Serving the 419
We specialize in smiles!
5-Star Service on Google
What we do best
Catering & Food Truck
What we do
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Weddings, corporate events, graduations, and family celebrations — Zach builds banquet menus around what your crowd actually wants. Chafing-dish buffets, plated service, pasta stations, taco bars, and more. Select BBQ options available on request. Portions are generous and the full setup is handled.
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The black 419 Venue Guy food truck is hard to miss — branded, mobile, and built for busy nights. Zach handles pop-ups, parking-lot events, and private bookings across the 419. Book early on popular nights.
419 Venue Guy
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Zach comes to your home, cooks a full meal in your kitchen, and lets you enjoy the evening without lifting a finger. Great for intimate celebrations, date nights, or surprising someone special.
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Sweet finishes and specialty carts for any event — dessert displays, cannoli carts, and custom add-ons to complement your catering spread. Ask Zach what's available for your date.
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Zach rolls up with the grill, cooks fresh in your yard, and keeps the show entertaining. Perfect for birthdays, reunions, and any party where you want the food to be part of the fun — not hidden in a kitchen.
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Starting at
$350
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A full photobooth setup with backdrop, props, and prints guests take home. Great for weddings, grad parties, and reunions when you want something fun on top of the food.
As seen on WTOL 11
Zach Beckman was featured on Good Day on WTOL 11 — northwest Ohio's morning show — talking about how he takes the stress off your plate with banquet-style catering, food truck nights, photobooths, and full event support across the 419 and beyond.
"We specialize in smiles — I show up, I cook, and you actually get to enjoy your own party."
Good Day on WTOL 11 · Featured segment
In the press
The News-Messenger
Meet Your Neighbor · April 2023
“When I walked into this kitchen, I was amazed. I feel like a mini superstar without being a superstar.”
“If you cater, you should cater to your customer. If you only offer pasta and barbeque and they want sandwiches, you’ve lost a customer.”Read the full story →
On building menus
“You build your own menu.”
On the photobooth
“It prints photos in strips or as postcards. It’s great for parties.”
Menu & packages
This is a base model — Zach builds to your standards.
Extras & add-ons
Dessert cart rental
Cannoli cart
Food truck nights
“Catering is a luxury.”
Not everyone can afford it — and that's okay. It's not just “Waffles cost $5 — why charge that much?” Food is only part of it. You're paying for a luxury service that turns an ordinary gathering into something memorable: culinary artistry, meticulous detail, and hospitality that makes every guest feel valued and indulged. Book through 419 Venue Guy and you're getting the best Zach can bring.
Why 419 Venue Guy
Zach started this because he loves feeding people and making events feel personal — whether it's a backyard reunion or a company luncheon. When you hire 419 Venue Guy, you talk to the owner. He plans, cooks, and shows up. He cares whether your niece got seconds on the mac and cheese.
Owner-operated from start to finish
Zach replies, plans, and cooks — not a call center.
One vendor, multiple pieces handled
Food, photobooth, and growing full-event support.
Based in the 419, willing to travel
Weddings, corporate events, and food truck nights across northwest Ohio — and farther when the booking makes sense.
Every event matters
Weddings, graduations, corporate lunches, and the quiet family dinners too.
Loved locally
★★★★★“Zach cooked us a surprise dinner for my son after he was in a life changing accident. Food was phenomenal and so was The Chef! 🔥 We’ll definitely be utilizing Zach for future events!”
★★★★★“The menu they picked for their daughter was top notch. What a great spread to celebrate a beautiful graduation.”
Share & care
“Every event matters — from weddings and graduations to the neighborhood gatherings that keep our communities fed.”
Real events, real spreads, real smiles across the 419.
5-Star Service on Google
From real events
Let's plan your event
Tell Zach what you're celebrating. He'll handle the food, the setup, and the details — so you can actually enjoy your own party.
Based in
Fremont, Ohio
Serving the 419 and surrounding areas — willing to travel for the right event
