(Left: Stephen Bishop. Right: Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders | Photos courtesy of Bishop’s Best)
Stephen Bishop has been preparing meals to share with friends, family and neighbors for years. After losing his long-time corporate job with IBM as an HR Software Developer due to COVID, he decided to take his love of food and cooking to the next level by starting Bishop’s Best Meal Prep & Catering, so he could share his passion with the community of Bend.
Bishop’s Best specializes in meal preparation and catering services offering delicious, locally sourced, spicy (or not), meals delivered straight to your door. Meals are delivered in containers that are BPA free, microwave safe, dishwasher safe, freezer safe and reusable.
Originally from San Jose, California, Bishop started cooking about 20 years ago. “I’ve always loved food and the way it connects people,” he says. “I began cooking after working as a waiter — when the Chef inspired me with his creations. He approached cooking the way I approached music at the time. And I think food, like love and music, is a universal language. It connects people — comforts people. It’s special for me when my food is the source of that connection and comfort.
“[At Bishop’s Best] we make our own spice blends, award-winning pepper powders and hot sauces,” Bishop explains. “If you like a certain spicy product, let us know and we can add it to your order so you can use it on whatever and whenever you’d like!
“You can choose your heat level too,” he continues. “We take spicy food seriously, but we also know it’s not for everyone. Bishop’s Best lets you choose your level of heat. All dishes are available from mild to extra spicy.”
The eclectic menu has something for everyone, from carnivores and omnivores to vegetarians and vegans. “My favorite dish to cook is anything on the grill. I think there is something very comforting and primal about cooking over fire outdoors.”
Order by Saturday and they shop and cook Sunday. Your freshly made meals will be ready for pickup or delivery on Monday. They offer family meals too. Family meals start at $40 for four people. If you’d like to order a family-style meal, contact them at least 24 hours in advance.
This year they started offering low- to no-cost holiday family meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas for those in need. Simply send them an email via their website contact form.
Check out Bishop’s incredible menu at bishopsbestmealprep.com
