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16th Annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner
1 Moonlit Night | 21 Chefs | Multiple Courses | Focused on Local, Seasonal, and Sustainabile Cuisine
Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 4-8 pm
5 Reasons to Hire Primal Alchemy for Your Next Event!
- Save Time: You will save hours of your own time because you won’t have to plan the meal, go shopping, prepare, cook and serve the food, or clean up. Primal Alchemy will work on all of these things while you focus on the other important aspects of your event.
- Experience In Planning Menus: We create and prepare menus every day. We know which foods best complement one another, as well as which drinks pair best with the foods on the menu. Whether it’s Indian, French, or American, we are well versed in which menus work best for the type of event you are planning, and can provide appropriate recommendations. We realize the importance of providing safe options for guests with special dietary restrictions!
- Attention to Detail: A lot of detail goes into planning an event and it’s not easy to keep track of everything from serving utensils to timeline execution. Whatever it is, Primal Alchemy will remember all the little things. It’s often the tiny details that come together to make a great event – so leave it up to us to take care of them. We have the skills, experience, and patience to make your vision a reality!
- Set Up & Clean Up: This is probably one of the most impactful reasons to hire Primal Alchemy Catering. Setting things up, then taking everything down afterwards is probably the most time-consuming aspect of any event. When you hire a catering company, you do not have to clean up all the food and dishes after your party! After your event, the caterer and staff also handle clearing the tables, washing the dishes, and putting everything back where it belongs. We pride ourselves on leaving the kitchen cleaner than when we arrived.
- Leave a Lasting Impression: If you want to impress your guests, catering is a great strategy. When your event is catered, it tells people that this is an important occasion. The atmosphere and attention you pay to a birthday party, your anniversary or an important business dinner makes a long-lasting impression with an experience your guests will remember!
Tell us about your event and get a quote!
We transform fresh ingredients from local farmers and artisinal food sources into amazing food. All of our seasonal menus are customized for your unique event.
What Our Clients Say
We Love What We Do. Don’t Just Take Our Word For It…
Every time I have had the opportunity to attend a Chef Paul prepared supper, breakfast, event - the food is beyond fresh, expertly prepared, with respect to the source. Farm lot, field grazed, I do not have the words for the delicious respect I have for his sources and methods. Highly recommend Primal Alchemy farm to table belief, he even knows the name of his farmers and livestock growers. Amazing.
Dianne M.
Amazing food!!! Fresh ingredients, incredible flavors, creative dishes. Don’t miss a chance to get a jar of the strawberry balsamic jam! Thank you Primal Alchemy for your meal offerings during this challenging time.
Stacy B.
Chef Paul's food is amazing! We ordered the turkey dinner with a few extra sides, and it was so delicious that we couldn't wait til today, so we had some last night for dinner too!
Elizabeth W.
"We engaged the team at Primal Alchemy for a function for 70+ guests and I could not be happier. The communication (we are based in New Zealand and organized a function in Los Angeles), quality of service and quality of food were all outstanding. Many compliments were received from our guests. I would definitely use them again for future functions!"
Grant L.
New Zealand Consulate
"Chef Paul put together an amazing spread for our wedding at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The menu that was fresh & delicious. Our guests came out absolutely raving about the food. He & his staff were able to manage the challenges that cooking at the museum posed."
Vu M.
Westminster
"Primal Alchemy catered our wedding 1.5 months ago & I’m still hearing about how good the food was!"
Katie K.
Orange County
"We went to Algalita’s fundraiser at Captain Charlie Moore’s house last night and experienced for the first time Primal Alchemy’s talent. He used all organics grown from Charlie’s garden …The food was cooked with flavors that rivaled our imagination. Loved it!"
Carol Harris
Long Beach
"I wish there was 100 stars!!!!! Chef Paul & his crew are incredible. I will NEVER use another caterer. His passion & talent are beyond. THE BEST!"
Kat W.
Huntington Beach
Latest Blog Posts
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Your Wedding, Your Way…
It’s your wedding, it’s your day to shine and celebrate your marriage. Why not have it reflect the essence of you and your partner? Some people are inspired by… Read More.
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Once upon a time here in Long Beach, we only had one Farmer’s Market a week: always on Fridays around noon. Fridays were a little late in the week for weekend catering needs, so back then, every Wednesday… Read More.
About Chef Paul Buchanan
After graduating with honors from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Chef Paul Buchanan honed his cooking skills in some of the … Read More.
Tell us about your event and get a quote!
We transform fresh ingredients from local farmers and artisanal food sources into amazing food. All of our seasonal menus are customized for your unique event.
