The Cook and The Drummer

Business Details

Your Trusted Catering & Event Partner in Sebastopol

Founded by Chef Lisa Boisset and Kevin Boisset, our company combines culinary excellence with musical artistry to create unforgettable events. With over 18 years of experience as an executive chef and caterer, Lisa crafts menus featuring locally sourced ingredients from Sonoma County, emphasizing California cuisine, French cooking, and seafood. Kevin leverages his background as a jazz drummer to curate exceptional musical talent for events. Our professional French bistro-trained servers ensure seamless service, while our partnerships with trusted vendors provide comprehensive solutions for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings.

We prioritize sustainability through farm-to-table practices and community collaboration, offering customizable packages for plated meals, buffets, and drop-off catering. Our team specializes in winery events, pairing gourmet dishes with local wines, and provides delivery services with detailed preparation instructions. We guarantee professionalism in every detail, from initial planning to execution, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and flawless service.

Services

Catering Services Event Planning Music Coordination Drop-Off Catering Winery Events

Highlights and features

We offer 18+ years of executive chef experience in top-tier restaurants and catering.
Our team provides personalized event coordination with French bistro-trained professionals.
We maintain partnerships with trusted vendors for comprehensive event solutions.
Our menus prioritize sustainability through Sonoma County farm-to-table sourcing.
We curate tailored musical experiences via Kevin Boisset's industry connections.

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Services

Catering Services

Our catering team creates customized menus using locally sourced produce and meats from Sonoma County farms. We specialize in California cuisine, French cooking, and seafood dishes tailored to weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our services include on-site food preparation, staffing, and coordination with preferred vendors for rentals and floral design.

Event Planning

We provide comprehensive event planning for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings. Our services cover venue selection, vendor management, timeline creation, and day-of coordination. Our planners work one-on-one with clients to ensure every detail aligns with their vision while maintaining professional execution throughout the event.

Music Coordination

Kevin Boisset's industry connections enable us to book top-tier musical talent for events. We coordinate jazz, classical, rock, and singer-songwriter performances tailored to client preferences. Our service includes artist selection, contract management, and logistical coordination to ensure seamless entertainment integration with event programming.

Drop-Off Catering

We offer ready-to-serve meals delivered directly to event locations with detailed reheating instructions. Our drop-off packages include recyclable serving dishes, compostable utensils, and menu cards. Available for minimum orders of $900 with delivery options within 30 miles of Sebastopol and optional staffing for meal assembly.

Winery Events

Our winery event service features wine-paired dining experiences at local vineyards. Chef Lisa Boisset uses 40+ spices to create gourmet dishes that complement specific wines. We handle logistics for on-site preparation, service staff, and coordination with winery management to deliver luxury dining experiences in scenic wine country settings.

People

Lisa Boisset

Executive Chef & Owner

Graduate of Cordon Bleu (Paris) and California Culinary Academy with 18+ years managing top restaurants. Specializes in California cuisine, French cooking, and seafood. Creates customized menus while prioritizing local sourcing and sustainability.

Kevin Boisset

Music Director & Owner

Professional jazz drummer with Bay Area connections since age nine. Curates musical talent for events across genres. Manages vendor relationships and contributes to business operations with hospitality industry expertise.

Questions

What types of events do you cater?

We cater weddings, corporate events, private dinners, winery gatherings, holiday parties, and social celebrations with customized menus and full-service coordination.

Do you provide staffing for events?

Yes, we supply professional French bistro-trained servers, chefs, and event coordinators to ensure seamless service execution for all event types.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Our chefs create customized menus with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific dietary needs when provided in advance.

Do you serve areas outside Sonoma County?

We primarily serve Sonoma County but offer delivery up to 30 miles from Sebastopol. Extended service areas may be available with advance notice.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking 6-12 months for weddings and large events. Smaller gatherings may be arranged with shorter notice depending on availability.

What sustainability practices do you follow?

We prioritize local sourcing from Sonoma County farms, use compostable serving materials, and partner with businesses that share our environmental values.

Reviews (6)

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Debbie Hanssen

Aug 20, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Lisa and her crew did an outstanding job at our daughters wedding last weekend at The Villa Chanticleer. The food couldnt have been better and the service was superb, even with 180 people. She gets a Five Star from us!! Highly recommend her!!

Aug 06, 2021 Report

Lisa and her team did a fabulous job for our daughter's wedding this past weekend. The food was amazing! We received so many compliments. It's not easy preparing roasted salmon to remain as fresh, moist and flavorful for almost 100 guests. The staff was very attentive and kept our glasses filled and I know some people went back for seconds. I missed getting a second helping of Potatoes Dauphinois - a bit hit! I'm still waiting on more photos but did get some dessert shots from a friend. We were beyond pleased with the service and quality of the food. Everything was perfect!

Melanie Turner

Mar 18, 2021 Report

We just had our wedding in Sebastopol and Lisa and her team were truly amazing. The food was the best and their professionalism and ability to carry out or vision for the evening was impeccable. We would highly recommend using them for your catering events but also specifically for your wedding day. Her team (Captain Kristin and the rest) worked behind the scenes effortlessly and it just was a great experience for everyone including all of our guests. I can't say enough how much we loved our food and how much our guests raved about it as well.

Sydney Dilbeck

Oct 23, 2020 Report

Lisa did an amazing job on a last minute whim for us. She helped make our night super special by cooking an amazing meal that everyone loved after our wedding. I highly recommend her!

Greg Benson

Nov 18, 2019 Report

Had a really great experience with Kevin, serving a meal for a birthday dinner with 16 people. Lots of great comments on the food, and his setup and prep was great. We had the California menu and there was no bad dish. I'd read other reviews that had issue with the food not being fully prepared, so I discussed this with Kevin and we did need to pay an additional fee for setup - totall worth it.

Martorana Family Winery

May 22, 2019 Report

Lisa is amazing!! She and her staff could not be more helpful and professional. The food pairings with our wines were incredible.Some of the best i've had! - we will definitely be using The Cook & The Drummer for all of our upcoming winemaker dinners!