"Un Regal" , which means "A Feast" in French. When we…read morestarted planning for our Anniversary dinner, a friend of us mentioned we should hire a Chef. Such a possibility never crossed my mind and I nearly forgot about the suggestion. But as we were getting closer to the date, we started to give more thought and decided to contract Sophie Le Doré for our party, or should we say "feast", as this was really a feast in more than one way. From the discussion about our menu, to meeting Sophie in pers to the preparation by Chef Sophie in our kitchen: everything went very smoothly and exactly as expected. And then, once we sat down, we were in for a real treat. The food was just delicious: "Un regal" ! Beautiful plates with delicious food, all prepared fresh from ingredients Sophie picked that very morning. Our guests were delighted, we were delighted to be able to spend this time with them instead of toiling in the kitchen. This could not have been a better decision. We would hire Chef Sophie again without any hesitation.

Chef Sophie has been our personal chef for 10 months now. More than a versatile chef, she has…read morebecome a part of our family. Each week she was with us, she would prepare a delicious menu of items which fit our highly restrictive dietary needs. With us working with a dietician and a physician, we'd try different menu items to see how the food improved our health over time. Some weeks it would be purely vegan, other times a Mediterranean diet, and still others as we tried balancing pescatarian cuisines. Chef Sophie needed to experiment with different milk substitutes, evening finding a way to make delicious chicken marsala with oat milk! The breadth of her cooking expertise is vast, and we were the great beneficiaries of her talents and kindness. She was extremely accommodating; with each change dietary change, she would whip-up delicious and nutritious meals. Each session, would include a pre-set meal with some proposed items from us and other selections from Chef Sophie. She would arrive to our home with bags of organic and highly nutritious diverse vegetables (all colors of the rainbow!). After preparing the meals, and placing them into storage containers, she would clean-up the kitchen and wash the dishes as needed. We would always know when Chef Sophie was over as the entire home would smell like a restaurant. Chef Sophie has brought tremendous joy to our lives. They say "you are what you eat", and with Chef Sophie, we were in great hands! We would highly recommend her to anyone. You will not be disappointed!

Chef Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She helped us thoughtfully…read morecurate a menu for our team holiday dinner (party of 8), accommodating a few dietary restrictions with ease and creativity. Communication was quick and seamless throughout the planning process, which made everything feel effortless. Most importantly--the meal was delicious. Every dish exceeded our expectations, and it was such a treat to relax and enjoy an amazing dinner together. We're already looking forward to working with her again in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic private chef experience.

I highly recommend Chef Laura of Custom Creations! I hired her for a dinner party for a group of…read moreeight highschool girlfriends. Everything was perfect...she was so friendly and easy to work with leading up to the event, very accommodating with various diet restrictions, etc. She arrived to our Airbnb in Sonoma and worked her magic in the kitchen while we could simply enjoy each other's company. She set the table and cleaned up as well, and even created a little menu card. Her food was beautiful and artistically presented as if we were at a fine dining restaurant. All so fresh and delicious. Loved our charcuterie board to start, her roasted asparagus salad with arugula, frisée, fennel, shaved egg, manchego cheese with white balsamic vinaigrette was incredible, as was her black cod over glazed baby vegetables. I would love to hire her again, what a treat that was! Thanks so much, Laura, you were a joy to work with and are so talented!

let me start off by saying Nina was the most sweetest and smartest vendor we worked with for our…read morebackyard reception. Where we lacked in experience or knowledge while we undertook setting up the experience for our friends and family, Nina knew what to do and had helpful recommendations and resources. Let's get down to the food -- it was delicious. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the appetizers, the delicious salad, the amazing entrees. we had this super delicious shrimped appetizer, a crostini that ws sweet, and cheesy, a salad so refreshing, and possibly the best braised beef short rib weve had. The experience with working with Nina and Tom was simple since the start. Nina showed great attention and detail to what we wanted. the next time we have another need for catering, she'll be our first stop.

My mother's 95th birthday party was a huge success due largely to Eat, Drink, Be Merry. Nina is so…read moreeasy to work with and was so helpful in choosing a menu. Everyone at the party exclaimed about the food and how delicious it was. One young man went back for thirds! I would definitely use EDBM again.

Beverley was the most gracious, accommodating, and kind chef! When I shared my (many) dietary…read morepreferences, she effortlessly adapted the menu with delicious adjustments. She was extremely responsive and communicative in the days leading up to the meal, so we knew exactly what to expect. Beverley arrived right on time, prepared all the courses, and left the kitchen spotless. Most impressively, the quality of the food was outstanding. My husband and I were blown away by how fresh and flavorful everything was. It was better than restaurant quality--honestly, the chicken might have been the best I've ever had. From the very first bite to the final course, each dish was a visual masterpiece--artfully plated with care--and even more exquisite in flavor. I can't recommend Beverley enough and look forward to working with her again!

We had a fantastic meal with Beverley. Great service, attention to detail and timing of the…read moreplating/courses. She was a great communicator, super easy to talk to and be fussy with, and really took our food and tasting requests seriously. Will definitely be hiring her again! Thank you!

If you're looking for a five-star chef experience, look no further than Chef Eileen! I found her…read morethrough a Yelp search, and from start to finish, the process was seamless. Eileen was efficient, kind, and incredibly responsive. We connected through Yelp, and before I knew it, we had moved the conversation to text. She was direct yet flexible, open to different styles of cuisine, and worked with me to create a menu that fit my budget. Within just a few hours, I had a tailored menu that blew me away. Her reviews on Yelp already spoke highly of her skills, and I'm here to add to the chorus of praise! The food she prepared for my annual holiday lunch was nothing short of exceptional--fresh, flavorful, and cooked with so much care and love. My family was spoiled with a feast that left everyone raving! Not only was the meal unforgettable, but there were also plenty of leftovers. Everyone packed up extras for their lunch and dinner, and I personally enjoyed the deliciousness for two more days. Chef Eileen delivered a menu for 12 that exceeded all expectations, and she's local and willing to deliver--an added bonus! I will absolutely be calling her again and encourage you to do the same. Don't hesitate--she's a gem! Everything was so good I forgot to take pics!!!

Eileen is amazing! Her food is delicious! I recently had an an accident that took me off of my…read morefeet. Unable to shop, unable to cook and did NOT want to start the whole take-out thing with bad oils and overly salted food. Eileen has been delivering me 4 meals a week (for 2 people), with deliveries twice a week to ensure that the food is fresh. All meals have heating instructions and she is willing to work with allergies, likes, dislikes and preferences. The portions are generous and the food is great. Every night feels like we're eating at a fine dining restaurant. Eileen is super responsive and friendly. Cannot recommend her highly enough!

Anna and team were excellent! Wonderful delicious courses…read moreall beautifully plated! I highly recommend them!

Anna has prepared and served several luncheons (20+ persons) in our home, catered a birthday party…read morefor 40 persons - all of which have evoked effusive compliments from our guests! She uses top quality, fresh ingredients and creates imaginative, extraordinary hot and cold appetizers and salads! Also, our kitchen was spotless when she left! We highly recommend her!

Kristen was lovely to work with. We have a large event planned at Chabot, and she was so kind,…read moreprompt with responses, and accommodating of our price points, dietary restrictions, and change requests. We ended up going with another company, but it was a close call, and of the many caterers we spoke with, Kristen and the Fork in the Road was by far one of my favorites.

Kristen and her team were fantastic to work with. The food was delicious and they were so flexible…read morewith where things went, timing during the event, everything. I could not recommend them more!

If you are looking for fresh, elegant, and healthy food using local ingredients, I wholeheartedly…read morerecommend Sugar and Spice. If you are looking for a caterer who will take into account your own desires and vision while stamping it with her own, elegant twist, Claudine is the caterer for you. I am the Project Coordinator for Go Folic! a project dedicated to improving the health of San Francisco women by increasing their intake of folate/folic acid. Due to the nature of our project, we have very specific needs when it comes to catered foods - not only must the dishes be fresh, healthy, and tasty, they must fit a particular nutritional profile, be easy to prepare and use readily available ingredients since we want to make the basic recipes available to event attendees. We have used Claudine to cater two events so far, and plan to engage her services her for all of our catering needs in the future. Claudine is passionate about both health and building a healthy community. She listened carefully to our needs and exceeded all of our expectations in meeting them. The food was healthful, fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. We got nothing but rave reviews from those in attendance.

I hate cooking ! But this girl is my inspiration ! Can't wait to go grocery shopping and get to…read morework !! Love all your recipes !! It's easy and very healthy ! Thank you Claudine :)