At Kaspars Special Events and Catering, experience the creative, fresh cuisine that made Kaspar a world renowned chef. Chef owner Kaspar Donier takes advantage of the freshest local fish and shellfish available to create tantalizing and innovative dishes, from Penn Cove Mussels and Dungeness Crab to Alaskan King Salmon. Everything from the bread to the desserts is made fresh on the premises. It's easy to realize why national publications such as Bon Appetit and Gourmet have recognized Kaspar as an extraordinary chef. Now it's time to see for yourself.

Kaspars staff provides superior service for groups of all sizes, both on-site as well as off-site including private homes, outdoor venues, museums, business offices and other special locations. The staff is well versed in the broad range of requirements that today’s business presents, ranging from fun team-building events to glitzy celebrations to complete discretion when needed. We understand the special intricacies necessary to exceed bride’s expectations, make family celebrations memorable and plan successful holiday events to ensure the CEO raves.

Kaspar Donier, an energetic supporter of many community causes, has been featured in national magazines and on television and radio for his creative cuisine, and is a four-time nominee for the James Beard Award as America's Best Chef-Northwest. Kaspar's restaurant consistently placed in the annual lists of the top restaurants in Seattle. A native of Davos, Switzerland, Donier began his formal training as a chef apprentice at the Hilton Hotel in Zurich. He soon followed with positions at other five star hotels in Switzerland, The Suvretta House, and The Beau Rivage. In 1976, he moved to Vancouver, Canada for chef positions at the Hilton's Hotel Vancouver and The Four Seasons Hotel and was promoted to Executive Chef of the Four Seasons Hotel, Inn at the Park, in Houston, Texas. He returned to the Pacific Northwest to open Kaspar's Restaurant, with his wife Nancy.

OUR COMMITMENT

TO OUR COMMUNITY

Non profit organizations play a vital role in our society, helping those in need through research, direct monetary contributions, housing, food and more. At Kaspars we strive to inspire our community through our commitment to these organizations.  Every year we work with a variety of non-profits helping them to expand their cause.

Alzheimer's Association

American Liver Foundation

Chinese Information and Service Center

Discovery Park

Experimental Education Unit

Festival of the Fountains (Pacific Science Center)

Friends of FSH Research

Futurewise

Greenwood Senior Center

Human Rights Campaign

KCTS

Kid Center

Kids Quest

Kidspace Childcare Center

Kid's Company

Madhouse Project

Overlake Service League

Parkinson's Project

Pike Place Market Sunset Dinner

Plymouth Housing

Queen Anne Helpline

Sacred Heart Family Center

Seattle Children's Theatre

Spectrum Dance Theater

Washington Conservation Voters

Washington Environmental Council

YWCA Works

And many Seattle Public and Private Schools

OUR TRANSITION

In 2005, after 16 years as one of the premier restaurants in Seattle, Kaspar’s Restaurant transitioned into Kaspars Special Events and Catering. Kaspars had always been a thriving catering and special event venue in addition to a restaurant and wine bar so this transition meant a greater opportunity, and availability, for Kaspars to cater events and special celebrations both on and off-site.  In addition, more winemaker dinners, seasonal buffets and cooking classes are held and the traditions continue with our lavish buffets on Thanksgiving, Easter and Mother’s Day and intimate dining on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day.