We booked Ryan to cook dinner for my mom's 70th birthday. It was the first time we've ever done…read moreanything like this. Naturally, because it was something new, we were a bit anxious about the experience. We weren't sure of all the moving pieces or how easy/difficult the process would be. When Ryan left on Saturday evening, our kitchen sparkling, it was like he had never even been there, except we were stuffed with incredibly delicious food. From my first contact with Ryan to the when he left my mom's house, it was all so easy. The menu was easy to decide on (Ryan has a huge selection of dishes he can put together). Ryan was easy going and guided us through each step. Ryan brings everything he needs, pots, pans, silverware, china, and food. He got to work right away, and when it came time to sit down, we were treated to an incredible feast. Every course (we had 5 courses) was delicious and elegant. We were served by Ryan's assistant. It was really like we were in a restaurant. I was eating with my back to the kitchen, and it was hard to even know he was there. He was efficient and didn't distract from our dinner (he was also willing to chat when we pulled him into the conversation.) If you are at all anxious about the process of having a chef cook dinner in your house, you shouldn't be if you pick Ryan. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Here's what we ate (If we could do it again, we'd eliminate one of the first three course... we. were. stuffed.): Hard Cider Pumpkin Bisque (a table favorite. Fall in a bowl) Wedge Salad (the dressing was dynamite) Scallops and risotto (Another hit. This is where we were feeling rather full). Filet OR herb encrusted chicken (maybe the best filet I've had in a long while. Just cooked perfectly.) Tangerine Creme Brulee (blow torch demo included!). If you're thinking about doing something romantic for a significant other or planning a larger dinner (we had 9 people), you should hire Ryan. You won't regret it and you'll impress everyone.

Chef Ryan is amazing - and his food is simply outstanding! Our children surprised us with a…read morecombination Anniversary and Birthday dinner last night, and the menu was superb. The braised short rib grilled cheese appetizers were nothing short of amazing and could have been a meal in themselves ... but we continued with fantastic corn chowder with crab, arugula salad with melon and pine nuts, and stuffed cod that melted in our mouths. Add in lava cakes ... and you have a meal that is totally over the top. But the best part of the night was Chef Ryan and his assistant Leslie - who cooked, served and cleaned up. As they left you would never have known anyone was in the kitchen !!! Simply amazing. If you want the luxury of have your own professional chef for an evening - call Chef Ryan - he's the best !

We've now hired Jeff three times, and every single experience has been incredible. He consistently…read moregoes above and beyond, and this birthday dinner was no exception. The menu was incredible. We started with a beet salad with pistachios and burrata, perfectly cooked scallops with risotto, and hands down the best chicken marsala I've ever had. He finished the night with his brown butter chocolate chip cookies, which were unreal. Beyond the food, he is so kind, thoughtful, and truly makes the entire experience feel special and effortless. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does, and it shows in every detail.

From the owner: “Metta” is a concept of intentional kindness and care. And that spirit guides everything I do…read more Every menu is built thoughtfully, every detail considered, and every guest treated like they’re an old friend. To me, hospitality isn’t an afterthought; it’s the foundation of my business. I focus on creating an atmosphere that feels relaxed, generous, and seamless, so hosts can be a guest at their own party. Behind that warmth is serious craft. My background in chemistry shapes how I build flavor, texture, and balance in every dish. And as a former professional brewer, I bring deep beer expertise to the table, offering beer, wine, and cocktail pairings that elevate the entire experience beyond an ordinary dinner.

We recently hosted a Baby Shower for our daughter-in-law at Gore Place in Waltham. We selected…read moreAbove and Beyond to cater the event and we are glad we did. Every detail from table setup to floral arrangements, linens and china were perfect. The staff was extremely friendly and professional and the food was the best ever! If you need a professional team with great food, look no further

Above and Beyond were WONDERFUL. Emily was our event planner and she was so great - helpful,…read morethoughtful, fantastic at communicating, offering AMAZING guidance throughout, particularly for us, who had never worked with a caterer before. They set us up beautifully, gave us great guidance on the furniture choices and how to best maximize limited space, and worked out the best way to set up/serve the food with minimal use of our kitchen space. I would absolutely recommend them, and we would absolutely use them again. WONDERFUL experience.

I would highly recommend A Fresh Endeavor. I first contacted them in the hopes of eating better due…read moreto health concerns and soon after found out that I also needed to go gluten and dairy free. This seemed very daunting but they made the transition seamlessly, bringing alot of experience and knowledge about preparing foods for alternative diets. They are professional, friendly and willing to accommodate both personal preferences as well as dietary limitations and their services have been invaluable.

I hired Dennis and Christine for a company party at my home and couldn't have more pleased with the…read moreoutcome! All of the guests raved about the food and also commented on what wonderful people they were - they really added to the party. They have such a nice way about them; they are appropriately engaging, caring, funny, and amazing chefs! For me, I was just impressed with how they took care of everything. I've hosted many parties in my home and this was the first time I was actually able to enjoy the party, without having to worry about anything. They show up with everything they need and leave your house in the same condition as when they arrived- amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend A Fresh Endeavor to anyone looking for professional chefs for an event or even just a small gathering. I will absolutely use them again!

Suddenly Simple Catered our Celebration of Life for my wife Mary Ann. Melissa immediately…read moreunderstood how important the event was to us. She was wonderful to work with. She is responsive, professional, expertly guided us to a perfect event. The food she and her team prepared in our kitchen was delicious, looked great, our guests loved the variety and quality. Her staff was warm, friendly, courteous and professional. We highly recommend Melissa and her team, only caterer we would use going forward. Suddenly Simple Catering is simply the best!

Beautiful presentation, delicious food. The chef is able to accommodate dietary needs and…read morebudgeting. You won't be disappointed.

The absolute best! Chef David is incredible, his professionalism, his talent and the meals...oh…read morethe meals. We've hired him for many occasions and he never disappoints and always blows our guests away. We've done 4-6 course meals, he works with us on any aversions or preferences, brings his own server ware and somehow my kitchen is always cleaner than when he arrived. Just top notch! Can't recommend enough for a high-class incredible private chef meal.

We had an amazing experience with David Verdo catering . We cannot wait to book another event with…read morehim this spring.