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Very welcoming and passionate. OMG!! This woman can…read moreCOOOOOOOOOK!! She's very personable and you really just want to give her a hug and chat it up like home girls. The process was super simple. I found her on yelp. She hit me back probably w/in 15-20 minutes. I wanted a nice meal made for my wedding anniversary. Year 11 married for Hubby and I. I knew I wanted steak and potatoes. She came up w/the chimmichurri (which I knew I loved), zuppa tuscana and infused strawberry shortcake. She and her assistant/sous chef came over a little bit early (I was a little late ) and she was just awesome! Very warm, personable and knows what she's doing. They were ein my kitchen working their magic and the smell of mouth watering food filled the house. The soup was done first. Hubby basically melted into the chair after his first bite. Seriously! It was flavorful and light abs presented in a very simple but comfort food way. 10 out of 10! A bit later the steak, loaded potato abs brussel sprouts came out. BOOM!! Looked good as f*ck and tasted out of this world! The steak was seasoned well w/out being salty or over done. There was a slight non spicy zing from the chimichurri. Also need to note the chimmichurri tasted so fresh, and flavorful I wanted to eat just the chimnichurri w/a spoon or slather it on EVERYTHING!! I definitely ate at least have of my brussel sprouts w/this magical, fresh, herby sauce.... because it was that damn good! Eating this had me thinking up schemes... ahem plans to get Layha to stay and cook more... or everything . I can and end very much enjoy cooking... but now I feel like I can't go back to my own cooking (woman womp). Oh well. I already booked Chef Layha for New Year, my birthday and Mother's day before the meal was completed. She also made these cute and small bourbon infused strawberry shortcakes. Real strawberries. Simple delicious, and juicy flavor. NOT SOGGY at all. Not overly sweet. Flippin awesome ! She also made some rotelle nachos for my kiddos when they get out of school later. I'll be tasting that very soon. Probably right after I hit the post button . Either way Chef Layha has some real talent. She made my day as well as my husband's. Her food was impeccable. She cleaned up my kitchen after the meal and there's plenty extra food. We're going to enjoy this food the rest of this weekend. For real!! I'm so looking forward to our next meal(s) from her. I hope others catch on to her talent... but a tiny selfish side of me is hoping I get to keep her to myself. Sorry not sorry

We had a party of eight that Chef Nic thoughtfully prepared for us. The process, from beginning to…read moreend, was easy and the communication was excellent. I'm sad I was so busy enjoying the food that we forgot to take pics! We are an older foodie bunch, all whom have hosted with private chefs before and this one did not disappoint any of us! I asked for unique items (i.e. something I don't usually have or can cook myself) and Chef Nic sent me suggestions to choose from. We ended up with a 5-course meal which was way too much food, so afterwards we asked, "What course would we have skipped?" and couldn't decide! Chef brought most of the food prepared enough for ease of cooking and serving, and brought it all out in surprisingly even serving times. The chef immaculately clean-up my kitchen and even started the dishwasher. We highly recommend Chef Nic and Gather & Forge.

Completely incredible dinner with Chef Dan at Gather & Forge. The meal was truly exceptional,…read moreunique, & everything that came out was presented beautifully. Dan was so nice, helpful at explaining each dish, and made the overall experience seamless for all the guests. We had a large 15 person group and this was the perfect evening meal. EVERYONE was impressed and had the best evening. I highly recommend using them for your future chef needs!

They catered a Celebration of Life on short notice. We were from out of town and had never done…read moreanything like that before and Chef Shawna was a huge help. Way more people than we anticipated ended up wanting to come and they were able to take care of everything and food was fantastic!

Shawna was great! Our meal was excellent. She was on time, responsive, flexible and cleaned…read moreeverything up. We had a wonderful experience!

Exceeds expectation!!. Truly a hidden gem in Katy.Great atmosphere with first class and…read morepersonalized service with owner and chef Tim .Food is prepared in front of guests and everything taste great with a variety of wine selection. Wine pairing is offered.Excellent food with great service.Deserve a Michelin star from our point of view( 13 guests)

The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! We loved how intimate the setting was. The chefs were very…read moreknowledgeable and told us the background of each dish. 10/10 will be back again!!

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

Sip Season Savor just did a private cooking class for my friends and me in my home. I am so…read moregrateful for such a FUN, relaxing, delicious evening! Thanks to the very talented Enjouline who facilitated a full service cooking class and served us so well. We made shrimp salad stuffed avocado and lobster risotto. Every bite was fantastic! I highly recommend SipSeasonSavor. Enjouline and Joe are so fun, sweet, and excellent hosts. They thought of every detail to make things special like cloth napkins and fresh flowers. Enjouline is a great chef! book them for your private event or try one of their classes!

SO FUN! I hosted a girls' weekend for 3 generations of my family. It was a PERFECT activity for…read moreeveryone. Enjouline is an amazing teacher full of helpful tips and clear, organized instruction. Her assistants Asha and Darryl were lovely and professional as well. We had an in-home class, and Sip Season Savor brought all supplies and ingredients, accommodated several allergies and food sensitivities, and left my kitchen spotless afterward. I highly recommend and will use this company again.

Chef Steph is truly exceptional. We are vegan, and she has an incredible ability to transform any…read moremeal we choose into a thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely delicious vegan dish. Every single week we are blown away by the flavor, creativity, and care she puts into her cooking. Her meals are so good that we honestly no longer want to eat out. The food she prepares for us at home is consistently better than what we would order at restaurants, and that says everything. Each dish feels intentional, nourishing, and beautifully balanced, with just the right touches to make it feel special without ever being heavy. Every meal has been outstanding, and the consistency is what truly sets her apart. Chef Steph has completely changed the way we eat at home, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. If you are considering working with her, do it. You will not be disappointed.

I never thought I'd be able to justify the luxury of a private chef service, but I keep this…read moreservice as a lifeline in my back pocket for weeks that we just need a little extra help, like when the demands of parenting and working during a global pandemic seem extra burdensome. So far, we've had three appointments, and they've all been wonderful. For each one in advance, you choose the time/date for your chef, three entree items and three sides. The "sides" is a bit of a misnomer, as you can often make meals of these in themselves. They include salads, hot breakfast casseroles, pies, and more. Recipes range from Mongolian Beef to Shepherd's Pie, homemade granola bars, Thai Chicken salad, etc. I imagine if we did this weekly, the options might get monotonous, but doing it every once in a while works out well for us so that there are usually a few new options that appear the next time we're ready to book an appointment. For each item you'll see an estimate on how much extra it will add to your bill in groceries in addition to the base chef cost. The chef will stop at your local HEB to shop for your ingredients fresh right before your appointment. You pay a $35 deposit, which you can get refunded if you cancel the appointment by the stated deadline (and they send you frequent reminders -- they're not trying to pull one over). On average with tip and the cost of groceries, we usually spend around $225 for our family of four. The meals last us a while. Sometimes we share them with friends who could use an extra meal, or sometimes we freeze the leftovers. There are instructions for reheating, freezing, etc. As stated in other reviews the chefs are generally efficient and very tidy, leaving your kitchen looking spotless, with a huge amount of prepared food for you to enjoy (it's hard not to dive right in). Communication by text is great. During COVID, the chef has worn a mask during the appointment and the service has had very clearly communication about canceling in the event of COVID exposure, etc. I appreciate that they're taking it seriously. If I had a couple of critiques, it would be that whatever process gets communicated to the chef regarding ingredients might need to be streamlined. The past two appointments, our chef has had to make a couple of grocery store trips because he forgot items, and this prolongs the preparation process. I would also love to see a bit more variety to the menu options. It would be nice to have it broken down roughly by type of dish (seafood, beef, casserole, etc.) and price (budget friendly or special splurge). Other than those minor tweaks, we love the service, and I imagine we'll keep using it as occasional customers.

My first time here and will be back! JP gave an amazing shampoo and I'm so pleased with the cut I…read morereceived from Victoria. Everyone is very friendly and does not rush. Highly recommend.

Chef Shawna was wonderful! We did a seated dinner for 10 on Friday night and a birthday party for…read more40 on Saturday night. Both experiences were excellent. Food was great, service was great, cleanup...great! We all really enjoyed everything!

Chef Tim could easily be a Michelin star rated chef. His cooking is artistry. I swear, everyone…read moresaid at a recent catered 4th of July dinner, that it was one of the best meals they had had in a very, very long time. He easily tops the finest restaurants. I cannot recommend him highly enough. We will use him over and over again as long as he decides to keep this up. Also, his prices are extremely reasonable considering the quality of the meals he prepares. Thanks Tim, David Winn

We had Tim come to our VRBO in Lago Vista on the lake and he absolutely KILLED IT!!! His food was…read moretremendous and his client first attitude allowed us to make our vacation about having fun not making meals! He was prompt and responsive and friendly the whole time... He shopped on our behalf and made us a omelette bar, ribeye steak dinner, Belgian waffle bar and a shrimp pasta dinner. On top of that he went above and beyond to drop off fire wood so we could do a bonfire and have s'mores. In short, he was professional, reasonably priced, and the food was AMAZING! Work with Tim for your in house catering needs and you WILL BE HAPPY that you did! Jesse