We had the good fortune of connecting with Viktoria Tabak and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Viktoria, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
I have always had a personality that thrives in organization & preparation. I incorporate my natural skill set into my business. By paying attention to details & being thorough in my preparation & execution, I find it helps me greatly in my pursuit of making the food & drink at any party go off without a hitch. This also allows me to customize menus to the likes, dislikes, and dietary needs of each of my clients, by remembering these personal details about them.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am the chef & owner of VLT Catering. I am a private chef, and full service caterer, complete with bartending & serving staff. I specialize in weekly meal prep for my clients, helping them achieve their health goals, by formatting great tasting, low calorie, high flavor meals, packaged for their busy weeks.
My weekends are usually spent catering events like bridal & baby showers, holiday parties, and family gatherings.
While the pandemic definitely threw a wrench into entertaining, we’re now back in full swing, as people are happier than ever to gather & enjoy delicious food & drinks. By handling this large task, I allow my clients to relax & enjoy themselves, and mingle with their guests, instead of busting their butts in the kitchen.
My goal is to communicate the love I feel for the hospitality industry & cuisine through the meals I cook. I believe feeding people is the ultimate expression of love, and that no gathering is complete without phenomenal food as the centerpiece of your table & conversation.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I am very lucky to live in Southern California, and often have family & friends visit. We are blessed to live in the vicinity of everything you’d ever want: rolling green hills, beautiful beaches, snowy mountains, or breathtaking Redwoods. Los Olivos has long been a favorite road trip for a few days trip, with dinner at local favorites like The Hitching Post, and incredible wineries like Demetria & Saarloos & Sons.
Ojai & Santa Barbara are also wonderful places for a quick getaway, enjoying breathtaking hikes & fresh seafood.
Farmers Markets are a favorite place of mine, and with such superb local produce, strolling the Santa Monica farmers market on a foggy Saturday morning is always one of my favorite activities.
Dodger games are an incredible place to watch a sunset & enjoy LA energy, and Disneyland & Aquarium of the Pacific are great destinations with the kiddos.
With an amazing live music & event lineup, the Los Angeles area always has something to offer, no matter what week!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to thank my husband & partner in life, Jason, who met me in the restaurant industry all those years ago. Having also had the background in hospitality, he has been a constant supporter of my business, encouraging me to take the risk & make my dreams happen, and putting in the hours of effort right alongside me to help make our clients happy!

Website: www.VLTCatering.com

Instagram: @VLTCatering

Yelp: https://s.yelp.com/NNSuvGXyMX

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