Kristen came to our house and created a lovely, elegant, delectable birthday dinner for two: beet…read moretartare, chestnut ravioli, and a chocolate mousse. OMG, so good! Add to that chocolate-covered strawberries, personalized menus, and a beautiful bouquet, and you get the picture: it was a night to remember! We couldn't recommend Kristen highly enough. We're really lucky she is here in the Triangle.

Chef Kristen is absolutely amazing. I found her while looking to give my wife a birthday present…read more We both love to eat and cook, but being a working Mom, my wife spends a huge amount of time on food preparation. I hoped I could find someone for a spell that would make delicious, healthy food that would also give my wife some extra free time. A double win. Chef Kristen has knocked that goal out of the park. First she met with us to get a really detailed understanding of our preferences and feelings on specific ingredients. Then she creates a set of menu choices we can review and select from. Next she sends us shopping list we can modify based on what we have in the pantry and she picks up the rest. That's all there is to it. But that's just the process. What about the food? Holy God. You can see from her website that the food is visually stunning. But the taste is just sensational. We are not vegetarian or vegan, but we have enjoyed trying out this diet during our time with Chef Kristen and the flavors and sensations she is able to render from plant-based ingredients (ex: lentil meatballs you will swear have meat in them) show a real mastery of technique. She has also changed my opinion on a number of previously polarizing ingredients. I'm looking at you mushrooms! Lastly, she's just extremely nice and easy to work with. She gets to know your family and enjoys sharing stories and hearing feedback on the food. We're so glad to have found her and our whole family, including our 9 year-old son give her the highest recommendation.

So I decided to try something new. I enjoy going out to great restaurants, but how about having a…read moregreat chef come to your house? It was a surprise for my spouse who is an awesome chef. She had someone come to her to make her a great dinner. Chef Deanna makes it easy and will make pretty much make whatever you'd like. She gives you some suggestions of things that have been popular in the past. She is so unobtrusive that once she gets started, you hardly realize she is there. Everything she made was delicious and our favorite was the creme brûlée. It was very quick, she was done in an hour and all the dishes were done and put away. She also does meal delivery (like a yummy take-out). I am going to explore that service further in the future.

We recently used Chef4rent for our son's wedding reception at Fair Haven State Park in NY. The…read moreowner, DeAnna Germano, was excellent to work with! She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly in all our interactions often making great suggestions to make the whole affair just what we wanted. At the event DeAnna was very organized and prepared incredibly good food.....we got nothing but compliments from all our guests! The staff that assisted her were so friendly, helpful and very focused. We were especially appreciative of the attention she gave to special diets (i.e.: gluten free, vegetarian, etc). I highly recommend this company for your catering needs!

Hired them for my boyfriend's birthday and it was AMAZING! You definitely get a bang for your buck…read more They were punctual, friendly, organized, and most importantly TALENTED. The food was delicious and the best thing is that we have leftovers for tomorrow! Highly recommend. Not to mention how they left the kitchen very very clean!!

We booked the Ambient Personal Chef for a family vacation in Sandbridge, Va at a vacation house. We…read morehad ~13 adult total including 2 children, a newborn baby, and adults from 30-75. My husband and I were delighted with the planning process. We received multiple menu options that managed to balance picky eaters, food allergies, pregnant, and breastfeeding members of our party! In addition to a 7 day breakfast & dinner menu, we also put together a grocery list for snacks & lunch foods. The meals were over the top delicious. This is coming from 2 New Yorkers who are accustomed to fine dining and spend a lot of their time in the best restaurants around. Every meal was professional, cooked to perfection, and appealed to all. The desserts were fabulous and I'm not even much of a sweets eater. For the 4th of July we had a TON of food - we ate it for days and savored every bite. Despite the fact that the chefs were around us during our family vacation, their presence was never intrusive. We enjoyed the pool, playing games, watching TV, and chatting. They respected our time and space. We are planning the same vacation and considered a new location, but are returning to Virginia for Ambient Personal Chef. You will not be disappointed.

It was my Family's 50th Girardi Reunion held in Hampton, VA…read more Chef Lin, and his EXCELLENT Staff went ABOVE and Beyond what I Expected!!! Amazing Italian food and The Tiramisu and Cannolis were to Die for!!!

Chef Lin and his staff were utter perfection! They recently…read morecatered my Italian family reunion for 100+ people and everyone raved about his food! Such a great selection from horsd'oeuvres to main courses. And the flavor was ah-mazing!!! I would definitely hire the Tailored Chef again for catering! KUDOS Chef Lin!!! ‍

Food was excellent, presentation beautifu, and she is easy to work with. Her chocolate ganache cake…read morewas to die for.

I have to admit I am a bit disappointed. She did get back to me from my initial Inquiry. She…read moreindicated she was available, for when I needed her. She asked me what foods I wanted, and I responded, but she never responded again

While on vacation in emerald isle NC we hired chef Matt. He delighted us with his tasty creations…read moreand wine pairings and we enjoyed every moment.

From the owner: Seagrass Chef specializes in home cooked meals for the family, prepared on site!! Great for…read moreBirthdays, Anniversaries, Family gatherings or just a night off from the kitchen!!

Quality, Customer Service, Other, Timeliness We absolutely…read moreloved Chef Hunt and his staff. They did a fabulous job catering for our production crew during our three days in the Triangle area. The food was delicious and the and the attention to detail and to our requests was right on! I will definitely recommend them to all of my fellow Production Managers and Coordinators. Thank you Chef Hunt!

From the owner: We are a full service catering company that specializes in customizing menus that cater…read morespecifically to each client we do not have a set menu. We also provide lunch boxes or platters for corporate meetings, corporate trainings, etc; personal Chef services for your family getaways check out our website the link is listed on the profile. If you have any questions about our services please feel free to contact us via phone or email.

Redstart Foods was one of my favorite food finds of the summer. If I lived in the area I could see…read moremyself being a regular here, and I'm jealous of those who are regulars. I tried both dinner and brunch over a short weekend stay in the area and both were 10/10. Everything here is homemade and beyond fresh. I had a grits special and it was the best I've ever had. The chicken dinner seems to be the most popular dinner item here, but I broke the mold and went with the pork and it was fantastic. I am not a potato person, but the side potatoes were phenomenal. The back patio makes for a great place to enjoy a meal and linger over a beer or tap natural wine. The inside is a little more hectic and not somewhere I would linger. There is also a little market with some grab and go items and beer/wine. A true neighborhood gem!

the food is terrific and the fact that they deliver to my out of the way location is amazing. This…read moreis the chicken and sausage jambalaya. We've also had kale with a sesame dressing and the sausage by itself ... this is really delicious. Bonus points to them for taking back the box, the insulation, and the cold packs so they don't all end up in the trash.

Everything from the booking to the delivery was amazing. Very responsive and helpful with the…read moreorder. I just gave her the number of people and what I was looking to order. She will tailored the order to you in terms of the amount of food you need. Paying the deposit and invoice was extremely easy. Also, adding the tip to the final payment. I will definitely recommend.

Food and service were exceptional. Communication was very timely. Very easy to work with…read more Highly recommend