Phil Colbert the happy chef
Ryan Doolittle twisted classics
page 77 X metropolitan weddings
X winter / spring 2026
Phil Colbert the happy chef
If you are looking for the most unique and varied menu in town, hands down, The Happy Chef has it all! Offering a huge variety of menus from sushi to taco bars, vegan to hibachi, Phil and his team can create a custom menu that will delight anyone’ s taste buds and reflect your personal style. Not only do they offer affordable packages for buffets or plated dinners, The Happy Chef also has a full liquor license for the complete bartending experience. If you want something truly unique, they offer a 1950s vintage pickup truck, refitted as a bar trailer with beer taps on the side- a one-of-a-kind bar experience. The most requested items on their menus are a live action or interactive experience. Do you want a chef rolling sushi or cooking hibachi in front of your guests? How about a chef cooking pasta or creating the perfect personalized tacos for your event? Phil has been in business for over 18 years and strives to make each wedding an incredible, memorable experience for the couple and their guests.“ I love my job! Every event is a party and it is always a celebration!”
FAVORITE MEAL TO MAKE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS: A perfectly prepared steak with parmesan and gouda garlic mashed potatoes.
Ryan Doolittle twisted classics
For all of you who have loved The Riff, The Classics Yard, the Classic food truck or Classic Rock’ s Coffee, this group is now providing another option, Twisted Classics, for all your catering needs. Twisted Classics offers modern American food with a twist. Ryan Doolittle who has been a chef in the area for over 11 years loves the freedom of creating unique menus from his vast expertise.“ I am obsessed with food and love to cook anything!” he says. Bite-size chicken and waffles with a syringe of syrup? Yes! A slider bar with chicken bacon ranch or angus beef sliders? Absolutely! A potato bar, a taco bar, a shrimp and grits bar- the sky is the limit! Ryan loves coming up with out-of-the-box menus that work with the theme of your event. Twisted Classics specializes in creating unique creations for your wedding guests who will be talking about this meal for years to come. This familyrun business started small, and even though it has grown by leaps and bounds, they still treat their customers and coworkers like family. If you are looking for whimsical, unique food experiences that leave your mouth watering for more, you definitely need Twisted Classics.
FAVORITE MEAL TO MAKE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS: Shrimp and grits with all the fixings. It’ s like a hug in a bowl!