Featured Tipper's Business
Our Current Featured Business is
Primal Alchemy Catering
Founded in 2001, Primal Alchemy is an award-winning chef-owned, food-forward catering firm focused on seasonal, locally sourced, hand-crafted foods while utilizing sustainable practices. With a thorough background in traditional culinary preparation, and a progressive approach that incorporates the increasingly popular Farm To-Table Philosophy, Primal Alchemy collaborates with local producers to provide a diverse array of food that is extremely fresh, simply seasoned, and prepared in the most straightforward manner.
Primal Alchemy creates customized menus for every event. As the first true Farm-to-Table catering company in Southern California, they’ve enjoyed ‘Making Memories and Marking Milestones’ for corporate and social clients for over 20 years, including birthdays, anniversaries, life celebrations and weddings, producing events for up to 2000 guests. Some of their clients include the LA28 Olympics, Ferrari, TED Conference, Port of Long Beach, Edison, Greenpeace, Molina, Chipotle, Quicksilver, Matson, Rip Curl, Billabong, Urban Decay, Garnier, and the United States Green Building Council. They have also partnered with non-profits such as Pathways, Rancho Los Alamitos, Cabrillo Aquarium, and Guidance Center.
Recognized for their efforts as the first food business in Long Beach to attain the state sanctioned Green Business Status, in addition to the Blue Certification, Foam Free Certification, and Ocean Friendly Certification. With a responsibility in their hearts to the community, their advocacy for sustainability and passion for teaching our youth about food and nutrition, rest assured that choosing Primal Alchemy for your event is your contribution to the same effort.
Dana Buchanan, owner
Primal Alchemy Catering
3819 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
562-400-5994
dana@primalalchemy.com
www.primalalchemy.com
Why Tippers?
Tell us about your experience with Tippers?
Tippers has been a breath of fresh air. It’s not just networking—it’s about building real, lasting relationships. The group is full of supportive, passionate people who genuinely care about each other.
How has your business benefited from Tippers?
It’s helped us grow in ways that go beyond business. We’ve connected with people who inspire us and share our values. Those relationships have made a real impact on how we show up, both personally and professionally.
Do you have any advice for other small business owners?
Be consistent, be authentic, and focus on giving more than getting. That’s how real community—and growth—happens.