I booked Marks company for my Mothers 60th birthday party in Paramus, NJ. We spoke briefly a couple days before the event for coordination purposes (Mark is extremely busy as you can imagine- hard working guy). He showed up on time and well prepared the day of, his assistant Tara was early. Lovely people, friendly, sociable and very professional. Mark likes it if anyone in the crowd wants to watch him cook or asks questions! What can I say? Dinner was fabulous, beyond fabulous. We had the 6-course private dinner (steak) and Mark brought plenty of food. Mark let me make minor changes to the menu a few times (10 adults and 6 kids) and he let me know of some very neat and tasty alternatives & seasonal ingredients we could use. We loved the appetizers, salad was amazing, diver scallops were huge and plenty, he made two different specialty pastas (we all had 2nds of this, and large NY Strip steaks. Oh, and the brownie bread pudding was great. We usually finish our plates but all the early courses were so good a few half eaten (perfectly cooked for rare, medium rare and medium folks) steaks were packaged up. Keep up the great work Mark. We're looking forward to the next event. read more

I contacted Remarkable Cuisine for a catered dinner for Christmas Eve. Even though the delivery was a bit late, I have to say the food was truly amazing. My family raved about the salmon, the strip steak and whipped Japanese yam (I've never had anything like it and it's so good) for days afterwards. Mark and his team put together a wonderful meal, and I liked that they have Venmo as an option for easy payment. read more

Overall great experience working with Mark and his team! I began working with Mark and his team via email and we had a good exchange about menu options and what would reflect the experience I was aiming for. I was planning a surprise birthday party in my home in early September and wanted a mix of cocktail party options and then a full dinner. Mark and his team put together a blended menu between appetizers and his summer bbq menu. On the day of, the team was late to my house, which made things feel rushed. It worked itself out because of logistics with the birthday girl coming later. However, the team arrived about 45 minutes late and I would be mindful of that if there's a future engagement. Mark's staff was warm and very good about engaging with guests. People were interested in having conversations with the staff and the staff was good about remembering the drink orders and requests of guests. The passed appetizers were good! The meatballs were a bit more salty than I like and others felt like they were great. People really enjoyed the hummus dips, various warm and cold appetizer options, and the array of cheeses. Everyone liked the french onion crisps and Korean chicken sliders. For dinner we went buffet style. I wasn't aware that we needed certain outlets for warmers and would recommend that others interested in Remarkable Cuisine to ask about outlets in advance. I spent about 15-20 minutes looking for outlet converters as guests were arriving and ultimately we had to run a chord from one room to another because of outlet issues I didn't know to account for in advance. Dinner was really enjoyable! Salmon with shrimp and scallops, a really good macaroni and cheese, sautéed mixed vegetables divided so you didn't have to get the mix if you didn't want, bbq brisket with rolls, and a nice mixed summer-like salad with fresh fruit and a grapefruit vinaigrette. People went through the food and Mark and his staff quickly refilled, accounting for what people would want more of. Dessert was AMAZING. A peach cobbler topped with biscuits. The best tasting peach cobbler, with fresh peaches, and warm biscuits on top. I would have eaten the whole thing and thankfully there were leftovers :-) Mark and his staff cleaned up the kitchen well and constantly checked in about when each part - appetizers, dinner, dessert - would come out. Mark was flexible to accept a downpayment and remaining payment through venmo and that made things very convenient. There was plenty leftover and made for a few more meals. I would enjoy Mark and his team for another cocktail, buffet style dinner and think it would be a nice experience to do a tasting menu in a sit-down setting with close friends. read more

I hired Mark to caterer my husband's surprise 40th at a venue in Hoboken. He was so helpful in designing a menu that had to incorporate Caribbean, Cajun and work with my Wakanda theme. He was so responsive with all my questions and menu changes. He even designed speciality cocktails that went with the theme. Everyone loved the food and the service. No one ever had to look for something as his staff made sure the food kept coming. He was able to manage through the logistics with the venue as well. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him for my next event!! Thanks Mark for making my party a great success. read more

I was planning a surprise birthday party for my sister and was referred to Mark and his team through friends. The entire planning experience was seamless. I wasn't too sure what kind of menu I wanted to provide, so he put together a large menu of appetizers and main dishes. On the day of, we had an hour for them to get set up before my sister came back for the event. His team was extremely efficient in setting up for the event and brought all the equipment need to keep the food warm, even warming plates. They were also very nice and good at remembering what each guest was drinking and eating, especially for a party of 30+ people. I'm not going to lie; the food was the highlight of the event! They laid out a buffet style spread with a cheese board that filled our entire dining table, as well as truffle fries, various dips, and chicken Parmesan sliders. For the main courses, served similarly, we had a wide variety of choices. Mark and his team also cleaned up the kitchen after the event, which was great after a long night. I would highly recommend Mark and his team for another catered event. read more

I am a former pharmaceutical rep. I planned and executed hundreds of catered events. When I found remarkable cuisine, my job became so easy. Not only was the food incredible and delicious, the staff was always on time and friendly. Ive asked them to do dinners, holiday parties, lunch and breakfast. I highly recommend them to cater all your events big and small. read more

What can I say---this is the best meal of the year! As the hostess at a company party held in your home you worry whether your guests will like the food. That is so not a problem when Chef Mark and Peter are in the kitchen ---our guests just cannot wait for the next food item to appear. The tiny grilled cheese sandwiches were to die for, although they were in a tie with the fried chicken BBQ sliders. The main course sea bass was magnificent and needs to be on the menu in the future. Thanks guys for helping to make this a memorable evening for a construction team that works so hard every day. read more

My mom got me a week of food delivery from Mark after I had my second baby. It was great, so easy to warm up and I had a gourmet meal to eat. Even now, weeks later, when I have more time and could cook, I still order from Mark because it's so tasty and so easy. I get fish, steak, chicken, pastas, and they all come with different sauces and side dishes. He varies the food each week so it doesn't get old. Also coordinating is easy cause he does it over text. No need to find time for a phone call. read more

Mark was absolutely fantastic! When planning my friend's bachelorette party I wanted to something special: hiring a private chef-- I contacted Mark and was immediately blown away by his professionalism and his ability to work within my budget. Mark created and executed a fabulous dinner party. We were spoiled with his amazing food and cocktails. Shout out to Mark's gracious assistant, Winston! I will definitely be using Remarkable Cuisine in the future!!! read more

So happy we found Chef Mark! He was referred to me by a friend/colleague who was facing the same challenges as my husband and I- not being able to eat healthy during the busy work week without sacrificing flavor and variety. Luckily Chef Mark combines convenience, flavor, variety along with creativity and fresh healthy food for his meal delivery service. He's responsive, attentive to our preferences and overall a great guy. Even my 9 month old daughter enjoys his creations. Now I just need an excuse to get an event catered by him.... read more

We recently hired Remarkable Cuisine to cater a party for work colleagues held at our home - and Chef Mark and his team were amazing! They were able to take care of everything - the food, the bar, even renting dishes, flatware, glasses and linens. They swooped in, set up the house with the buffet, the bar, and appetizer stations in various places to maximize flow for the party, even dressing the tables with holiday decorations I had around the house. Everyone was so friendly and great at what they do, and we knew immediately that we were in excellent and professional hands. And we were ... everything went perfectly smoothly, and my husband and I were able to enjoy the party without worrying about a thing. Plus my kitchen was cleaner after the party than before! As for the food ... it was SO GOOD. Absolutely delicious - everything was fresh, really well seasoned, and beautifully presented. We had several appetizer platters, with passed sliders, truffle mac&cheese spoons, and a tuna sushi bite. For dinner, we had the hangar steak, roasted salmon, quinoa salad, mushroom rigatoni and roasted vegetables, with butternut squash mac & cheese and grilled chicken for the kids. Absolutely every single thing was delicious. Chef Mark makes ordinary things taste extraordinary! There was plenty of food, our guests raved about the catering (I believe several business cards were sought out!) and it made for a totally stress-free evening. I felt like I was attending a party instead of hosting one ... can't ask for more than that. Next time we have a party, Remarkable Cuisine will be the first call I make. Kudos to the whole team. read more

Chef Mark and his team did an outstanding job at a dinner party for 17 at our home on Saturday evening. They were professional, easygoing and very talented. The team arrived about 90 minutes beforehand with all of their equipment and supplies. The food was exceptional and folks raved about the passed appetizers, burrata and heirloom tomatoes, pasta course, steak and salmon and dessert. I worked with them to finalize the menu ahead of time. We agreed on the price point and discussed different menu options based on what menus had been offered at other events. They accommodated my desire for a plated dinner and my timing for a Saturday evening event. Our guests had a fabulous time and we feasted on the leftovers the next day. I cannot recommend Chef Mark and team enough. read more

Mark's cooking is always delicious and inspired. He brings such passion to his work and is so friendly in answering questions about his process, no matter how busy he is. The attention to detail and service that his crew brings is above and beyond. Mark thank you for all that you do and the continued passion you bring. read more

My amazing girlfriend hired Mark as a personal chef to cook dinner for us as a surprise for my birthday. Best birthday gift EVER. Mark whipped up an amazing menu, and it looked delicious just reading what was going to be made. Well, it was incredible. Four courses, and each course got better and better as the meal proceeded. Mark was so personable, easy going, and explained everything he was presenting us. It's one thing to have someone who is an amazing cook, but another to have someone who is also a genuine and good dude! I recommend Mark above and beyond. I can't wait to go to one of his catered events, and bring him back as a personal chef for a special occasion. read more

We had Mark cater my dads birthday party, and it was absolutely out of this world! The filet mignon and salmon was out of this world and it was very very delicious! We will definitely be having mark cater more of our events. He is very nice and can really make a great menu! You can not go wrong with Mark! A+ read more

I used Remarkable to caterer for my wife's surprise 30th bday and they were incredible... Mark put together a fantastic menu based on our favorite dishes for 40 of our closes friends. I can't thank them enough and would recommend them for any style occasion. read more

I've hired Remarkable Cuisine for three separate events now and my guests each time were blown away by the interesting food combinations and overall quality. Perfect for private events! We have a tradition of coming up with unique themes for each of our dinner parties and the team at Remarkable was always up for the challenge and exceeded expectations every time. Their execution was so good it was as if one or two of the tricky special requested dishes, some of which the team was serving for the first time, had been in their repertoire for years. And the venue was cleaner when they left than it was when they arrived! Quality service...I highly recommend! read more

Listen.. if you want amazing food.. you need to run.. call.. whatever you need to do, call Mark and ask him to cater your next event. His staff is amazing and so nice. His food is prepared and seasoned so well. I will definitely be contacting him again. read more

Mark and his team are class acts. The food is always beautifully and thoughtfully created but tastes even better. We have used Remarkable Cuisine twice for small dinner parties at home. Mark makes every effort to coordinate your desires - even while he's away from the office. Our dinner party did occur later than we wanted but the staff did have to travel over an hour to us so I'm not deducting any stars. We would use them again without hesitation. read more

What can I say....Mark is a pro. He created a beautiful event for myself and some partners. The Passed Hors D'Oeuvres were a party in the mouths of all the guests and Marks creativity in all the dishes were amazing Have no problem recommending him period. Great job Sir! read more

My husband came across Remarkable Cuisine and Chef Mark online when he decided to throw me a somewhat last minute surprise birthday brunch at home and other personal chefs we had used in the past were not available. Well, everything works out for a reason and we are so glad that we met Chef Mark because we will definitely be calling him again!! Everything was seamless-from the menu planning to the catering of the guests (we had a group of 10 ranging in age from 2 to 95 AND a vegetarian) to the personality and interaction while cooking. And have I mentioned the food? AMAZING! My family is still talking about the shrimp etoufee weeks later! And they bring everything and did an amazing job cleaning up so I didn't have to worry about doing that on my birthday! Chef Mark really made my surprise party fabulous! read more

I had Mark over to my apartment in NYC where he cooked a wonderful meal for the four of us. Rather than choose from one of his pre-made menus he let me choose a few of my favorite proteins and then he built the menu around there. The food was delicious & Mark is a great guy who clearly enjoys his job. We had: 1) Winter Green Salad 2) "Tuna Went Crazy. Twice" - Seared tuna & tuna tartare 3) "Octopus Thrice" - Grilled, Braised & Flash fried octopus 4) Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon / shrimp, scallop & assorted veggies Skipped dessert...but would definitely try next time! read more

Hiring a personal chef feels and sounds like something that a celebrity will talk about on a segment of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or Mtv's Cribs. Well, we are neither rich nor famous, but rather strapped for time and hungry. After digging around the internets and eventually here on Yelp, I came across what looked to be a very promising personal chef and catering service. Contacting Mark was easy, and in fact I was talking to the man himself the same day I left my plea, er, message for a weeks worth of food for me and my husband. The food was delivered in reusable, microwaveable, refrigerator stackable, containers. These meals were from a very clear and descriptive menu that I approved. There were no real restrictions as we don't have any allergies or food issues, but I did ask that we avoid rosemary since I'm not a fan of that particular flavor profile. The trial week included simple in name but not in taste breakfast options, diverse dinners and delectable desserts. It's hard to pick a favorite meal and I'm not even going to try, because really I would eat everything we received during the trial week again and with pleasure. Portion sizes were reasonable. I wasn't hungry for more food after eating dinner but there wasn't any of it left either. Considering the quality of the food, variety of the meals, and the convenience of it all ... For a weeks worth of food for the two of us, it wasn't cost prohibitive. Honestly not stressing about what's for dinner, eating essentially home cooked meals, and not feeling like crap afterwards (like we usually do when we opt for chinese takeout or fast food burgers) makes it completely worthwhile and affordable. Needless to say the trial week was a success and we've moved toward establishing ourselves as regular clients. read more

I reached out to Mark to inquire about his personal chef services. I needed him to prepare meals under strict dietary restrictions due to health reasons for a temporary condition. For this reason, I was expecting bland food without much flavor. I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted Mark's delicious creations! He listened to everything I told him regarding the dietary restrictions and was very creative with his meal preparation. In the surf and turf meal that was prepared by Mark, the steak was perfectly seasoned and the fish was fresh and delicious. Some of his meals were accompanied by homemade sauces that tasted wonderful. I am excited to use Mark's services for catered events in the future. He took very good care when providing the special dietary restricted meals and I am sure he will apply the same level of care in preparing meals for a larger party. read more

I've been to several parties catered by Mark, and have consistently been impressed by the high quality of the food. Everything is delicious, and Mark takes the time to explain how he prepares each dish. The grilled salmon and the buffalo wings are my favorites. I highly recommend Mark. He's friendly, accommodating, and most importantly, a very talented chef. read more

I threw my husband's 50th birthday party on the Hudson River yacht cruse . We asked for catering entire corse of dinner to the marina. The food was so nice & fresh. Every invite we're enjoying good food. I highly recommended. read more

Chef Mark and Crystal C. created an amazing menu. They made planning and preparation low stress. They were instantly accessible and always responsive to each and every request , even when I had to return emails super early in the day or super late at night because of my own busy schedule. Kudos to a team that takes pride in their work!!! Many many thanks!!! read more

I booked Remarkable cuisine for a company holiday party and have nothing but good things to say. Mark and his team were extremely helpful and the food was delicious! Mark was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him for any event! read more

I initially contacted Remarkable Cuisine based on the great reviews on Yelp. I eventually hired Mark bc of his professionalism, prompt response/follow up and of course, his menu ideas. He catered a private 5 course dinner in my home for 11 people. He was flexible in working with specific dietary restrictions, without compromising on taste or quality. His plating is so beautiful and creative. The table was all served at the same time and Mark came out to describe each dish at every course. Trust me, to have all my picky guests rav about the food is not an easy accomplishment. He also left my kitchen spotless. It was such an awesome night. Huge 5 stars. read more

Our recent black-tie dinner for four was a huge success thanks to Mark. With little lead time, some loose direction, and a list of unusual requests, he created a menu that hit the spot so perfectly that we made no changes whatsoever. A six course tasting menu with wine parings, every dish was delicious, had a creative twist and was nicely presented. We'll absolutely have Mark back for future events. read more

Mark and the great team from Remarkable, were just that, remarkably outstanding. With less than a week's notice, Remarkable put together an outstanding event for my husband's work party. We literally provide only a headcount and location, and somehow Mark created a delicious cocktail party, from the decorations to the bar, it was just perfect (except that people were enjoying the party so much that we couldn't folks to leave and it was in our home)! We loved the food and team; and it was truly a 'turn-key' event from selecting the menu (we abdicated everything to Mark), to the setup and clean-up they were extremely professional. We look forward to collaborating with Mark again in the future and would absolutely recommend Remarkable. read more

I wanted to provide a special dinner for my wife's birthday, and so we had 14 close friends for a dinner party, catered by Mark. It was exceptional. Mark is extremely affable and easy to work with. He developed an exceptional menu which was designed with flair. Even the staples had interesting twists which made it special. I will certainly use Mark again, and two of our guests have already asked for his info... A great find. read more

Remarkable Cuisine catered by bridal shower this past weekend. They were very easy to work with. i was asked a couple of questions regarding what kind of food we were looking for and after a quick conversation was able to come up with a couple menu options. We were able to pick what really suited what we wanted and I could not be happier. The food was absolutely delicious! It was presented very professionally and so FRESH! I had a very difficult crowed to please and had so many compliments. Some ladies even went back for seconds as did I. Mark and his team are really great and would strongly recommend him for your special event, My Fiance and I have also used Mark for meal planning. During those weeks where you just cant find time to go food shopping and cook we have used Remarkable Cuisine to order meals for the week. It was super easy and SOOOO delicious! Honestly the best thing ever. We will be using them again and again! Thank you again for all your help! read more

I had a graduation lunch for my daughter last week. I worked with Mark's team to create a menu that would work for the diverse taste buds. He as to prepare barbecued brisket, chicken kabobs, shrimp kabobs, roasted red potatoes, 4 cheese mac and cheese and mixed field greens salad with grilled peaches black berries and goat cheese. While e came to the menu very quickly and the staff was very professional, we were extremely disappointed with the amount of food that was delivered. There was insufficient food to feed my 20 guests so much so that my husband and I did not eat, guest were modest in their portions and to avoid further embarrassment we headed to the grocery where we purchased ribs, chicken breast and Italian sausage to supplement the meal. Additionally, pricing was higher than many competitors in my area but from the review felt it would be worth it for the quality. While we did receive compliments on the food the cost was exorbitant for what we received. I frequently cook for large parties so I can't understand the lack of judgment from a professional. read more