I organized a private class for a bachelorette party and this was the PERFECT activity. Mary was…read moreamazing and thorough in helping getting everything set up and Chef Deja lead us through a wonderful meal. Clean, informative and most importantly, delicious. Thank you!!

We celebrated my 40th birthday here with Mary and Chef Deja. Family came from near and far and all…read morehad a great time. We even came in dressed in themed costume just to make it extra fun and corny. What a memorable and fun activity for us and the perfect way to engage a group of 12 people, ages 8 to 72 years old for a few hours. It pleased everyone AND the food we made was awesome. Everything was great and there's not one item for improvement I can comment on. I would totally recommend doing this for any social occasion.

Simply put: Chris is THE MAN. Stop whatever you are doing, call him, and get him in your house…read more Now. My sister got my mother and I a gift certificate for Christmas 2009 for 'personal chef services.' She had heard of this dude from some friends, and since my mother and I are very much into eating, drinking, and being merry, this was a perfect present. According to his press packet, we had the choice of hosting a dinner party, taking private culinary classes with Chris (knife skills, learning basic sauces, creating a meal step by step right beside him), or having him prepare us a series of meals for the week that he will package up and be ready for heating whenever we wanted. We didn't get around to scheduling something with Chris until November 2010. We decided to do a simple dinner party. Chris was super-easy to work with regarding scheduling, and then went over and above the necessary service in designing the perfect menu for our party of five. Despite a shellfish allergy, a nut allergy, one guy who doesn't eat most vegetables, and a mushroom hater -- he put together a menu that made all five of our mouths water. On the day of the party, he arrived at my mother's house three hours early to prep. At first, because she has an open kitchen, dining room, and living room set-up I thought it was going to be weird to have Chris cooking and all of us lounging around, chatting about everything from can-can dance to cancer, and drinking in his earshot. It couldn't have been better. Chris was personable, chill, and really easy to talk to PLUS he was a total ninja in the kitchen and prepared a four-course meal from scratch without so much as a clang of a pan. The best part: the food was INCREDIBLE! Appetizer: Sausage, peppers and white bean ragout over Asiago polenta Pasta: Penne alla Vodka - Penne tossed with pancetta in a light vodka tomato cream and topped with parmagiana. Entrée: Choice of Garlic and Fennel-Encrusted Filet Mignon topped with Gorgonzola and Pancetta Chip OR Veal Osso Buco in wine and tomatoes topped with gremolata Sides: Cabernet-Saffron Risotto, Rosemary-Honey Cream, Seared Garlicky Spinach Dessert: Cannoli di Ricotta with Espresso Sauce and Orange Marmellata The second best part: This cost $60 PER PERSON! (We also tipped Chris because we were so happy with the service. It is not required, but I can't imagine not tipping him. He was just so AWESOME!) Not only is working with Chris a pleasure, but he is a hugely talented chef that was more than willing to personalize his art and work to fit our goals, AND it's a great value! Not to mention that I got to chill in the comfort of my mother's home...so it was much easier to pass out on the couch to let my full, happy belly settle!

My last year of school I hired Chris to prepare meals from me so that when I came home from work I…read morecould eat quick and get to studying. It was the best decision I ever made. First he met with me and did an extensive interview about what I liked to eat, what I didn't like to eat and what I was willing to try. Every other week Chris would come to my condo on Monday while I was at work and prepare individual meals and leave them in my freezer. They were all labeled and ready to go. I would come home from work and pop one in the microwave and get to my schoolwork. The food was always amazing and and my kitchen looked better after he left than before he came...seriously. Chris can cook anything- my brother in law took a day long cooking class with him and said it was one of the best ever. Hire Chris. You won't be sorry.

Last night I went to the All About Chicken class. I was a little nervous because I went alone, and…read morebecause I'm not that comfortable in the kitchen. Honestly, I don't really like to cook. But I had a gift card so off I went. Patty welcomed me into her beautiful home ... a fire going and nice music, and I met the three others in our class, one of whom also came alone. A sip of wine later and I was facing my own naked bird at my own station in her huge kitchen -- on my own board with my own knives -- waiting to be cut up. Patty was so patient with me ... helping me hold the knife, find the joints ... and before I knew it I had six beautiful pieces ready to be prepared in 3 different recipes. We cooked every last part of those birds along with a delicious rice dish and sat down a few hours later to a leisurely meal admiring our work. We could have stayed there until the wee hours at her table, the four of us and Patty; we felt completely at home. (Except that she cleaned up!) She also does children's classes. My kids went this summer. She was excellent with keeping them all on task and managing her kitchen with six messy little ones having a ball. Oh --- and she does a Thai class ... that's the one I want to do next. I ate as much as I could. I left with the rest of my food in to go containers ready to serve my family today, and with the confidence to cook again tomorrow. I feel so confident now ... I want to try chopping onions and swirling butter and making my own stock at home.

I had the chance to try some of her appetizers and desserts at an event. Everything was amazing…read more.. the arancini balls, the Spanish tortilla, curried chicken sandwiches, the dips, confetti cookies, and hummingbird cupcakes, just to name a few. I asked the event host who made all the delicious treats and was introduced to Patty. She was very kind, personable, and encouraged me to keep eating! I hope to take one of her classes or use her talents for one of my own events.

Had a little bit of higher expectations for this place due to all the high reviews, but nonetheless…read morethe food was very good, just didn't really have a "wow" factor for me like I was expecting. I do love that the restaurant is BYOB!

Love the vibe at this cozy yet elegant local restaurant. For starters, We enjoyed a nicely dressed…read moreCaesar salad along side the delicious focaccia with their house dipping oil featuring tasty whole roasted garlic cloves. We had two generous entrees from their thoughtfully created menu - which our server said changes weekly. The veal saltimbocca was tender and full of flavor. It was served nestled in angel hair pasta that was loaded with plenty of mushrooms, prosciutto and just the right amount of melted cheese. Unfortunately the eggplant parm entree fell short. The medallions of eggplant were unexpectedly tough - it was actually difficult to even cut them with a knife. The red sauce was delicious as was the homemade pasta but the entree was disappointing overall. The service was attentive and friendly. Reservations are a must.

You are working with the best with Norbert and Holly with My Chef Lara!…read more I sent out a few inquiries for chef services before moving forward with My Chef Lara. And I am glad that I did!!! I had a specialized diet that I had previously struggled with and had absolutely no idea how to move forward with food preparation but I knew that it was important that I research professional services for assistance. Norbert and Holly expertly made menu recommendations, scheduled a delivery date, and before I knew it...I was 100% prepared. I am a busy professional and their care and skillful execution were priceless! Working with My Chef Lara continues to be a wonderful experience as I now utilize their services instead of other food delivery programs. This team is incredibly professional and very responsive. Superior delivery. First-rate service. I am remarkably pleased! I would highly recommend their services. By the way - order the brussels sprouts with bacon...trust me!

I rented an entire B&B in Newport, RI for my friends and I to celebrate my birthday during the…read moreNewport Jazz Festival. The first night, we hired My Chef Lara to create a Newport style dinner. The food was AMAZING! We chose family style because we are friend. There was so much food, we had the leftovers the next day! Norbert and his team were immaculate. He shared great stories about the food and his background. They created a personal menu for me. I cannot recommend them more highly than I do now!

My husband and I had the best time here enjoying the romantic Italian cooking class. Chef Gary was…read morepersonable, patient and answered everyone in our classes questions. They thought of everything! There were even some snacks (cheese, meats, and focaccia) to start and the water and soft drinks were free. It was set for 5 couples but one didn't show. My husband didn't know anyone before hand but quickly chatted and talked em with everyone. The pace of everything was great. We made dessert first. Then we made the salad with from scratch burrata cheese, marry me chicken and homemade fresh pasta. It was truly the best experience. The dessert was a layered red velvet cup with mascarpone cheese. It was heaven! The class was hands on and the staff were all so friendly. The space was clean and welcoming. Two bathrooms were inside the kitchen area. The menu can change per class so be sure to book what you like best. They offer a variety of classes and is not just for couples if you do the classic cooking class. Worth the price, hands down. So glad we came here and got to experience this. We will be back for sure!

I went to an italian date night class in Boston and loved the mix of pre-made food and hands-on…read morecooking. We got demos for everything that wasn't made by us but enjoyed the foods that our chef chose for us to make, such as the burrata! We had wine, cheese, meat, and focaccia when we got there and made our dessert, burrata, and pasta before assembling the whole meal. There was plenty of food to take home and we left stuffed! Our class happened at the start of a snow storm so only about 14-16 out of 20 people came which helped create a more intimate setting.

Great people. We had a wonderful time with our pizza making experience. They were very…read moreknowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable

Had a wonderful time, very enjoyable and friendly. We took the wood fired pizza class and learned…read moreso much about dough, flour and basically all you need to know to make awesome pizza, focaccia and pita pockets. Everything was delicious. Felt very welcoming and really enjoyed this class. Hands on too! You will be making your own pizza to enjoy. We are already planning our next class.

First of all, it's a lovely dining room second of all the service is excellent, and the food has…read morebeen great .love that these student are learning now and will have an occupation when they graduate or something to fall back on if they decide go to college and need a part-time job.

This little cafe is in the Coventry High School and tan by the culinary students. Food is EXCELLENT…read moreand the prices are a super deal! My wrap was perfect as well as the fries. They are open to the public for dine in and take out. Cant wait to try an entree next time! Great Job!