About The Dorf

I’m a Los Angeleno with an insatiable interest in the science and art of everything food. My passion for cooking evolved as a natural extension of my love for entertaining.

Over the past 15 years, culinary adventures have lead me to destinations far and wide, where I’ve had the privilege of experiencing a multitude of dishes from a variety of cultures, discovering their cooking methods along the way.

My culinary education is comprised of learning from countless cookbooks, endless online research and perpetual trial and error in the kitchen.

Examples of a few cooking schools I have participated in:

  • Beijing, The Hutong Cooking & Cultural Exchange
  • Australia, Sydney Seafood School
  • Thailand, Silom Thai Cooking School
  • Atlanta Georgia, 700 Degrees Culinary Institute

I specialize in putting together customized menus for dinner parties and events, and maintain the highest level of food standards in doing so, along with serving absolutely yummy dishes!

Alex, aka The Dorf, whisking in the kitchen
Alex aka The Dorf
an inspired catering chef
ServSafe – National Restaurant Association

Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

FLIP – Food Liability Insurance Program