Elevate — Scratch Made. Chef Driven.

GOURMET SANDWICHES · CATERING · PRIVATE DINING

Gourmet hot sandwiches. Bold flavors. A chef’s obsession with getting every bite right.

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LOCAL SPIRIT. GLOBAL INSPIRATION.SCROLL TO DISCOVER ↓

Elevate's black-and-gold trailer concept, with an open serving window and signature sandwich menu

THE ELEVATE VISIONTrailer concept artwork

SCRATCH MADE✦CHEF DRIVEN✦FULL OF CHARACTER✦ALWAYS ELEVATED

01 / THE ELEVATE MENU

Big flavor.
No shortcuts.

Familiar sandwiches, reimagined with care. House-made sauces, bold combinations, and the details that make a favorite worth coming back for.

Jammin’ Smashburger

A deeply seared smashburger with bacon jam, white cheddar, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Savory, sweet, and built to satisfy.

THE COMFORT CLASSIC, ELEVATED

Cubano

Mojo pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and house pickles, pressed until crisp with bacon fat for an extra layer of richness.

CRISP. TANGY. DEEPLY SAVORY.

Italian Fried Chicken

A golden fried chicken sandwich with Italian inspiration. A satisfying crunch and a chef’s attention to balance in every bite.

A LITTLE ITALIAN SOUL

Tri-Tip Sandwich

Tri-tip, bright chimichurri, rich romesco, caramelized onions, and peppery arugula, finished with a press on the flat top.

CALIFORNIA AT HEART

Tri-Tip Pastrami Reuben

House-cured tri-tip pastrami, house sauerkraut, and smoked-tomato Russian dressing on sourdough marble rye. A deli favorite with an Elevate point of view.

A NEW TAKE ON A DELI ICON

FRESH & BRIGHT · VEGETARIAN

Balela Salad

Chickpeas, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and cucumber with a bright citrus vinaigrette.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Chopped Salad

Fresh chopped greens and seasonal vegetables tossed in house vinaigrette.

Add chicken or tri-tip.

CRISP WITH A KICK

Spicy Fried Pickle Chips

Thin-cut house spicy dill pickles, fried extra crisp and served with chilled Elevate house ranch.

THE HOUSE FAVORITE

House Pork Rinds

Crisp pork rinds finished with Elevate’s signature global house seasoning.

TO DRINK

Specialty lemonade

THE CLASSICS

Sodas

Signature menu preview. Final offerings, prices, and availability will be announced.

02 / THE PHILOSOPHY

“No excuse
for bad food.”

Chef Sam

MEET THE CHEF BEHIND ELEVATE

Fine-dining care.
Street-food soul.

Elevate is Chef Sam’s vision for food that raises expectations. His culinary path spans luxury hotels, Michelin-rated restaurant kitchens, and an executive café for the CEO of Williams-Sonoma.

Now, that experience comes to a different kind of table: gourmet hot sandwiches, thoughtful catering, and private dining. The setting may change. The care never does.

A little more Elevate at your table →

03 / BEYOND THE SANDWICH

Good company.
Unforgettable food.

From an intimate dinner to a full celebration, bring Chef Sam’s approach to your next gathering.

01 / GATHER

Event catering

Chef-driven menus for celebrations, company gatherings, and special occasions. Full-service options shaped around your event.

02 / CONNECT

Private dining

A personal culinary experience with a menu designed around your table, your guests, and what you love to eat.

03 / EVERYDAY

Family meal prep

Seasonal, family-style meals with thoughtful vegetarian alternatives. The care of a chef’s kitchen, ready for your home.

LET’S START WITH THE DETAILS

What are you planning?

Tell Chef Sam what you have in mind. Fill out the details to prepare an email, or reach out directly at chef.sussman1@gmail.com.

Opens your email app with your event details. Review and send your message there. Dates are subject to confirmation.

04 / FOLLOW THE FLAVOR

Santa Cruz roots.
Something good ahead.

The Elevate trailer is in development. Service locations and dates will be shared here when confirmed. For catering, private dining, and meal prep, email chef.sussman1@gmail.com.

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