Chef Alyson recently provided an incredible meal for our family dinner party in celebration of my…read moresister's 50th birthday party. The meal included appetizers, a salad course, an entree, and dessert and the whole thing was truly superb from start to finish. My sister is gluten-free and we have a few food allergies in our household. Alyson worked with us to craft a menu that would fit those dietary restrictions without losing any of the flavors or textures that make a great meal. Chef Alyson was also such a pleasure to have in our home. We were able to enjoy our time together as a family without having to worry about any element of the dinner - and she really made the whole experience fun and relaxing for us. We hope to hire her again for future family celebrations. Highly recommend!!

If you're considering supporting small, independent businesses during COVID, I found a PHENOMENAL…read moreone. Alyson, the brilliant chef behind Nourish, is a gift. She's a talented and gifted cook who creates delectable dishes. Beyond that, she makes you feel truly taken care of. Services begin with a comprehensive interview about food preferences, from favorite cuts of meat to your feelings about pumpkin seeds. She then cooks for your specific dietary needs, whatever they may be - low-carb, vegetarian, high-protein, extra-gluten, etc. She prepares a personalized menu and you get veto-power. (Unless you defer to her choices, which I highly recommend!) On the designated day, she then brings over bags full of AMAZING food, from stews to casseroles to soups and salads. The flavor profiles and creativity are astounding. There's enough to freeze and save for later, depending on how many people you're sharing with. It isn't cheap, but it shouldn't be, and she is worth every penny. If you or your partner need a break from cooking, are tired of eating the same foods, or just want to feel extra-nurtured, Alyson is the Answer. Thank you, Nourish, for the nourishment!!!

Great food, professional service up, easy communication…read more Patti prepared the menu and meal for an 11 person bachelorette party at an Airbnb. We had two main course options with sides, veggies, and bread/butter, and Patti accommodated a few tough allergies too. Everything tasted great, good portions (wasn't stuffed, but was definitely satisfied). Patti is a GEM and it was easy and enjoyable planning the menu and executing the evening. Highly recommend!

Patti was incredible! Super responsive, easy to work with and professional. Menu planning was…read moreseamless, communication was great and the dinner was delicious! The day of the our event she brought Brittany to assist, she was also fabulous and fun to work with! They did all of the set up, prep, service and clean up. (They left the kitchen spotless!) We were a group of 6 women in Sonoma for a girls trip. Every one of us left the table stuffed and so satisfied!!! I would absolutely recommend Chef Patti and her team to anyone looking for an exceptional dinner with great, fun service. Thank you Chef Patti and Brittany!

Spencer was a dream to work with for our 40 person wedding at a private residence. He created a…read morebeautiful menu featuring locally sourced ingredients that was exactly what I had in my mind for most of my out-of-town guests! He was incredibly flexible with last minute requests and his staff went above and beyond! We had a self-serve drink station but I didn't see any guests there bc the staff was amazing at refilling guest glasses even though it was beyond the scope of what we hired them for! The food was soooo delicious! My family and friends were raving about the meal. We loved it so much that we went ahead and booked Spencer's services for another event already! All photos (except the horrible one I took of the menu) by our photographer, Jack Vu! I wish we had gotten photos of the main meal but we were too busy eating it!!

What an experience. Highly recommend. I reached out to several chefs for a special meal for our…read morefamily, while on vacation, over Father's Day weekend. Of all the responses I got, he listened the best. His menu catered to all my requests. He was great at communicating and delivered exactly the experience he promised. The food was amazing, and we ended up having enough leftovers for 2 more meals with our family of 6.

This catering service was great! They were right on time and made our event a big hit! The food was…read moreamazing and they were a pleasure to have serve us!

From first contact through the end of the event KT was a joy to work with. Our group was 33. It was…read more100 degrees outside and the AC wasn't working in the pavilion / kitchen where she had to work and set up the buffet - and she never flinched, smiled through it all and made sure everything was just so. Everything was placed out beautifully and tasted as wonderful as it looked. Sorry to say we did not get pics of the dessert, bite size cheesecakes, they were scrumptious and I think disappeared too fast! There may have been some that made it into the fridge after we were done, but they were gone by morning - I'm sure they made some late night conversations even more enjoyable. The place we were at for the retreat was Bishops Ranch in Healdsburg and our group was responsible for the cleanup and had designated volunteers. However, the team walked into the pavilion and kitchen well after dessert and great conversations and everything was not only cleaned up, but leftovers wrapped and put away for people to take home the next day. It was cleaner than when we arrived. That was truly an extra gift she gave us especially given the heat, cramped kitchen and no AC...she was amazing. Would absolutely call on KT again and recommend her highly.

Rachael was very prompt with getting back to me when I requested a quote and very knowledgeable…read moreabout everything we might need for the day for my dad's celebration of life. She always got back to me quickly and handled the day amazingly well. Our venue was very much a self-service place and her team just set everything up and made sure all of the dishes were clean at the end and the kitchen was absolutely spotless. We'd highly recommend her for your next event!

Chef Rachel and crew catered our daughter's 40th birthday in this past weekend. We had @ 30…read moreguests so it was a fairly sizable engagement. Not only was the food fantastic, the service was equally exceptional! Beyond that, Rachel was highly responsive throughout the entire process, which gave me comfort that the event would be a great success, which it was. Thank you chef Rachel for the love, care and craftsmanship you put into our daughter's birthday celebration - you made the event that much more memorable for everyone there. Continued success, you deserve it!!!

Holy. Smokes. What an amazing, incredible, unforgettable evening we had! Lindsay, Lucas and…read moreSavannah were awesome! Our family was celebrating a milestone birthday at an Air BnB on the Russian River and were so excited to book Elyse for the big birthday dinner. We had twelve people, eight adults and four kids, and the entire experience was perfection from start to finish. Elyse's menu is extensive and everything sounded so amazing, it was hard to choose! We finally landed on our final selections and everything was absolutely mouthwatering and to die for. Lindsay, Lucas and Savannah were super professional, kind and personable; it really added to the entire evening having them as part of our family. Highly HIGHLY recommend Elyse and her team for any and all events. You won't be disappointed!

Yesterday we celebrated our joint retirement (husband and I) with 35 friends at a local park in…read moreSanta Rosa. Elyse and the Brass Spatula did a bang up (excellent) job on finger-food dinner drop off. The food all tasted incredible; well seasoned. For example, the beef sliders were on fresh soft brioche buns, the beef was seasoned and cooked beautifully to medium and it was topped with a well done caramelized onion jam and the bread was brushed with a savory aioli. All the dishes were that way. They provided more than enough food for our party, dropped off on time, nicely plattered on non-plastic platters with non-plastic serving utensils. Elyse's communication was prompt, clear and consistent. I highly recommend the Brass Spatula for your next event.

My husband and I had the chance to experience a dinner by…read more "Cuisines By Lela", Private chef, Linda McCullough, last night. I cannot rave about Linda and her staff enough Her food is exquisite from appetizers to dessert ... absolutely delicious with such attention to detail and presentation. Her stories between courses were engaging and endearing ... talking about the recipes she still uses who were her grandmother's and how she procures herbs and veggies from her own garden..... loved it all !! And the food THE BEST SHORT RIBS I have ever tasted. Every epic bite was so full of rich flavor All the food was THE BEST EVER AND the house was left immaculate, everything cleaned and left better than how she found it I cannot recommend Cuisine by Lela more highly. A dining experience you won't soon forget !!!

We hired Linda to cook a private dinner for my grandmother's 90th birthday, and she was absolutely…read moreoutstanding. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and so special. Every single dish Linda and her team prepared was absolutely incredible. The flavors were perfect, the presentation was beautiful, and it was clear that she uses high-quality ingredients. My family is still talking about the meal! Linda was so much fun to work with during the planning process. She nailed the menu right off the bat and the food exceeded all expectations! Her energy added so much to the evening. She is professional, warm, and made the whole night feel effortless for us so we could focus on celebrating with my grandmother. If you are looking for a private chef who is talented, creative, and a joy to have in your home, I cannot recommend Linda highly enough. She made our family dinner truly unforgettable! Thank you, Linda and team!!

It was such a pleasure to be able to hire Chef Adair's chef and server on our recent trip to…read moreSonoma/Glen Ellen. I'll start by saying the put together two perfect menus for our two nights. The Humboldt fog cheese in the meat and cheese board was outstanding and I still dream about the pickled grapes. The main courses were exactly what they said and beyond delicious. Filet cooked perfectly and the tastiest chicken I have had in a very long time. The desserts were to die for! All ten of us agreed that the flourless chocolate dessert was the best ever!!! The chef was so nice. Both were very professional. I would recommend Chef Adair to anyone heading to wine country.

Coursing, service just OK. Made a mess of my kitchen. Still finding tempura batter stains on my…read morekitchen cabinets across the last 5 years.

Chef Emmanuelle easily gets five starts. The food she prepared was incredible--both unique and…read moredelicious -- the dishes were exquisite to look at as well. Her dessert, a salted caramel chocolate recipe, is to die for. Also, Chef Emmanuelle is a pleasure to have in company. She prepared a dinner of several courses and dessert for our group of 10 over Memorial Day, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.

From the owner: As a boutique catering company, I have a passion for the success of every event! My specialty is…read moreplanning functions for intimate parties/dinners whether it be a bridal shower, anniversary, birthday or just a celebration of life. I am a chef that is driven by high quality ingredients derived from local farmers whenever possible. Regardless of size or food restrictions, my culinary team and I aim to craft a menu that pleases the palate of our clients.

We used Goodness Gracious catering for an event at a private residence this week and the whole…read moreexperience from start to finish was exceptional! The initial booking process with Dayna was so smooth and easy. I really liked working with her and knew I was in good hands right away. Then our event captain Dan was super communicative and available for all of my questions in the lead up. For the actual event, the food was amazing, their tablescape pretty, and the service was top notch. We had a food allergy in our group and everyone was great about serving them safely! Highly recommend booking with them! I know we will be repeat customers for sure.

This is an experience you don't want to miss. Arranged for my sisters 50th birthday, they were so…read moreeasy to work with pre-event. The team of two (server & chef) arrived on time and got to work. They brought the decorations and set the beautiful table. Had personalized menus for each seat, were SO incredibly friendly, warm and accommodating. Explained each delicious course and did ALL the dishes, leaving the kitchen SPOTLESS. I can't recommend enough. I hope you get lucky enough to try a meal.