Where do I begin? Chef Lex made my 30th birthday an unforgettable experience. From creating my…read moremenu, reassuring me things would work out, to delivering delicious food. I wanted to do a private dinner for my friends and I to celebrate our sisterhood and show them my appreciation for helping nurture me into the woman that I am. She created a menu that would appeal to all my guest. Half of my family is vegetarians while the other half is meat lovers. I told her what I liked to eat and she took it from there, while also giving me tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Satisfied would be an understatement. From the lollipop chicken, vodka soaked fruit to the pasta. All my favorite dishes were presented with her own little twist to it. I took a leap of faith reaching out to her, especially on short notice and everything came out to perfection. All this to say BOOK HER, you won't regret it. My family and friends were comfortable with her in our home and til this day ask for her food, even though it's been several months. Her and her assistant were pleasant and made me feel as if this wasn't our first encounter. They made sure that I had no worries and went above and beyond their duties. I am not easily pleased but that night my heart was full and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much Chef Lex, looking forward to a home cooked meal from you in the near future.

Hats off to the successful, young entrepreneur owner of this amazing catering co. The food is…read moreexceptionally tasty, creative and lovely to look at. Her attention to detail, use of only the freshest ingredients and inventive recipes is stupendous. This company was involved in a charity food bank event that was unlike any other. I recommend their food and services to any that need catering and want the best.

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!

Enjoyed a handful of Michelin star restaurants across the globe. That being said Chef Mike…read moreabsolutely killed it for every spoiled foodie in our private dinner. Flavors were complex and drove my tastebuds crazy. If you want to experience top notch culinary skills in the comfort of your own home, this is the chef to do it with. Thank you for the amazing culinary journey chef!

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

Is it possible to give more than 5 stars? My wife recently hired Clinton as she was throwing me a…read morebirthday party, and we wanted to have our friends and family over. He was amazing from start to finish. He worked with us, was super flexible, always polite, and a friendly, warm person. Speaking with him a bit you can tell he knows, loves, and appreciates good quality food. His creativity was fantastic, and his staff were great. They prepped, served, and cleaned, and we could literally not have asked for more. BUT, what about the food? Forget about it. Any doubts you may have, you can rest easy. The food was fantastic. All of our guests raved about how good the food was, their only complaint was they were too full to keep eating, but they wanted to keep eating. Will absolutely be hiring Clinton again.

Clinton and his team are beyond talented. I hired Clinton for my dinner party, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the quality, taste, presentation and overall professionalism he demonstrated. He gave me a plenty of options to choose from to create a menu. The food was incredible!!! I didn't want a good meal, I wanted an amazing meal, and Clinton made it happen. He exceeded my expectations and all my guests were blown away! I can't wait to have him cook for us again! Highly recommended!!!

This place comes highly recommended. The food was packed with flavor and the service was pleasant…read more I popped in during a layover to grab a southern filled meal before heading to Berlin. It was the best choice. Food was fresh and quick. I ate inside but the to go orders were rolling in. Do yourself a favor and add this place to your list.

Best Soul Food I've Had in My 4 Years Living Up Here! Let me…read moretell you--this spot delivered. The catfish and fried chicken were both seasoned and fried to absolute perfection. Not overly salty, just right. As for the mac and cheese... honey, I had given up on finding good mac & cheese up north, but this place completely changed my mind. Creamy, cheesy, flavorful--just how it should be. The cabbage and collard greens? Chef's kiss. Service was alright--nothing to rave about, but it's a mostly takeout joint so I wasn't expecting anything extra. The ambiance is minimal and could use a little love, but once I scoped the scene, I kept my expectations in check and focused on the food. Now, the Arnold Palmer (or as they call it, Uptown)? It's basically diabetes in a cup--but in the best way possible. You have to try it. I'll definitely be back!

I hired Chef Aless for my husband's birthday on 1/26/21 - as indoor dining was still closed in NYC,…read moreand way too cold for outdoor dining, I opted to have Chef Aless come by so we could have the restaurant experience at home. From the first time I got in touch with her, Chef Aless was always prompt with her responses - as it was my first time ever doing anything like this, she helped curate a menu for my husband and I based on our likes/dislikes. I had also gone back to her to switch up a couple items, which she had no problem with either - really appreciate the flexibility! On the day of, she came by a bit early (which was a non-issue for us considering we were idling by at home), and was very efficient as soon as she stepped in - we were served some delicious hors d'oeuvres (fig and brie crisps were divine!), an appetizer (truffle burrata and arugula, with a delicious pomegranate molasses dressing), second course (crab cakes with mango slaw, always a favorite in my book), main course (a perfectly medium rare Pat LaFrieda steak), some sides (a decadent sauce for the steak, creamed spinach and potatoes lyonnaise; if you coudln't tell, we wanted to replicate the NYC steakhouse experience), and lastly, chocolate mousse for dessert (needless to say, it was amazing). And best of all, she left the kitchen spotless, which was much appreciated. I also want to note that it's important to clarify what you're looking for when hiring a private chef, especially as a first timer (like me) - I thought Chef Aless was going to cook everything from start to finish at our apartment, however she actually came by with everything mostly prepared, and left the finishing touches for last. Granted, not everyone has a fully equipped kitchen so I totally understand her coming pre-prepped, but considering my husband and I both love cooking and have a nearly fully-equipped kitchen, we would've loved to see her in action and use the opportunity to pick up some pro-tips. All in all, Chef Aless was an absolute pleasure to work and speak with, and I'm so happy to have found her. If indoor dining is still closed off in the future, I will definitely be keeping her in mind for more special occasions.

I finally made it out to Chef Aless last night and it did not disappoint. The food, service and…read moreatmosphere were on point and we felt like we were is a cafe in Paris. The food is authentic and you can tell the chef who I believe is also the owner takes so much pride in her food and it shows. Her husband was on the restaurant floor tonight and even took the time to stop by to chat with us. What an amazing experience and the staff made us feel so welcome we even booked our Christmas party there! Amazing hospitality please keep the good work and we will see you again in December!

My husband and I used Jason as our chef for our wedding last weekend. From start to finish Jason…read morewas fantastic. Super easy to work with and the food was out of this world. We had almost every guest come up to us and compliment the food. I cannot recommend Jason enough!

Where do I begin? I've worked in hospitality for over 15 years here in NYC. I've had great…read moreleadership with celebrity Chefs, big name restauranteurs and hospitality groups. I've met, mentored, trained, worked along side of, for and with amazing groups of individuals all encompassing this world of creatives. So this brings me to this...how did I not discover Jason's Kitchen until recently? Where has this Chef been and why has he not blown up bigger than he has?!?! Jason is actually a classmate of mine from my hometown in New Jersey. I've followed him lightly on social media platforms through his culinary journey from birth of his unfathomable determination and skill to break out on his own - a self taught Chef running a full service catering company. Encompassing Private and Personal dining experiences in the luxury of your private home or event space, Chef Jason brings not only his complete professionalism, but also a mind blowing culinary exploration of perfectly balanced ingredients that not only touch each of your five senses, but envokes a feeling of complete bliss. Each dish is thought out with culinary precision and executed beautifully. You can taste each ingredient as it rolls around your mouth and tongue. Balanced with the simplicity of what brought this dish to concept. This culinary journey his menu takes you on is unreal. I have never worked for or with a more talented Chef, who's personal energy is calm and humble, and confident not cocky. We had a dinner party to celebrate a birthday and a divorce with 9 close friends. Chef Jason, his Sous Chef June, and our lovely servers Karl and Cara really made this evening special. Everything flowed seamlessly. Any anxiety I had walked out the door as soon as this team went to work. It was a quiet calm and focused energy. They also didn't mind me being in the kitchen watching and tasting and asking a million questions. I can not recommend enough Jason's Kitchen for your next event. Exceptional! Thank you Chef Jason and Sous June. You blew our minds away!