Based in Santa Barbara, The Bending Fork is a purveyor of worldly cuisine from the esteemed Chef Richard Maxwell.
ORGANIC + SEASONAL + CUSTOM CRAFTED
After over a decade of chefing at the top restaurants in Santa Barbara, Miami, South Beach and Puerto Rico, Richard Maxwell opened The Bending Fork in 2014. Since then, The Bending Fork has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food.
Richard "Richie" focuses on preparing organic cuisine that reflects the healthy lifestyle of Santa Barbara while also paying tribute to his childhood growing up in Puerto Rico.
As a company, our job is to nourish our clients. Whether it's customizing a personal event, a full service multi-course dinner, a family style meal or a passed appetizer party, we are skilled at creating meals that you won't soon forget. We are fully committed to using only the best local and organic products and supporting great people within the community.
SPECIALIZING IN
Private Parties
Special Events
Cooking Classes
Weekly Meal Delivery
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Ketogenic Diets
LocationS
Santa Barbara
Montecito
Goleta
Summerland
Carpinteria
CONTACT
(805) 699-0686
hello@thebendingfork.com
Menu Examples
APPETIZERS
Vegetable Carpaccio – Artichoke olive tapenade, candied pecans and pea tendrils.
Heirloom Tomato and Prosciutto – Fava beans, corn terrin, pistachio, lemon basil vinaigrette.
Faro and Quinoa – Avocado, gold beets, smoked confit chicken.
Slow Roasted Pork Belly – Pickled pink lady apples, plantain crisp, avocado mousse, apple cider sauce.
Organic Quinoa Cake – Root vegetable ragu, olive Oil emulsion.
Grilled Wild Mushrooms – Truffle sauce, asparagus, pancetta, parmesan cheese.
SOUP + SALAD
Leek & Cauliflower Soup –
Duck Confit
Carrot Lemon Verbena Soup –
Basil Oil
Watercress Salad – Dried cranberries, walnuts, roasted baby artichokes, roasted corn, blue cheese, walnut vinaigrette.
Mixed Greek Salad – Cucumber, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, herb vinaigrette.
Couscous Salad – Kale, avocado, grapefruit, baby heirloom carrots, Morbier cheese, citrus vinaigrette.
Watercress Salad – Dried cranberries, walnuts, roasted baby artichokes, roasted corn, blue cheese, walnut vinaigrette.
entrees + Dessert
Grilled NY Steak – Crushed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, brown butter demi-glaze sauce.
Pan Seared Scallops – Lentils, asparagus, pickle mussels, slow cooked mussel sauce.
Roasted Chicken Breast – Potato grattan, kale, pearl onions, chicken savory sauce.
Tres Leches – Authentic and just how Richie's mom makes it.
Rosewater or Lavender Panna Cotta – Pickle Melon Sauce.
Richie's Famous Chocolate Cake –
Bittersweet chocolate ganache and brandied whipped cream with raspberries.
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