Alpine Events Preps for a New Chapter

There’s a palpable air of excitement at Alpine Events. New owners Dani Wolfe and Tony Kelner are set to take over the event venue and catering company as its first owners, Jan and Todd Ostrom, prepare for retirement.

In true Alpine Events style, the transition will be marked with a New Year’s Eve bash that will give mountain locals the chance to bid a fond farewell to Jan and Todd and sample the delectable treats that Dani and Tony will serve up in the years to come.

For over twenty years, Jan Ostrom has worked events across the Hoodland area through both Busy Bee Catering and, as of 2020, at their home base, Alpine Events. Over that time, Jan’s cooking has become legendary to a growing number of people who both hire her for events and wait eagerly for her monthly public pop-up dinners. Working together, she and her husband Todd have satisfied stomachs on the mountain for more than two decades.

For the last several years, Wolfe has worked alongside Ostrom in the kitchen, prepping meals and trading recipes. “We live and breathe food,” says Wolfe.

Kelner, too, is no stranger to Alpine’s inner workings. He’s served various functions among the crew, drawing on his extensive service industry experience and his training as a butcher.

For their part, the two new owners of Alpine Events prefer to let their food do their talking. Even as Ostrom speaks lovingly of their skills, both Wolfe and Kelner bustle around the kitchen, crafting a gourmet lunch for the team’s upcoming break.

“Trust me,” says Ostrom. “I will eat anything they make. I'm super excited for the community and for them, because … it’s gonna be a good thing for everybody.”

For those who haven’t attended an event hosted at (or by) Alpine Events, you’ve been missing out. The meals are all created in-house, completely from scratch. Once a month, the public can even swing by for their monthly pop-up dinner. (seats are still available for their December 7 prime rib pop-up!) Not only will this tradition continue, but Wolfe and Kelner are toying with the idea of adding occasional brunches to their monthly offerings. That means the public will soon have even more access to the goodies coming out of Alpine Events’ kitchen.

As business owners who are deeply rooted in the community, Wolfe and Kelner will also continue to support Mt. Hood’s elderly residents through Meals on Wheels. Once a week, the team puts together delicious meals for seniors struggling with food uncertainty or mobility issues. In the coming months, Wolfe and Kelner hope to expand that mission to twice weekly.

Both Jan and her husband are ready for retirement. She’ll remain a fixture in the community in the years to come. They’re excited to prepare one last, exciting party to ring in 2026 and embark on Alpine Event’s next chapter.

You can get tickets to the event by calling Alpine Events at (503) 622-6743 or visiting their website: alpineeventsmthood.com