I've now had the pleasure of being hosted by Perfectly Seasoned Chef for two dinner parties, and I…read morecannot recommend enough. Owner/chef Lou personally cooks and manages every event, and the food is incredible. Not only is it so delicious you'll want to lick the plate (I'm guilty of this...) but it's always beautiful. Lou, himself, is a pleasure to interact with- fun, professional, passionate, attentive to every detail, and dedicated to giving you a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. He'll treat you like family and make you feel fancy all at the same time!

From the owner: Personal chef services including weekly meal preparation in your home, cooking for parties and…read morespecial events, and hands on or demonstration cooking classes for small groups.

What an amazing experience! Chef Keem was professional, engaging, and thorough. He took my idea…read moreand delivered more than what I could have imagined. Can't wait for the next event!

I've known Hakeem for a few years, so when he decided to start his own catering company I knew I…read morehad to support. I was truly blown away by his professionalism that he displayed outside of our friendship. My guest asked about him and his services on several occasions. I would say he made new clients that day.

I am Alba Johnson's biggest food fan. Having taken many, many classes from her, I have grown to…read morerespect her knowledge and her gifts for sharing her expertise in a casual, informal way. Her classes are very popular because she selects recipes that I can even prepare in my own kitchen; doable scrumptious recipes with a hint of sophistication and gravitas. Alba tailors each class to her students by actively engaging them in food preparation and soliciting their opinions and suggestions. Ever attentive and responsive to her students, she demonstrates stovetop technique required for preparing her recipes and thoroughly explains each task with humor and grace. Just one class with Alba elevates the student's kitchen techniques and educates one's palate. You leave class eager to enroll in her next one . . . and having gain a wonderful new friend in Alba.

From the owner: Chef Alba is a personal chef, cooking instructor, food blogger, and a cookbook author in the…read moreWashington metropolitan area. She was born in Naples, Italy and raised in North Africa. Currently teaching at Secolari in Columbia Mall, and Whole Foods Market Annapolis, at privately. Alba has appeared on FOX TV Washington, Channel 9 CBS Washington, and PBS Va. Programs demonstrating various cooking techniques and recipes. Alba is a member of Les Dames Escoffier International and IACP International Association Culinary Professional.

I was looking for a caterer for my organization's Board of Directors meeting. I used Thumbtack to…read moreget some quotes and came across Chef Serge. He was the first one to reply to the RFP. He was very easy to work with--he shared his thoughts for a menu: Appetizers -Red wine poached pear blue cheese salad -caprese basil salad Entrees -chicken Milanese -red onion jam salmon Sides - french ratatouille - grilled sweet potatoes and cranberries Dessert -assorted of cookies, cupcakes and fruits Everything sounded so yummy but I wanted one of the salads to be vegan. Chef Serge told me that he can swap the caprese salad with green beans cherry tomato and grapefruit salad (I wanted the red wine poached pear blue cheese salad!). I approved that change however, there was some confusion. I later asked if rice comes with the entree and he said that it's extra and asked if I wanted it, I said to keep the menu as is without rice but he thought that I meant to keep his original menu. When he came with the food, it was too late to get the vegan salad. I should have ask for a confirmed menu. Chef Serge and his assistant came on time to setup and offered to stay for the entire lunch but we just want buffet style and members serve themselves. My favorites were the red wine poached pear blue cheese salad and the red onion jam salmon. It was the first time that I've ordered salmon from a caterer where they've kept the skin on. I love the skin on my salmon but caterers don't keep it on. The ratatouille was tasty but some people didn't know quite what to make of it. One of my colleagues said that it has some Caribbean spices--I mentioned it to Chef and he said that he's from Guadeloupe, go figure. The desserts were okay, some mistook it for Entenmann's. He told me that he works with local bakery for desserts. Personally, I don't care too much about the desserts, my main focus is the food. I recommend Chef Serge but I think he's best for private parties. I've referred him to someone who was looking for a caterer for a holiday party. He was very flexible, positive and reliable. If you go with Chef Serge, you won't be disappointed.

My family tried this at Lone Oak Brewery. Overall it was very good. The sweet potato fries were…read morefantastic. The plantains were very good. The BBQ pulled pork special was very good. I tried their burger which was disappointing. The burger itself was very badly overcooked which was the single disappointment. Honestly, it seems the burger had been sitting there for a while or they cook them ahead of time. It was not a freshly cooked burger. I don't want to focus on the burger because so much else was very good. I would give them another try.

Alba is AMAZING! I have been attending Alba's classes faithfully for close to a year now. Each…read moreclass brings something new, exciting - always full of amazing flavors! Alba's classes are great for all cooking levels and I highly recommend them to anyone who loves a great meal. The classes are well run and I love the hands on approach to her dishes. Overall, Alba is a fantastic chef and teacher who uses simple ingredients to make extraordinary dishes you can easily make again at home.

Really enjoyed the cooking class that Alba gave at Whole Foods. I'm new to cooking and Alba did a…read moregreat job of presenting the material at a level that I was able to understand and learn. Would definitely take another of Alba's classes.

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid…read moreattention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again!

Absolutely perfect from start to finish, Adrienne was a delight to work with, from the initial…read moreconversation to realization. She devised interesting and innovative recipes and worked around diet restrictions for our party of 12. She arrived on time fully prepared, the good she prepared was delicious and excellently presented, and she cleaned everything up, leaving the kitchen spotless. I can't recommend her enough, I will certainly be using her services again.

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Adrienne was phenomenal - from meal planning, execution and…read moreclean up. The food was unbelievable! She and her Sioux chef prepared the perfect meal for a summer family reunion. Raw oysters with a blueberry mignonette were perfection. Grilled peach crostinis were out of this world with flavor and texture. We had antipasto farro salad that had the perfect amount of dressing to complement the grains and salad mix. For our main dish, we had filet mignon and scallops with a succotash. Filet was perfectly cooked, scallops melted in your mouth, the succotash was a reminder of how tasty corn is in season. The night ended with an olive oil cake that was divine! Adrienne read the room - knew when to serve and when to let us enjoy some table conversations. She was engaging - answering our questions, presenting the meals, sharing personal tidbits. The kitchen was spotless when she was done. Give Graze Gourmet a shot - you won't be disappointed!

Taking a recreational class at Pizza University was hands-down one of the most enjoyable (and…read moretastiest) things we have experienced in a while. Our instructor, David D., was knowledgeable, super friendly, and clearly passionate about all things pizza ~ from pizza history to dough science to other fun pizza tips and secrets. The class was the perfect mix of hands-on learning and laid-back fun. We got to stretch dough like pros (well, semi-pros), experiment with toppings, and then, of course, enjoy the fruits of our labor .... which, not to brag, were delicious. Whether you're a total beginner or just a home cook looking to level up your pizza game, this class is a great time. You'll leave full of pizza, a little flour-covered, and very proud of your pie-making skills. Highly recommend for foodies, friend groups, or anyone who just really, really loves pizza!

Love pizza? Then you owe it to yourself to sign up for this class! Even if you only like pizza,…read moreyou'll walk away with a deeper appreciation... one that might just turn into love. After arriving and getting seated, I quickly picked up on the passion our teacher, David, had for pizza and the feeling was contagious. He gave us a brief overview of the origin and philosophy behind great pizza, and before we knew it, we were tossing pies in the oven. And boy... were they ever delicious! I will never forget that white pizza I made. Neither will my Dad, after my leftovers "disappeared." Look, I'm far from a good cook. But after the class, I left feeling confident that I could make a pizza from scratch at home. That says a lot! Our instructor answered every question with grace while being a warm source of encouragement throughout; which certainly helped. Life is about experiences, and this is one? Definitely one to remember. You owe it to yourself to check out Pizza University!

We got a cozymeal gift certificate for Christmas and decided to splurge on a private chef to cook…read moreus a meal for our anniversary. What a cool idea! Tiffany came to our house with all of the ingredients, borrowed a few pots and pans and served us a three course meal (and cleaned up afterward). Everything was so tasty and she was very friendly but knew when to give us some privacy to enjoy our meal together. It was such a nice treat and something we'd like to do again with a bigger group!

This experience with Chef Amber went above and beyond! The entire facility, including the…read moreprofessional kitchen area, was aesthetically pleasing. The lobby was decorated with flower ceilings from above and a flower wall. Chef Amber created a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in her kitchen with good lighting, complimentary snack/drink table, and played music of our choice! Her kitchen had the appropriate appliances, utensils, and kitchen tools to bake the macaroons. It was nothing but fun while we baked with Chef Amber. The baking instructions were written down as we followed her step by step instructions, no stress! She baked alongside throughout the activity. This was a great activity to do for our anniversary celebration. We highly recommend taking her class!

Burning Down the House is a nice place for some casual painting experience with friends. The…read morebuilding is fairly small and the parking is limited but we've certainly come back because of the positive experience. The times we've gone, it's been pretty chill and quiet with only a few other groups painting. There's light background music playing. The owner is friendly, helpful, and accommodating when making reservations or picking colors for your masterpiece. There are about 8 tables inside and one outside that you could paint at. The place setting is put out for you (palette tile, sponge, water) and you get to choose the brushes and paint colors that you'd like to use. There are shelves with various types of items you can paint (bowls, cups, pencil holders, figurines, vases, and the list goes on). There are also examples provided on the shelves to provide you with inspiration. Typically, you pick up the item within a week.

Our family spent a lovely afternoon tuning into our creative side over the Thanksgiving holiday…read more Some of them were from out of town, and Carla made a special effort to fire the ones faster than usual so that they could go home with our guests who were traveling.