Destroying cakes and emotional seclusion. I had the honor of meeting DC's up-and-coming pastry genius "Shameless Chef" at a wedding that was being catered by her 'cake bites.' Not ever hearing of the delectable devils that I could not stop ogling, I approached the smiling women to get the dibs on the dips. What I encountered was not only a bold taste but a bold business model that can be tasted in each bite. She bakes a cakes, destroy them, and in the process reinvents not only the food but the person making it. Ending up in the DMV post master's degree in Social Work, this baker feels the process of making these balls with love is a form of therapy for those struggling with personal demons and unhealthy dependencies. Listening to her story in awe, she shared her goal of hiring those who not only need a job but who need to be healed. Genius! So yes, there is a cliche that emotions can be tasted in food, but I think this Shameless Chef has proven it fact. I tried: Chocolate^3: the cure to the chocoholic. Pumpkin: pure fall desire. Red Velvet: sinfully good in a sinless size. Carrot Pecan: a smooth and sweet adaptation of a forgotten fibber treat AND the best carrot cake I've ever had. Though what stole the show as well as the actual wedding cake at the wedding was her simple "Vanilla" cake ball. My 2015 favorite dessert of the district. Yes Pixar fans, this is that moment in "Ratatouille" (2007) when Anton Ego food critic tastes one bite of Ratatouille and is transported back in time and left motionless. How can destruction taste so good? I have no idea. Though this perfect bite of pure sweet vanilla is what I have been thinking about even while eating a professional pasty chef's wedding cake. read more

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I am a corporate flight attendant based out of Orange County but was flying out of DC today and this Chef/Caterer saved my life today! Our guests loved her appetizers and creative packaging of sweets (which are super easy to stow-obviously!) She gets all her ingredients and organic produce from Glen's Garden Market & Union Market, all hand made, no preservatives.. I had 11 celebrities on board changing their orders last minute and she worked with me every step of the way until late at night the eve of our departure to create all kinds of yummy appetizers. The day of, she even met me at the Private terminal and offered to help me set up!! I highly recommend this amazing young woman... read more

What a sweet surprise! I ordered dream bites (OG Chocolate, Cookies + Dreams and Cake Tartare) for a coworkers office birthday celebration less than 24 hours before I needed them. Chef was extremely friendly and helpful. The location is a little tricky to find if you aren't familiar with the area but she came out to meet me, which was even better. (The only reason for the 4 stars) Now for the tasting...my coworkers can't stop talking about these bite-sized delights. They were Ahhhhh-mazing!!! I can't say enough about how moist and flavorful they were. Already thinking ahead to the holiday party. Cookies + Dreams was the winner!!! read more

Sandie is absolutely amazing! I am a corporate flight attendant on a private jet and every time I fly into Washington Dulles I have her cater my flights home! She is an absolute dream to work with, flexible with my ever-changing schedule, and always accommodates my passengers dietary needs and requests! She has been able to make every single thing that I have requested and even sometimes includes extra little treats for the crew, and passengers! Not only is she quick to get back to your email or text, she also provides tips and recommendations when it comes to menu planning I highly recommend checking out the shameless chef. read more

Officially my go-to dessert as a gift and will definitely be ordering for parties. The Dreambites are the perfect size for someone who needs something sweet but doesn't want to indulge in a whole lot (which can definitely be done with these too). My favorite flavor by far is the Oreo, but I can't wait to try more. They also offer GF and vegan options! Shout out to Sandie for making sure I had my Dreambites for Valentine's Day! read more

Someone should put a warning label on these little nuggets of yumminess because they are highly addicting! They are also indescribable. If you remember the scene of Lucy cramming chocolates in her mouth, well that is what I looked like when I was gifted some of these morsels of delight. Do yourself a favor and forget about the diet for a day and treat yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you! read more

Dream Bites from Shameless Chef - Always the Life of the Party Rich flavor explosions, easily transportable, and moderately-priced, dream bites from the Shameless Chef are the perfect chocolate covered cake treat to complement your party experience. Pop one whole bite in your mouth for an overwhelming surge of chocolate covered cake goodness or take two smaller bites of heaven in one serving size. The OG Chocolate bite is big and bold. Cookies and Dreams takes the white chocolate Oreo experience to the next level. The Left Coast Lemon dream bite will leave you asking "is that coconut or almond I'm tasting?" As you reach for another you'll think to yourself "it doesn't matter, I want more." With the dream bite Chef Sandie Diamond has created a winning product that delights first time buyers and return customers alike. In addition to custom ordering you can find dream bites from the Shameless Chef in Washington, DC at Glen's Garden Market, Java House, Good Food Market and Louis' Carryout. Dream bites put the fun back in food. And the best part is that there's no shame in having just one more. read more

We used Sandie and the Shameless Chef to cater our daughter's baptism lunch at her grandparent's house in DC. Sandy and her team provided turn-key service and we barely had to lift a finger. She and her team brought all the food, setup using our tables and trays, kept things tidy during lunch and cleaned up everything when we were done. The food was perfect for the occasion and tasted delicious, especially the DreamBites! Great job, Shameless Chef! read more

DreamBites are beyond delicious! Sandie Diamond is the gem behind Shameless Chef. She is as amazing to work with as her bites are delicious. I can't recommend enough! My favi is the OG Chocolate, however, nothing but sweet dreams in this bunch. read more

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I had the pleasure of tasting multiple vegan dishes at a birthday party catered by The Shameless Chef! Everything, I mean literally EVERYTHING, was absolutely delicious. The vegan macaroni and cheese was a particular favorite! I think we went through 3 trays. The peanut butter and chocolate cups were also a big hit. Because I'm a vegan, I've gotten used to going to a party and expecting to eat nothing but hummus or raw veggies (which I like, but, I also enjoy other foods too). Sandie is the queen of innovation! Among several goodies was a watermelon salad with tofu and mint. Mmmmm. Sandie calls it her "Betta Than Fetta Salad," AND it WAS!! Absolutely love the creative dishes prepared by The Shameless Chef! read more

The Shameless Chef brings a refreshing perspective to the land of sweets! Dream bites are all that's right with desserts, amazing texture, brilliant flavors, and all in an individual, bite-sized package that makes for easy and delightful enjoyment. I make it a point to get dream bites every time I'm in the DC area! read more

Wow! Where do I start? My husband, daughter and I throw an annual Holiday Open House each year for friends and family, usually about 120 people. Each year the 3 of us work so hard on this event that we rarely have the time or energy to enjoy it ourselves. This year, Sandie Diamond and her team from the Shameless Chef to the rescue! Sandie and her right hand woman, Quiana Walton, met with me a few weeks prior to the event to scope out our small place on Capitol Hill and to go over a menu. From that point on I was relieved of all responsibility for the party. Sandie and Quiana did the shopping, hauling, preparing, set-up, serving and complete clean up. My menu request was simple but plentiful and they followed it, but added delicious surprises like stuffed and bacon wrapped figs, homemade Bruschetta and corn bread stuffing. Of course Sandie's Dream Bites were the hit of the event! Sandie was happy to save me money by purchasing many of the menu items, including beer and wine, from Costco and were even happy to return some cases of unused wine for a refund! The team used my silver, platters, and Holiday china to follow my traditions, as well as some of their own, and my pieces were all returned to their nesting places in my home after the party. Sandie brought a team of professional woman to help during the event. I didn't clear a single plate or need to refill a single platter or guest's drink. They were magnificent. They packaged to go plates for guests who asked for them, they kept the house spotless amongst at least 10 children running around at all times, they completely cleaned up and put away everything, even leaving the mountain of trash neatly stacked for DC curbside pickup. My husband Mark and my daughter Olivia will never let me throw another party without Shameless Chef, nor would I ever want to!! Thank you Sandie, Quiana and the other ladies from Shameless Chef! You out did yourselves!! read more

I cannot say enough about how fabulous my experience was with Shameless Chef. Sandie and her amazing crew took care of everything food and drink related for my wedding. We met with Sandie a couple months out and provided a loose vision and budget. We knew we'd have about 100 people and that we wanted fresh and easy food, plus a couple items to honor DC. Sandie delivered a phenomenal menu including local ingredients, custom half-smoke "pigs-in-a-blanket," Maryland crab, individual shrimp cocktail, satay, candied bacon lollipops, fresh veggies with Dream Dips, and of course DREAM BITES! She created a custom Dream Bite with our favorites cake flavor. We were so excited to have a menu that did not require utensils or tables. Our guests grazed all afternoon and kept complimenting the food. Sandie also provided bartenders for a full bar, as well as specialty "mocktails" for a number of guests who did not drink. There was not an unhappy guest in the bunch. After connecting her with the management, Sandie and her team coordinated everything with the venue. She took all the stress off of us. As a bride, this experience was so perfect - I did not have to worry about a single detail. I was able to show up and eat delicious food. 10/10 would hire again!! read more