Chef Paulette Bilsky Phillips

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Eric S.

23 days ago

Chef Paulette was the best! She added so much to our family vacation in Maine and fit in like part of the family. From planning the menus to the beautiful presentation of the plates, she was top notch. She served dinner for our family of 11 for five nights and made sure that each person felt like it was made especially for them. If you are looking for a chef who goes above and beyond to make your event special, Chef Paulette should be your top choice! read more

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Iman B.

9 days ago

full lobster bake party. chef Paulette and her team was incredible. they did so great to help us plan. they brought so many things. we're sooo prepared, dealt with dietary restrictions and made it all healthy and seed oil free. they not only did the 13 person dinner but they helped with cake and flower reccos- going as far to even pick up cake for us. 10/10 would recommend. also their lobster was the best I've had in the whole world. read more

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Laura

1 year ago

I don't even know where to begin! From the planning phase to execution Chef Paulette was top notch. I contacted her to be our chef for the week while we were in Bar Harbor celebrating my Mom's 80th birthday. Not only was the food AMAZING, but so was Paulette and her staff. They hosted a total of 7 full meals for us, breakfast and dinner - and it was magical! One of the meals was a picnic dinner for our boat trip where she met us at the doc with wonderful delectables. From clam chowder to lobster rolls to surf 'n turf dinner - our bellies were so happy. We left with new family! In all there were 13 of us - here are some of their reviews too: Dad - When I gave our daughter the go ahead for a private chef to create and cook meals for our almost week long celebration of my wife's special birthday, I did not realize just how fantastic Chef Paulette would make our time together. Chef Paulette and her crew endeared themselves to our entire family including grands. By the second day she knew all our name and something unique about us all. Thanks so very much Paulette- we love you! Mom - Chef Paulette was very creative with meals for our family - young & old! She was very engaging and a delight to know! B. Garner Paul- Chef Paulette made our vacation trip even more amazing. Exceeded expectations. The food was amazing and i loved that she and her team were friendly and took the time to educate about the local food she prepared. Thanks Paulette. Jen- Chef Paulette was so wonderful! She and her staff not only prepared amazingly delicious meals for us but they were also so kind and personable. Each meal was well planned out taking into consideration everyone's personal likes and dislikes. Her service was top notch and it elevated our vacation experience! I highly recommend Chef Paulette for your special occasion! Karen - Highly recommend Chef Paulette. She put so much thought and effort into each meal, catered to our individual tastes when requested, and she went above and beyond to make every detail special. Simply the best!! read more

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Amy Ragon

4 months ago

Paulette wasn't able to provide catering but she was super helpful. She's very knowledgeable about the area and thoughtful in her suggestions. Her phone call will make our experience far better! read more

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Katrin R.

10 months ago

Chef Paulette and her team were a gift from above! They created two outstanding dinners for a group of 7 which included vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, an 18 mo old baby, and a birthday celebration. Needless to say we were a challenging group to work with! Paulette and her team took on the challenge of cooking for our family with enthusiasm, grace, and good cheer. She designed menus using fresh and organic ingredients, created meals for our diverse bunch that were delicious and beautifully presented, and well-received by all. Being able to stay at home but have a 5-star dining experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Maine. We wholeheartedly recommend this highly professional, conscientious and thoughtful chef and her team. Treat yourself!! read more

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C. Hope C.

1 year ago

I have attended three events where Chef Paulette performed her magic and each time is a jaw dropper. Not only is the food incredibly delicious but it is healthy and clean. She is a miracle worker in the kitchen and a magical personality when she serves. You can't help but love her. She can take any event from average to wonderful. A genuine asset for any group event. read more

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Alyssa B.

2 years ago

Paulette is wonderfully nice and helpful. She wasn't available for my event location, but she went above and beyond to help me find someone who would be. read more

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Joan D.

4 years ago

Chef Paulette is amazing! I just hosted a week long writer's retreat in Maine and I can't even imagine doing another such event without her. She's hilarious, fun, a real pro, and of course the food was absolutely fantastic, and we put her through her paces. She created all kinds of delicious and beautifully-presented vegetarian, vegan and seafood-based breakfasts and dinners, and did special request creations on the side for those with dietary restrictions. She kept her good humor despite power outages, a temperamental oven and dishwasher, and a possessed microwave. One thing I really love is that she's super inventive about how to make good use of leftovers, so food never goes to waste, and she leaves a clean and tidy kitchen each time she heads out. She and her terrific staff (big shout out to Tanya!!) work unbelievably hard, not only on-site, but off-site, too. She's flexible, easy-going, a joy to be with, and she made our week together ever-so-special. Thank you SO much, Chef Paulette. You have a new friend for life! read more

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Mark H.

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6 years ago

Chef Paulette is one of those few creative professionals that exceed all expectations! She worked with us to curate a beautiful event with great detail to the menu and a sophisticated twist on surf & turf (with one of the most flavorful steaks ever). Her thoughtfulness to every guests' preferences made our party a smashing success. From cocktail hour to dessert, Paulette and her staff attentive and personable, while still giving us space to mingle. My only regret as an Events Professional is that she's not closer to Manhattan to oversee all of my projects. Brava, Chef Paulette! read more

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Steven B.

5 years ago

We just recently had an amazing and unforgettable dining experience with Chef Paulette in Maine! Chef Paulette worked her magic just for the two of us and one other couple - what a treat it was! We requested a diverse and delicious seafood menu including mussels, scallops, and cod) - each of which was to die for! The main event was, of course, preceded by an amazing Charcuterie Board spectacularly crafted and presented!! Chef Paulette is not only an amazingly skilled and professional chef ... she is a delight to be with!! Paulette shared countless insights and tips throughout her preparation of our dinner as she graciously allowed us to share the kitchen with her as she prepared all aspects of our meal ... what an education! If our seafood dinner was not enough ... Chef Paulette completed our meal with a Blueberry Tart (fresh Maine blueberries of course!) that melted in our mouths! What a special evening it was - delicious;, educational, engaging and fun!! We are so looking forward to our next opportunity to reunite with Chef Paulette!! - steven & melinda (Newport News, VA) read more

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Ron P.

6 years ago

We had a safe family gathering and found Chef Paulette here on Yelp for a special dinner for my sister's bday celebration. I'm so glad we did. She worked through several rounds of planning, brought her amazing energy, skill and caring to the event, and cooked up a five star meal that we'll long remember (leaving behind a spotless kitchen). Can not be more enthusiastic in recommending her! read more

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Juliana S.

7 years ago

Last night had a meal from Chef Matt , who doesn't have a yelp individually but it was Chef Paulette who I called and who helped me organize everything with Matt. We wanted a private chef for a 30th birthday party with 6 guests. We all had dietary restrictions and Matt did an amazing job working around that while using seasonal Maine ingredients. He was friendly, on time, and best of all the food was INCREDIBLE!! He not only did the three planned courses, but threw in a couple of bonus additions, and helped us organize a wine pairing. Big thanks to Chef Paulette for her help to make this happen! read more

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Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
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Specialties

Nutritious cooking classes, private chef services, athletic (youth & adult) meal plans, culinary consulting, team building, live cooking demos, corporate chef representation.

History

Established in 2001.

After completing Johnson & Wales Culinary school, I began a Live interactive cooking program specializing in "superfoods" for children & seniors. These programs developed into private chef opportunities, corporate representation, team building meetings & athletic meal planning. Today Chef Paulette represents several corporate & private clients from South Florida to Northeast Harbor, Maine specializing in locally sourced "nutritious & delicious" recipes!

Meet the Business Owner: Paulette B.

Interested in providing positive incentives for our community to eat nutritious meals and support local farms and resources.

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“We wanted a private chef for a 30th birthday party with 6 guests.”

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Ambrosia Cooking School

(9 reviews)

Title: Awkward, Underwhelming--and Surprisingly Memorable…read more We signed up for Sharon's "Maine Appetizers" cooking class at Ambrosia in Bar Harbor expecting a fun, local, and authentic experience. Unfortunately, it was anything but. The menu included a nice variety of roast beef roll-ups with bacon, deviled eggs topped with cocktail shrimp, chickpea dip, caprese skewers which literally were tomato, cheese and a basil leaf, and a lobster salad made with just two ingredients--lobster and mayo--served on bread. Not exactly the showcase of Maine's culinary richness we were hoping for. The class ended earlier than expected--lasting only 1.5 hours instead of the advertised 2. Portion sizes were quite small, and there was no inquiry about food allergies, which felt like a missed opportunity for inclusivity. Sharon came across as genuine and quirky, which added a bit of charm to the experience. However, instruction was minimal, and when she did offer guidance, she publicly critiqued my son's cucumber slicing in a way that felt unnecessarily harsh and uncomfortable. For someone hosting tourists in one of Maine's most visited destinations, Sharon might want to reconsider her approach--or her line of work. That said, the experience gave us plenty to talk about afterward, and for better or worse, it's one we won't forget. Sometimes the most unexpected moments make the best stories.

My mom and I went to a cooking class at Ambrosia on July 26th and we were so happy with the class!…read moreWe learned to make popovers and Maine Chowder and they were delicious! We both left the class feeling very comfortable that we could easily make these two dishes at home. It was well-organized, and the chef, Sharon, (a trained Cordon Blue chef) was engaging and informative. The class was held in an historic old Bar Harbor building, close to the water which added even more ambiance. We agreed that we would definitely take another (the Maine blueberry crumble sounds amazing!) when we are next in Bar Harbor. Highly recommend!

Quilt'n'Fabric

(4 reviews)

They have a nice selection of fabrics and notions. The staff is always helpful and pleasant. The…read moreprices are pretty good. They also have a repair and maintenance for your sewing machines. In the area, check them out.

I asked the woman if she could fix my hat. I asked could you please use grey thread. The woman…read morereplied,"You're lucky to be getting what I'm giving you. The end result makes me loose hope for humanity. This is what I deal with on the daily living here in Maine.

In the Woods

(45 reviews)

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL store!! So much to look at, so many wonderful things to buy! They have a HUGE…read morerocking horse there and you can get on it! finally a huge toy for the big kids in life haha! Truly is beautiful inside. All the woodwork...stunning. Downstairs in the basement tho...totally differed from the main floor and second floor. Basement...smells...moist lol. There is art down there and other things for sale, but you will smell it the second you get down there. It smells like....an old basement haha Staff is vert friendly and they want to help. Store literally draws you in from the street. The store front is as beautiful as the inside. Just a unique place. It definitely adds to the magic of Main Street...In beautiful and magical Bar Harbor! So Yelpers...Go In The Woods! You will love it! Cheers!

There are a bunch of toys at the entrance at child height. My husband was watching our daughter and…read moreshe was touching the toys. She had placed one on the floor to test roll it gently, as he was intending to buy it, when a store associate told him she shouldn't touch the toys because dogs come into the store. Then she continued on about how if that's what we want to do it's our kid but not to play with the toys. My husband apologized and was having our daughter put it back. I was shrugging the moment off and tried to continue to shop but then overheard the associate continue on to her coworker about how "they can't read" and "they don't want to tell their precious little one no" etc, etc. The tone was all very condescending and unnecessary when we had already complied and apologized. We had been in the shop only moments, were watching to make sure our kid didn't break anything, so no, we hadn't gotten around to reading the sign. I fetched my family and we left, which is disappointing because I had been looking forward to shopping here specifically. Items looked lovely, staff interaction left me uncomfortable.

Maine Artisans

(4 reviews)

Southwest Harbor is like how Bar Harbor used to be more than 20 years ago. This store was open in…read moreearly October, while a few neighboring shops had already closed for the season. The store was busy and the lady at the register was friendly. It offers a wide variety of prints, paintings, jewelry, and other gifts. It was an ideal place for our teenage daughter to find some gifts and mementos of our trip.

Maine Artisans artisans wonderful store located just across from Lincolnville Beach. There are so…read moremany vendors all who make their unique items in Maine. Lots of jewelry, pottery, art work, paintings, clothing, utility items and unique finds. I look forward to returning to buy some new items for my home and jewelry!

Island Artisans

(9 reviews)

Island Artisans is located on Bar Harbors main Street heading towards the docks. It's a great place…read morefor a one of a kind present or souvenir. Everything is made by local artisans, and many pieces look to be one of a kind. They have wall art, blown glass, yarn art, and lots of pottery. The prices are a little high until you find that thing you love. Then they seem absolutely perfect because if you're traveling, you may find something close but never that exact piece again. The woman at the register was very friendly. I would expect she'd have been able to provide additional background, should I have asked.

I always love buying things made by local artists and makers. I was thrilled to see Island Artisans…read morein the mix of Bar Harbor shops! Everything inside was absolutely beautiful--glasswork, ceramics, woodworking, etc. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but soon a pair of cobalt stained glass earrings jumped out at me and I had to have them. The woman running the shop told me a little bit about the artist (Boothbay Harbor, I think he's from) and how she bought a cobalt glass pair of earrings from his collection the previous year, different design). They're gorgeous when the light hits them. Highly recommend stopping in to look at the array of human creativity on display!

Fabricate

(12 reviews)

Awesome Quilt Shop in Bar Harbor! So many options and Maine inspired fabrics! They even opened…read morespecifically on a Monday when they are normally closed because of our quilting group called ahead before our cruise ship stop in Bar Harbor. Definitely check it out when you're in port. It's a half mile walk slightly up hill from the cruise port. Or you can call an Uber to go up and walk back. So many scenic sights on the stroll through town!

My dear friend took me to this store on a rainy day and we had a blast! The owner was so…read moreknowledgeable and warm. They had an awesome selection of quilt fabric and quilting gear (I don't quilt, but I appreciate). The store also had scrapbook supplies, beads and buttons (a beautifully curated selection), a a casual, funky vibe that made me never want to leave.

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Molly

1 year ago

I can't tell you enough how AMAZING Chef Paulette and her team are. we were in Maine for my fiancé's birthday and she was booked to do a private lobster bake for us Friday night - she was so easy to talk to and work with. unfortunately we had horrible flight issues & missed Friday night- chef Paulette bought us coffee and breakfast and dropped it off for us! then rescheduled and made a lunch work the next day. she was so wonderful, the food was insanely good & we had the most hilarious and best time. can't wait to go back to Maine and book her again!!!!! read more

Sarah M.

21 days ago

We had the best family dinner for our group of 16 at our Maine rental house, thanks to Chef Paulette and Sous Chef Tanya. The food was delicious, the service was professional, and they had a very personal touch. (The chef remembered everybody's names!) every course was great from start to finish and they accommodated our ingredient requests and dietary restrictions. The menu was a wonderful creative surprise! We loved every minute! read more

Lori Z.

1 year ago

Paulette is a phenomenal chef! From her world famous paella to her golumki's, everything she creates is delicious. Give her a few ideas or let her creativity thrill your tastebuds, you will enjoy it all. read more

Paulette B.

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10 years ago

Cooking classes, private chef lunch or dinners is what I do best! Doesn't matter what age-just love cooking and teaching "nutritious & delicious" food! read more