Chef Josh catered an amazing 5 course meal for 13 guests in our home. I was celebrating a milestone…read morebirthday and didn't want to take everyone to a restaurant so thought this might be a fun experience. WOW was I right! From the first few emails I knew that Josh was going to be great to work with. He listened to all of my ideas and together we came up with a delicious menu. He had so many amazing dishes as inspiration and really created the perfect menu for me and my guests. Josh answered all of my emails promptly and with such a kind attitude. We all absolutely loved the amazing food and the entire experience! Honestly, everyone was talking about it for days afterward. It was such a unique experience for each of us. None of us have ever been treated to such a special meal in a private home. There were many great comments about each course but the Oregon Mushroom Soup was the favorite for many! My sister doesn't usually like mushrooms but convinced herself to try the soup and then decided it was her favorite course ~ of course she loved everything else too. Josh and his assistant India were just so pleasant and approachable. That made a huge difference to the experience. We loved having both of them in our home. And... they cleaned everything up! I'm very particular about my kitchen and they didn't disappoint in that respect either. I could go on and on but really just want to say that Josh exceeded all expectations. We hope to have another occasion to work with him in our home.

Josh and his collaborator, India, provided the most amazing culinary experience for me and my group…read moreof girlfriends on a weekend getaway. His passion for high quality, local, fresh ingredients translated into a skillfully crafted culinary experience. Josh is relaxed and responsive, warm and professional. We were already scheming a reason to hire him again before dinner was complete!

From not so good experience from the last catering service, we were looking for a new service for…read moreour annual Open House with a little over a hundred guests. We found one! Alison's menu variety is great. Her crew was really friendly and we could tell they enjoy what they do. They put the leftover away in the refrigerator and left the house spotless. One less thing to worry about the Christmas season for us!

TLDR; Alison is absolutely amazing, accommodating, communicates well and most importantly extremely…read moretalented in her work. We booked Alison for a bachelor party dinner for 9. I scheduled a phone call with her about 2-3 weeks prior to the event where she gave me a thorough breakdown of the menu while giving me suggestions for what would go well with our expectations. The day of the event, her execution was absolutely perfect from showing up prepared, setting the table, presentation, and the food was absolutely delicious, all 9 of us cleaned our plates. Her personality and communication is just as perfect as her dishes. Thanks for such a great experience.

Love "The Boutique Chef". From start to finish a fantastic and yummy experience. Chef Michelle is…read moresuch an amazing chef and will custom create your meals to your palate and needs. Don't wait another day if you're considering hiring the Boutique Chef. You will not be disappointed!

Michelle is AMAZING! My family and I hired Michelle to do an at home cooking class and it was…read moreperfect. We gave a basic idea (hand made lobster ravioli) and she came up with the rest of the 5 course meal. We all learned, cooked and had a great time together. She gave tips I will remember forever. She even helped clean, made great suggestions and was a joy to be around. We will call her again! Thank you Michelle! Love the boutique chef!

I coordinated a girls trip to Oregon for MLK weekend in January. I initially sourced Michelle on…read moreYelp through my research to hire a personal chef for my girls getaway weekend. Upon my initial email, she responded within 24 hours with a request to set up a phone conference to discuss the details of my event and my group's dietary preferences. Within the next couple weeks, we spoke by phone and she was asked many questions about the group, the event, meal preferences, etc. We spoke so long the conversation become very personable and I then explained to her that I was looking at other chefs, as well. She emailed me within 48 hours a nice menu including appetizers and dessert. I was very impressed. I had two ladies within my group whom were vegans and vegetarians and she ensured our meal would work to their palette. When I made the decision to work with Michelle, the professionalism continued. Me and Michelle kept in contact and right up to the event to confirm the menu details, the deposit, etc. On the day of our dinner, we entered the home and the aura of the food and the presentation was amazing. We started our meal with a fruit pico de gallo mix with fresh fruit that was absolutely devine. She also arranged a charcuterie board with fresh hummus, variety of cheeses and crackers. There was also a salsa tray with blue chips, fresh made guacamole and two different types of salsa. Our main meal included tilapia, blend of chorizo potatoes, rice and beans and mix of corn and flour tortillas. She ensured everyone's needs were met and me and my friends enjoyed every bit. Michelle ensured the kitchen was clean before she left. Michelle is a gem to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. It shows through her work ethic, food display and taste that she has a sincere passion for this work. If you are in the Portland area, please do not hesitate to book Chef Michelle for your culinary needs as you will not be disappointed.

I was in Oregon for a girls wine trip weekend and one of my friends found Michelle from extensive…read moreinternet research. I'm so happy she did! While we were touring Oregon wine country, Chef Michelle and her assistant Gina were busy preparing us a feast for our return. As soon as we opened the door, we were met with glorious smells and smiling faces from them both. We started our meal with finely chopped mixed fruit that I would say was reminiscent of a fruit salsa. The fruit was sweet and refreshing. Then we fantastically arranged charcuterie board that had all types of fruits, cheeses, crackers, dips and breadsticks. We didn't know where to begin because we also had blue corn chips, salsas and fresh made guacamole on the table. Deliciousness at its finest! Our main meal was tilapia fish for tacos, a blend of vegan chorizo potatoes and spices for a vegan option, rice, beans and a mix of flour and corn tortillas. When I say all the food was fresh and flavorful and all the flavors just engaged so well with each other, that would be an understatement!!! This was a culinary party at its finest and I'm so happy I was able to have this experience while visiting Oregon. Both Chef Michelle and Gina went above and beyond to assure we were well taken care of and Gina even played shoulder shaking music to keep us grooving while we enjoyed our meal. If you are ever looking for a personal chef with very personal touches, Chef Michelle will not disappoint.

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work…read moreand friends and family enjoyed all the food

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese…read moresauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty!

Chef Ryan and his wife Chef Crystal (and the rest of the team of course) are wizards! Great food,…read moregreat people all in all. Best dessert I've tasted, omg, mouthgasm :) Keep up the good work and looking forward to more dinners to come!

I normally don't enjoy boxed meals that require reheating (except for maybe Thanksgiving…read moreleftovers), but I honestly had to make an exception in this case. I work in software development and often work long hours, so I needed an alternative to constantly ordering take-out. So far their meals have been delicious, healthy, and delivered on time, before I have to leave for work on Monday morning. I'll probably be eating their meals as long as they're around.

Words can't even describe how great our experience was with Chef Rebecca!! We hosted a private…read moredinner for a group of 10 people at our VRBO in Willamette Valley. Rebecca was very communicative during the planning phase and had a wide range of delicious food options to select from that were able to accommodate a nut allergy and gluten intolerance. The biggest takeaway from our experience with Chef Rebecca (outside of an amazing meal with creative and unique dishes) was her attitude given the unforeseen circumstances - the power went out at our VRBO and then running water stopped working. Chef Rebecca kept a positive attitude and made the entire meal on the grill with one flashlight and a couple of candles. The food was outstanding and was of high caliber even with the nontraditional kitchen setup. Thank you again Chef Rebecca!!!

Rebecca put together an incredible custom menu for my group of 12. She was super responsive and…read morehelpful. The day of the event she had everything ready and dinner was amazing. I highly recommend her.

Chef Brittany prepared a fabulous meal for 13 for an 80th birthday party we hosted. It was…read moredelicious! Very professional from prep to presentation to cleanup.

I was throwing together a dinner for 22 people, with 1 week notice! I reached out to Brittany after…read moreseeing her beautiful website, and raving reviews. She replied within 24 hours and squeezed my event into her busy schedule. The hardest part of the entire process, was choosing from her many amazing menu options. I also needed bartenders, which she hired, coordinated and communicated with for me. Brittany and the two bartenders were professional, kind, and worked together as a team to take care of everything - table settings, bar setup, taking orders, cleaning, taking the garbage out, etc! Our guests had a lovely time, and we were able to enjoy it with them. Everything was easy, I really appreciated that. The meal and the presentation, were absolute perfection. We even had some leftovers waiting for us in the fridge the next day. Working with Brittany was a great experience, we look forward to curating future events with her!

Healing Foods provided great personalized foods and cooking for me and my specialized dietary…read morerestrictions. I would highly recommend this personal chef, Meadow, to anyone looking to get into whole foods or just drastically improve your eating habits. Just reach out to Meadow and see if she can help you revolutionize your home cooking and diet.

Healing Foods created a nourishing array of meals specifically for my very limited diet needs, and…read morethe food was delicious. I was upset and had no idea what I was going to eat when I was told by my doctor I had to be on an anti-inflammatory diet, but working with Meadow has been a life changer and I have learned a lot about alternatives that are good for me and taste great. I highly recommend Healing Foods for anyone looking to change their relationship with food, something I thought would be really difficult became easy and fun.