Under the innovative leadership of owner, and Executive Chef Chuck Adams, Take Away Gourmet has established itself as one of Bergen County’s top go-to catering businesses.
At a Glance
Education: Graduate of Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
Culinary Creds: Reflecting a diverse range of hotel, resort and restaurant catering expertise, Chef Adams offers more than 23 years of hands-on experience, including as executive Sous Chef at establishments such as the renowned five-star, five-diamond Boca Raton Resort and Club, and UN Plaza Park Hyatt Hotel; freelance chef and food stylist on television’s Food Network, where he worked alongside famed personalities such as Colin Cowie, Emeril Lagasse and Matthew Kenny; Executive Chef at Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs, one of New York’s most prestigious off-premise catering companies specializing in creating sumptuous events through production kitchens in both Manhattan and the Hamptons; and Executive Chef at Manhattan’s Canard Inc., where he conceived and implemented events—both small and large—for guests who numbered from six to 2,000.
Discerning Clientele: Chef Adams has earned a huge following of satisfied clients, including world-famous celebrities, Wall Street executives, and trendsetters in the world of fashion, entertainment, medicine, the arts, education, and philanthropy. Past and current clients include: Armani, Juilliard School of Music, The Hampton Classic Horse Show, Tiffany’s, Baccarat, Pro-Med Properties, Prestige Motors, Europen Auto, Bloomingdales, Crate and Barrel just to name a few.
Philosophy: a firm believer in hands-on management and the unwavering pursuit of excellence, Chef Adams is driven by “passion, curiosity and the will to remain several steps ahead of what’s current and stylish.”
Small Bites
How I roll … Open-minded and creative out-of-the-box thinker
Essential elements … that our clients realize we are listening; we do care and have their best interests at heart. We live—and work—by the conviction that you’re only as good as your last event. This belief empowers us to constantly do more, be more daring, and make changes that are noticed at every event, every time!
When I’m not working, I’m … either playing with my family in upstate New York or tinkering under the hood of our classic Chevy
Biggest compliment … when a client says: “You’ve surpassed everything I thought my party would look and feel like”
Most successful event … Every single event I work on with my team has my signature on it; at the time we’re working on it, it is simply the most important to me!
Ideal client … a discerning individual who expects perfection and demands the special attention we are expert and providing
Often described as … someone who works hard, plays fair and is passionate about people who are passionate about food, service and all that Take Away Gourmet can offer
Team TAG … We set high standards for ourselves and demand the same of our vendors and staff members. We are an organized, punctual, full-time catering outfit working as one to orchestrate your life events. Together, we are the strongest team in our marketplace!
Key thing to take away about us … Take Away Gourmet is a full service off-premise caterer inclusive of food, staffing, rentals, tents, lighting, décor and any other personal concierge services you may need to facilitate your event.
Things I love most about my job … the people and the daily diversity; being asked to help clients create an event that, in most cases, is a life-long memory; it’s an honor to be chosen to be such a big part of something that’s so personal and special to them
