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Dominican Catering · Bay Area
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Chef Franklyn RosarioFounder & Head Chef
The Origin
From Santo Domingo to the Bay Area
Chef Franklyn Rosario grew up in the Dominican Republic surrounded by the aromas of his grandmother's kitchen — slow-cooked pernil, fragrant rice and beans, sweet fried plantains. Food wasn't just sustenance; it was identity, celebration, and love made tangible.
When Franklyn arrived in Oakland, he brought those recipes with him. What started as cooking for friends and family quickly grew into something bigger — a catering operation that brought authentic Dominican flavors to corporate offices, schools, community events, and cultural celebrations across the Bay Area.
La Bandera Kitchen — named after La Bandera Dominicana, the traditional Dominican meal of rice, beans, and meat that mirrors the colors of the Dominican flag — is his way of keeping that heritage alive while building something new in his adopted home.
Chef Franklyn
"Every plate I serve carries the flavors of home — and the hope that it makes someone else feel at home too."
Heritage
Rooted in Dominican Tradition
Every recipe is authentic — passed down through generations and prepared with the same care and technique as in the DR.
Community
Built for the Bay Area
We serve schools, nonprofits, corporations, and families. Food is how we build bridges across cultures and neighborhoods.
Mission & Values
Why We Cook
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Meet the Chef
Chef Franklyn Rosario
Franklyn Rosario is the founder, head chef, and driving force behind La Bandera Kitchen. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he learned to cook from his family — absorbing the techniques, flavors, and traditions that define Dominican cuisine.
After relocating to Oakland, Franklyn saw an opportunity: the Bay Area's diverse, food-loving population was hungry for authentic Caribbean flavors. He launched La Bandera Kitchen as a catering operation, quickly earning a reputation for exceptional food, professional service, and genuine hospitality.
Today, La Bandera Kitchen serves corporate clients, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations across Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Marin. Franklyn's commitment to quality, authenticity, and community impact has made La Bandera Kitchen one of the Bay Area's most trusted Dominican catering companies.
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La Bandera Cares
See Our ImpactGiving Back Is Part of the Recipe
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