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Chef Jonathan Chodosh

Chef Jonathan Chodosh, Owner

People should be able to break bread at the same table, regardless of dietary customs or restrictions.

Chef Jonathan Chodosh found his love of food when he was around 8 years old, in sharing the kitchen with his mother. Through her Moroccan Israeli heritage and shared love of food, he learned how to mix spices, create doughs, and to combine expected and unexpected ingredients. His artistry and passion led to studying culinary science at Drexel University, where Chef Jonathan specialized in making exotic and traditional foods for the modern palate.
As an Orthodox Jew, Chef Jonathan has always needed to balance his love for cuisine with his religious observance, and has learned creative ways to substitute classic ingredients for the kosher consumer. He believes that kosher food should be wholesome, delicious, and accessible.
A La Karte is the culmination of Chef Jonathan's dedication to the power of a shared meal. From the Shabbos store, where customers can enjoy freshly baked pretzel challah and other traditional Jewish foods, to A La Karte's execution of high-end, gourmet events, Jonathan's ingenuity is a testament to his nearly two decades in the food industry. Chef Jonathan knows that food is better when it's eaten together, and has grown A La Karte Catering and Market with meaningful customer relationships, integrity and quality of ingredients, and excellence in customer service.

Elevate Your Plate.
Jeffrey Kalinsky, Catering Coordinator
Jeffrey Kalinsky has been in the food and catering industry for over 30 years, and brings his love of food and customer service to every interaction. Jeffrey spent the majority of his career at Betty the Caterer where he served as the Director of Operations until Betty closed their doors. Jeffrey brings energy, excitement, and expertise to A La Karte that translates to every menu and event that we service.

Sealed Kosher Plated Meals

Having a special event and want to make your kashrut observant guests feel extra special?

We will create custom kosher plates that "match the meal" served to the rest of your attendees. Ingredients will be swapped for Kosher options, but the essence of the meal will remain. A La Karte has been Philadelphia's top provider of kosher plated meals for over a decade.

We provide elevated kosher meals, elegantly presented, re-heatable in any kitchen. Everything is certified by Community Kashrus of Philadelphia (keystone K). Every venue will receive detailed heating instructions to preserve the quality and kosher status of the meals.

Create a Custom Order to "match" your event's menu with meals for your kosher guests.

Place your orders via by email to orders@alakartecatering.com or call 484.278.4101.

Food is central to any social or corporate event. Dietary needs shouldn't compromise the experience of sharing a beautiful meal together A La Karte is the bridge that brings people together. Sometimes that is for business, family or friends.

See the menus linked below. Call or email to place your order.

Kosher Plated Meal Menu

Double Wrapped

All kosher plated meals will be double wrapped and certified kosher.

Delivery

Delivery options available.

Heating Instructions

All meals that need to be heated will come with kashrut-compliant heating instructions.