Experience and Service

The corporate executives Kurt and Jeanne Struben have fantastic backgrounds. Kurt was previously the Executive Chef for the Essex House in New York as well as the Reichstag in Germany (similar to the White House in America) where he prepared food for royalty and government dignitaries. He has opened 6 Hotels for Marriott setting up: menus, Grand Opening Buffets, and training staff. Jeanne has a Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition. She has her experience in restaurant management, opening 5 hotels for Marriott as well as specializing in elegant pastries. Together they have accumulated 55 years experience in the food industry.
Katering by Kurt is very involved with the Rose Festival Association and does catering for the corporate chalets at the Indy car races and the Airshow. We have catered corporate chalets at the Fred Meyer open as well as consulted for Cycle Oregon.
Weddings and Corporate Openings are some of our favorite events. We have a great passion for making everything just right and always have an abundance of food and wonderful hospitality!