Onil Chibás has extensive experience both with creating food and hospitality. His experience working with clients as well as running Elements Kitchen during its tenure in Pasadena make him ideally suited to your event.
Onil and his staff work with you on a one-on-one, personalized level, in order to give you the very best experience. Whether it's a large wedding or a small privately catered party, Chibás Events has the staff and the style that will be sure to delight you and your guests.
Meet Chef Onil
Charming Deluxe 1717 combines diverse culinary influences
By Kamala Kirk Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer
Serving high-quality food is second nature for longtime chef and caterer Onil Chibás of Pasadena.
Formerly running Elements Kitchen in the renowned Pasadena Playhouse, Chibás now offers Deluxe 1717, a warm and welcoming eatery with indoor and outdoor seating.
It’s next to an Armenian butcher and specialty store, ice cream shop and pizza joint on Washington Boulevard.
“We are very happy to open a new restaurant here in Northeast Pasadena,” said Chibás, who attended Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena. “It’s very exciting to see the changes that are happening in this neighborhood, and it’s a joy to be a part of it.”
Onil Chibás describes the menu as “New American” because it weaves food from around the globe with classical French training. Highlights include the Cuban sandwich, Asian fish and chips, the Deluxe burger, and house-smoked St. Louis ribs (Chris Mortenson/Staff photographer)