Founder of Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table, a full-service catering and event planning company serving Corona and the Greater Los Angeles area since 2000.
Full-service catering and event planning company
Chef Bill believes two things must be in place to be a great cook. First, an absolute love for eating, to the point that when you finish one meal, you’re already thinking about the next. Second, a complete devotion to the act and art of feeding others, especially when those others are total strangers.
Chef Bill Blackburn founded Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table in Corona, California in 2000 as a full-service catering and event planning company built around two principles: real farm-to-table sourcing from local Southern California producers, and championship-level execution on every event. Twenty-five years later, those principles still run every menu, every consultation, and every plate that leaves the kitchen.
Chef Bill studied under Chef Eric Crowley at the noted Epicurean School of Culinary Arts, which provides comprehensive professional instruction in classic French techniques. There, he received intense training in the creative preparation of meats, fish, fowl, stocks, and sauces. In addition to the exacting rigors of acquiring advanced cooking techniques, he developed a deep understanding of the art of presentation.
Before launching his catering company, Chef Bill built a successful background in corporate sales, marketing, and business development. He also draws on veteran military experience, which informs his approach to every event he caters: high ethical standards, unparalleled professionalism, succinct organization, unwavering customer service, strategic outside-the-box thinking, command leadership, and the ability to produce in pressure situations.
That combination of classical French technique and operational discipline is what separates Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table from a typical catering company. Every event runs on a clear timeline, executed by a trained team, with food prepared to a standard that holds up whether the room has 12 guests or 500.
Chef Bill’s experience in catering services is broad-ranging and diverse. He has catered fundraising events, including for Hillary Rodham Clinton. He has served luxury automotive brand events for Mercedes and BMW, and corporate celebrations for major Fortune 500 companies. He has catered celebrity VIP parties, including events for TNT’s Kenny Smith. He has handled hospital and private medical practice luncheons, indoor and outdoor wedding catering, residence dinner parties, and milestone personal celebrations.
Over the years, Chef Bill has built a studied appreciation of every moving part of catering: custom-tailored menu development, creative menu design, professional staffing, purchasing, selecting the best local food vendors, full event planning, and most importantly, managing the timeline so the host stays present with their guests.
Chef Bill’s reputation for performance-grade nutrition has earned him long-term relationships with Major League teams across five professional sports leagues, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS. His client roster includes NBA champions, NFL All-Pros, and players from organizations including the LA Rams and the LA Dodgers.
The same precision and discretion that elite athletes require, Chef Bill brings to every event he caters. Macro-calibrated menus, on-time delivery, custom dietary handling, and complete confidentiality are the standard, not the exception.
Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table is based in Corona, California, and serves clients across:
If your venue or event location is not listed, contact us. Our team handles travel and on-site setup throughout Southern California.
Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table holds the licensing, insurance, and certifications required to operate as a full-service catering company in California. Specific credentials include:
Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table holds the licensing, insurance, and certifications required to operate as a full-service catering and event planning company in California.
Classical French at the Epicurean School of Culinary Arts under Chef Eric Crowley
Member of the Corona Chamber of Commerce
Chef Bill Blackburn and Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table have been featured in regional and national publications.
For Chef Bill, when a client finishes a plate and smiles, or even just talks about the food after the event, he experiences immeasurable joy and satisfaction. That moment, the look on a guest’s face after the first bite, is the actual product Chef Bill Blackburn Farm to Table sells. Everything else, the sourcing, the timing, the staffing, the rentals, exists in service of that one moment.
Chef Bill Blackburn’s team is built around the same standards that define his work: precision, consistency, and genuine care for every guest. From talented chefs like Chef Justin Blackburn, who brings global culinary training and creative energy to the kitchen, to the experienced servers and event staff who ensure every detail runs smoothly, each team member plays a critical role in delivering a seamless experience. This is not a rotating staff or a one-size-fits-all crew. It is a trusted group that works together event after event, understanding the level of execution expected. Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a large-scale celebration, the team operates with the coordination and professionalism that allows clients to relax and stay fully present.
Our Testimonials
Real experiences from weddings, corporate events, and pro athletes who trusted Chef Bill to deliver unforgettable results.
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, private party, or fueling elite athletes, Chef Bill Blackburn brings world-class food, trusted service, and full event support to make your day stress-free and unforgettable.
