We hired Chef Stephanie to an unusual dinner event for people interested in doing a weight loss/detox program that had a fair amount of food restrictions. Our purpose is to show participants that eating healthy food can taste good. Well...Chef Steph made our program recipes taste AMAZING!!!! In the past, we did the cooking ourselves but we've never had people so excited about the taste of quinoa, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and lentil soup and they did with CS! Thanks again CS for a great event!! read more

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Amazing! A No-stress dinner party that everyone raved about. The food and service were wonderful and Chef Stephanie was so easy to work with during the planning stage. And at the end of the evening I didn't have to clean my kitchen! It was a perfect way to celebrate my husband's birthday. read more

I've had the opportunity to meet with Chef Stephanie on several occasions and have sampled some of her food. Her food is awesome and all of the stuff I tried was great even though it wasn't necessarily my favorite type of food. For example, she made these bacon wrapped dates. I am not a big fan of dates, but these were really good! Stephanie is very professional and takes her business and clients very seriously. She is very polite and easy to communicate with. If you are needing to have an event catered or use her other food preparation services, you can feel confident that you will have great service and food. read more

Chef Stephanie's help feeding our family was invaluable. Not only were we provided with delicious meals each week, but she helped us eat better at the same time. Our house was generally afraid of healthy food and vegetables, but not after chef Stephanie's help. Thanks to her skill and dishes, we have been eating healthier than ever before. As a side note, her service was always on time and professional. Thank you chef Stephanie for improving our lives and helping us eat better! read more

We found many caterers have a cookie cutter approach to events- you pick from a list of options on their prepared list of items, tell them the number of people, and that's about it. What we love about Chef Stephanie is that she is willing to create a seasonal menu that works with your event concept, and do it within your budget (being totally up front about all costs involved, weighing pros and cons in a realistic way). When we first met, her passion for food and interest in creating something unique was immediately clear. She is extremely organized, responsive on email (we planned from afar so that was crucial!), confident, and up for a challenge. On top of the above, Chef Stephanie is a lovely person and made the whole planning process a positive and exciting experience. For our 130 person cocktail style wedding reception, we came up with a plan of food stations and passed appetizers that mimicked a meal without worrying about assigning seating or leaving anyone hungry. My main concern was for long lines to form at the stations or the passed appetizers to immediately disappear leaving people on the outskirts without food. This did not happen because of Chef Stephanie's careful planning. On the day, Chef Stephanie and her staff were extremely professional, organized and working hard to make sure everything happened according to schedule. Nothing went amiss and everything tasted wonderful. We cannot be more thankful to Chef Stephanie! read more

I chanced upon Chef Stephanie via Yelp when helping my friends plan their wedding.. and I'm *really* glad I found her! From the first email with Stephanie, to the first phone call, to the first meeting, all the way to the very end, she was extremely professional and really played a major role in planning the entire event. She really is much more than just a Chef.. she's an event planner extraordinaire. Without Chef Stephanie, we would have been completely lost!! I honestly have nothing but praise for this woman and her staff. On the day of the wedding, they were all very efficient, friendly, and helpful. The day could not have gone more smoothly thanks to them!! The food was to die for, and all the guests raved about it. Vegan potato salad, herbed grilled chicken, spiced nut-encrusted tilapia, butternut squash with lentils and avocado creme, quinoa tabouli, and fresh fruits for dessert. My mouth is watering just thinking about all that deliciousness, literally! THANK YOU, Chef Stephanie, for alleviating all of our worries and taking care of us! You and your staff were absolutely amazing. I will definitely refer my friends to you if ever they need a caterer. You are the *best* thing I have ever found on Yelp!!! read more

Oops. just want to make sure my review shows up...Chef Stephanie was amazing, I hope I will be lucky enough to have another event in the area down the road so I can hire her again! I ope this doesnt double post but I figured better to over do it than not share at all :-) My original post- Chef Stephanie was awesome!! She catered my wedding, and was just incredible at working with my budget while still creating beautiful and delicious food. Food is a great passion of mine, so I couldn't handle the idea of having generic chicken and mushy vegetables at the wedding...my guests were blown away by the variety, the flavors, and the quality, which were readily apparent, and I appreciated that she did this with all local, sustainable, organic ingredients AND stayed in my modest budget! She also was very sensitive to my brother with special needs and his dietary restrictions which was an added bonus. Thank you Chef Stephanie for making my wedding food a hit! read more

We LOVE Chef Stephanie. We contracted her to cater our wedding on 3 months notice. Stephanie is very professional. After a conference call with her, we realized that this woman is head and shoulders above the rest of the catering companies we contacted. She met with us for a tasting privately in our home and we were absolutely blown away. Vegan potato salad with cashew butter?!? AMAZING! And she was absolutely in tune to our budgetary and gastronomic needs (making small changes when necessary to accommodate a food allergy or two). I just cannot say enough about her catering service. Her staff is super classy and they were an absolute ray of sunshine at our wedding! Total rockstars! They were so happy to be there, it was like having a crew of your best friends serving the best food like clockwork. You can really feel the synergy between Stephanie and her catering staff. Hire them by all means! Stephanie also worked with our rental agency "Classic Party Rentals" to coordinate the final details, delivery and setup of our party. She single handedly made the major parts of our wedding a relaxing and enjoyable experience. I don't think I've ever had food this nice at a catered event... let alone a wedding. read more

I am so glad I found Chef Stephanie to create delicious and conveniently delivered meals! Loved the variety and there was enough food for leftovers the next day. So helpful! Really appreciated fresh ingredients, healthy options, and ease of ordering & delivery. Thank you! read more

Chef Stephanie was amazing. Stephanie catered our recent family reception at our house. Her food was amazing, with the "BLT" pancetta, arugula, heirloom tomato; sliders; ceviche, and polenta as my top favorites. All of our guests raved about each dish, and I heard at least once that each dish was someone's favorite. I heard this about everything: "I've had 12 of "name of dish" - it's the best." All of the food is presented beautifully. We had 75 guests which is a pretty big number - Chef Stephanie was beyond capable for this number, and I'm sure even more. Our kitchen is not large or professional grade, but she made it work. All of the output was top notch. Stephanie's crew were all professional, friendly, and hard working. They were all very genuine. Stephanie staffed the bar for us too, which was a big hit. Thank you Stephanie for making our event a smash hit, your food is wonderful, and you were very nice to work with. Highly recommended. read more

Chef Stephanie is an amazing chef and event organizer. Her foods taste great and her personality is fun to work with. If you are wanting a personal chef for events or parties then don't hesitate to contact Chef Stephanie today! read more

Chef Stephanie is a magician in the kitchen. Her food is a feast for the eyes and simply delicious. I love that she is able to present flavors that are both familiar and new so that when the meal ends, you're left thinking, "wow, that was the best 'fill in the blank' I've ever had!". Her range of cooking styles is vast, and she can satisfy all eaters, from the biggest carnivores to the strictest of vegans (sometimes even at the same table!). But that's just one aspect of this talented Chef. What most folks don't get to see is the behind the scenes magic that Stephanie creates. As a pastry chef, I've had the opportunity to work with Stephanie and her team on a variety of weddings and special events and am always blown away at how well her staff work together to make an event seamless. There is a genuine sense of camaraderie and family that is infectious and makes working with her a true joy! read more

Chef Stephanie is the bomb dot com. She catered our 60 guest wedding on March 12th, and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. From our first talk, Stephanie stood apart from other caterers. Instead of sending over a generic list of food choices, she asked what we were looking for and took it from there. She didn't bat an eye when we told her we wanted a fully vegan wedding reception with minimal drama. She worked with us to create a customized menu, won us over with her delicious food, stayed within our budget, and handled all the rentals. When our wedding day arrived, our friends and family raved about the food, the presentation, and the Chef Stephanie staff.. all of which were amazing. My husband and I got to enjoy the delicious food at our reception, and our glasses were always filled. The staff did a fantastic job of anticipating our needs and took great care of us for the entire evening. We loved working with Stephanie. She is super cool, flexible, a great listener, and did all she could to make our day perfect. We are so happy that Chef Stephanie and her team were part of our big day. read more

Thank you Chef Stephanie for creating a very special evening for us at home with and incredible menu of fresh, delicious food that we loved and enjoyed! We highly recommend Chef Stephanie for any special gathering or event ! THANK YOU!!! read more

Stephanie's true gift, beyond a clear culinary vision, is her ability to LISTEN to her clients and translate their desires into reality. It was such a relief to have her as our caterer. We felt in perfectly solid care, and were able to let go of one aspect of the hectic wedding planning and really enjoy ourselves. She was not deterred by the somewhat remote location of our wedding, and brought a level of elegance to the event we had not anticipated, given the rustic surroundings. Did I mention the food? Simply divine, truly unique, and well balanced between my vegetarian and my husband's omnivore needs. I can't recommend her enough! read more

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I had the privilege of working with Chef Stephanie at the Bernal Holiday stroll this year. She provided my business with an amazing assortment of bite-sized treats. It was a very busy and hectic night for us, but Chef Stephanie was a force of calm and professionalism. Her presence (and her employees) was very organized and the food and spiced cider kept flowing all night. She even helped us cut and serve some dessert items that we made ourselves. The food itself was divine; festive but not ostentatious, filling but not messy, straight-forward but totally gourmet! We could not have been happier. We look forward to when we can work with her again, and sample some more of her yummy creations. read more

I'll admit that Stephanie is a friend of mine. We, in fact, lived together in college, when she made nothing more than quesadillas. How far this woman has come! Although we have been friends for years, I never had the occasion to hire her for an event. But I wanted to do something special for my 40th birthday, and treating my friends to a lovely dinner was what I decided upon. (I should mention that I am a personal chef myself, and we were a bit of a foodie crowd). Stephanie did a fantastic dinner for 18 with local, seasonal organic food. From the passed appetizers (three of them, avocado-fruit ceviche on a cucumber chip, crostini with goat cheese and wild mushrooms, and veggie empanadas) to the salad course to the butternut squash soup with cashew cream (wow!) to the entree and chocolate decadence, every bite was delicious. My guests raved. Stephanie even did three different entree choices, a steak, an encrusted halibut and a lentil-beet medallion for the vegetarians. She and her server, Monique, were so helpful and professional, loading the dishwasher and washing whatever they could so cleanup for us was minimal. Stephanie thinks of everything; she even offered to go out the back when they left, so as not to disrupt the party carrying out all of her gear. They were both a pleasure to work with, and I only wish I could afford to hire them more often. As another reviewer said, Chef Stephanie rocks! read more

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Chef Stephanie's personal chef service improved my quality of life. Before Chef Stephanie I was eating out daily. It was unhealthy, time consuming, and expensive. The personal chef service is convenient, much healthier, and saves me money. I have lost weight and generally feel healthier. I had tried various meal prep services in the past. Chef Stephanie's personal chef service offers higher quality, better prepared food along with a lot more variety. read more

Stephanie catered our wedding in 2013. It was hands down the best food I've ever had at a wedding, We did family style at tables with flank steak, chicken, and vegetarian options. Everything was perfectly cooked. We did tastings with her and went with her ideas of what was seasonal and tasty. We still have friends mention how amazing it was. Also from a management standpoint, dinner service was flawless and professional. Highly recommend. read more

I called up Chef Stephanie quite last minute to see if she would be able to do a surprise dinner for my wife for our 1st Anniversary. My wife an I arrived home at the same time, where Chef Stephanie already had hors d'oeuvres ready for us. Everything worked out perfectly and was even more so delicious. I loved the detail that Chef Stephanie put into her food, from the black volcano salt to the perfectly flaked halibut. Simply delicious! read more

How did I meet Chef Stephanie? I wonder. She came over and taught my entire house how to cook from my housemate who is almost a professional chef to me who doesn't know a paring knife from a pear. We make her recipes all the time. They are so delicious and easy and storable and flexible and yummy and good for you. She is patient and fun and understanding and oh! I remember! I met her at Black and Blue Tattoo. I think. Probably. She's just that cool. read more

Chef Stephanie is nothing short of amazing. My husband and I work full time and we have two young girls. We are always busy. Hiring Chef Stephanie to make our meals was a great decision for our family. She cooks four main dishes and four side dishes and delivers them to our house each Wednesday. We do not worry about what's healthy for dinner because having her takes this worry away. We are so happy we decided to do this. We've also had her make meals for lunch and dinner gatherings for birthdays. She made it look so beautiful and the food was packaged carefully because of Covid AND it was delicious. She is stellar at her job. If you're on the fence about using her as your food service, hopefully this is your push forward. You will not regret it. Thank you, Chef Stephane!! read more

Chef Stephanie is THE BEST! We have used Chef Stephanie's talents for several events, from our 2019 Christmas Party (~50 guests) to small dinner parties (6-8 guests). No matter the event or request, we've always been beyond amazed by her food. We were originally attracted to Chef Stephanie's dishes because of her commitment to organic ingredients, but we return every time because the food is SO GOOD - our family favorites include the goat cheese stuffed dates with bacon, polenta bite appetizer, and the beef with gorgonzola sauce, all delicious and crowd pleasers. Her delicious prepared meals made quarantine easier to get through. However, it's not just the food, but the whole "Chef Stephanie Experience" that keeps us coming back. She's pleasant to work with, is always prompt and thinks of everything - including floral arrangements, lighting candles, and always has a lovely menu printed up for our guests. Her assistant is attentive and thoughtful, and nothing is better when a party is over than having the kitchen already completely cleaned up. We'll keep coming back to Chef Stephanie for our catering needs and highly recommend her work. read more

First time having Chef Stephanie cook for as as a date night and she did not disappoint. Great food, great personality, great communication throughout the process of creating our menu and setting up our night. Highly recommend her. We will definitely be booking her again in the near future. read more

Chef Stephanie did a FANTASTIC job preparing a delicious meal for our small dinner party of 8 people. She arrived on time and was very organized. The food was prepared and served beautifully and we felt like we were dining at a 5-star restaurant! She accommodated our diet restrictions and really worked with me (the host) to make the evening enjoyable and memorable for our guests. I would definitely hire her again and look forward to another opportunity to share her skills with our family & friends! read more

A friend surprised us with the gift of several prepared meals that were delivered to our house. Chef Stephanie and her team were clear in their communications and delivered exactly what and when promised. The best part was having delicious eclectic meals that carried us from Wednesday to a Saturday just when we most needed a break after moving to a new city in a pandemic with a toddler. Everything was genuinely delicious, from the main dishes to the sides. I highly recommend Chef Stephanie to anyone looking for some help with meals on the regular and I sure know who I'll contact when I need meals for a special occasion in the future! read more

Chef Stephanie catered our small wedding after we had to downsize due to COVID-19. Her whole team was very professional and helped the event go so smoothly. She worked with us to create a menu that had a little bit of everything. All of the food was delicious (especially the duck and milkshakes)! We would absolutely hire her again for any future catering needs! read more

While the food was good (not blow your mind amazing) and our poor new marble countertop suffered :( Despite the apparent use of cutting boards, our counter top was completely cut up by the end of the night. We knew it was the staff since this was installed literally a week before. I also found it very odd that all of the left overs were not "left" with us, but rather provided to the staff to eat and to bring home. Given the price of the event, I would have expected that we would have had some left over provisions for the next evening. To give Stephanie credit, she did make things OK when she offered to have her insurance cover the damage to the countertop. Props for that effort. read more

I am lucky beyond measure to have had two wedding experiences with Stephanie. After a fabulous experience with her at my best friend's wedding many years ago, I knew I wanted to have her work her magic for my own wedding last year. To begin with, we had many out of town guests and I wanted to make sure they fully experienced some of my favorite local flavors. She expertly brought other highlights into the team (like an oyster bar from the Hog Island Oyster Co. and Libations Unlimited - an artisan cocktail outfit from a very classy mobile bar). It was a great relief to me that she was able to coordinate all of the food-related vendors and ensure the evening went smoothly. Our wedding meal was a careful mix of foods that my husband and I loved, along with items that would make a savory and complete meal for everyone, including: vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free keepers, kosher style people, pescatarians and the standard equal opportunity eaters. She helped me keep it simple, while still having plenty of choices for our guests. I have only good memories of a bright, refreshing quinoa tabouli , heirloom tomatoes, french lentils, grilled vegetables, herb baked salmon with caper & kalamata relish, grilled leg of lamb & mint pesto ... and more. So many delicious flavors, a capable and professional staff and an evening of many satisfied guests - my experience with Chef Stephanie was delightful and I'd recommend her over and over again. read more

Chef Stephanie and her staff made my 50th birthday a wonderful time. The food was AMAZING. The staff was SUPER SKILLED AND CRAZY NICE. The price was totally reasonable for the level of service and food quality. I recommend the heck out of her and her staff! read more

Chef Stephanie has prepared meals for multiple holidays and family events for our family over many years and every time has been amazing! This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day her and her staff made our holiday delicious and relaxing! The food and service was incredible! Thanks Chef Stephanie and crew! read more

I have to give Chef Stephanie a mixed review. I hired her to help with a house party for about 150 people. On the plus side, Chef Stephanie was very responsive and professional. She helped organize food, flowers, service, and rentals, taking a great deal of the pressure off of me. On the down side, the experience ended with me feeling I had paid an extraordinary amount of money for the food that was delivered, and when the issue was raised after the party, no accommodation was offered. I did not order food for 150 people. Instead, I ordered food for the 40 people who I expected to come early wanting substantial appetizers since they would not have had dinner first. For this, I paid $2,250.00; that amount is for the food alone; service and gratuity was on top of that (rentals and flowers and tax on top of that). I would say that I was provided with about $500 worth of food or less, and nothing was left over when the caterers left. The appetizers, while very good, were so tiny that people were standing around the table trying to make sandwiches by putting items together. Also, the items were not prepared ahead of time (the caterer had two other gigs that day), so, for example, the thumb-print sized "beef sandwiches" had to put together, along with all the other tiny things, in the kitchen before they could be delivered to the table. I don't think Chef Stephanie and her assistant had the abiltiy to put out $2,250 worth of food in the amount of time they were at my house, even if they had brought $2,250 worth of ingredients. Thus, the mixed review. read more

Let me start off by saying that I really like Chef Stephanie. She's professional, succinct, and creative with her menus. She came over to do a trial tasting for us and cooked in our kitchen for $150 (which gets taken off your proposal if you book her). My now husband wanted to serve meat at out reception, but didn't want to shell out the big bucks. The meat option she chose was stringy, just a bad cut of meat, which was good info for us to know that what you get for certain money. We later decided on Tilapia instead. The roasted potatoes were cooked to perfection, crispy and delicious. The heirloom tomato salad wasn't made with heirlooms because she couldn't get them yet (or something like that? can't remember), but with substitute cherry tomatoes (or the like) and white balsamic vinegar, white beans, and basil, it was also tasty. My favorite though during this trial run was the veggie option we would later serve at our reception. IPA Beer marinated tempeh skewers with an avocado-mango salsa. The way she cooked those tempeh skewers were beyond me. They were crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside and I beamed with delight, licking my plate. As a long-time lover of all things tempeh having lived in Asia and Indonesia for some time, I was happy to know a way to cook that obscure food item in the veggie diet. We were pleased with the outcome, and again, with Chef Stephanie's price compared to the fancier catering shops, we decided to book her. Fast forward to our wedding reception. Something shifted. Now, I understand that cooking for two in their kitchen over a two hour period is a far different experience than cooking for 100 at a reception venue with a compromised kitchen space. But something went wrong. Let me start by saying that Chef Stephanie was a gem in the planning period, always alleviating any stress I felt by working with our wedding coordinator directly and letting me off the hook in the nitty gritty details. I liked that professional courtesy. But at the reception when the buffet was put out, I took one look at the tempeh, and just by viewing it on the platter, I knew it wasn't cooked. Where was the IPA marinade? The crunchy texture? I was bummed before I even took a bite. And once I did, the tempeh had that barely warm raw texture to it that turns most first-tempeh eaters off in a heartbeat. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. The salsa also didn't have the zing that i remembered from the tasting in our kitchen. The heirloom tomato salad became the next faux pas for me, the tomatoes were mushy and didn't taste like the heirlooms that October in San Francisco is known for, I also couldn't finish the salad. To be honest, I was so disappointed that I couldn't bring myself back to taste the Tilapia. I will say, her appetizers were fantastic. She was creative and I ate a lot of them (as our coordinator and friends made sure we got some). Thank god I did as I would have been starving come 9PM. I wanted to like Chef Stephanie's food at our wedding, I just wondered if from our experience that maybe Chef Stephanice, albeit offers a great price, is probably best for a small wedding or dinner party rather than a wedding of 100 people or more. Also, I want to note that it could have been that our venue didn't have the kind of kitchen she needed to cook what she delivered at our tasting meal in our kitchen months before, but with her professionalism, I would have expected her to talk to us about that and perhaps tweak the menu accordingly? We would have been open to that conversation if it needed to happen. We also did have to rent for her a lot of her equipment, including an extra convection oven (something that other catering companies bring themselves, but also for a larger price), so we thought that was a nice service on our part, but apparently that didn't make the magic happen either. One last thing. Chef Stephanie is raved for her staff. I liked the fact that one of her servers fetched me a glass of wine from the bar, that was sweet. But when one of our guests asked one of her servers what the tempeh dish was-what tempeh was specifically-he couldn't muster up an answer. I think I even heard him say, "I'm not sure?" and then kind of meandered away. I was bummed about that. I would have appreciated her staff knowing what she was serving. That's a simple 5-minute group meeting before you break to go kick-ass as her raved servers. They were kind, but that one detail threw my wannabe favorite dish even more out the window. All said and done, Chef Stephanie was alright. I felt we got a great experience from her professionalism and her appetizers, but not so much from our reception meal. So I ended up chowing down on pizza at our after-party to make up for it. ***An update to this review*** Today, Chef Stephanie emailed me after reading this review and offered to refund us the full cost of the tempeh dish, which is a nice refund amount. That's good service. read more

Yep, it's true. Stephanie is the real deal, guys. You want her to cater your event. Why? 1. She is SO professional. You know how I know? We knew we wanted to have her cater our wedding after a conference call. She's that impressive. 2. She's amazing at figuring out what your needs are and how to put together a menu that will work for both the needs of your budget and the needs of your tummy. 3. She's incredibly flexible. Believe me, that's one of those things you don't realize you need in spades until you have a 40% chance of rain two days before your wedding. She's a pro. 4. She'll do a tasting for you in your own home! What? No way! [No. Really. Yeah way.] 5. The food is amazing. [You thought I forgot, didn't you?] But really. When your picky eaters say, "What was that grain she used in the Tabbouleh? I liked that!" and you can say, "That's quinoa! It's tasty, isn't it?" you know you have a winner. 6. Her staff, her staff, her staff, her staff. If she says to you, "I just need enough time to get my a-list staff," I assure you, sign on RIGHT THEN. I can't say enough wonderful things about all of them; they picked up where Stephanie left off and moreso. Seriously, such good people. 7. She makes sure an event runs like clockwork. Like my wedding. Which was amazing, and due in large part to Stephanie and her amazing staff! See how that all came full circle there? In summation: we'd work with Stephanie again in a heartbeat. There just isn't anyone else worth trying after getting the best of the best! read more

Chef Stephanie is the best. This is my second party that Chef Stephanie has done for me. This was my mother's 80th birthday party. She led us through the whole process of creating the perfect event for my mother and our family. She preps you with checklists of all the things you need for the event which really helped me out because I am not much of an entertainer. She helped me plan the menu and had great suggestions to create the perfect meal. When Stephanie and her staff arrived they took over everything and we didn't have to lift a finger. The food was excellent and her serving staff were really friendly and attended to all of our needs. I can't believe she produced all of that awesome food for 12 people out of my tiny little kitchen. One of my guests had just decided she wanted to go vegetarian (the day of!) and Stephanie foraged in my kitchen and produced a vegetarian meal for my guest. I was amazed. And my guest was really happy with the result. I have a lot of family BBQs at my place that I manage to stumble through. But Chef Stephanie really elevated this event. I am looking forward to having her and her crew back for more parties. I wouldn't use anyone else. I can't say enough good things. You can't go wrong with Chef Stephanie. read more

This is only the second time I've ever reviewed anything on Yelp, so it shows how exuberant I am about my experience with Chef Stephanie as a caterer for a party at our house. In chronological order, here's why we liked her so much: 1) We contacted several of the top rated caterers on Yelp, and she was the most organized, prompt, and professional one that responded. 2) She came to our house several weeks before our party to suggest the layout of the bar, food, etc. so the traffic would flow well in our relatively small house. Throughout the planning process, she always responded to my emails and my nervous requests and I felt like she did everything possible to help our party go smoothly and make sure I didn't need to worry about anything. 3) The food was amazing (and this really should be #1 in the area of importance)! We had heavy hors d'oeuvres and we told Stephanie that everything needed to be finger food because we don't have room to sit down and eat with silverware, and it also needed to be enough food to suffice as a dinner. She recommended menu items and they were all delicious--all of the guests commented about the wonderful the food: stuffed mushrooms, ahi on cucumber chips, polenta with cheese and pesto and something else amazing on it, wonderful heirloom tomato crostini, chicken skewers cooked to perfection, and two different kinds of sliders (one with veggies and one with turkey burgers). 4) She and her staff organized everything perfectly--and her servers, bartender, and cooking staff were all wonderful. From the moment they came to our house to set up, we felt we didn't need to do anything--they just took over in the most wonderful way. 5) The service was perfect. It was a crowded cocktail party with passed hors d'oeuvres and everyone commented about how amazing the servers were--they remembered those who couldn't eat gluten or who were vegetarian, and the bartender remembered what everyone was drinking--I don't know how they did it! And, of course, they were so friendly that they really added to the festive feeling of the event. 6) For this high level of food and service, the price was very reasonable. read more

My wife and I had Chef Stephanie cater for my birthday last weekend. The food was awesome, her staff were attentive and friendly (one even brought lemons and some flowers from his own garden!), and she was great with incorporating the cake and Montreal smoke meat we bought into the menu. In spite of relatively short notice, she was still happy to swing by the house and adjust her quote based on the layout of the house and our input. We'd gladly have her again! read more

Chef Stephanie hosted my company's Christmas party. This was no small party - it was a large event with about 500 people. The food, service and presentation was off the hook amazing. The food kept coming out all night long - it was hot and delicious. The menu was creative, organic and beautifully presented, The servers were polished and polite. I can't imagine a better experience. I would hire Chef Stephanie again in a heartbeat. Run, don't walk, and call her now. read more

Chef Stephanie recently catered a cocktail party at our home and all of our guests really enjoyed the food and the service. She and her team were very professional and helpful from beginning to end. Chef Stephanie visited our home before the event to meet with us and review the layout of the kitchen and dining/living room spaces. She shared with us sample menus of hors d'oeuvres and tailored a menu to meet our needs. She also advised us on getting the appropriate rentals (since we didn't have enough glassware) and on stocking the bar. On the day of the party, she and her team arrived right on time. Keith tended the bar and was able to make pretty much any drink that the guests requested. Tai brought trays of delicious appetizers around to the guests. The entire team was very friendly & welcoming to our guests. And the guests raved about the great food. We were very happy with everything and would definitely recommended Chef Stephanie to our friends. read more

I contacted Chef Stephanie about a week and a half ago to talk to her about having a cooking party for my friend's 30th birthday. I had also spoken to 2 other chefs but chose Chef Stephanie in the end for her emphasis on locally grown, seasonal, organic foods. I also really liked her easy-going, straight forward demeanor and how flexible she was with the timing, working with me on the price, and the menu. She has great experience catering everything from huge events to intimate gatherings and had some really wonderful advice for planning the night (which was really helpful for me, since I hadn't done anything like this before). The night of the party, Chef Stephanie made everyone feel at home and took the time to explain everything and answer all of our many questions. Together, we cooked 3 appetizers, a pasta entree, and a salad. Everything was delicious and we worked with ingredients like pumpkin seeds and butternut squash which celebrated the season. I cannot stress how much fun it was to cook with Chef Stephanie and how easy she made everything. If I could, I'd have her at every event. The night could not have gone any better! read more