About Kansas City’s favorite catering company. Since 2015.
At Chef Kansas City Catering, we believe food can unite people and we’ve been doing that since 2015. Chris Zembrzuski founded our KC catering company with a love of cooking and a desire to create events that feel as good as they taste.
We don’t just cater, we collaborate. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a corporate celebration, or a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, we partner with you to design a menu and atmosphere that reflects your style, vision, and guests. Every detail is handled carefully, from locally sourced ingredients to thoughtful service and event planning.
While we take our food seriously, we never forget to have fun along the way. Our team brings energy, creativity, and a little flair to every event because we believe the best memories are made when people feel relaxed, joyful, and well-fed.
Let’s create something unforgettable together.
Flavors that bring people together. Moments that last forever.
Meet our Founder & CEO
Christopher Zembrzuski
Chef Christopher Zembrzuski, known as Chef Z, is a Kansas City native and the founder of Chef Kansas City Catering. He has worked in professional kitchens since his teens and received formal culinary training at The Art Institute of Phoenix, earning certification through the American Culinary Federation.
Chef Z built his early career in fine dining kitchens before expanding his experience in Sedona and San Francisco. He served as Chef de Cuisine for a San Francisco catering company, producing custom menus for corporate events, film, and photo shoots. His clients included Apple, Facebook, Williams Sonoma, Starbucks, United Airlines, and Ford Motor Company.
After returning to Kansas City, Chef Z launched Chef Kansas City Catering to offer personalized, chef-driven catering and private chef services. He specializes in corporate catering, private events, and custom menus designed around each client’s needs.
Today, Chef Z brings a hands-on approach, consistent execution, and a focus on quality ingredients to every event, from intimate dinners to large corporate gatherings.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Chef Danielle Kemp
Danielle Kemp is the Executive Chef at Chef Kansas City Catering, bringing extensive experience in catering, restaurant kitchens, and large-scale event production. With a strong background in menu development, food safety, and team leadership, Dani ensures consistent, high-quality execution across every event.
Dani received formal culinary training at Johnson County Community College, earning Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees. Prior roles include Executive Catering Chef at PB&J Restaurants Inc. and Sous Chef at North Italia, where they led kitchen teams, trained staff, and maintained high culinary standards.
At Chef KC, Dani oversees kitchen operations, staff training, and menu execution for corporate catering, private events, and high-volume productions throughout Kansas City. Their leadership focuses on efficiency, safety, and food that delivers every time.
Executive & Planning Team
Chris Zembrzuski - Founder, CEO
Danielle Kemp - Executive Chef
Tyler Fox - Sous Chef
Graydon James - Operations Excellence
Cassidy Armour- Catering & Events Coordinator
Falisha Turpin - Client Liason
Richard Rice - CFO
Green Policy
At Chef Kansas City Catering, thoughtful, responsible practices should accompany exceptional food and unforgettable events. Our commitment to sustainability and giving back is woven into everything we do, from sourcing our ingredients to supporting our community.
We proudly partner with local organizations like Pete’s Garden and Folds of Honor, helping combat food insecurity and provide shelter for those in need. These partnerships allow us to extend our care beyond the table, sharing the same warmth and generosity that define our events.
We prioritize fresh, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in the kitchen—supporting nearby farmers, reducing emissions, and celebrating what our region offers. We work to minimize food waste through planning and repurposing, favoring eco-friendly packaging and materials wherever possible.
Choosing Chef Kansas City means more than just great food—it means supporting values that matter. Together, we can create meaningful experiences while positively impacting our planet and our community.
Giving Back
Deep within our company culture, we have a desire to make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live. One way we do this is by giving back to our communities in the form of financial support, food donations and employee volunteerism.
Chef Kansas City Catering supports a growing number of charitable causes in KC and beyond. Recent successes include Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Make-A-Wish, FirstHand Foundation, Crossroads Charter School, March of Dimes and more.
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