We were in Asheville to celebrate my sister in laws birthday and had Michelle prepare dinner for us…read moreone of the nights. She prepped, cooked , served and cleaned up everything. The food was delicious and we enjoyed chatting with Michelle! We had several appetizers so it was hard to chose a favorite:) Our entrees were lamb chops or filets- both were wonderfully prepared! The filets were mouth watering and tender! We definitely enjoyed the whole experience and would absolutely do it again. What more could you ask for? An amazing meal served without leaving your cabin or getting dressed up!

In Ashville, NC for an Annual Girls trip. We decided to have a chef come in and prepare dinner for…read moreus in our Airbnb. Michelle Kelly, owner of Crackerjack Chef came out and prepared the most amazing dinner for us. The food was amazing, and she was a pleasure to have her in our conversations over dinner. It was a great treat to arrive, check in and not have to venture out for dinner. The pricing was great and quality of the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend Michelle! Susan

We recently flew in from our foodie town of San Francisco to attend ONE AMAZING WEDDING in…read moreWeaverville NC. Everyone was incredibly impressed with The Farmer's Daughter Catering! For the event, the team did an amazing Mexican spread that rivaled anything I've ever had here in California. Fresh and tasty......every bite! They offered three different kinds of tortillas, just for the start, which shows you they work with ALL dietary needs. Impressive for sure. The next morning they were back with an gorgeous breakfast array, that included everything you ever needed to start the day! ......if you are looking for a fantastic food experience, try The Farmer's Daughter!

Bri and her staff went above and beyond for our wedding on 7/1. The food she made was absolutely…read moreincredible! She is an extremely talented chef. She was also incredibly generous and made our special day so very special. Trust me, hire her. You will not regret it!

Simply great! Wonderful market full of delicious treats and gourmet goods. Our favorite is the…read moredelicious ice cream! We've tried a bunch of the food cooked here as well and have enjoyed all of it. Most recently we had brisket stew and kale slaw. Brisket was flavorful and tender. Kale slaw was refreshing with slices of apple in it. Very friendly service as well!

Hosted a New Year's Day 80th Birthday brunch at my home with catering for 30 by Red Fiddle Vittles…read more The invitees were delighted with the food and we could not have been happier with the professional service of catering staff and quality of the wide variety of food for the brunch. Guests begged for Togo containers! I would recommend Red Fiddle unequivocally. They work magic. Even the serving platters and bowls they provided were elegant.

Where do I start?! I was lucky enough to be referred to Chef Michael and his wife Judy by my…read morewedding venue. Their menu is so versatile and they're willing to make whatever you ask for. We requested a full vegan menu with 4 courses and passed appetizers during cocktail hour for 30 people. And wow did they deliver! I am having guests ask me for their recipes and some saying they would consider going vegan if all their meals tasted like this. Our main goal was to serve vegan food to meat eaters and have them not miss the meat. My husband and I could not be more pleased with the way the food turned out. It was a complete success. The service is unmatched. Judy took care of everything and helped with the details that I never would've thought of. I've never planned a wedding before, so it was SO helpful to have her ask more questions ahead of time in order to make sure everything went smoothly. I loved her communication, cheerfulness, and genuine love for what she does. Their serving staff was friendly, helpful, and had a sense of urgency when they were asked for anything. They were engaged in what they were doing and they seemed happy to be serving us. There isn't a thing I would change about the way Chef Michael's Catering handled our wedding reception. They truly contributed a large part to the happiest night of our lives and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to work with them.

Chef Michael catered a friend's birthday dinner and the food was simply exquisite. I loved how he…read morespoke about the dishes as they were presented to us. He explained that everything we were eating was locally sourced. I had a fish that was amazing, over a risotto with a side of colorful vegetables. He and his team were amazing. I highly recommend using him.

Clarence the "Flavor Kind" is hilarious... His motto "mouth festival" is exactly what his food…read moreis... a party for your taste buds. He's pretty involved in the community which is a great extra perk! Support businesses that support our community!

Wonderful meal prepared with amazing comedian that was natural and real. Highly recommend this…read morecompany to cater any event.

I hired chef Mark weeks in advance of a very special dinner party for 9, knowing that my work…read moreschedule that week would not allow me to plan, shop and cook. It was wonderful to not have to worry about the meal details leading up to our big evening, and the chosen menu was not complicated, and at the $85/pp price point, I expected something elevated, which is what I would have served for my special friends. Our chosen menu was charcuterie board, bruschetta, caesar salad, sauteed scallops with risotto and asparagus, and dark chocolate mousse for dessert. During a phone call a week in advance, I instructed Mark that my guests would be arriving at 6, with dinner served at around 7, and that I wanted the dinners plated. I also requested that dessert be dark chocolate mousse, to which he responded "you got it". He said that he would arrive at 5, and depart right after dinner was served. Mark arrived promptly at 5 as we had agreed. I provided platters for the appetizers, and Mark's assistant then put out pre sliced cheese slices and deli meats, the kind you would purchase at Sam's club. Cheese slices, salami type meats and crackers. Not my idea of a charcuterie platter. His home mode bruschetta of olives and sun dried tomatoes served on crostini was delicious and a big hit. Mark asked me if dinner would be served buffet style or family style. I reminded him that I wanted the dinners plated.The caesar salad was made with bagged chopped romaine, store bought croutons and too much bottled dressing; Mark added shaved parmesan to jazz it up. After plating, the salad dishes were put on the table, off to the side. I moved them to the center of each place setting, indicating that we would have salad first, ahead of the entree. At around about 6:30PM, Mark told me that the entrees were ready. I reminded him that we would be sitting down at 7. He then asked if I wanted him to hang around until then. That would be correct. Risotto was good, the roasted asparagus was perfectly cooked, but the scallops were not at all what I had envisioned - 5 scallops, the size of nickels, some as big as quarters, were served to each guest. The mousse was good, and freshly made on site, but definitely not dark chocolate. My guests did not leave hungry, much good wine was consumed, and the conversation flowed. But it was not the elevated dining experience that I expected, and that I typically serve to my friends who themselves are stellar cooks. Reading the other glowing reviews, I wonder if Mark was having an off night, especially in view of the several miscommunications regarding serving style and timing. I nonetheless tipped generously as I appreciate the time and labor involved. I just wish it was all better.

We hired Chef Mark Dragon for a graduation dinner party of 9, 12/14/2024. We were unhappy with the…read morefood and response at addressing my concerns afterwards. I had guest complain about the sirloin steak saying it looked and tasted like cube steak. The Parmesan Crusted Chicken had no crust and did not taste good. No one ate the beef or chicken. We did select the lower per person rate of $55 per person instead of the premium $100 per person though I didn't expect to have a lower quality due to this. I thought we had clear communication fielding all my questions beforehand. I did not realize he was giving us extra accommodations as we were told afterwards with the amount of entree choices. In prior emails he stated we had 2-3 selections I went with 3 and did not count the one vegan meal. We discussed in our correspondences having a desert he mentioned he could do peach cobbler though when I sent him the final menu I left that out by mistake, my bad though I would have expected him to confirm this since we had discussed it so we were surprised that we didn't have desert. I do have to say the salad, green beans and butternut squash were very good. My guests were not happy though we made the best of the evening. I would not recommend this chef. ** Main point is everyone complained about the beef and chicken and did not eat it, we ended up throwing it out.

Jess's incorporation of local and seasonal ingredients combined with a creative and tasty dishes…read moremakes your dining experience one to remember! If Jess is planning a pop up or collaborating with another Asheville chef, make sure you attend!

Jess' recent supper club pop-up was so unique and delicious. Thoughtful flavors with locally…read moresourced food...yum! Look forward to the next one!

So great! My family met for a reunion in Weaverville. Lots of strong egos, opinions and attitudes…read more We had meals from these guides every other day. Lasagna, BBQ and salmon. So good we expanded the left overs for lunch. Everything was fresh, warm and ready to eat. Plea ty of salad dressing and BBQ sauce. I don't want to exaggerate but prevented me from killing some of my family.

From the owner: We eliminate the stress of planning, shopping, preparing and cleaning up from your daily routines…read more Spend more time enjoying dinner with your family and less time worrying about how dinner will get to the table. Mountaintop Meal Prep is an insured Limited Liability Corporation. Chef Steven Hewlett has been cooking professionally for 10 years and is now bringing delicious flavor to your kitchen. See Less

They offer barbecue Wednesday-Saturday, 12-4. The pulled pork was good but I was really impressed…read morewith the brisket. The collards seemed perfect to me. Cooked well but maybe not for 18 hours like some folks prefer. The mac and cheese had a bit of a white NY cheddar bite to it. Probably the best barbecue this side of Asheville.

We used this caterer for our wedding and very happy with everything they did for us. We chose to…read morehave bbq and the meats were delicious and melt in the mouth. Also loved their sauces, especially the cheerwine. The appetizers also good and they offer a wide variety to choose. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food that was served and had a lot leftover to enjoy the rest of the week. Definitely recommend a tasting if you are able to, so you have a better idea on what to serve. I think it helped us out a bit and you get to know the people that are in charge the day of. Very helpful and answered all of my questions and quick to respond. Such a great experience and glad we chose them to be a part of our wedding day.

​ I can't say enough to fully describe the talent Liz…read moredemonstrated when catering a birthday party I threw with 30 people in attendance this past weekend. Everything when dealing with Liz was exceptional from ordering and menu planning to the flawless delivery of some of the most amazing hors dourves I've ever tasted! The party Liz catered was a surprise party and I was pretty nervous about the entire night, so I needed a caterer that needed no hand holding and could work in the background without the need for a lot of direction - that's what you'll get with Elegantly Simple Retreats - classy, seamless delivery. My guests RAVED about the food and I'm really now looking forward to trying out her personal chef services at some point soon. This is a talented, professional, exceptional chef running an easy to deal with Asheville based catering company that I obviously HIGHLY recommend! Thanks Liz!

Our family just returned from a fabulous week in Black Mountain North Carolina enjoying a family…read morereunion with 13 of us. We were lucky enough to have 3 dinners catered in our rental house by Liz. Not only was the food was delicious, but she was adorable and lovely to work with. We were traveling with 6 kids between the ages of 3-11. Liz was so patient with them and their desire to "help" her in the kitchen. We would definitely recommend her to our friends and even use her services again for future vacations in the Asheville area!