The world of events, catering and hospitality is evolving. Not just in menu trends or décor, but in purpose: wellness, longevity, sustainability, connection. We at Primal Alchemy Catering took note of the energy at the “Don’t Die Summit” led by longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson in Los Angeles in early 2025 — and we see clear …
When we founded Primal Alchemy in Long Beach over two decades ago, Chef Paul and Dana Buchanan committed to a principle: serve food that is seasonally sourced, locally harvested, and prepared with intention — and operate the business with minimal environmental footprint. As noted by Long Beach Local News, Primal Alchemy “has been at the …
At Primal Alchemy, we’ve always believed that food is more than fuel—it’s culture, it’s connection, and yes, it’s alchemy. That primal transformation of ingredients by fire, smoke, salt, and time—that’s where it all began. And for over 24 years, we’ve held onto that origin story, even when people told us our name didn’t make sense. …
Behind The Kitchen Doors (OC Talk Radio Podcast) Read More »
I love sailing. It’s cathartic in itself; cruising along, water lapping at the hull, well-trimmed sails luffing in the wind, lines and hardware clanging. I’ve sailed in the South Pacific, the Caribbean, Sydney Harbor in Australia, Europe, and of course right here in California. Long Beach, a big sailing community, is where I learned. When …
Sail Grand Prix, Los Angeles, 2025, A Gusty Example of Catering Endurance Read More »
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, I would head to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market at 7AM to get my seasonal produce with …
After graduating with honors from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Chef Paul Buchanan honed his cooking skills in some of the best kitchens in Southern California, including Water Grill, Patina, Pascals, La Brea Bakery and Campanile. At Patina, he executed large scale events like the Oscars, Emmys, and SAG Awards, gaining valuable experience …
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 cultural or ethnic styles and some by colors or holidays. Whatever drives your inspiration, it should be something that you are passionate about, something that makes …
Your Wedding, Your Way…Paint Your Own Picture for your Big Day! Read More »
As an official State Certified Green Business, and the first one to attain this status in the City of Long Beach, we are inherently involved in all things sustainable. We qualified for this status because we founded our business 20 years ago with seasonal, local, and sustainable as our core ethos. While these words have …
