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Cleveland culinary professional Scott Popovic introduces Evoke Private Dining, a service focused on creating personalized dining experiences in clients’ homes. With customized themed dinners and three pricing tiers, the initiative aims to foster connection and enjoyment among guests. Popovic’s extensive culinary background, including roles alongside renowned chefs and as a culinary innovations manager, enriches this unique dining venture. Every experience promises a memorable occasion while promoting local sourcing and culinary exploration.
Cleveland, Ohio – Scott Popovic, a culinary professional with a rich background in the culinary arts, has announced the launch of Evoke Private Dining, a new venture dedicated to delivering personalized dining experiences in the comfort of clients’ homes. The initiative aims to create memorable moments for individuals and families, allowing them to enjoy quality time over a finely curated meal.
Popovic’s extensive culinary career has seen him work alongside notable figures in the food industry, including chefs Andrew Zimmern and Bobby Flay, and take part in various cooking shows. He has traveled across multiple regions, including Northeast Ohio, Las Vegas, and South Carolina, gaining a diverse set of skills and experiences at numerous prestigious establishments.
At Evoke Private Dining, clients can expect customized themed dinners that offer more than just food; the experiences are crafted to foster connection and enjoyment among guests. Unlike traditional catering services, Evoke focuses on creating unique dining experiences directly in clients’ homes, tailored specifically to their preferences and needs.
The service offers three different pricing tiers to cater to different occasions:
- The Gathering: This option provides a multi-course family-style menu priced at $100 per person, plus the cost of groceries.
- The Evoke: Enables a customized four-course plated or family-style menu at $150 per person, plus groceries.
- Evoke Live: This interactive dining experience, designed with inspiration from Popovic’s television experience, is available for $130 per person, plus groceries.
Each dining experience has a minimum requirement of five guests, ensuring an intimate setting. Popovic personally oversees the cooking, serving, and cleanup of the event, thereby creating a stress-free environment for hosts. He emphasizes the joy of sharing meals as a way to strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories.
Before launching Evoke Private Dining, Popovic held notable positions such as culinary innovations manager at Nestle Professional Solutions, where he worked on developing new culinary offerings for chefs worldwide. He also served as a culinary instructor in a special needs program at Polaris Career Center in Middleburg Heights, where he found deep satisfaction in teaching and sharing his passion for cooking.
His previous role as a chef-partner at Vita Urbana in Cleveland’s Battery Park neighborhood presented challenges such as attracting a consistent clientele during early weekdays, which he recognizes as an essential aspect of the dining industry. Additionally, while working as a senior corporate chef at Certified Angus Beef, Popovic conducted international culinary events and tastings, further enriching his understanding of diverse palates and dining expectations.
Popovic has significant experience in large-scale restaurant operations, particularly in Las Vegas, where he managed to serve over 1,000 patrons in a single evening. However, he realized the importance of engaging with diners on a personal level, which ultimately inspired him to pursue a more personalized dining approach through Evoke Private Dining.
To further enhance the personalized dining experience, Popovic utilizes innovative presentation techniques, including visually stunning presentations using dry ice, and unique dishes like smoked chili served in marrow bones. For special events, such as garden parties, he provides informative summaries about local gardens and highlights local food purveyors included in the menu, thus promoting local sourcing and dining experiences.
Scott Popovic, now based in Olmsted Falls, is dedicated to connecting with the Cleveland community. He is willing to travel to accommodate dining events, striving to ensure that every experience is not just a meal, but a celebration of connection and culinary exploration.
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