We have used Chef Mellanee and The Fork Goes On the Left for all of our big events at our home…read more Just this week she catered the fundraiser we hosted for Congressman Greg Meeks. What has me work with Chef over and over again is her attention to detail, the professionalism of her staff, the ease in which she makes working with her and of course the amazing taste of all of her dishes. Chef Mellanee ensures everything looks beautiful...from the set up to the arrangement of the food on the dish. If you're having an important gathering, big or small, you need to have someone of Chef Mellanee's caliber to help ensure a successful event.

Chef Mellanee Harvin, and her Team, are the epitome of excellence. I was scouting a caterer for my…read morewedding, and was referred to Chef Mellanee by my Best Friend, who had been following The Fork Goes on the Left's Instagram page. Chef Mellanee's page, filled with tantalizing spreads, set in entrancing presentation, made a foodie like myself, instantly interested. Upon speaking with Chef Mellanee, I was immediately taken by her warmth, easy-going nature, patience (because, I asked SO many questions, on multiple occasions), and polished professionalism. Though I had nothing solidified, in terms of a venue, or even a wedding planner, Chef Mellanee offered me much guidance, and recommended a venue, which eventually led me to connect with my future Wedding Planner! I was presented a set list with a plethora of hors d'oeuvres, Buffet and Dinner compilations, and a separate drink menu, should an open bar be desired. Though many fantastic options were listed for consideration, Chef Mellanee informed I could inquire about offerings not listed, also. On the day of the tasting, my then-fiance and I, had car trouble. After speaking with Chef Mellanee, she graciously offered to extend the appointment to a reasonable time. By a miracle of God, we made it to the tasting, with 20-mins to spare. Upon entering Chef Mellanee's presence, we were immediately put at ease. The highly stressful event we'd been through, began to melt off us. Music played, in the background that set a loving mood. My beloved and I, sat at a table set for us to dine like royalty. Each course was impeccable, and Chef Mellanee checked to ensure our thoughts about each dish, were of genuine satisfaction. After our meal, and offering our final decisions, Chef Mellanee brought out a card game for us to play! It was a sweet game, made to enhance connection between a couple. We loved it! On the day of the wedding, upon entering the venue, I was told by my wedding planner to check a bag that had been left in my changing room. There, I found a white box, embossed with The Fork Goes on the Left emblem. Inside sat a few wonderful items, and a thoughtful, sweet note, that I keep in mind each day. From the time of service to the end of the night, everyone raved about the food, and service, rendered by Chef Mellanee, and her A+ Team. The food was well seasoned, and delightfully satisfying, speaking to our guests' Caribbean background, and elevated tastes. Chef Mellanee's team were the epitome of polished professionalism, courtesy, and joy! What also caught my eye, was how well Chef Mellanee's Team had her back. Before my husband, and I, were to take a picture with Chef Mellanee, the same lady on her Team, stopped to fix Chef's collar, to ensure she looked her best - I LOVED that! It spoke to everything we saw that evening, that contributed in so many ways, to their supreme level of service. Great trust, comradery, and respect worked within their Team dynamic. If any Bride is considering catering services, please, look no further than The Fork Goes on the Left. The level of care, and pampered service you, and your guests, will experience, will undoubtedly make your event, a day or night, to remember. As I said at the beginning of my review, Chef Mellanee and her Team, are excellence, personified, and, even more than that, they are genuine people, who care about each other, and their client. For an elevated, white-glove experience, look no further, and book, The Fork Goes on the Left.

What a treat to find Chef Lauren and Bacco catering. This was our first experience with Lauren and…read moreher delightful staff but we are already coming up with excuses to hire them again. Chef Lauren worked with us to personalize the menu for my partner's milestone birthday celebration and provided a full service dinner for 40 guests in our apartment with compelling warmth, confidence, and the utmost professionalism. The food was mouthwatering from the first tantalizing passed hors d'oeuvres all the way to the desserts which, by the way, included triple chocolate brownies with raspberries on the side. Everything was perfectly flavored; clearly prepared with great care and the finest ingredients; and presented beautifully. We are over the moon and our guests haven't stopped talking about the flavorful food and wonderful service. On top of that, our kitchen was left sparkling clean and there was an awesome stash of irresistible leftovers waiting for us in the fridge to help keep the memory of an already unforgettable and delicious evening alive for just a little while longer. Professional, on time, everything was as promised and beyond.

My company found Chef Lauren through Yelp and could not have been happier. We were having a…read morecocktail Christmas Party at our office and she helped us through the entire process from linens and dinnerware rentals to hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The presentation, service and food were amazing. I would highly recommend Chef Lauren and her staff; I know we will definitely use her team again in the future!

Lemons and Olives made our 160-person wedding feel like an intimate dinner party, which is exactly…read morewhat we wanted. From our very first conversation, Marko and Tanja at Lemons and Olives immediately connected with our vision: we wanted guests to feel like they were sitting down to a big family meal--simple, delicious, and reflective of the place where we were celebrating. They brought that vision to life beyond anything we could have imagined, creating an atmosphere of warmth, intimacy, family, and incredible food. Working with Marko and Tanja was one of our favorite parts of the process. They are warm, flexible, and creative. They encouraged us to build the menu around dishes we love, resulting in a spread that felt personal and unique. During the wedding weekend, their entire team was fantastic. Every conversation we've had with guests since the wedding has included the delicious food and the lovely and attentive service. Hiring Lemons and Olives was one of the best decisions we made, and we only wish they had a restaurant so we could keep eating their food!

This is a catering / take out restaurant. Originally founded for more high end meals, they turned…read moretheir business model around when covid hit to provide high quality meals for more affordable prices. I've had my eye on this place for a while. They only start taking orders for 3:30 pm onwards. I ordered: - butternut squash soup (4.5/5) - mushroom soup (4/5) - flatbread (3.5/5) - butternut squash ravioli (4.5/5) - crab cakes (3/5) - turmeric hummus (3/5) - ajvar (4/5) - seasonal greens (3.5/5) - tiramisu (4.5/5) It's hard to find a good veggie soup for takeout, and both soups really hit the spot and the portions were surprisingly filling. I am quite the crab cake connoisseur and these ones fell short, but the butternut squash ravioli was excellent. Overall a great choice for a hearty, homemade-feel takeout option.

Per another couple's recommendation, I reached out to Real Food Catering for catering for our…read morewedding. A very detailed excel sheet was sent back, and we emailed requesting a breakdown of drinks included vs. no drinks included, given that the recommending friends suggested we do the same. When no response was given, I called Yen, who stated that as a company, they needed to make money, so were no longer doing the option of drinks bought separately (which I said was fine, just contradictory to her document as well as my friend's experience). At that point, she said that food and labor costs so little so drinks would be needed to make it financially worth it. An hour later she emailed to say that she changed and that we could do the drinks. In any case, when we reached out again a month later, she declined to take our wedding. In the end, it wouldn't have mattered but what a strange feeling having to deal with all this for a simple proposal. Asked about this company from other vendors and they were definitely not surprised with this story. They said "you either love her or hate her." Just a friendly FYI to all those out there!

A Cornell classmate got married before COVID and this company was the caterer.  I don't know…read moreanything about weddings or caterers, but I know food and this food was not very enjoyable. My  plus one guest and the rest of our table didn't enjoy their food very much either.  Open bar was a plus and the decorations in the venue were nice, but I think my classmate's partner arranged those aspects of the wedding reception. My review and rating are just on the food which was served buffet style, so we tried a variety.

This place was super great! The service was well, the food quality was amazing, and the food tasted…read moreincredible! The staff were super nice, and the atmosphere was like being in Vietnam culture! Definitely would 10/10 recommend Five Spice, if you are traveling in SoHo (South of Houston Street) New York City.

Amazing events, great planners, pleasure to work with!!…read more I've worked with Five Spice Catering twice now. Let me be the first say that the name is awesome and a the staff is a great representation of flavor, beauty, and memorable events. They provide excellent hospitality and I can't wait to work with them again.

Chef VanKline has provided absolutely exquisite, delicious, beautifully presented food at many of…read moremy important events and occasions throughout the years. One of my favorite meals from Chef VanKline was her culinary presentation for my 50th birthday celebration with my entire family in New York City. The magic she created for the entire weekend was unmatched. My family was so impressed that many of them have hired her themselves. Since then. Her food is equally as beautiful as it is tasty. There's such a wide variety of flavors in each dish. She prepares. To have the gift of watching her cook in front of us was a big treat. Her customized menus always hit the mark. She's great at taking your desires, your culinary preferences, and the mood and theme of your event to create an out-of-this-world experience for your five senses! I can't wait to have another event for her to wow us again.

Working with VanKline was a breeze, and the food was superb. Kimerbley and husband Henry came to…read moreour apt. so we could sample her cooking. The sample was so good, we confirmed on the spot. We had a dinner party for 24, and things went off without a hitch. Best dinner party I can remember, and friends are still talking about the food.

Can you give 6 stars? Last weekend Cheryl and her amazing team catered our post wedding outdoor…read morebrunch for 80! The food, service, and party throwing guidance resulted in our best event ever. She even coordinated the rentals. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

I can't highly enough recommend What A Dish! Cheryl catered my bridal shower this past weekend and…read morethe food was a true highlight from start to finish. She was extremely professional and reliable the entire time, as was her team of servers, and she was even able to accommodate a last-minute request the night before from us. I hope to be able to use What A Dish again soon!

Pixie and the Scout catered our wedding in 2019. The food was amazing and our friends will still…read morebring up the food every time we reminisce on that day. Katy and Jonathan had a great selection of seasonal, farm-to-table dishes to choose from and we had full confidence that the dishes would be excellent regardless of what we actually selected. In addition, the team managed the bar, setup, breakdown, and rentals at the venue we selected, as well as coordinating with the florist, balloon vendor, and dessert vendor. Their team is kind, responsive, and experienced and I cannot recommend them highly enough. There was an abundance of food and they have very competitive rates. We were able to get a family style dinner without breaking our budget. My wife and I have experienced many elements of their business, from catering (at our wedding and at other events), to dining in, to COVID takeout. Every time, the quality of the food and service has been top notch and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Went here last night for Kate & Jonathan's monthly seasonal Supper Club dinner at a long communal…read moretable which was decorated with wheatgrass sod (I'll admit I was eating the centerpieces and chewing on the super flavorful wheatberries...) and little potted ferns. Fantastic time in a magical, whimsy and woodsy space! BYOB (and share with your neighbor). Expect dinner to be a long/late night affair but a totally worthwhile experience that you'll leave from having made a new friend or two. Almost like a baby Brooklyn version of Woodinville's Herbfarm. The food was great, though not quite filling. Would definitely recommend their catering/event services. After ringing the doorbell, you're invited through the warehouse doors into a commercial kitchen studio where the magic happens (Tinkerbell herself cooks here). Highly recommend checking out a Pixie Scout event -- to anybody who LOVES Hudson Valley food and farms and culinary exploration. They also offer workshops and classes in topics such as Preserving, Butchering, Fairy Dust on Your Spice Rack, and Being Generally Awesome (maybe not the last two).