Chef Karlena Calabro

Chef At Home in Ambridge
Chef Karlena Calabro

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Sip. Savor. Celebrate! We provide elevated event catering for the modern hosts. Traditional Italian recipes taken to the next level!

Hi, I am Karlena! I am the owner and Executive Chef of Midnight Olive Catering. I have been trained in the kitchen through hands-on mastery and traditional family recipes. I specialize in taking classic Italian-American recipes and elevating them with a modern edge. My focus is on "architected experiences"—moving beyond traditional catering to deliver interactive culinary performances, from live-tossed pasta stations, delicious Hors d’oeuvres, to strolling dessert bars. Let’s collaborate to create a seamless, unforgettable dinner party in your home!

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

My passion and how I express myself! I love sharing my craft with friends and family.

I learned to cook at...

I learned a lot from my mother and grandmother! The rest I learned from years on the sauté line at respectable restaurants and resorts!

A cooking secret...

Listing to my instincts! I always have had a flair for the dramatic, and it translates to the kitchen!

Book your experience with Chef Karlena

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.