First Place Food

Welcome to First Place Food, a personalized restaurant dining experience in the comfort of your own home. First Place Food is the creation of Neil Clooney, winner of both “Iron Chef Oregon” (2008 and 2009) and the “Food and Wine Classic of Ashland” (2007 and 2008).

Congratulations to Neil Clooney for winning the Bite of Oregon's Iron Chef competition for the 2nd year in a row (2008 & 2009).

First Place Food is located in Ashland, Oregon and also serves these surrounding areas: Medford, Talent, Phoenix, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Rogue River, Shady Cove, Table Rock, and White City.

We cater any event from intimate to entertaining, from a simple three-course dinner to an extravagant tasting menu with wine.

We source the majority of our ingredients locally, working with  seasonal products, to provide you with a unique and customized dining experience in your own home.

We can work with local wineries to pair wine with your menu or chsose from our own wine suppliers.

Take time to peruse the specialized menus and suggestions on the following pages. We will develop a customized menu to suit your personal tastes.

So if you’re bored of eating at the same local restaurants, have the restaurant brought to you. We promise we will create a unique and entertaining experience for you and your guests.

First Place Food provides:

• Catering  and Personal Chef Services (Private Parties / Event Catering / Cocktail Parties / In-Home Catering)
• Culinary Consulting Services (Menu Structuring for Restaurants / Recipe Development / Custom Flavor Development)