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The Raging Skillet a brief biography
The Raging Skillet, call Chef Rossi

Thanks for taking an interest in the wildest catering company this side of the Mason Dixon Line.

Although a lot of people who are just discovering the eclectic, multi-cultural fare of "The Raging Skillet" think we are the new caterer on the block, we've actually been in NYC, catering non-traditional weddings, pirate feasts, international soirees and Christmas by way of The Philippines holiday bashes for over 20 years! .

We've generally been known as the best kept secret amongst our clients. That secret seems to be leaking out these days, which is really quite wonderful.

The Raging Skillet is a recommended caterer at
632 On Hudson,
NY Hall of Science,
The Tobacco Ware-house,
The Prospect Park Picnic House,
The Bell House in Brooklyn,
Landmark On The Park,
The Divine Studio in NOHO,
The Foundry in Long Island City,
The Seaman's Church Institute,
The Angel Orensanz Foundation,
The NYC Fire Museum,
Galapagos Art Space,
The Smack Mellon Gallery in Dumbo,
Ramscale Studios,
and The Metropolitan Building
..

We are perhaps...most known as the anti-caterer; everything is personalized down to the menu, attire of the staff- do you want them in Japanese jackets, tuxes or mini-skirts?- and style of service- tired of old fashioned sit-downs, try family style, table-side French Service or Chef Rossi's personal fave; the Floating Supper.

Our food reflects fusions from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cuba, South Carolina, New Orleans, Morocco, Jamaica, India, The South-West, Vegan, Vegetarian and Rossi's mother's Hungarian Yiddish home-cooking. Slovenian Chef Miha Juric joined the team in 2003, adding Central European cooking to the mix!

The Raging Skillet wait-staff are all seasoned veterans who love what they do and are not tapping their toes waiting for that next audition.

The Raging Skillet was the official caterer for "V'Day"- considered to be the biggest thing in the women's movement since the burning of the bra- at which female celebrities from Glenn Close to Susan Sarandon to Whoopie Goldberg performed for an audience of thousands to end violence against women.

We have been "The Manhattan User's Guide" pick for Best NYC Caterers, chosen by "New York Magazine" as one of their "Hottest Caterers of New York," chosen 10 years running by "New York Wedding" as best wedding caterer, featured on "The Food Network", and called "eclectic, ethnic and off the wall" by the "Zagat Survey" who gave The Raging Skillet their highest rating and written up as "The Rebel Anti-Caterer" by "The New York Times.".

For more information on The Raging Skillet, call Chef Rossi at 212-463-0872


Molds are a wonderful thing to break.


-Chef Rossi
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about Chef Rossi

Rossi -- known professionally as Chef Rossi -- is one of the New York catering world's most vivacious personalities. She has been whisking up international fusions and mad theme parties for over 20 years!.

As the catering director, owner and executive chef of "The Raging Skillet", a cutting-edge catering company known for breaking any and all rules, she has earned a reputation as the one to call when it's time to do something different.

When not cooking up a storm, Rossi has written for several major newspapers and publictions, such as "The Daily News," "The Black Book,""Time Out New York" and "The New York Post" to name a few. She been the regular host of a radio food show on "WJFF" and a featured guest on The Food Network. Currently Rossi hosts her own show on "WOMR" radio on Cape Cod called "Bite This" and has been the food columnist for "Bust" magazine for the past six years.

"I like to think of myself as the anti-chef," says Rossi, "no pretension, no complicated recipes, just fun, fast and fabulous food." New York Magazine agreed when they voted Rossi one of the hottest caterers in New York.

Rossi, who credits America as her home town, grew up in a camper wedged on the top of a Ford pick-up truck and had visited all of the United States -- except for Hawaii and Alaska -- by the time she was 10 years old. Her wacky sense of humor and international food fusions reflect her Hungarian Yiddish background and her love of all things hot and spicy.

"I think I was the only kid in high-school who had a Yiddish/ Jersey/ Southern accent", says Rossi... "and a passion for Tandoori Chicken."

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For more information on The Raging Skillet call Chef Rossi at 212-463-0872.

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Just a few comments from our clients:

- My guests raved about the food!

- You were such a joy to work with, so much fun, so relaxed, so together
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- ...I will never forget your sensitivity and spirit...

- The food was absolutely delicious

- As usual, you outdid yourself!