Oscar saved the event! Hired this weekend for rooftop party, if only we could have ordered…read moreperfect weather! Wizard of Oz storm hit, but the food was incredible, and that's what everyone is talking about. We wanted great food, it was outstanding by all accounts. Do not hesitate, book him!

The hidden gem in the NYC food business !!! I had the luck…read moreand honor to eat from Oscars creation . And yes , its a creation !!!! I cant elaborate about specific dishes cause every meal is completely different with completely new surprises . Oscar just make food which is exceptionally tasty , looks great and smell even greater . He takes whatever other chefs are doing and upgrade it to a 5 stars restaurant . Whoever take Oscar as his chef will have an experience for LIFE !

We hosted a summer party at our home and needed help so we could spend more time enjoying ourselves…read moreand not get bogged down with all the hectic work of running a 50-person cocktail party incl passed hors d'oeuvres. I considered Craigslist but was afraid of who I might get in our home so instead called Model Bartenders and they asked me all the right questions to make me feel at ease. Marc was attentive, through and quick and made me feel like he cared about our event and making it successful. I thought since they were models they might be above pitching in to help (replenishing ice at the bar, clearing dishes, cleaning up) but was so wrong - these guys were GREAT and went above and beyond my expectations. Didn't hurt that they were very easy on the eye!! The fun part was picking the two models for the party - they have a great roster of really attractive folks. Aside from that I didn't know what to expect but they were there on time and dressed professionally and worked so hard all evening. One of the guys was Tommy was AMAZING! He was attentive, smart and was thinking of how to help run the party successfully. They both helped at every stage from prep to cleanup so they made our night easy. I saw another review and had a completely different experience so will likely use them again.

This is the coolest service in the country. Smart, talented and very good looking people arrive at…read moreyour door (very punctually) and help make your party a huge success. They're professional. Friendly. And really good at what they do. Taking all the stress out of hosting a party. Modelbartenders is a brilliant idea. Perfectly executed by Mr Marc Levine, the man behind it all. Marc's a true gentleman and a pleasure to do business with. He makes the whole thing fun and as easy as pie. No headaches. No nonsense. No problems. Do not have another party without using these beautiful people. (And you'll be pleasantly surprised, coz it's more affordable than you'd think.) So yes, Two Thumbs Way Up. And 5 glowing stars !!

I had the honor of joining Shuchi and a few lovely Yelpers for a wonderful brunch on a bright and…read morebeautiful day in Lower Manhattan. Not having any idea of what to expect, i walked in late (unfortunately... stupid trains!) to a little dining table already set up with a seat open just for me. Shuchi's stories around each one of her dishes and how they came about are so unique and interesting, just as unique and beautiful as each of her dishes, both in display and taste. Each dish was flavored so well and had many elements to them. Some restaurants bore me with their monotonous dishes, but I can assure you that Chef Shuchi's dishes will NOT bore you. I was presented with a menu and the first course - some of the most amazing overnight oats I've ever had. So good, that I'm probably going to steal the recipe off her blog and make some at home myself. Who knew something as simple as oatmeal could be so memorable? The lumpee poha had just the right amount of spiciness to it and was a texture unlike that I've ever had before. The dining experience with Shuchi is very interactive, so you can ask as many questions as you'd like, including where one could obtain poha! Cilantro chutney was to die for. The aloo toastie was also a treat. The bean bharta was basically like an Indian-inspired chicken chili with avocado - I've never thought to add avocado to my chili, but will have to do so now! The scrambled frittata was also Indian-inspired and tasteful and came with a lovely spinach sauce. Finally, we had the honor of trying her cardamom infused Indian coffee - this little espresso-sized cup was heaven, along with the toasted cake bite it came with. I would gladly have Shuchi cook for me instead of going out to any Indian restaurant - this was such a unique and lovely experience, and I can only hope that others may get to enjoy what we did!

As New Yorkers, we can all boast and brag about going to the coolest / hippest / divey - yet - most…read moreawesome restaurants. (Why else would I choose to continue to write reviews on Yelp? *wink*) Still, there are those dining experiences that transcend any of the aforementioned. It's not often that I have had a well-curated five-course meal in a private chef's abode. Scratch that...I never have, until recently. I was lucky enough to be invited to a private residence in the city to experience the fine cooking of Chef Shuchi, the brains behind 29 Calories. In this particular brunch, she made small servings of some of the breakfasts she remembers from her childhood, but re-imagined and improved upon. She served a story with each dish, and we noshed on various dishes with oats, vegetables, meats, eggs, coffee, and cake, each with a truly unique Indian influence within them. Her hospitality and warmth is pretty unparalleled, and she was very open when we had questions about the food, the spices she used, her background in cooking, et al. The two hours I spent at this brunch was too short! I can only hope to be lucky enough to be able to eat some of her dishes again! It was all exquisite! I doubt I'll ever have such a unique brunch ever again! What a day, and what a memory to have. Thanks so much, Shuchi!

Staff were professional and food was delicious! My grandma's party turned out amazing.read more

Chef Stenneth runs the best catering service in NYC! He provided catering for my sister's…read moreengagement party with over 130 people and did an amazing job. Chef Stenneth provided more than enough food, servers, cooks, bar backs, and bar tenders. Chef Stenneth and all his staff are the utmost professionals and made the event go seamlessly. All of his food and presentation were stellar. He also cleaned up after thoroughly. I highly recommend Chef Stenneth for an event of any size and personally would not consider using any other catering company for my next event.

We are two partnering AAPI performing arts orgs in NY/Nj. Saffron59 did our first New York Gala…read morethis year - 2025. They did a magnificent job with great waitstaff, bartenders and incredible food! We had over 100 people and everyone is a foodie. If you want to engage them, do it quickly as they are pretty busy being the premiere ASIAN American caterer in the Big Apple.

My friend and I dined at this spot midday. The ambiance is excellent, everything's spotless, and…read moreworkers are kind. The employees bring both attractive appearances and warm attitudes. The food tasted incredible! This place warrants a test.

JK Chef Collection recently created an amazing dinner party to celebrate our anniversary. Jack had…read moregreat ideas to create a beautiful tabletop. But what we appreciated most of all was the chef. As soon as he came into my home, I felt so comfortable right away! I was able to enjoy our guests and not be stressed like I usually am when I entertain. We all loved his imaginative dishes, especially the appetizers, while accommodating my gluten free needs, including a delicious flourless chocolate cake! The best part of all was after the last guest went home, my kitchen was so clean, it was as though no one was ever there! Hiring a private chef combines all the best parts of going out and staying home for dinner. I can't wait to plan my next dinner party with JK Chef Collection!

If you are looking for a world class catering experience you can do no better than Chef Charles. I…read morehired him for cocktail party for my birthday and service was first class from the start - from working with me to prepare the perfect menu, providing excellent staff, and execution that exceeded all expectations while staying under my budget. AND I HAVEN'T EVEN YET TOLD YOU ABOUT THE FOOD! The party started with Charles' veggie samosas... guests couldn't get enough of them and even asked me about them the next day! Lobster rolls presented along with the lobster shell (see photo)... and bacon-wrapped shrimp served bursting from a pineapple with jalapeño mango dipping sauce. The curry coconut chicken satay was my personal favorite but that was only until I tried his wasabi tuna tartar and black hand-pulled pasta with pork and shrimp (which Charles threw in for me for FREE because he knew I liked them and had a budget I needed to stay under). If there is heaven for a palate leave it to Chef Charles to find it - THIS COOKING IS NO JOKE. Dinner ended with savory chocolate spring rolls and after dinner was over Charles and his staff helped bartend and cleaned everything up spotless. I can't wait to throw another dinner party with Chef Charles!

I had a pleasure of having my birthday party catered by Chef Charles and his staff! What an amazing…read moreexperience! The food was fantastic, everything was done and prepared in a timely fashion, clean up was easy and effortless! I am dreaming up other party just to have these guys preparing food for my get togethers! I highly recommend this amazing team for your next food adventure!!!

Had an amazing evening for my 30th birthday last summer, catered by Natalie and her amazing team…read more She prepared the most delicious authentic Moroccan menu, including an amazing cocktail punch, and it was a hit. The portions were great, and we had ZERO leftovers. Friends were staying late just to keep eating! Strongly recommend La Petite Gloutonne for big or small occasions.

I was in touch with La Petite Gloutonne. She asked me to send her a detailed list of what I needed…read morein terms of services which I carefully did but she never got back to me. For me it was a waste of my time. I wish she had declined the job from the beginning.