Cancelled on me 7 days before the event because he clearly got a better offer. Really awful way to…read moretreat people

Michael cooked for 10 people at our home. Everything was delicious, pacing was good, and Michael…read moreand his team were friendly and easy to work with.

good morning! i'm full already off her vibe& confidence!!! i've never been there! sooo excited to…read moresee a sistah doin the damn thing!!! may jah continue to bless her and her business abundantly looking foward to dining in your establishment!! i'm bringing some back to brooklyn

This was hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. Probably the best…read moreever! If you want delicious food, home atmosphere and a chef who loves each and everyone of her guests than this is the place for you! Everyone made you feel like family. This restaurant was an experience. The sugar daddy wings taste just like brunch in a bite!!!! Every bite was better than the next from appetizers, to entrees to desert and drinks! I have nothing but good and amazing things to say! DELICIOUS! Love Shawnae and her crew! Can't wait to go back!!!!!!!

Chef Amenta was fabulous! I hired him to make light bites for a surprise engagement party. He…read moreaccommodated my every wish. He was very easy to work with. We had limited time constraints and he performed flawlessly. His food was delicious!!! I highly recommend him.

Chef Amenta cooked us a fantastic Italian dinner at our apartment for my fiancé's 30th birthday -…read morewe worked together to curate the menu and every dish was incredible. Highly recommend using Chef Amenta!

Our compliments to the Chef! Luca and Amanda both came by our AirBnB to make a fantastic 4 (maybe…read more5?) course meal for my buddy's bachelor party. Keep in mind, many of us were already big fans of his from Master Chef so when we found out he was actually based in the area, we were ecstatic. Though we knew about Chef Luca prior to our arrival but he still blew us away. The food was obviously incredible, but I think what really set him apart was how he took time to speak with us and get to know us a bit. Swapping stories and learning about the cuisine was such a valuable experience. My grandma is 100% Italian and I told her about his Broccoli Rabe and she questioned me about it for about 20 minutes upon returning back home. Outside of the food and conversation, this event was a really nice way to get all of the bachelor party attendees around the table to share a meal. It definitely brought us together. We started with Crostini, then Broccoli Rabe, then Steak/short ribs, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and had this incredible pudding for dessert. 100% would do this again. I also want to shout out Amanda who helped Luca with everything, she was awesome and so cool. Thank you Chef! We might have to fly you out to Austin for Drew's bachelor party next month!

Dinner with Luca is the perfect solution for fine dining sans covid risk. He's charming…read moreentertaining and the food tastes good too! He came prepared with everything and an assistant. We felt like we were at a fine dining restaurant and dishes prepared were as beautiful as they were delicious. Can't wait for another "Dinner With Luca"

i ordered Christmas dinner for 13 guests a couple of weeks ago…read more Olivia was very easy to work with and accommodated a gluten allergy with no problem. the food was standard traditional Christmas dishes, so nothing super unique or fancy. it was very tasty, but definitely too much butter : ) i would work with Olivia again and recommend her for sure. thumbs up.

Olivia just understood us! From the very beginning, her creativity and professionalism helped my…read morefiance and I sculpt the wedding of our dreams! We called Olivia after speaking with many caterers about about approach, cuisine and budget, and we were honestly getting a bit defeated. My first conversation with Olivia was so incredibly refreshing in that I told her we are trying to decide between tacos or barbeque and she responded with a very effortless, "why choose?". This immediately put me at ease as we started to brainstorm together. All other caterers were now subpar. She crafted a beautiful menu for us that included mini (single-bite) sized tacos as part of the hors d'oeuvres and an upscale barbeque with hometown roots for the entree. Our guests have not stopped RAVING about our food (strong accolades for the BBQ still rolling in from our Texas and Tennessee-native guests, so you know it was great!). We received a truly personalized experience with Olivia. She even stepped in to work with us directly when we had questions and get saleswoman was unavailable! From the first conversation through the tasting and our wedding, Olivia was one of our top vendors. Her saleswoman, Christina, was excellent at offering advice and ideas as well as suggestions from other events they'd catered (either at 501 or otherwise). On staff, Olivia also has a food design team member who created the most instagram-worthy displays! Definitely an added bonus. Would 10/10 use and recommend Olivia!

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!!

Everything was fresh and delicious. There pricing are reasonable, they are willing to work with…read moreyour budget also the staff and owners we're very kind and friendly. They have the right company name because everything was PERFECT !! Definitely a returning customer.

From the owner: Craving Flavor? Discover The Perfect Plate NJ! Located in…read moreCentral NJ| Looking for the perfect bite? You've just found it. At The Perfect Plate NJ, we serve up bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and unforgettable dishes that feel like home—only better. What’s on your plate? Mouthwatering Signature Dishes Made-to-Order Freshness Vegan & Gluten-Free Options Catering & Private Events Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, you'll always be treated like family. Snap a pic. Leave a review. Your perfect plate deserves the spotlight! Come taste why everyone’s talking about The Perfect Plate NJ on Yelp!

Wonderful anniversary dinner served by Chef Ron and Chris. We were 10 people.Ron and Chris arrived…read morepromptly and went to work. Started with a Charcuterie Board and crudites that were fabulous. Filet Mignon or chicken for main dish, served with vegetables and potato. Both were excellent. Finished with an amazing flourless chocolate cake with raspberries and whipped cream. Everything was served impeccably. Thank you Ron and Chris for making our anniversary dinner a truly memorable event.

Ron and his team were a complete pleasure from start to finish. He came over the day before the…read moreevent to check out the kitchen and serving area. On the day if the party we literally had to do nothing but enjoy ourselves. The food was amazing from passed appetizers to plated salad to a lobster tails and filet mignon dinner. I've had bruschetta many times but his was outstanding. Crab cakes were excellent, actually everything was perfect. Don't hesitate to hire this wonderful team.