I finally made it out to Chef Aless last night and it did not disappoint. The food, service and…read moreatmosphere were on point and we felt like we were is a cafe in Paris. The food is authentic and you can tell the chef who I believe is also the owner takes so much pride in her food and it shows. Her husband was on the restaurant floor tonight and even took the time to stop by to chat with us. What an amazing experience and the staff made us feel so welcome we even booked our Christmas party there! Amazing hospitality please keep the good work and we will see you again in December!

I hired Chef Aless for my husband's birthday on 1/26/21 - as indoor dining was still closed in NYC,…read moreand way too cold for outdoor dining, I opted to have Chef Aless come by so we could have the restaurant experience at home. From the first time I got in touch with her, Chef Aless was always prompt with her responses - as it was my first time ever doing anything like this, she helped curate a menu for my husband and I based on our likes/dislikes. I had also gone back to her to switch up a couple items, which she had no problem with either - really appreciate the flexibility! On the day of, she came by a bit early (which was a non-issue for us considering we were idling by at home), and was very efficient as soon as she stepped in - we were served some delicious hors d'oeuvres (fig and brie crisps were divine!), an appetizer (truffle burrata and arugula, with a delicious pomegranate molasses dressing), second course (crab cakes with mango slaw, always a favorite in my book), main course (a perfectly medium rare Pat LaFrieda steak), some sides (a decadent sauce for the steak, creamed spinach and potatoes lyonnaise; if you coudln't tell, we wanted to replicate the NYC steakhouse experience), and lastly, chocolate mousse for dessert (needless to say, it was amazing). And best of all, she left the kitchen spotless, which was much appreciated. I also want to note that it's important to clarify what you're looking for when hiring a private chef, especially as a first timer (like me) - I thought Chef Aless was going to cook everything from start to finish at our apartment, however she actually came by with everything mostly prepared, and left the finishing touches for last. Granted, not everyone has a fully equipped kitchen so I totally understand her coming pre-prepped, but considering my husband and I both love cooking and have a nearly fully-equipped kitchen, we would've loved to see her in action and use the opportunity to pick up some pro-tips. All in all, Chef Aless was an absolute pleasure to work and speak with, and I'm so happy to have found her. If indoor dining is still closed off in the future, I will definitely be keeping her in mind for more special occasions.

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!!!

Herban Plate catered a 5-course dinner in my home for a special occasion and far exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Prior to the event, we worked together to craft a menu that aligned with my theme for the evening and everything was delicious. We had several non-vegan attendees and they were just as impressed by our meal. The team was very pleasant, knowledgeable, communicative, and easy to work with. Communications and day of logistics were flawless and I was very comfortable with the safety precautions taken in light of Covid. I highly recommend Herban Plate and look forward to working with them again in the future. So to sum it up...great customer service and delicious food. What more could I ask for? :)

Chef Jason is amazing! His food and professionalism exceeded my expectations. After inquiring about…read morethe event, my preferences, and overall "feel" and goals for my event, Chef Jason provided diverse and creative options for my catered brunch. Everything came out great and my friends and family can't stop talking about how amazing the food was!

Richard cooked our Passover Seder and wow! We had a fabulous time and surely couldn't move at the…read moreend of the night with all that food and wine Service: Richard and his team are a pleasure to work with. They came into the kitchen, set themselves up, and I didn't need to worry about anything. They are a pleasure to have in your home. So easy to work with. Food: the food is made with the freshest ingredients. Every dish was unique and very tasteful. Our menu included lamb, rib eye, eggplant, green beans, cabbage, meatballs, this amazing egg and potato pie - don't ask me the name :) it was so delicious and lots more! Plating: we opted for a buffet style serving. Which worked great for our crowed. The waitresses helped us throughout the night and stayed to the end to clean up. Overall: we had an exquisite evening and I am looking forward to having Richard coordinate an event for us again.

I contacted Richard from Edenopolis to cater my husband's 40thdinner in our home and was completely…read moreblown away with the entire experience. After I hung up the phone during my first call with Richard; I knew I had to use Edenopolis! Richard is extremely professional, dedicated, passionate, and over delivers! I loved how we created this amazing menu together; he has the best suggestions and vision! The food-art instillation that was created was magical and definitely a show stopper. My guests were in awe of the Richard's work! It was so beautiful and breath-taking. The food was next level incredible. He used high quality, fresh, in-season ingredients that made the meal so delicious and memorable. Edenpolis' pricing is extremely competitive especially because they do the food shopping, cooking, and provides dishware for the canapes and dessert! I'd highly recommend and only have good things to say!

I got to have some of their great eats at a food truck fair at the Staten Island Mall. They were…read morethe most popular booth there and people were gladly waiting for the great smoked meats. Their prices were really reasonable too. I enjoyed the Mexican Street Corn on a stick (which actually gave me a bad splinter but It was worth it) it was very limey and I love lime so that was cool. I went back a while later to get a fresh Tamale stuffed with cheese and veggies topped with tomatillo sauce, cilantro and escabeche (pickled red onions). They were being served for $10 with pulled Pork which they had just runout of so I settled for paying $7 for it sans to pork. I wasn't at all disappointed it was still amazing and one of the best Tamales I ever had. I will make sure to try more of their food in the future if I here of them at a festival etc.

Tadale is certainly a master at his craft. His dishes are hearty and balanced, and never void of…read moreflavor! For seasoned vegans, Tadale is the king of comfort - he's the kind of vegan chef that isn't afraid to season, but does so with extreme care, as not to overpower the goodness and purity of the food. For non-vegans, Tadale silences the skepticism. His dishes make you enjoy vegetables and grains in ways that awaken your palette and make you second guess why you eat meat at all. His Caribbean flair makes for exciting cuisine that leaves you wanting more. He is extremely generous with portion sizes and caters to his customers and clients because he cares about about making them happy. His juice and smoothie combos are the best I've had also. ...on top of all that? He delivers!

I learned of Chef Tadale's existence at NY Caribbean Carnival 2K16 in Brooklyn. Being a long time…read morevegan (16 years), I have no problem searching for quality vegan food. Yes, I love the staple Trinidadian/Caribbean foods like doubles, veggie Roti, veggie patties, pumpkin, bhajee and fried plantain. But, I wanted vegan food without lots of oil and processed salt. Finally, I found Chef Tadale's stand. I ordered the "sampler". Very good! Fresh ingredients, culinary expertise and good balance of flavours and textures. Satisfied customer!!!

I've eaten here at this family operated establishment several times, both in house and via take…read moreout. The food is consistently delicious! So far, my favorites are the Rasta Pasta with Chicken (or shrimp) and the lemon pepper wings. I'm not a huge fan of seafood, however I also had the opportunity to try the whiting, and it was fresh and light! Chef Talon has constructed a menu that plays to perfection and isn't overwhelming when viewing. There are also specials on occasion and brunch items, so you are never bored with the offerings. When the weather is nice, their outdoor dining space is beautiful, fenced in and just a great ambiance to enjoy a meal al-fresco. I will add photos later on. As a testament to deliciousness, I am so excited to eat my food when it arrives, that I have forgotten to snap a picture before. That RARELY happens!

Salmon Dinner and Sauteed Spinach is always on point ! Rasta Pasta with shrimp is also very good…read moreand they never get it wrong! You will not be disappointed.