IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT CATERER!! THAN LOOK NO FURTHER!!!! I cannot rave enough about the over…read morethe top experience given by Tim and his sous chef Lisa!! I hired Tim to cater for my dads 80th bday last weekend. Tim worked with me through the entire process beginning to end, making things easier for me. He's so great at returning calls and e-mails. Showed up on time and KNOCKED IT OUT THE PARK!!! It's like I had two wizards in my kitchen that day! They made 4 delicious appetizers they had circulating for the first hour while guests were arriving. I'll include a picture of our entire menu at the end:) I did the seafood paella and the vegetarian one. Both were just phenomenal! Everyone was so wowed by the presentation, beautiful!! They helped with cake service, refilling waters and they cleaned up after themselves very thoroughly. I'm telling my friends and my neighbors, anyone that will listen that this duo is worth every penny! Thank you Chef Tim:)

Chef Tim and his crew were absolutely wonderful and amazing!! He is more than a caterer, but an…read moreincredible and talented chef with a giant passion for his food and the preparation that goes into it. Chef Tim was the highlight of our son's wedding/elopement celebration party that we had at our home. We had a meeting beforehand to discuss details and plans. This process enabled everything to be stress free. The party went perfectly and Chef Tim and his paella creation was a big topic of discussion among our guests. Everyone said it the best food they ever had at a party. He prepared two kinds (chicken and chorizo and a vegetable version) that were both absolutely divine. Each version of paella had perfectly combined flavors that created an extraordinary compilation in every bite. The guests could also watch him put it all together as all of the food was prepared on site on the day of the party! (Not brought in trays to be heated up!) Wow!!! The flavors were incredible, delicious and beyond words. Chef Tim is a true master chef and gem in our city and his kindness and caring, professionalism and talents and passion will be forever treasured by our family, as he made a very special event the best experience possible. Chef will always be our first choice from now on. We highly, highly recommend Chef Tim!

We hired Arica and her incredible team to cook for our microwedding of 17 and it made for literally…read morethe perfect celebration we'll never forget. From the start, communciation flowed easily leading up to the event and we selected some of Arica's favorite items for the menu. Our kitchen is relatively small but Arica and her team came right in and got set up and so the night began. Not only was the food literally incredible, her team jumped in to help pour wine, take pictures and just offer the most incredible hospitality. For reference we had: Ceviche & Corn Flatbread (!!!!!) Ricotta & Fresh Salad Salmon & Summer Risotto (!!!!) and the most unbelievable ganache and choclate & raspberry tart that served as our wedding cake. We are endlessly thankful to Yummy Fixins for making our wedding so special and hope to be able to work with her and the team in the future. If you're looking for a special meal or event in Tahoe, look no further than Yummy Fixins!

The grazing board was amazing. It was laid out so beautifully and the food was delicious. The…read moreowner/chef is so accommodating and super nice.

I hired Meghan to cook a birthday dinner at a private residence for eight people. It was a 75th…read morebirthday party and we all wanted to sit back and enjoy it rather than spend time cooking. It was a good move; she arrived with everything, did all the work and we ended up with a delicious dinner. Meghan offered several different menus and allowed us to mix and match. We chose a seafood menu with three appetizers, one salad, one entree, three side dishes and a gorgeous, burnt carmel birthday cake. I would do this again in a heartbeat and I would definitely hire Meghan. She was easy to work with and has a delightful personality.

I am not a person who would normally hire a private chef/caterer, but I bid on and won a catered…read moreparty for 8 at a fundraiser and I am a believer!!! At first, I was hesitant and unsure on how to even get started, but Meghan was truly the perfect person to help me through the experience. The entire process from planning, to fine-tuning the menu, to the big day, was so stress-free and enjoyable. This is the first time I really got to enjoy an event I hosted and will definitely be hiring Meghan again in the future. The food was exquisite and Meghan is just the sweetest and easiest to work with. You will not be disappointed. I still can't get over how she did what she did all by herself and in someone else's kitchen without ever having to interrupt us. Everything was delicious and I didn't have a mess to clean up after the party. I can't wait to it again. Thank you Meghan!

Jessica is amazing! We started having Jessica cook for us after the birth of our first born. We…read morewere so exhausted our first week. All we ate was fast food, pizza and frozen meals and I could feel myself getting more unhealthy by the day. The next week we hired Jessica to meal prep for us for lunch and dinner. It was such a godsend to have home cooked healthy meals! Every week Jessica gives us a shopping list and it is so simple to instacart the exact amount needed for the week. Now we have gourmet meals prepped for home and work. I look forward to it every week. Now we actually spend less total per week including paying Jessica. I think this is because now we do not waste food. It also feels great to have an organized fridge without food wasting. The meals themself are excellent. We are on a healthy plan as well. We loved the chicken salad wraps with Greek yogurt substituted for Mayo. Cashew chicken with rice!! Yummm. She's also very creative and make dishes that I would not even conceive of and I would never make for myself. On the list for the week was ground chicken avocado spinach balls with yogurt sauce. Honestly this did not sound appealing, but we decided to go with it anyways. It was our favorite of the week. The flavors were bursting. It seemed like a fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean and we loved it! The textures we're interesting and mouthwatering. The spinach, chicken and avocado provided a complex medley of different flavors and mouth feel. The next week we had another odd ball on the menu. Strawberry chicken with balsamic? That sounded strange. We again almost discontinued this order and went with a different order however by this point Jessica definitely earned our trust as an outstanding person and chef. This again was our favorite meal of the week. The blender flavor is quite unique with the fruit mixed with the acidity of the balsamic which marinated perfectly into the chicken thighs. What started as a postpartum temporary meal plan has now turned into a fixture of our life. We gladly welcome Jessica into our home and she is very Covid conscious for anybody who is concerned. We also look forward to outstanding gourmet meals every week which far surpass our previous Trader Joe's frozen food and delivery pizza.

Jessica is amazing. Her meals and service are top notch. I love knowing my lunches are covered for…read moresix/seven days of the week and that she comes to the house to prep them so I can see exactly what's going in them. She has so many recipes I've never gotten the same meal twice. Everyone should check her out!

yummy, fresh food that is delivered to my home as often as i want for a price i can afford. Chef…read moreBrandy accommodates my cow's milk & soy allergy w/healthy options (including dessert!!). her prep is safe & i can order as often as i want. the gift certificate option is perfect for friends & family.

We have been using Chef Brandy for over a year now. She develops all our menus and has accommodated…read moreall our dietary requests deliciously! We highly recommend her to anyone looking to have personal chef services.

Mindful Chef was actually recommended to me by another private chef in the Lake Tahoe area when…read morethey were unavailable and it was such a great experience. Andrew provided a 4 course (appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert) meal for 9 girls in a bachelorette. He was extremely easy to work with prior when it came to picking the menu, coordinating dietary allergies/restrictions, and etc. We had a last minute cancellation from one of the girls and he was able to be flexible and adjust accordingly which I am super thankful for! The private chef experience was amazing and I would highly recommend it. He arrived about 4 hours early to prepare the dishes in the Airbnb kitchen, brought some of his decorations to help make the event special, and was so organized throughout the whole event. Each meal was delicious and carefully crafted. And the clean up afterwards was flawless, the kitchen looked better than it did when we first arrived to the Airbnb! Can't say enough great things, thank you Mindful Chef!

Chef Andrew created an absolutely delicious and creative menu and executed it while being friendly…read moreprofessional and unobtrusive. Everything was sooooo good! We had a five course menu, and I still can't decide which course I loved the most because they were all amazing! Chef Andrew was very easy to work with, dependable and brought an assistant with him who was every bit as charming as Chef Andrew. After the delicious meal they cleaned the kitchen and you would never have known they had been working in there for hours! I highly recommend The Mindful Chef, you won't be disappointed!

Dean catered for our family of 14 for a 50th Wedding anniversary in Truckee. And he did it all for…read morea reasonable price! We had great salad and apps, along with a selection of yummy pizzas and topped off with chocolate fondue. Dean brought everything with him including the pizza oven. Lugged it all up/down 3 flights of stairs and made sure the place was spotless when he left. Thank you Dean!

Such a great experience! We loved having Dean host us for a private dinner event. Highly recommend…read morehim for all your dinner events! Thank you Dean!!

Priceless! We had Daryl Paul and Ramona come to our home to prepare a 25th anniversary dinner. It…read morewas beyond expectations. Prompt friendly and prepared a delicious meal! Started off with an amazing charcuterie and followed by a decadent dessert! Delicious. All of it. Can't thank you enough for the entire experience as we got to enjoy our guests and they even cleaned up. Bravo ! Chefs kiss !

WOW! My friends invited us to a Facebook Live cooking show with Chef Jonathan Chapin of Reno…read moreRecipes. This event was a dinner and show that would rival any fun night out in Reno. Chef Jonathan puts on a raucous, joke-filled (R-rated), cooking show with audience participation and brings along a wonderful cast of cooking teammates to make for a wonderful event! When we arrived at our friend's home, there were appetizers and drinks out. Chef Jonathan laid the ground rules for the live show, and then the jokes started. I'm sure he would use different one's if kids were present, but if you're over 18, all bets are off! LOL The live show had humor, great smells, drinks handed out, and tastings for the guests. He made food for vegetarians, lactose-free dishes, and all different types of food preferences...truly a remarkable feat. During the show, I learned a few things, laughed a lot, and was VERY entertained. The food was DEEELISH! There was plenty of food for everyone, and a lot of good times were had by all. With the holidays just around the corner, if you want to have a memorable dining experience for your friends and family, DEFINITELY call Reno Recipes to reserve a date!

We found someone else. He was able to meet our price he was very nice but we found someone better…read moresuited to our needs.

A few months ago, I hosted a bridal shower at my house and hired Gustavo as the caterer. This was a…read moresolid decision due to his area of expertise in the following ways. Our first meeting to establish the menu was seamless. His pre-event preparations were timely and thorough. Then, the event was flawless. Food and service were A+. Gustavo and his team were polite and in the end, my kitchen was spotless. Tonette

After my son was born, I needed to cut dairy and soy out of my diet completely in order to…read moreaccommodate his food allergies + breastfeeding. I was referred to Brandy to make sure that my nutrient needs were still being met despite such a limited diet. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, takes insurance, and I have found our sessions super valuable. I was really worried her recommendations would be to spend the whole weekend doing meal prep or how an artisan frittata with slow smoked roasted veggies would be a great breakfast -- like yea right let me just do that with all my free time, hello I have a newborn?? But to my delight, everything that she suggested was extremely reasonable and manageable even in the complete chaos that is my life right now. She gives you specific goals to stick to and doesn't make you feel bad when your typical lunch consists of a fruit leather and 10 sun chips. Instead, she's just like "okay well if that's your lunch, you're lacking in protein -- here's how we can help that." I've found working with her to be extremely valuable and I can definitely notice a change in how I'm feeling on a daily basis! Definitely would recommend her to anyone!

We used Chef Brandy's in home meal prep service prior to covid and we always very happy with our…read moreexperience. She is very conscious of preferences and would even make different dishes for my husband and I because we tend to have different tastes. She was always very professional and great at communicating. I liked having all the nutrition info for meals so I could keep track of things in my food log. I would highly recommend her services!