Huyen (pronounced “when”) is the owner of the company

Say Huyen Catering and is a lifelong veteran of the food

industry. From working in her parent’s restaurant as a

child, to bartending, serving, running a busy catering

division for a popular eatery in Pasadena, California and

eventually running her own catering company. Huyen

has done it all and continues to do it day in and day out.

Born in Vietnam and raised in Chicago. Huyen began at

an early age working in her parent’s restaurant. “Having

the experience at such a young age helped me learn the

multiple disciplines of cooking.” Huyen was always a

natural in the Kitchen and understood at an early age

what her true calling would be. Working throughout her

childhood and high school years, Huyen continued to

hone her skills. At 23 she headed to California to tackle a

new region and all it had to offer in regards to food. Taking multiple jobs, sometimes all at once to support her family, Huyen didn’t take these jobs for granted as just a way to make ends meet. She became a sponge and tried to soak up as much knowledge as possible at each job. With all of her experience she finally asked this question a few years ago. “Why can’t I do this myself, make my own decisions and take control of what I do best?” Her answer of course was “why not” and Say Huyen Catering was born.

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From intimate gatherings of two to unforgettable events of 800 or more, Huyen can do it all. Sweet or savory she can customize any menu to your liking. Huyen is not a graduate of any prestigious brick and mortar culinary institution but rather a graduate of another great culinary school, the school of life.