Chef Warren Warren

Chef At Home in Scottsdale

Chef Warren Weekes is a seasoned culinary professional with over 30 years of experience in fine dining, resort hospitality, and wellness-focused cuisine. He has held leadership roles at premier destinations such as Canyon Ranch, Miraval Arizona, and The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, where he combined high-end culinary execution with a passion for health, flavor, and hospitality.

Now, as the founder of Cactus & Sage Catering, Chef Warren brings that same commitment to excellence to private events, curated dinners, and hands-on culinary experiences. Known for his creativity, precision, and warm presence, he believes food is more than sustenance — it’s a source of connection and joy.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is more than a craft — it’s a form of expression, connection, and care. It’s his way of telling stories through flavor, creating moments that

I learned to cook at...

Chef Warren Weekes began his culinary journey at just 13 years old in the same Oregon town where legendary chef James Beard was born.

A cooking secret...

Chef Warren’s secret in the kitchen is simple: cook with intention.

My menus

Vaquero - Served Family Style

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Mini Elote Cups – roasted street corn with cotija, crema, chile, lime

Quesabirria Tacos – slow-braised short rib, melted Oaxaca cheese, consommé dip

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp Tostaditas – citrus-cured shrimp, avocado, salsa roja, micro cilantro

MAIN COURSE

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Carne Asada – marinated skirt steak, fire-grilled, salsa verde

Al Pastor – pork shoulder with pineapple, achiote, onion, cilantro

Nopal & Mushroom (Vegan) – cactus paddles, sautéed mushrooms, salsa macha

Charred jalapeños, radish, pickled red onion, queso fresco, salsas

Handmade corn tortillas (fresh-pressed)

Frijoles de Olla (slow-simmered heirloom beans with epazote)

Arroz Verde (cilantro-lime rice)

Chiles Toreados (blistered peppers with lime & sea salt)

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Pastry Chef's Selection

Burger and Barbeque

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Smoked Brisket Burnt-End Bites Caramelized barbecue glaze · pickled mustard seed

Mini Street Corn Cups Roasted corn · cotija · cilantro-lime aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Angus Smash Burgers Brioche rolls · sharp cheddar · tomato jam · shaved lettuce · house pickles

Applewood-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Slow-cooked · lacquered with bourbon–brown sugar BBQ glaze

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Chicken Thighs Citrus–garlic marinade · chimichurri drizzle

Vegetarian Option Grilled Portobello “Steak” Burger · balsamic glaze · roasted pepper aioli

Truffle-Parmesan Tater Tots Crispy · rosemary salt · parmesan

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese Oven-baked · toasted herb crust

Heirloom Coleslaw Creamy dressing · fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Pastry Chef's Selection

Designed exclusively for your celebration

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Custom

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Crafted for you

MAIN COURSE

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Designed for your guest

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Sweet and Sexy

Wren Circle

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Crispy Polenta Bite – pancetta, roasted plum tomato, basil aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom Beet Carpaccio – whipped goat cheese, candied pistachio, micro basil, citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Petite Filet Mignon – truffle potato purée, wild mushrooms, red wine demi-glace

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Chef’s seasonal dessert

Cactus and Sage

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup – spiced crème fraîche, pumpkin seed brittle (V, GF)

Heirloom Beet Carpaccio – whipped goat cheese, pistachio crumble, micro herbs (V)

Seared Ahi Tuna – sesame crust, avocado purée, ponzu glaze

Wild Mushroom Tartlet – truffle cream, Parmesan crisp, arugula (V)

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Gem Caesar – Parmesan tuile, white anchovy, sourdough crumble

Burrata Caprese – heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, basil oil (V, GF)

Charred Octopus Salad – fingerling potato, smoked paprika aioli, pickled shallot

Shaved Root Vegetable Salad – citrus vinaigrette, pomegranate, toasted hazelnuts (V, GF)

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon – red wine demi, pommes purée, roasted baby vegetables

Pan-Seared Halibut – saffron beurre blanc, asparagus, wild rice pilaf

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb – rosemary jus, potato gratin, haricots verts

Wild Mushroom Risotto – porcini, black truffle, aged Parmesan (V, GF)

DESSERT

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Pastry Chef's Selection

Modern Cowboy

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Sweet Corn Arancini, Manchego, Charred Scallion Aioli Crispy risotto spheres filled with sweet corn and manchego cheese. Served over a smoky charred scallion aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Charred Peach & Prosciutto Salad, Whipped Ricotta, Pistachio Dust Flame-kissed peaches paired with silky whipped ricotta. Finished with baby arugula and a drizzle of wildflower honey vinaigrette

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Coffee-Rubbed Short Rib, Parmesan Polenta, Crispy Leeks Braised beef short rib, slow-cooked until fork tender, glazed with a subtle coffee-chili reduction. Served over creamy parmesan polenta. Finished with a tangle of crispy leeks for texture

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Pastry Chef's Selection

La Bella Italiano

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Crispy Polenta Bites Whipped Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Agrodolce, Micro Basil

FIRST COURSE

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Primo Charred Artichoke & Lemon Ricotta Raviolo Single Large Raviolo, Sage Brown Butter, Pistachio Gremolata

MAIN COURSE

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Secondo Rosemary-Scented Porchetta Fennel Pollen, Salsa Verde, Roasted Garlic Jus Served with Truffle-Infused Farro Risotto & Charred Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

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Dolce Deconstructed Tiramisu Verrine Espresso-Soaked Savoiardi, Mascarpone Mousse, Cocoa Dust, Dark Chocolate Shard

The Reserve Menu

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Seared foie gras with seasonal fruit, brioche, and a light reduction

FIRST COURSE

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Black truffle risotto finished with aged parmesan and fresh herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Wagyu Rib Eye with pomme purée, seasonal vegetables, and natural jus

Dry-aged duck breast with cherry gastrique and seasonal accompaniments

DESSERT

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Pastry Chef’s dessert selection

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Chef Warren's reviews

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94 services

Chef Warren and Rachel made the evening unforgettable and an extremely pleasant experience for a 70th birthday family celebration! The food, service, and overall execution was second to none and brought a five star restaurant into our vacation rental home for a go at your own pace, casual dining event. Highly recommend Chef Warren and his team to anyone looking to bring high end restaurant style service into their home.

Chef Warren and Melissa were an absolute delight. The overall experience was phenomenal. They were polite, professional and very well prepared. Each dish was beautifully plated and tasted incredible. The ingredients were top quality and Chef Warren was well educated on every single ingredient used. After the meal, they left the kitchen spotless and throughout the entire experience they were attentive. I can't recommend Chef Warren enough. We were highly impressed in every aspect.

Chef Warren and his entire team were absolutely amazing!!! I cannot thank them enough for the beautiful work! They prepared a 6 course meal and was able to pair with different wines we had. Chef was very communicative and responded very promptly to all my questions. The food and service was amazing! Cannot thank them enough! Will defiantly book again!

Chef Warren and his team were 5 star

Wonderful in every way! Thank you and your team for a 11 out of 10 experience.

Chef Warren was absolutely amazing from his food presentation, taste, and background of each dish. 10/10 recommend Chef Warren and his crew. Cleaned up very nicely and timely as well.

Chef Warren and his team we're fantastic. They were professional, engaging, punctual, and everything was well thought out to create a great experience for us and our guests. The food was delicious. We will definitely hire him again.

Chef Warren was incredible! I booked him for my fiancé’s bachelor party and I knew he had a great review reviews, but he lived up to the hype. My fiancé and his friends who have eaten all over the world said that Chef Warren’s burger was the best burger that they’ve had!!!

Chef Warren is an expert at his craft, highly recommend if you are looking to impress or if you are just looking for great food prepared by someone who loves what they do!

Amazing experience and even better food! From menu development to event execution, Chef Warren was great! Highly recommend!

Chef Warren was incredible in all areas! We enjoyed him and his staff. The food was top tier, and the service exceptional! We had the best time

Warren is incredible! The food was awesome, he was engaging and the kitchen was spotless when he left. Highly recommend.

Chef Warren is an experienced and amazing chef! He helped create the perfect menu to fit the needs of our family reunion. He’s responsive, attentive and committed to his craft. His staff are also great and everything was spotless when they left.

Chef Warren and team delivered on a very tasty & easy meal for a large group (20!) with lots of kids in the mix. Everything on schedule and quality of food & presentation totally in line with what we discussed. Thank you!

Chef Warren deserves every penny. He is social and engaging and made our taco bar a day to remember. Attention to detail on pickled onions and charred jalapenos, salsa verde, it was amazing. I will hope one day I get Chef Warren to take care of us again!

What a memorable meal! We all a wonderful time. The chef was great at explaining each course. He also accommodated the addition of two children at dessert time. That made the birthday mom very happy! Thank you Chef Warren!

We hired Chef Warren for three breakfasts and three dinners during our stay, and he was absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, he was quick to respond, easy to plan with, and completely accommodating to every request we had. The food itself was amazing, but what truly made the experience exceptional was the level of service. His team took such great care of us—serving drinks, cleaning up, and making the entire experience feel luxurious and effortless. They anticipated every need before we even had to ask. It was so worth the money and ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our entire weekend. I would hire Chef Warren again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their stay with an unforgettable in-home dining experience!

Wow. Outstanding!!! Loved it. Chef Warren is incredible. Highly recommend. Good was delicious. Evening was an experience.

Highly recommend! Chef showed up on time, was very punctual, and made an incredible evening for us. He was very attentive during the menu selection process and his communication leading up to the event was great. We will book again for sure! A++++

Chef Warren and team were simply amazing. It was my parent's 51st wedding anniversary, and I wanted to do something special. They did not disappoint and in fact exceeding all my expectations. Chef Warren and his team were professional, super engaging, and made the experience special. the food was out of this world and all the dinner guests raved about the evening. I would highly recommend Chef Warren and the Take A Chef service. I will be booking with Chef Warren again in the future!! Felipe