the best in a few years! It was exactly the profile we wanted and you executed it perfectly. From the initial talks, you understood our desires and from there it was so easy on us. We relied on your expertise and I’m so glad. The food was just wonderfully tasty and presented with a flair as well. You are a pro, Brad.” ~ Julie Dill Williams

“I did want to take the time to say thank you for being a part of our wedding day. The food was absolutely delicious! I can’t tell you how many of my relatives were asking about you. We have received many compliments. Even Ben’s grandmother, who was recommending much more expensive caterers, was very impressed!”

“Just wanted to let you know how pleased Michael and I were with the food at our wedding reception. Everyone raved about how nice everything was presented and how tasty. If anyone ever wants a reference, we would be more than happy to give one.”

“ ‘The morning after’ and Pat and I are still discussing and savoring the wonderful dinner that you prepared for us last evening, We and our guests were more than pleased with your superb dinner and wonderful service. It was really one of the nicest evenings that we have ever hosted and I wanted to take a minute to sincerely thank you for your effort. Please use our name as a reference at any time. We look forward to having you back for another dining extravaganza. You have established a wonderful business and we wish you continued success”. ~ Berman & Simmons, P.A.

“Chef Brad – Thank you so much for making our evening so special. We’re still talking about it! The food, the presentation, everything was first class!”

“Just a note to thank you again for the wonderful job you did at the party. You are such a class-act and went way ‘above and beyond’. Everyone was very impressed with the food and with you! Hope to see you at another function soon.”

“We just wanted to thank you again for Friday night. We are still hearing raves about how good the food was and about how nice a guy you are! I appreciate your helping me put a menu together and for working within our budget. I also appreciate your being so kind and patient with the kids – they were fascinated watching you work. I hope you get a referral or two from the night and we will certainly contact you in the future for all our catering needs!” ~ Jennifer & Brendan Hickey

“Thanks so much for all you hard work in catering our Annual meeting, Everything turned out great and the employees had such favorable comments about the food. We’ll be in touch again soon!” ~ Nelson & Small, Inc.

“Thank you so much for all your help. My daughter was exceedingly grateful. The food had rave reviews. Please send me more business cards.”

“THANKS! The food was excellent! The service Great! It was probably the most enjoyed, relaxed meal I have ever had.”

“I want to thank you for such a great meal. It was unbelievable. If I ever win the lottery you would be hired full time!”

“Thanks again for yet another wonderful dinner experience! Everything was delicious as usual. We’ll be in touch for another gathering soon. Am really liking the idea of a summer BBQ.”

“We were very happy with your delicious hors d’oeuvres and the fine dinner last Wednesday. You and your staff were so pleasant and professional.”

“Just a quick word of thanks for making our summer party so enjoyable , unique and fun! You spoiled us, you know. Bringing food down onto the dock – bending down on one knee and reaching out over the water to make sure we got to select the ‘one’ we wanted. Great! Simply wonderful! Your food was so tasty. So wonderfully displayed and a true joy to our palates!”

“The word Sunday morning was the hanger steak was done to perfection! And the coconut shrimp couldn’t be moved fast enough, it was loved! I personally loved the potato shaped as mushrooms. Your food and presentation was beautiful. Thank you so much! We have already begun to pass your name. Thank you for contributing to our wedding day. Working with you left me calm and confident”.


Contact info

We fullfill each customers needs individually, so please contact us for a free consulation!

You may send us an email by clicking here . We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Please feel free to call us at 207•767•6063 if you prefer.

Our mailing address is: 24 Oak Street South Portland, ME 04106

Email : havechef531@gmail.com