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

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.

The farmer's daughter catered our private dinner for 12 in hot springs North Carolina on June 17th…read more It was wedding celebration dinner for my son and his new wife and both of our families. We had a four course dinner that consisted of a green salad, beef ravioli with shaved cheese and basil, and entree of prime rib and sauteed chicken breast with mashed potatoes and green beans almondine. The dessert that followed was strawberry-covered crustless cheesecake and fudge brownie bombs. The service and food were excellent! I would highly recommend Bree and her team for any event! Thank you Farmer's daughter for making it an unforgettable evening! Mrs Kelley Trenton, Ohio

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!

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.

As a bride, one of my biggest priorities was having great food at my wedding. I'm a HUGE foodie, as…read moreis my husband. I searched for a while and Jordan and her team blew my expectations out of the water!!! 1) She was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process. I'm a very detail-oriented person and she personally sent me her 5+ page planning document. I was so impressed and it was one of the many reasons showing me we picked the right caterer! 2) I asked for a diverse range of menu items -- and we had so much trouble narrowing it down because all of the options were so thoughtful and delicious! Jordan provided multiple options for many cuisines, including Asian, Italian, American and Pittsburgh-specific cuisine. We were blown away by not only that, but how flexible Jordan was with letting us pick several entree choices! 3) THE FOOD. Ugh, I'm still daydreaming about the food! It was SO GOOD. My husband absolutely devoured his meal and he is usually very picky about what he defines as a great steak -- he was STOKED. And we got so many compliments from wedding guests! 4) Jordan came to us once during our reception to check-in, with a huge smile on her face and the best energy. Little did we know, she was dealing with absolute CHAOS behind the scenes. Verbal harassment, no prep spaces (which had been promised via writing) and a whole bunch of food that needed to be prepped. Somehow, her team still managed to serve everyone a high quality meal that people raved about. She was also so considerate and waited to inform me until after we decompressed from the wedding with complete professionalism. Her crisis management deserves a gold star. We were appalled to hear she was treated so terribly but still provided the highest customer service. 5) The CAKE! Cally made the most delicious chocolate espresso cake and it was BEAUTIFUL. I snacked on it the whole car ride home because every bite makes you want more. Yum, yum, yum!! Thank you to Jordan and her team for just being SO phenomenal. I wish I could just get married again next weekend so I can have her food again

From the owner: At Sweet & Salty Catering Co., we are passionate about…read morebringing the freshest farm-to-table ingredients to create unique and flavorful culinary experiences for our clients. We specialize in crafting unique flavor profiles that offer a modern twist on classic dishes. We are dedicated to serving our local and surrounding communities with exceptional catering and private chef services.

Working with Chef Monique and her team was an absolute dream! She helped curate a beautiful Spanish…read moredinner experience for our group in celebration of NYE and a birthday. Her communication throughout the planning process was easy, professional and prompt. She not only created delicious dishes but she helped with florals, printed menus, and decor which added so many beautiful touches to our evening. The menu included Spanish charcuterie, 7 diverse tapas, a hearty mixed paella, decadent dessert and the perfect wine pairing. Every bite was mouthwatering! Chef Monique's staff was professional and attentive. We so much appreciated that she took time to explain each dish and its ingredients. This experience was truly unforgettable and we hope to work with the Crave team again!

10/10! Monique and her team made my bachelorette so special - the dinner and appetizers were…read moreabsolutely delicious. Monique was so helpful in helping me to plan - I am the most indecisive person and she read my mind and brought my vision to life! Hire Monique, you won't regret it!

Cielo made our rehearsal dinner everything we dreamed of. The food was delicious and the service…read moreimpeccable. Beyond that, Jordan was always happy with to answer our questions and try to accommodate all of our special requests. Highly recommend Cielo to anyone in the Asheville/NC mountain area.

From the owner: We specialize in curated, experience-based catering, offering events like Charleston-style Oyster…read moreRoasts, Italian Family Feasts, Argentinian Asados, New England Clam Bakes, and more.

​ 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!