Chef Ryan Abitz

Personal Chef in Vancouver

LiveGreensPDX is a private chef and catering company based in the Portland metro area and Vancouver, WA. Our team brings 45+ years of combined culinary experience across restaurant kitchens, private dining, event catering, and personal chef services.

We work directly with clients to build fully custom menus around their goals, preferences, and dietary needs. No template menus. No shortcuts. Every meal is built from scratch using organic, clean ingredients sourced with intention.

Dietary restriction cooking is core to what we do, not an add-on. We specialize in celiac, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and complex multi-allergen menus. This expertise is baked into the foundation of the business and shows up in every event and weekly service we run.

Our services include weekly in-home meal prep, private dining experiences, and full-service event catering. Clients hire us because they want great food with zero stress and a team that shows up fully prepared every time. That's what we deliver.

For me, cooking is...

A direct connection between great ingredients and the people we're cooking for. Getting that right is what makes a meal worth remembering.

I learned to cook at...

Our team trained in culinary school and honed their skills in high-volume restaurant kitchens before moving fully into private chef and catering work.

A cooking secret...

Salt and timing. Most cooks undersalt and rush. Our goal is food that tastes exactly like itself, just dialed all the way up.

My menus

Seasonal Flavors (3 course)

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Seasonal soup with artisan bread

Wild mushroom bruschetta with fresh herbs

Goat cheese tartlet with caramelized onions

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Herb-crusted chicken with wild rice pilaf

Grilled salmon with lemon-caper beurre blanc

Braised pork shoulder with creamy polenta

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse with berry compote

Lemon tart with whipped cream

Vanilla crème brûlée

Ocean Taste (3 course)

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Classic shrimp cocktail with horseradish cocktail sauce

Smoked salmon crostini with dill cream cheese

Crab-stuffed mushrooms with Parmesan

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled mahi-mahi with seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc

Herb-crusted cod with lemon-caper sauce and wild rice pilaf

Blackened salmon with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach

DESSERT

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Lemon tart with fresh berries

Key lime pie with whipped cream

Coconut panna cotta with pineapple compote

Taste of Local Cuisine (4 courses)

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Grilled asparagus with poached egg and truffle oil

Duck confit salad with arugula and cherry vinaigrette

Dungeness crab-stuffed mushrooms

FIRST COURSE

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Creamy wild mushroom bisque

Potato-leek soup with crispy shallots

Roasted tomato and basil soup with herb croutons

MAIN COURSE

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Grass-fed beef tenderloin with wild mushroom risotto and red wine reduction

Herb-crusted halibut with saffron beurre blanc

Rosemary roasted lamb chops with mint yogurt sauce

DESSERT

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Flourless chocolate torte with local honey drizzle

Seasonal fruit galette with vanilla crème fraîche

Cheesecake with hazelnut crust and berry coulis

Sun-Kissed Mediterranean Dining (3 course)

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Greek village salad with feta and olives

Hummus trio with pita bread (classic, roasted red pepper, and beet)

Tomato and cucumber bruschetta with olive tapenade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Lemon-herb roasted chicken with tabbouleh and tzatziki

Grilled lamb skewers with couscous and mint yogurt

Stuffed bell peppers with rice, vegetables, and pine nuts

DESSERT

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Baklava with pistachios and honey syrup

Orange and almond cake with yogurt

Semolina halva with walnuts

Local Tasting Experience (5 courses)

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Oregon Dungeness crab cakes with preserved lemon aioli

Caviar and blini with crème fraîche

Seared foie gras with fig compote and brioche

Aged cheddar and candied walnuts with spiced apple compote

Artisan cheese and local honeycomb platter with port reduction

Truffle-infused brie with crackers and fresh figs

FIRST COURSE

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Sweet corn chowder with pancetta

Lobster bisque with chive oil

Butternut squash soup with maple crème fraîche

MAIN COURSE

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Sous vide lamb rack with heirloom carrots and parsnip purée

Wagyu ribeye with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus

Pan-seared black cod with miso glaze and forbidden rice

DESSERT

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Seasonal fruit tart with crème anglaise

Chocolate soufflé with espresso anglaise

Lemon meringue dome with basil-infused syrup

Shibuya Crossing (4 course)

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Spicy tuna rolls with tobiko

Tempura shrimp with ponzu dipping sauce

Hamachi sashimi with yuzu and jalapeño

FIRST COURSE

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Clear dashi broth with mushrooms and scallions

Lobster miso soup with shiso garnish

Japanese pumpkin soup with miso crème fraîche

MAIN COURSE

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Wagyu beef sukiyaki with udon noodles

Grilled unagi over steamed rice

Miso-marinated black cod with pickled ginger

DESSERT

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Matcha lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream

Black sesame mousse with gold leaf

Hojicha (roasted green tea) crème brûlée

Fresh & Local Dining (3 courses)

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Seasonal roasted vegetable salad with citrus vinaigrette

Sweet corn chowder with crispy bacon

Mixed greens with candied pecans, goat cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Herb-crusted roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal greens

Pan-seared pork chops with honey mustard glaze and roasted root vegetables

Grilled salmon with lemon-dill butter and wild rice

DESSERT

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Berry cobbler with whipped cream

Chocolate mousse with sea salt caramel

Vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh berries

Roma Mia (4 course)

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Burrata with prosciutto, arugula, and balsamic glaze

Beef carpaccio with arugula and truffle oil

Tuscan white bean bruschetta with shaved pecorino

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster ravioli in saffron cream sauce

Spinach and ricotta tortellini in sage butter

Wild mushroom pappardelle with Parmigiano-Reggiano

MAIN COURSE

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Osso Buco with creamy polenta

Branzino with garlic-herb butter and roasted vegetables

Chicken Marsala with wild mushrooms

DESSERT

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Pistachio panna cotta with fresh raspberries

Cannoli with orange zest and dark chocolate

Chocolate budino with salted caramel

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Chef Ryan's reviews

4.77

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36 services

Dani was wonderful! She is kind, efficient, helpful and fun. She was a great addition to our night and our food was absolutely amazing!

Sarah was incredible The food and flavors were some of the best I have ever eaten. The whole experience was such a special night to remember. Thank you Chef Sarah

Thank you so much for another successful dinner. It's always great to have someone teach you along the way and discuss the dish with you. All of the courses were incredible and we are truly blessed to have you.

Ryan was wonderful from start to finish! He was responsive to menu wants and needs and offered options I was excited about. He kept in touch, was punctual the night of, and provided and experience even better than expected. The three course meal was beautiful and delicious and he explained each course when serving us. He was personable and we also felt comfortable relaxing and chatting on our own while he was cooking. I have already recommended Ryan to my sister's and will definitely call him in the future for another special occasion. Thank you Chef Ryan Abitz!

He was absolutely amazing. The food was absolutely amazing. Can't wait to book him again.

Chef Ryan is amazing. Menu options were great, and executed very well. We were wowed by every course. Chef has a cool story and mission, we very much appreciated his efforts and talent! Definitely recommend!

Chef Ryan’s food was fantastic! The experience was just what I was hoping for. Only fantastic things to say about him.