Chef Josef made the most delicious Italian birthday dinner for my husband and our family of 7. The…read moreexperience was truly special. Josef is a great communicator from selecting the menu to arrival time. He also was very flexible with our schedules. The kitchen was sparkling clean when he left. My picky eating children said, "We now like tomatoes!" after tasting Josef's bruschetta. It was truly the most amazing bruschetta we all have every had. Joesef gave us the background on Chicken Vesuvio, or main dish . It as so savory and there was more than enough for leftovers. I highly recommend Dinner by Josef for your special occasion.

An intimate at-home four course dinner prepared by Chef Josef was a wonderful gift given to me by a…read moredear friend. Chef Josef promptly returned my call and we selected an evening later the same week during which Chef Josef made some delicious suggestions for our dinner. My boyfriend and I decided on shrimp scampi which Chef Josef purchased fresh on the evening of our dinner. He accommodated our food preferences and prepared delicious stuffed mushrooms as a starter followed by an excellent salad dish. Chef Josef was prompt and delightful company, bringing his own cooking supplies and cleaning up by the time we were nearly finished with the scrumptious carrot cake he brought for dessert. The shrimp scampi was delicious and lemony which I love and I took a couple of photos.

visited during a horse show in Somers CT. Food was amazing and staff was super friendly. My…read moresandwich came out very quick as well.

Our group tried several options from Request a Chef. Everyone enjoyed the food. The pulled pork…read moresliders, crabcake sliders, burgers and tater tots were crowd pleasers. Is it weird that we loved the sturdy and cool looking paper plates that the food was served on? We were impressed. I highly recommend this excellent food truck.

A fantastic experience from start to finish. Chef Trish is a professional, and it shows! The food…read morewas phenomenal and her logistics and quality were Michelin Star level. Will definitely be using Chef Trish in the future!

Chef Trish really knocked it out of the ballpark with designing and 5 course Spanish-themed menu…read morefor our outdoor dinner for 16 last summer. The food was all perfectly prepared with very fresh, high quality ingredients. Chef Trish has an awesome, can-do attitude and is very approachable. Her and her staff were an absolute hit and I would definitely work with her again! I wish I had more photos of the food but was too busy eating to take more.

Just had the Lemon Parm Arancini from the food truck. It was amazing! The breading was light and…read morecrispy and so much flavor inside. Highly recommend!!

Empanadas were amazing, gave me extra Mac n cheese croquets! Aweomse customer serviceread more

Great things are big reasons to celebrate! Birthdays, a 200th review and becoming an Elite All…read moreStar!! So, in honor of all these accomplishments, I'm dedicating my 200th review to Chef Lance, who helped make my birthday on Jan 27th perfect, very special and exactly what I had hoped for on many levels! From my first conversation with Chef Lance, I knew I found a wonderful Chef, and person! He replied to my initial contact within an hour of messenging him. Through our many emails and texts, together we created a menu that well exceeded 5 stars!! My birthday dinner was prepared in my home for my family, 6 people total! Dinner was called for at 7:30 and Chef Lance arrived at my home around 4:00 to set up and begin preparations. He was so cordial, knowledgeable and his stories of becoming a chef and all his experiences through the years fascinated me! Now for the good stuff, my menu.... Coconut Shrimp appetizer, Penne alla Vodka, Salad, Chicken Francaise and Honey Glazed Carrots. The entire night felt like we were eating in a very cozy restaurant! Chef Lance plated every dish and we enjoyed it all tremendously! Everything was just delicious! I have to point out certain things that stood out to me: the chicken was purchased from a butcher, jumbo shrimp were used and so incredibly fresh and succulent! The coconut was toasted beforehand and the homemade dipping sauce was nothing like anything I have ever had before. It was fruit based with an Asian twist, just fantastic! Because Penne alla Vodka is a favorite in my family, an extra batch was made so everyone could take some home to enjoy again! After dinner, my kitchen was completely cleaned and all dishes, pots, etc were washed. My daughters BF bought a cheescake for dessert so at that point it was time for Chef Lance to leave. From start to finish, he was in my home for almost 5 hours! I can't rave enough what an experience having a chef prepare an intimate dinner was like! If you are looking for someone who will exceed every expectation you may have, Chef Lance is who you should contact. There's no doubt I will be seeing him in my home again! Chef Lance, thank you for a birthday dinner experience I will never forget!!

Chef Lance did a fabulous job cooking a dinner party for 6 people celebrating some milestone…read morebirthdays. We did have some food/allergy issues with the group and Lance worked with us to create a menu that would work for everyone. It was truly a magical evening and I highly recommend him!!

Chef Elise was fabulous. The food was delicious and they decorated the table in my granddaughter's…read moreschool colors. I would recommend her to anyone. They were friendly and helpful with everything. Definitely made it easy for us. Thanks again Elise.

More than I could ever hope for....Chef Lise made my 85th birthday so memorable. Food and service…read morewas fantastic ! Her assistant, Jen, added the final touches as she "worked the room"! Thank you Lise and Jen for a wonderful day.

The first time I had something from Let's Start From Scratch was at Hartford's Open Studio last…read moreyear. Molly makes such amazing treats, some of which are GF & vegan which is great. She is so sweet & creative, and you can really tell she loves what she does! She makes edible cookie dough, chocolate peanut better cereal bars, cookies, fruit popsicles, tons of baked goodies & prepared meals as well! One of my favorite treats are her berry bars, packed with berry goodness. They are the perfect healthy treat! Follow her on Instagram @letsstartfromscratch to stay updated about where she'll be next, and to see some amazing food porn! She's usually at events in the Hartford area like Know Good Market etc. If you like healthy homemade food, that actually tastes good & is packed with flavor you have to try one of her creations!

Ok, let's just talk about the chocolate peanut butter cereal bars. I may have eaten 5 in one day,…read moreand I've got no regrets. Let's Start From Scratch is a joy & Molly is just the best. I came across them as a vendor at the West End Farmers' Market (a 2 minute walk from my home) last summer where they've got a weekly rotating menu of from-scratch baked goods, fresh popsicles in fun, inventive flavors, spritzers, sauces and so much more. Let's Start From Scratch also features an amazing lineup of prepared meals that inspires me to eat a bit healthier without sacrificing great flavor (there's this one sweet potato / brussels sprout / cabbage coconut curry dish that's to die for). Plenty of vegan, vegetarian & gluten free dishes as well! Did I mention homemade choco tacos and macaron ice cream sandwiches? Molly is going to be a vendor at WEFM again this season so don't miss out!

I had a party catered by Chef Shawn and it was unbelievable! Not only was every course he prepared…read moretop notch and looked astounding but his jolly, personable and comedic personality brought a whole other level to my dinner party. Highly recommended!!

I hired Chef Shawn for a brunch during a birthday trip with 8 of my girlfriends. He was prompt…read moreabout responding to my emails and very flexible and collaborative when it came to planning out the menu. He was right on time on the day of, and all of the food was outstanding. He made us breakfast potatoes, a veggie frittata, steak and avocado benedict, a summer fruit salad, and even special ordered cinnamon rolls from a local bakery. He was professional, prepared, and very clean. He also has a cute dog which is the cherry on top!