When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.

Me and my party of 12 had a fantastic time inviting Mr Oshosh Hibachi to our backyard in Cape Cod…read more Our awesome chef, Danny, was right on time, very well prepared, and brought great energy to our birthday party dinner. The food was delicious and very affordable, and in addition, Danny did an amazing job making it so fun for us. He brought out the shrimp flips and sake water gun. He made the whole evening very special for us and all we had to do was set our table, sit back and relax, and enjoy the food. Would recommend for any back yard party!

I would give the zero stars if I could because they never showed up. Absolutely terrible…read moreexperience. I booked this hibachi service months in advance, provided every piece of information they requested on time, and received confirmation that they could accommodate our location. They even reconfirmed everything with me the week of the event. Then, with less than 48 hours before my cousin's bachelorette party, they canceled just as my plane landed. What made the situation even worse was how they handled it. The coordinator refused to speak with me on the phone, hid behind emails and text messages, offered weak excuses, took little to no accountability, and showed absolutely no sense of urgency or genuine remorse. There was zero effort to make things right or help us find a solution after they left us scrambling at the last minute. This wasn't just an inconvenience, it ruined one of the activities my cousin had been most excited about for her bachelorette weekend. We planned our weekend around this reservation, trusted their repeated confirmations, and were left with virtually no time to find a replacement. If a business can't honor reservations they confirmed multiple times or communicate professionally when they make a mistake, they shouldn't be taking bookings. Their customer service was unacceptable from start to finish, and their lack of professionalism was shocking. I would never book with this company again and would strongly caution anyone considering them. If you're planning an important event, don't risk it with a business that can cancel on you at the last minute, refuse to communicate, and leave you to deal with the consequences. They are not a reputable or trustworthy company.

Emily Raymer, The Singing Chef provided our family with nutritious, and delicious meals on my…read morebusiest work days. What a pleasure it was to come home to the aroma of a freshly prepared meal with a menu interesting and satisfying to my husband, our two children and myself. The choices were always varied and interesting, and Emily's high standards and special talent for presentation made it a really worthwhile choice.

A fabulous chef and a pleasure to have in my kitchen! Superb food and I feel I'm healthier already…read more Also has catered holiday meals and some small parties for me and my friends are still raving!

We signed up for 3 ready-made meals twice in one month. The soups were very tasty, healthful, and…read moreplentiful. I wish I could say the same about the other meals. The chicken piccata was made from thin cut chicken drenched in a lemon-flavored watery sauce. The chicken Marsala sauce was tasty but the breasts were so tough I literally could not slice through them with a sharp knife. They seemed overcooked. When I contacted Lisa to tell her they were inedible because of that she tried to blame me for overheating them. I told her I hadn't even cooked it when I tried to slice into it to taste it before dinner. Her attitude was cold, she said she would refund us a certain amount, and basically said she was through with us. We had pretty much decided we weren't going to continue with her anyway because the quality of the food wasn't worth the price But her defensive attitude would have sealed the deal anyway.

Lisa whipped up four gourmet frozen meals to get us through the postpartum period with our newborn…read more They were perfect! The instructions for each were super easy and the meals were delicious and nourishing, and felt like such a treat for us as tired new parents. We had some leftovers, too! Would recommend her services as a great gift for new parents, friends/family recovering from an illness, or anyone who might appreciate an easy, home cooked meal!

Chef Gloria B, for more than a decade of our experience, is a culinary master of producing…read morenutritionally balanced, and delicious, gourmet meals for all preferences and health needs. Additionally, Gloria knows and explains healthy choices and lifestyle. Her toolbox has a positive impact on our lives. Gloria is very serious about nutrition, balanced by her delightful sense of humor. It is terrific to have Gloria as a truly valuable partner on our wellness journey. Highly recommend.

We've been fortunate to have received meals from five different personal chefs and Chef Gloria is…read moreby far the best. In the beginning, she took the time to understand our needs (which are challenging due to several dietary restrictions ) and her food is delicious and of very high quality. We simply order off her menu and amazing food appears some days later. When we had a problem, he made it right. I most highly recommend her services.

Danielle is Terrific: on time; Delicious dinner; what a treat for us with relaxing and a 5 Star…read moredinner prepared and served and when she left: no evidence she was here; ( except our satisfied and smiling faces!!) Everyone needs to treat themselves to Vesce!!! Bill S

Danielle was our private chef for my Mother's Day dinner in Lake George and she was absolutely…read morewonderful. She prepared a phenomenal multi-course meal including stuffed mushrooms, arancini to die for, risotto, mozzarella caprese, pizza margarita, and affogato for dessert. I cannot recommend her enough if you're looking for someone to make a special evening/event that much better. She was prompt, clean, stuck to our schedule, and was extremely pleasant. She even packed up all the leftovers for us to enjoy the next day (which we did!). 10/10 we would absolutely use her again!

I recently started using Natasha's personal-chef services -- she cooks me 10 delicious, healthy,…read moreand fun-to-eat meals a week -- and I'm already a huge fan! She's been really thoughtful about getting to know me, my story, my needs, and the foods I like and dislike, so I feel super taken-care-of. She's kind, easy to communicate with, and delivers the meals to me by hand. And, yes -- the food is incredibly delicious! I am in great hands and really couldn't ask for more. Thank you, Natasha!

I reached out to Natasha for meal planning to help guide me through the Whole 30. I had tried and…read morefailed at the Whole 30 one time before and knew I needed a professional to help with meal planning. Natasha's meals were easy to make and delicious to eat! There were meals that I would have never thought of to make on my own that have quickly turned into favorites! Every weekly meal plan was easy to follow as it came with a weekly grocery list, all recipes, and a meal calendar. I would not have been able to get through the Whole 30 without her and her services! Would 10/10 recommend!

Chef Steve provided an in home meal for us during our beach week family vacation in Narragansett,…read moreRI and it was one of our highlights of the week. Our group of 13 people ranged from 6 months to 67 years old. The fresh seafood and delicious steak and to die for sides were second to none!!! Five star food and service, as well as creating floral ambiance to go along with the experience! We are sure to repeat this for our next vacation- it's so much easier than trying to take thgroup of 13 out to a nice restaurant!! Thank you, Chef Steve.

I recently hired Steve to do a private dining experience for my family and I. Everything was…read morewonderful, from beginning to end. He was really easy to plan a menu with, and was very responsive with communications prior to the event. I also found his business model to be very efficient and organized. He sent me a brochure prior to the event, for example. The brochure explained everything that I could expect during the dining experience. I also have to say, the food was excellent. It was probably one of the best meals I've eaten in a very long time. My entire family was thrilled and continue talking about the meal (even days later). I highly recommend this business, and I would definitely work with him again.