We had the pleasure of having Crave Culinary Arts cater our 90 person wedding at our cabin in Cle Elum. Hands down the best food our guests have ever had at any wedding! As I walked through the tables where people were eating I kept overhearing our guests say to one another "This food is amazing" "It's so good" "All the food taste delicious!" They were just talking amongst themselves so I know I was getting the real feedback. We hired videographers to video the wedding; they are at weddings every single weekend and they have eaten a ton of wedding food, they told us at the end of the night that our food was the best they have ever had at anyone's wedding. That's saying at lot for professional wedding goers. Chef Monique was so easy to work with and she had so many great ideas to help us decide on a menu. She was very responsive and treated us so well throughout the whole process. Sous Chef Leah was amazing as well and we didn't make it easy for her. We have a teeny-tiny kitchen in our cabin and she was able to get appetizers out before the wedding for cocktail hour and a full amazing dinner out after the wedding. Honestly I don't know how she did it and made everything look and taste so wonderful! In fact the whole Crave crew was so nice to work with and they were on top of everything so perfectly. Appetizers were always coming out right before the tray was empty, food was hot and presented beautifully. Plus they made it look easy and I know it wasn't with the tight space to work with, people everywhere and probably in their way and it was hot that day with no air conditioning. It didn't look like they were stressed at all which made me relax and enjoy my day. They were also so respectful of our guests and our cabin. Everything was cleaned up and put away at the end of the night. Chef Monique, Sous Chef Leah and their whole crew are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I truly enjoyed just being around them! I can't tell you enough about how wonderful they all were to work with and I can't get over how much we all enjoyed the food! The food was important to us and we just wanted great tasting food that people would enjoy. But what Crave delivered far exceeded our high expectations! read more

Several years ago we experienced Chef Monique's culinary skills through a series of specialty dinners, so when it came time to organize a family reunion we knew we wanted to have Monique and her Crave crew do the catering for our group of forty-plus. Reserving Chef Monique and Crave was the top priority in planning the weekend festivities! What we had not previously experienced was being a part of the planning process and found that to be as enjoyable as her dinners. Chef Monique and Sous Chef Leah are not only talented chefs, they asked pertinent questions and are great listeners, and very quickly came up with a menu that was a perfect fit for our group which spanned in age from 2 months to 92 years - and seamlessly allowed for a range of dietary and culinary needs. Once the menu was finalized, the rest was easy... at least for us. Every detail was handled professionally - emails were promptly answered, contracts were detailed and clear, rental equipment ordered, adjustments made without a problem. Honestly, there was not one moment of stress involved in the entire process! The night of the dinner everything went off beautifully. Every person from Crave was fantastic to work with from set-up to clean-up. And the food... it is hard to describe how delicious every course of the dinner was and how beautifully it was presented. (Our only regret is that we were enjoying our party so much we forgot to take pictures.) Crave also came to our rescue bright and early the next morning with a wonderful "Farewell Sunday Brunch". Working within a very tight time schedule, they served a brunch that managed to make everyone feel at home and relaxed before leaving for their drives or flights home. Everyone raved about the dinner and brunch and were so appreciative of the details that allowed all four generations to take part in and enjoy this family gathering. We can't thank Chef Monique and everyone at Crave enough for making this a memorable weekend for all. read more

Yes, She is that good. 5 out of 5 stars does not seem adequate for what this brilliant chef can create. In planning my parents 45 wedding anniversary I was in need a booking a fabulous chef in a city I was not familiar with. After researching her website and within minutes of speaking with her I knew I had found our chef. She was smart, professional, creative and most of all was so passionate about her work. Unlike other chefs I've worked with, she seemed to take the most time really understanding our vision and theme of our event, really drilling down to what was most important to us. She wanted to create a unique, personal experience, using nothing but the freshest ingredients. She even came up with a delightful menu for the little kids in our family making them feel just as special as the rest of us. She took care of all the rentals, the set up and break down of our evening. I never lifted a finger. They took care of EVERYTHING! Chef Monique and her team were so incredible, truly going above and beyond what was asked of them. I even threw in a last minute request for a cookie creation for my daughters birthday and she whipped it up and delivered it without a problem. I plan on hiring her again, and again and again. She is simply the best. read more

Hiring Chef Monique and her team was hands down the best choice we made when planning our wedding. Instead of the "pick 2 proteins and 3 sides" strategy of most conventional caterers, Monique asked us for a detailed food profile of our likes and dislikes in order to build a custom menu for our 100 guests. She was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the menu-building process, culminating with a tasting that left us with stomachs full to bursting and hearts full of joy. She also helped coordinate with our non-traditional venue (Cabin Creek Lodge in Easton- also wonderful) which was unexpected but so essential. Our wedding meal was... Unreal. From Tokyo deviled eggs and berry bruschetta to porcini-crusted duck and Dungeness crab cakes... Oh and a pasta dish that I'm still dreaming about- everything was plentiful and delicious. They also took extra care to ensure the newlyweds got fed. Every guest we have talked to since has raved about the meal, more than one stating "that was not wedding food". Long story short, we loved Chef Monique and will be looking for any excuse to hire Crave Culinary Arts again. Thank you so much for making our wedding dreams come true! read more

Monique and her team absolutely exceeded expectations. She made sure to fine tune the dishes we tried just to our liking; the service staff were professional and friendly; she delivered the food to our guests on schedule; and most notably, she was very creative with our budget! Not one person at our wedding said they weren't satisfied with the food. In fact, some even said the food was the best part! Everyone was talking about it! The food really was amazing. The presentations was beautiful too - you'd never know our budget was relatively small. You'd also never have known that the facilities at our venue turned out to be in a pretty bad state - Monique executed everything perfectly despite this. In addition, she was great to work with and kept in touch with us leading up to the event. Our wedding had 115 people at an outdoor venue. We had appetizers served butler style and the main course was a buffet. I obviously highly recommend using her services, and would certainly hire her again. read more

Are you really THAT good a cook? I sure thought I was. But Chef Monique and her gracious staff have proved me wrong. Or maybe they have proved me RIGHT for having the good sense to trust them to create and serve show-stopping dinners again and again. Trust Chef Monique to work with you to design the perfect menu--from a casual smoked ribs and chicken dinner, to the most elegant, intimate Valentine tribute to Julia Child. She's buttoned up. She's got the culinary chops. And she knows food. I'm writing this still in the throes of a food coma after the five-course dinner Chef Monique served at our home. Her staff did everything from polishing the silver and folding the napkins to cleaning up afterwards. And in between? Imaginative, gracious, culinary perfection. What did I do? Let's see...I actually ENJOYED myself at my own dinner party. Whether you're serving 60 or eight (and Chef Monique has done both for us), Crave Culinary is your best decision. Ever. read more

I would hire Chef Monique again in a heartbeat! We had a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner in a home we rented in Suncadia. Other than pictures of the space, I had never been there. It looked like the home had a nice kitchen and a dining table for the buffet. We could not check in until 4pm and the dinner was at 7pm! Besides moving furniture, hanging lights, setting up beverage stations and decorating the space, I had the rehearsal to attend. Chef Monique and her team walked in, to what seemed like chaos, prepared and presented a beautiful buffet! We had worked together deciding on the menu online and the selection was ideal (and not the same food the guests would be enjoying at the wedding reception the next night). I am extremely picky and I thought the food was perfection (and nary a mushroom, per my request!). Guests that night, who are excellent cooks themselves, raved about the dishes served! Bravo, Chef Monique! read more

Words are not adequate enough to express how thrilled we were with the special food Crave Culinary Arts created for our daughter-in-law and son's wedding rehearsal dinner, which was served on-site at The Cattle Barn at the Ranch on Swauk Creek in Cle Elum, Washington. Chef Monique was phenomenal to work with and her unique approach to planning a menu was a perfect fit. Whereas most caterers ask clients to choose from preset food options, she asked about our budget and favorite food genres and then designed a personalized meal from there. Throughout the planning, Chef Monique was very responsive to our input and she was especially flexible on the day of the event when we had to adjust the start time for dinner. To say the food was delicious and that everyone enjoyed themselves would be an understatement. Chef Monique and her staff at Crave Culinary Arts helped to make our family event truly memorable! read more

I've enjoyed some over the top, delicious culinary experiences in my day (think Lost Kitchen in Maine & Mosquito Supper Club in New Orleans), but Chef Monique raised that bar with her uniquely designed menu for my husband's birthday. The champagne served in the Social Hour was the best I've ever tasted followed by perfect wine parings for each course. She delivered Cajun Crab "Cheesecake", Brie & Prosciutto Bites, The Best Escargot, Asparagus Veloute Soup with a Gulf Prawn, Silk Hankerchiefs Pasta, Alaskan Halibut with Parmesean Quinoa Cake and Carrot Mousse, ending with Pear Sorbet with Hazelnut Toast and a Chef's Trio of Imported Cheeses. Understanding that every menu she creates is tailored to the client, we couldn't have been more pleased with the selections And every dish was not only delicious but beautifully presented. Thank you so much Monique for a truly memorable night! You rock! read more

Chef Monique's Mexican Fiesta for 26 was the crown event at the 60th Birthday party celebration. The weekend was magic as it happened and all along I felt in good hands leaving the entire dinner party meal up to her. Chef Monique was professional from the very start of this process, possessing extensive knowledge of food, cuisine and nutrition. Her passion for creating a perfect meal experience for us came through in her attention to the details, grasping and synthesizing myriad details to pull off a magnificent, delicious feast for us, a discriminating group of foodies. Her vast experience as chef helped me as she was flexible when my inexperience at party planning required changes to our plans. She communicates clearly. Her prices were quite fair. And the Carne Asade Yucatena meal was distinctive and delicious. I recommend Crave Culinary Arts highly. read more

Celebrating with family and friends makes my life effortless with the help of Crave Culinary Arts. I've had the chance to be a part of several events crafted by Chef Monique, from Omakase Japanese night to five course dinners with wine pairings, impromptu cheese & wine nights and custom crafted chocolate and drink pairings. Not only is her food hand crafted but the service is beyond compare. Every detail even down to the salt and pepper shakers is taken care of and most notably when she and her staff departs, everything is spotless. Crave Culinary Arts is the best professional chef company I've ever worked with. They not only create culinary journeys but memories you'll have forever. You won't be disappointed when you ask them to create a special food experience for you. read more

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with our family. While it was a small dinner party, we wanted it to be special and without any of us having to do the work. Monique at Crave was suggested..... What a wonderful surprise! This turned from a small celebration to a major epicurean experience! Monique first phoned and asked questions regarding food likes and dislikes, the formality of the event, etc. I then received a couple of sample menus to choose from and ended up choosing some items from both menus. Each course was simply amazing! Her assistants were delightful and they disappeared between courses, which allowed us our private family time. And I was thrilled to learn she would travel to Seattle to do a repeat performance! read more

I must begin with, I have not had Crave cater an event for me specifically, please know I definitely will! My experience with Crave was attending an exhibition type of event at the Stone House in Roslyn. The food and presentation were both OUTSTANDING. It was several courses of seafood and my mouth waters just thinking about it! Even things I typically don't eat (I'm fussy about texture) were prepared so deliciously, I would have been remiss to pass them up! I will definitely have a catered event in the future and I will definitely use Crave for that event. Highly, highly recommended, read more

A, kneebucklingly good, night to remember. We were lucky enough to have Chef Monique create, for us, an unbelievable three course dinner for four, at our home. I can say, without reservation, that her food was the best I've eaten, not just in Roslyn but, really as long as I can remember. Each incredible dish was prepared perfectly, then matched expertly with wine. Chef Monique was a pleasure to work with as well; promt communication, always professional, and passionate about what she does. I cannot wait to have another occasion to take advantage of her amazing talents. read more

We are so grateful for Monique and her staff for the delicious prime rib dinner. Everyone raved over the perfectly cooked prime rib, and the au jus sauce was phenomenal. My son-n-law said it was the best horseradish sauce he has every had. The mashed potatoes were so yummy. What a treat to have a professional chef prepare our fabulous dinner for my husband's 70th birthday. Cooking for thirty people of various ages would have been a challenge for me, but Monique did it with such ease and poise. She is definitely a 5 Star chef! read more

Over the past few years, we have had occasion to participate in many meals prepared by Chef Monique at Crave Culinary Arts. Without exception, every one has been over the top!. If you would like to have a private dinner in your home, Crave Culinary Arts is the place to call, turn it over to Chef Monique and you would have no worries - wedding? wine tasting? Hors D'oeurves?, Birthday party? I would recommend Crave Culinary Arts without reservation. Chef Monique is a veritable gold mine! read more

Monique and her team created a fresh, flavorful and wonderful dinner at our wedding. Not only was her staff professional, while working in the outdoor summer elements, they were friendly and kind. Our guests said the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding!! We wanted a flavor profile that would surprise and challenge the usual "wedding spread" and her team succeed! Monique went above and beyond to make our special day special and yummy! Thank you! Alicia and Chris read more

We contracted with Chef Monique and Crave Culinary for a small private event in a home in Suncadia Resort. The Crave team was great and felt like part of our group by the end of the night. The food that we selected was served in a timely manner and had a dash of "delight and surprise" in each dish. The portions were healthy and the entire event went seamlessly. We would definitely use them again! read more

Crave Culinary Arts is a gem in the small town of Roslyn, WA. My husband and I attended one of Chef Monique's theme dinners last fall and were treated to an experience usually found in a large metropolis. The wine pairings, food presentation, atmosphere, and amazing flavors of the multi-course meal were expertly prepared. We eagerly await to see what else Chef Monique has up her sleeve! read more