About Take Away Gourmet

For Chuck Adams, owner and executive chef, launching Take Away Gourmet is the culmination of 20 years of experience acquired in all myriad aspects of the food world.

After graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Chef Adams was employed by the famous five-star, five-diamond Boca Raton Resort and Club as Executive Sous Chef and then at the UN Plaza Park Hyatt Hotel. Adams has also worked as a freelance chef and food stylist on television’s Food Network, with famed personalities such as Colin Cowie, Emeril Lagasse and Matthew Kenny.

Previously Chef Adams presided over the multi–million dollar catering operations of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. One of New York’s most prestigious off-premise catering companies, Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs created sumptuous events through production kitchens in both Manhattan and the Hamptons.

From there, Chef Adams moved on to his next adventure at Canard Inc., also located in Manhattan. As Executive Chef, he conceived and implemented events both small and large, from six guests to two thousand. In addition to such events, Chef Adams supervised and produced the daily menu for the NASDAQ Times Square Market Site and the American Folk Art Museum café. Under his leadership, Canard Inc. soared to new heights to become one of the most sought after catering companies in Manhattan.

Throughout the last 16 years of his career, Chef Adams has established a vast list of the most discerning clientele, including numerous celebrities and Wall Streeters. This list is composed of corporate clients as well, including numerous celebrities and Wall Streeters. This list is composed of corporate clients as well, including Armani, Juilliard School of Music, The Hampton Classic Horse Show, Tiffany’s, Baccarat, Johnson & Johnson and FX Sillerman, in addition to Broadway openings and Wall Street closings. In correlation with New York City catering, Chef Adams mixes his strong hotel, resort and restaurant experience into one with Take Away Gourmet.

At Take Away Gourmet, Adams believes in hands-on management, working with and encouraging his staff on a day-to-day basis. When asked to explain his driving force, Adams describes that it is “passion, curiosity and never lagging behind with what’s current and stylish.” Chef Adams’ credentials alone flaunt his ambition.

Something to Chew On…

Whether it’s an intimate dinner party for six, or a gala for a thousand, every event has its challenges. No matter the guest count, Take Away Gourmet believes three essential ingredients to a successful event are great food, continuous communication and focused attention to detail.

TAG hand-picks experienced staff members to ensure that your event runs smoothly from the preliminary consultation to the final toast. As a full service catering company, TAG assures that every element of your event receives the utmost attention to every detail.

Under the leadership of Chuck Adams and his wife Laura, Take Away Gourmet delivers creative and delectable food from friendly and professional staff, unmatched by their competition. To round out your event, TAG offers sophisticated recommendations on the latest wines and cocktails that perfectly accessorize your affair. Chef Adams and his culinary crew bring this all to you from their state-of-the-art kitchen at 26 West Prospect Street in Waldwick, New Jersey.

Take Away Gourmet specializes in a varied range of events. You may be in the mood to hold an elegant dinner gathering or a swanky cocktail party. Or, if you’re craving a backyard BBQ, leading a corporate event or celebrating a wedding – TAG handles it all. Anything from staffing to logistics to rental equipment, TAG goes beyond expectations to create the ultimate affair.

To stay current on the cutting edge of ever-changing food trends, TAG tweaks classic American dishes while incorporating the elements that made them popular. Using both organic and/or local produce, they strive to support their local community and the agriculture it provides.

From lunches to launches, and everything in between, TAG is passionate about what they do.