Rambler Events

Rambler Events is a caterer in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in immersive culinary experiences through both public gatherings and bespoke private events. The company crafts meals using live-fire cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from partnering farms, preparing all food exclusively over wood fires using traditional techniques. Their services include custom menus for private events, seasonal public culinary events, and handcrafted, small-batch canvas aprons made in Nashville. With a 5.00 rating and a strong review count, Rambler Events is recognized for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainable practices.

Founded in 2017 by chef Patrick McCandless, Rambler Events was born from a desire to reconnect people with nature and their food sources through shared meals cooked over open flames. McCandless, a chef with extensive international experience, including work at the James Beard House and stints in Ireland and the Netherlands, brings a global culinary perspective to the company’s approach. The business designs and builds all its cooking equipment from raw carbon steel, ensuring non-toxic surfaces and minimal environmental impact. Their modular, mobile kitchen system is engineered to be versatile and ground-friendly, allowing events to take place in diverse natural settings without disruption.

Rambler Events is known for its unique, handcrafted approach to food and experience, emphasizing seasonality, tradition, and craftsmanship. The company’s focus on live-fire cooking and locally sourced ingredients, combined with its founder’s deep culinary background, sets it apart as a distinctive presence in Nashville’s event and catering scene. Their custom equipment and aprons reflect a dedication to durability and purpose, rooted in real-world use by chefs.