Mama LaceyPrivate Chef & Catering
    Freshly baked artisan Neapolitan pizza with melted mozzarella and fresh basil on a rustic wooden table

    Private Chef & Catering

    Authentic Italian Flavor. Made Just for You.

    Private Chef & Catering Services Featuring Handcrafted Italian Cuisine and Artisan Pizza Throughout the Greater Portland Metro Area.

    From intimate dinners at home to unforgettable celebrations, Mama Lacey brings the flavors of Italy directly to you throughout the greater Portland Metro Area.

    Serving the Greater Portland Metro Area

    Mama Lacey hand-stretching pizza dough on a flour-dusted wooden board

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    Homemade & Handcrafted

    About Mama Lacey

    Good Food. Great Company. Made With Love.

    Mama Lacey Catering & Private Chef brings the comfort, flavor, and tradition of Italian cooking to your table throughout the greater Portland Metro Area. Every dish is prepared with care using quality ingredients and a passion for creating food that brings people together.

    Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, family gathering, corporate event, birthday celebration, wedding, or special occasion, Mama Lacey creates a customized culinary experience designed around you and your guests.

    Meet Mama Lacey

    Serving Greater Portland Metro Area

    Signature Specialty

    Pizza Is Our Passion.

    From perfectly crafted dough to delicious toppings and a beautifully baked crust, Mama Lacey's artisan pizza is made to be the star of the table. Pizza catering is available for events throughout the greater Portland Metro Area.

    • Handcrafted pizza dough
    • Fresh, quality ingredients
    • Authentic Italian-inspired flavors
    • Custom toppings and combinations
    • Freshly prepared for your event
    • Perfect for parties and celebrations
    • Pizza experiences designed around your guests
    Artisan pizzas being pulled from a wood-fired oven with golden charred crustsFresh pizza toppings: cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, prosciutto and mushrooms

    Our Services

    Crafted Around You & Your Guests

    Whether it's an intimate dinner or a grand celebration, every service is personalized and prepared fresh for your event.

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    Private Chef

    Customized dining experiences in the comfort of your home or selected location — a personal chef cooking just for you and your guests.

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    Catering

    Customized catering for events of every size and style, designed around your guests, your venue, and your vision.

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    Pizza Catering

    A fun, memorable pizza experience featuring freshly prepared artisan pizzas made to order for your guests.

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    Custom Menu

    Menus tailored to your event, guest count, dietary needs, and desired experience — built together, from scratch.

    How It Works

    A Simple Five-Step Process

    From first hello to last bite, planning your Italian dining experience with Mama Lacey is effortless.

    1

    Choose Your Service

    Select private chef service, full-service catering, pizza catering, or a custom menu consultation.

    2

    Check Availability

    Choose your preferred date and time using the online booking calendar.

    3

    Tell Us About Your Event

    Submit your event location, guest count, menu preferences, dietary needs, and other details.

    4

    Confirm Your Experience

    Mama Lacey reviews the request, confirms availability, and follows up with any additional information needed.

    5

    Relax & Enjoy

    Let Mama Lacey handle the food while you spend time with your guests and enjoy a memorable Italian dining experience.

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    A Taste of the Experience

    From dough to table — a glimpse of the handmade Italian moments Mama Lacey creates.

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    Testimonials

    What Our Guests Are Saying

    Real experiences from real celebrations. (Reviews below are placeholders — swap in your guest testimonials anytime.)

    Amazing Pizza & Calzones - Mama Lacey is authentic and amazing. Exceeded all of our expectations. We will for sure be using her catering again asap.

    Ed H

    Office Party

    [Placeholder — replace with a real guest review.] From the first conversation to the last bite, everything felt personal and made with love. Our guests are still talking about the pasta.

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    Birthday Celebration

    [Placeholder — replace with a real guest review.] The pizza catering was a hit at our corporate event. Fresh, beautiful, and delicious — exactly what we hoped for.

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    Corporate Event

    Let's Plan Something Delicious.

    Tell Mama Lacey about your event and create a menu your guests will be talking about long after the last bite.