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About Knife & Faulk
What is Knife & Faulk?
Knife & Faulk is a Dallas catering and event design studio founded by Chef Marlene Faulkner. We cater weddings, corporate events, conferences, private celebrations, brand experiences, and events at museums and cultural spaces, and we offer private chef service and Essentials drop-off catering. Our design studio, KF Designs, styles the space around the food.
Who is Chef Marlene Faulkner?
Chef Marlene Faulkner is the founder and executive chef of Knife & Faulk. She was born in Brooklyn, her cooking carries the influence of two grandmothers and their very different kitchens, and it brings Brooklyn roots together with Texas farms and ingredients.
Where is Knife & Faulk located, and what areas do you serve?
Our kitchen is at 1499 Regal Row, Dallas, Texas 75247. We cater events across Dallas–Fort Worth and North Texas, in private homes, private estates, offices, and venues.
What makes Knife & Faulk different from other Dallas caterers?
The chefs who plan your menu are the ones who cook it, and the team serving your guests knows the room before the doors open. We style every display the way a designer approaches a room, and when you want the whole space designed, KF Designs handles it. Our tagline says it simply. Food! As Experience.
Booking and pricing
How far in advance should I book catering?
Book as soon as you have your date and venue. Most couples book their wedding with us 6 to 12 months ahead, because we limit how many weddings we take on at once. If your date is close, reach out anyway and we will tell you what is possible.
How does the booking process work?
Request a quote on our website and we will reply within 24 hours. We schedule a consultation to talk through your vision, menu, and service needs, then send a detailed proposal. Your date is reserved once we receive the signed catering agreement and the initial payment.
How much does catering cost?
Every event is priced in a custom proposal, because cost depends on your menu, guest count, and service style. Our proposals list food, on-site staff, bar, and fees separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Is gratuity included?
No. We do not add gratuity automatically. Our staff appreciate gratuities, and giving one with your final payment is completely at your discretion.
Do you offer tastings?
Yes. For weddings, we schedule a tasting as part of planning your menu. Mention a tasting when you request a quote and we will set a time.
Food and service
Can you accommodate allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and celiac-safe options from the start, and we track allergies and dietary needs for every guest. Tell us what your guests need when you request a quote.
Can I customize the menu?
Yes. Our sample menus are a starting point, and we enjoy building a menu around your guests, your venue, and the cuisine you love.
What service styles do you offer?
We offer plated dinners, buffets, family-style service, small-plate stations, chef-attended action stations, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Your guest list and venue help decide which format fits best.
Do you provide rentals?
Yes. Depending on your venue, menu, and service style, we coordinate rentals for you.
Do you provide bar service?
Yes. Our Soft Bar service includes everything for the bar except the alcohol, including tumblers, water, ice, iced tea, lemonade, mixers, bar tools, and garnishes. We can also coordinate alcohol delivery on the day and help you estimate how much you need. We also offer a zero-proof mocktail bar.
Can you design the event space too?
Yes. KF Designs, our event design studio, creates floral installations, backdrops, custom signage, tablescapes, and styled food and dessert displays, or the complete look of your event.
Essentials drop-off catering
What is Essentials by Knife & Faulk?
Essentials is our drop-off catering program for offices, meetings, and gatherings. You order chef-made breakfast, lunch, platters, sweets, and drinks online, then pick up at our kitchen or have it delivered.
How far ahead do I need to order Essentials?
Order at least 48 hours before your pickup or delivery time.
Do you deliver Essentials orders?
Yes. We deliver across Dallas–Fort Worth and confirm the delivery window with you before your order day. You can also pick up at our kitchen at 1499 Regal Row in Dallas.
Private chef
Do you offer private chef services in Dallas?
Yes. Chef Marlene and the Knife & Faulk team cook weekly household meals and private dinners at home across Dallas–Fort Worth. Tell us about your household and we will schedule a discovery call.
Still have a question?
Tell us about your event and a member of our team will reply within 24 hours.