Kristen came to our house and created a lovely, elegant, delectable birthday dinner for two: beet…read moretartare, chestnut ravioli, and a chocolate mousse. OMG, so good! Add to that chocolate-covered strawberries, personalized menus, and a beautiful bouquet, and you get the picture: it was a night to remember! We couldn't recommend Kristen highly enough. We're really lucky she is here in the Triangle.

Chef Kristen is absolutely amazing. I found her while looking to give my wife a birthday present…read more We both love to eat and cook, but being a working Mom, my wife spends a huge amount of time on food preparation. I hoped I could find someone for a spell that would make delicious, healthy food that would also give my wife some extra free time. A double win. Chef Kristen has knocked that goal out of the park. First she met with us to get a really detailed understanding of our preferences and feelings on specific ingredients. Then she creates a set of menu choices we can review and select from. Next she sends us shopping list we can modify based on what we have in the pantry and she picks up the rest. That's all there is to it. But that's just the process. What about the food? Holy God. You can see from her website that the food is visually stunning. But the taste is just sensational. We are not vegetarian or vegan, but we have enjoyed trying out this diet during our time with Chef Kristen and the flavors and sensations she is able to render from plant-based ingredients (ex: lentil meatballs you will swear have meat in them) show a real mastery of technique. She has also changed my opinion on a number of previously polarizing ingredients. I'm looking at you mushrooms! Lastly, she's just extremely nice and easy to work with. She gets to know your family and enjoys sharing stories and hearing feedback on the food. We're so glad to have found her and our whole family, including our 9 year-old son give her the highest recommendation.

We hosted 20 of our friends for a backyard hibachi night. It was amazing. So much fun! Highly…read morerecommend. The food was delicious service was amazing. It is such an easy way to host your party. They do everything for you!!!

My experience with Mr. Huong was TERRIBLE. I had plans for this birthday dinner in January 2024,…read morethree hours before he was supposed to arrive the sob canceled on me. He said that they are not allowed to have hibachi dinners at apartment complex's or townhomes without the landlord permission. THIS WAS NOT STATED IN THE INITIAL instructions he sent me when we were corresponding regarding the dinner. And I have the emails to prove it. Instead of him allowing me to get the proper information so we could continue with the original plans he stopped taking my calls and wouldn't respond to my text. After accusing him of theft and threatening to inform my lawyer he took his sweet ass time refunded me my money. Anybody who asks me about booking with this company I will highly encourage them not to do. I worked my ass off to plan this dinner for myself and he completely ruined it.

So I decided to try something new. I enjoy going out to great restaurants, but how about having a…read moregreat chef come to your house? It was a surprise for my spouse who is an awesome chef. She had someone come to her to make her a great dinner. Chef Deanna makes it easy and will make pretty much make whatever you'd like. She gives you some suggestions of things that have been popular in the past. She is so unobtrusive that once she gets started, you hardly realize she is there. Everything she made was delicious and our favorite was the creme brûlée. It was very quick, she was done in an hour and all the dishes were done and put away. She also does meal delivery (like a yummy take-out). I am going to explore that service further in the future.

We recently used Chef4rent for our son's wedding reception at Fair Haven State Park in NY. The…read moreowner, DeAnna Germano, was excellent to work with! She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly in all our interactions often making great suggestions to make the whole affair just what we wanted. At the event DeAnna was very organized and prepared incredibly good food.....we got nothing but compliments from all our guests! The staff that assisted her were so friendly, helpful and very focused. We were especially appreciative of the attention she gave to special diets (i.e.: gluten free, vegetarian, etc). I highly recommend this company for your catering needs!

Chef Chuck did an absolutely wonderful job as a private chef for our family. His food was so…read moredelicious!!! He has a gift for making healthy food taste amazing. He exceeded our expectations with his menu choices and even local meat selections. Not only is he a great chef, he was also just a wonderful guy. My kids loved him and my husband and I enjoyed all our conversations with him. So if you're looking for a fantastic local chef, I highly recommend chef Chuck!

From the owner: Choose the chef with local, regional, and sustainable ingredients for your weekly meal…read moreneeds.Decades of cooking experience means you are sure to enjoy your experiences with Chef Chuck

I'm way behind on writing this review from a visit early this year (Feb 2026). Everything I tried…read morehere was fantastic! The house-made English muffin breakfast sandwich is a must! So fluffy and fresh...mmm. And that chutney took it to the next level. I gave the mortadella a try since I've never had it. Felt like this would be a good place to give it a shot. Not quite my thing but I can tell it's definitely good if you like mortadella. Also had crispy potatoes and a blue cornmeal cookie. All things I would order again and again!! Wish we had a from scratch breakfast spot like this in my area. This place is a gem. Please support it!

Redstart Foods was one of my favorite food finds of the summer. If I lived in the area I could see…read moremyself being a regular here, and I'm jealous of those who are regulars. I tried both dinner and brunch over a short weekend stay in the area and both were 10/10. Everything here is homemade and beyond fresh. I had a grits special and it was the best I've ever had. The chicken dinner seems to be the most popular dinner item here, but I broke the mold and went with the pork and it was fantastic. I am not a potato person, but the side potatoes were phenomenal. The back patio makes for a great place to enjoy a meal and linger over a beer or tap natural wine. The inside is a little more hectic and not somewhere I would linger. There is also a little market with some grab and go items and beer/wine. A true neighborhood gem!

We placed a large Thanksgiving order with Chef Mario, Inc. in Raleigh, and they never delivered it…read more Not late -- never. We tried calling multiple times and only reached an answering service that couldn't provide any real help. No one from the actual business ever called us back. No updates. No explanation. No apology. Nothing. For a holiday order that families rely on, this level of disregard is unacceptable. We were left scrambling at the last minute because this company simply did not show up or communicate. Based on our experience, Chef Mario, Inc. feels completely unreliable, and we strongly urge others to think twice before placing an order. A business that takes holiday payments and then disappears is not one you should trust with something this important. Avoid the headache -- look elsewhere.

Excellent home delivery and pick up meals. We have tried Factor and another local meal delivery…read moreservice without satisfaction. Chef Mario's meal are by far tastier. By far. And they are so friendly!

went to a dining in the dark and It was amazing! the arancini balls were my favorite, or the…read morepickled peppers, or some kind of pears! can't wait for more events!

From the owner: Private chef experiences that blend storytelling, culture, and unforgettable flavors. Book a night…read moreof meaning, not just a meal.

We hired Chef Pam for our work holiday dinner party and she knocked it out of the park! We were…read morelooking for a fun atmosphere but yet still a delicious meal (without breaking the bank). After talking with Pam, she came up with an agenda and meal plan for our group that fit our budget. There were over 25 of us and with specific food restrictions, she succeeded in accommodating all requests. She hosted us at the Wilkinson Supply Co. showroom which was perfect. The meal was beautiful, delicious, and enjoyed by all. She served only top quality, fresh ingredients and was very knowledgeable about the ingredients and open to sharing tips and tricks to inquiring minds. We took advantage of the 'Chopped' hour long dessert competition and it went off without a hitch. It was such a enjoyable way to spend our holiday meal with coworkers allowing a fun, light atmosphere to take over. Not only would we recommend Chef Pam at The Thyme Savor for similar situations/group events but for any size event, big or small! She was great to work with and her knowledge and chef capabilities blew us away. Regarding details for booking an event, she was always accessible and very quick to respond to emails. When it came to payment, once we determined the budget and final headcount, it was a very smooth and easy transaction for the deposit and final payment. She was professional throughout the entire process and couldn't have been more ideal to work with. We look forward to hiring The Thyme Savor and working with Chef Pam again...hopefully, sooner than later!

Everything from the booking to the delivery was amazing. Very responsive and helpful with the…read moreorder. I just gave her the number of people and what I was looking to order. She will tailored the order to you in terms of the amount of food you need. Paying the deposit and invoice was extremely easy. Also, adding the tip to the final payment. I will definitely recommend.

Food and service were exceptional. Communication was very timely. Very easy to work with…read more Highly recommend