Arlen Coiley is a chef and food entrepreneur based out of Skagit Valley, Washington. Originally from Lopez Island, he has built a career as a respected leader and connector in the Pacific Northwest food community.

With 10 years of management experience in the restaurant industry, Arlen has served as CDC across a range of high-pressure, high-standard environments — from a 300-seat Italian restaurant in Boston to an intimate fine dining program on Orcas Island. He now leads his own company, offering private dining, event catering, and pop-ups designed to create unforgettable experiences.

Whether you are hosting a dinner party, celebrating a milestone, or dreaming up a memorable gathering, Arlen brings restaurant-level execution, thoughtful detail, and a strong sense of community to the table.

“Some feelings are just too big to be expressed with words, so I express them through food”