Our Story
Savvy Food Co. started in 2022 by our shared love for food and hosting gatherings.
We have been hosting events since the first few weeks of being together years ago. Both born and raised outside of NYC, we would spend our weekends driving 5 hours upstate to get out of the city, stopping at farm stands and inviting friends over to cook up the bounty. We bonded over cooking and hosting gatherings, its always been a staple in our relationship.
In 2019, we moved out to Portland, OR. We were young and still finding our way. lan went to culinary school to sharpen his skills and soon began working in fine dining. Dana quickly became immersed in the world of farming and herbalism, becoming a farm lead on Wapato Island farm. Our love for good ingredients and better food evolved with everything we were learning.
Eventually, we hosted our first catered event on the farm Dana tended to. Using recipes lan perfected with ingredients we grew and vigilantly sourced. Food with integrity, through and through. Ever since then, we knew what we wanted this to be all about, moving forward we promise and are proud to always stand by that.
What we do..
Savvy Food Co. is a two person business focusing on connecting people to quality food and each other. We offer a wide range of offerings, from catering to private chef services. We accommodate all types of events making sure each is a memorable experience.
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CHEF/OWNERChef Ian is a professionally trained chef with extensive foodservice experience. His love for local, wild and foraged foods combined with fine dining techniques creates an unforgettable experience every time. Ian is a chef dedicated to his craft to create meals that are nourishing, creative and delicious.
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OWNER/EVENT COORDINATORDana is a multi-faceted artist, herbalist, farmer. She is inspired by nature and the natural world letting it influence the way she works with each event. She is so grateful to be able to share her knowledge of the natural world through this practice of nourishment.