the vendors behind the scenes

Chef Francis Pascal

Culinary Director and Owner

Formerly of Japonais by Morimoto, Momotaro, and Roister of The Alinea Group, Chef Francis Pascal believes high-level cuisine shouldn’t restrict anyone to the walls of the favorite restaurant.

Life’s most important and intimate celebrations should transpire anywhere for any occasion. And never at the cost of a skillfully plated meal.

By focusing on technique, the vetted Chef Francis showcases locally sourced ingredients with a relentless commitment to hospitality in your home, office or venue of your choosing.

Chef Francis was born and raised in Albania. Before moving to the US, Chef’s experience was one of direct contact with the people who were growing his food. He is inspired by their traditions. His mission is to raise awareness about people’s relationship to the quality of the food they are consuming, with special attention to the ingredients’ journey from farm to table. With tribute to this European heritage, he brings an ever-resilient commitment to hospitality, a genuine desire to give, and a globally-inspired perspective to food innovation that is evident with every bite.

  • Erinn Fredin

    Client Liaison and Administration

  • Rogelio Gamez

    Food and Event Photographer

  • Michaelengelo Flores

    Chef

What clients are saying…

A dinner that will be remembered in our family for many years. Nothing short of remarkable. From menu planning, hospitality, food, and service, it was well above expectations.

— MATT T.

Chef Francis is world class. The entire wedding experience was amazing: from initial inquiry, through tasting, through the event and follow up afterwards. His selection of courses was amazing and he worked miraculously around food restrictions in our group. He did such an amazing job during our wedding and we believe it would have not been the same without him

— WESLEY E.

Perfection. Thats the single word I would use to describe Chef Francis and the curated experience Vendador puts together. Having hired and worked with other private chefs, no other chef and private dining experience compares.

— Andrew C.

Our meal was phenomenal. We felt like we were at the chef’s counter of a fine dining restaurant with the added bonus of not having to leave our home.

— CARLEIGH M.

You’ll be immersed in an extraordinary culinary journey that will surpass all your expectations and will leave an indelible mark on your palate and heart. Francis’ creativity and fusion of flavors are unparalleled, by sourcing local quality seasonal ingredients that are apparent in every bite. Vendador is an experience that will stay with you forever

— DAVID R.

I still dream of his dishes. All 6 courses were on par, if not better than, other fine dining establishments. To say that he knocked this experience out of the park is an understatement. You must give him a try before he blows up (which I can just feel is coming soon!).

- PAYAL P.