“As the director of a non-profit, I have worked with a lot of caterers. Naphtali’s is the most professional caterer I have had the pleasure to work with. A thoughtful and conscientious menu planner, a master chef and an organized, classy, self contained operation. Our guests were blown away by the beauty and taste of the spread.”

“Shimron is formally and instinctively trained as a chef and uses high quality foods. His homemade bread is one of the best breads ever! My wife and I used Naphtali’s for a neighborhood gathering of friends and families. Chef Shimron met with us to go over the vibe we wanted, the space we have and his ideas to help us decide what foods, dishes, breads, desserts, plating and cutlery we needed. He has many options for his delicious homemade foods and creative ways for beautiful displays and practical or formal serving. Ours being a backyard, afternoon party, we decided on a charcuterie table with a fabulous assortment of cheeses, meats, olives, breads, fruits and nuts. Chef Shimron is helpful and personable, even assisting best ways to accommodate patio furniture, tables, chairs and food placement and does the complete take down with recycle and compost options. We look forward to more parties and foods from Naphtali’s.”

“Every milestone our family has celebrated - Wedding, baby namings, birthdays - Naphtali’s was there to make it magical. Be warned - once your friends and family expect Naphtali’s, there is no going back.”

“It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Shimron on many family celebratory occasions. Shimron is efficient, organized, calm under pressure and every dish he creates is delicious and pleasing to the eye.”

“Shimron’s bread is an epiphany!”

“We have had Naphtali’s cater four on-farm events and have referred them for weddings and gatherings. Shimron has a graceful ability to collaborate with a team for very large gatherings (250 in one case) down to intimate family memorials and celebrations. His experience and adaptability has allowed us to have the best in-season and locally sourced ingredients. Perhaps most importantly Shimron’s clear communication and calm energy take the stress of hosting events. We highly recommend Naphtali’s!”

“Shimron Tubman knows his craft. He has worked at some of the best restaurants in Portland, cooked for a former US President, and practiced the culinary arts abroad. But that is not what impresses me about him. Cooking is not just work or a trade for him; it is a devotion. His passion and drive push him to search for that next delicious morsel, and that search involves a profound and deep interest in making magic for the palate. His flavors are deep, bold, nutritious, and authentic. His meals linger in memory, leaving me to ask, ‘When do I get to have that again?’”