My sister used this caterer for a funeral lunch that was served in my home. The food arrived on…read moretime, beautifully packaged, and best of all, was absolutely delicious! The croissants were a crowd pleaser, the Caesar salad crisp & tasty, the fruit was so fresh, but the blueberry lemon almond cookies stole the show! If you need a caterer, drive out to their location & talk to the owner. They are very busy & can't always answer the phone. They're worth the trouble it will take.

Only 3 other reviews?!? People must be trying to keep 29 Cooks a secret! :)…read more You can order lunch for a group, catering to events, or order prepared meals for pickup on Tuesdays only. My experience is only with catered lunch in a corporate setting, and it is always hands down the best lunch I've ever had, every. single. time!!!!! How does she find fresh veggies year-round!? Incredible! There is so much care and thought put into this food. They must be very particular about their food suppliers. Any fresh ingredient is always perfectly fresh/ripe. The cherry tomatoes and really any veggies are always delicious, bursting with flavor (maybe they use organic which tends to have more flavor?). The salad dressings are all incredible. Apple Cider Vin, Citrus Vin.....o.m.g! The Power Up Salad will make you want to eat salads for every meal - seriously. Also, I was never a fan of pasta salads until I started being adventurous and trying the pasta salads from here. The Bruschetta Pasta Salad - OMG. Also, recently had the Bacon Parmesan Ranch Rigatoni salad.....wowza. Cupcakes, cookies, or other small desserts from here are to die for. I've used a lot of cliche "review" terms here.....trust me, they don't even begin to describe it!!! :)

We had a fantastic experience here as first timers. The staff were warm and friendly, the…read moreexperience was somewhat interactive and the chef was very knowledgeable about the culture and recipes that she was teaching on. We were learning about Japanese steakhouse cooking and local Waygu beef, who knew we had local Waygu cattle in Central PA? Anyway, we do and it was delicious! The recipes were presented clearly and were easy to follow, we didn't get the email with the information as expected, but we did go home with printed packets with each recipe included. Much of the prep work was done ahead of the class, making it easy to follow along and enjoy the time spent. Everything was delicious and we were quite full by the end of the evening. It is BYOB, and many of us thought ahead to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy throughout the experience. We will be back to try another event, but from our experience, you have to be quick if you want to get the chance, the classes sell out quickly.

Cooking was ok. We were a party of 3 and while we paid 3 expensive tickets we got the Food for 2…read moreonly not three. Good time at the end you don't like to see you are taking advantage of.

Tucked away on Old Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, Delaware is Chef's Haven, a small gourmet prepared…read morefood shop where Chef Mark has been teaching the local populace how to make really great food for the last 20 years!!! In the rear of the shop, past the fine cheeses, freshly baked baguettes, and clam chowder that is to die for, Chef Mark has a small kitchen area and raised settings for 10 lucky people to sit, watch and learn as Chef Mark and his Sous Chef Ethan prepare a themed menu upon which the class participants get to enjoy. And enjoy is truly an understatement!!!! I've taken three of the classes and have booked three more. My first class was Italian steak which began with a hearty white bean, escarole, and sausage soup, followed by a fresh and balanced panzanella salad, which the class dined happily on while Chef Mark prepared the main event. It was a 2+ inch thick steak topped with Gorgonzola cheese and a caramelized onion sauce. The taste, size, and quality of this steak was not to be believed!!! Chef Mark must have some deep connection to the Beef Gods themselves. In short, a magnificent meal where I met some very nice people, learned a lot from Chef Mark who is low key but very personable and full of entertaining stories of his life and career as a chef including tips on buying quality, healthy, ingredients!! My last class was a Greek themed class. It began with a tasty starter of slices of his fantastic, and freshly made baguettes and a dipping sauce of whipped feta, topped with finely diced green onion, garlic, and sundried tomato!! The Chef does not play when he is tempting your taste buds. It was delicious!!! This was followed by a Greek Lemon Chicken Soup which tasted so fresh, clean, and healthy, I designated it as the first new recipe I will try and make myself. The chicken, carrots, and soft rice in a yummy lemon tinged chicken stock was pure heaven!!! And if I hadn't already had a fork stuck in me, I'm done feeling the main course is ready!! 2 inch thick lamb chops sourced from the Greek Gods themselves, over crispy, browned roasted potatoes which were also covered with the pan drippings!!! Just kill me now so I can die a happy man!!! Or maybe just wait till after dessert!!! Once again, a fantastic meal taught simply by a fantastic Chef, and Sous Chef and enjoyed completely by a nice group of people who wanted to learn and expand their culinary horizons. Chef Mark and Sous Chef Ethan without a doubt nourished our minds and even more importantly our bellies!!! Take a class and savor the experience!!!!

Lovely evening watching Chef Mark prepare winter soups. Food was delicious and I learned plenty of…read morenew things!

An amazing experience in an awesome, creative, zen atmosphere with delicious food catering to our…read moreneeds. We had fantastic meals of homemade granola, cashew yogurt, peach, basil breakfast pizza and veggie tacos. We stayed in her bnb for two nights. The room was large, very clean and comfy. What a great place. Emily currently has 29 5-star reviews on Airbnb and now I know why. If your planning to visit, eat, stay in Athens, Hudson or Catskill give this place a call ahead of time and plan a stay, an experience or even catering for your special needs even. You'll be glad you did!

I wanted to have a diner party to celebrate my husband's retirement but was dreading having to plan…read moreand cook the meal. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the evening with our company. Mrs Pleasant to the rescue! Emily and I planned the dinner from her many options. She is just as excited as I am about fresh and healthy eating so the menu was full of wonderful seasonal produce. The evening of the party Emily arrived at my house then proceeded to create wonderful appetizers followed by a delicious dinner. She was very organized and it all went so smoothly! Emily is so... well, pleasant! A absolute delight to be around. Thank you Emily for giving me a relaxing perfect celebration dinner.

My daughter attended a birthday party here and had a great experience. Robin, who is the owner and…read moreinstructor was good with the kids. They all got chefs hats to wear. Each child got to make a pizza (on a tortilla) as well as decorate a cupcake to look like a minion. The kids had a great time and got to do karaoke when the cooking was done. I would definitely explore this as an option for parties, team-building, or a night out.

A few moms hosted their daughter's 7th birthday bash at this facility with a large group of girls…read more One girl has severe allergies and aversions to food. Upon stepping ONE FOOT into this facility with food alternatives for this child, I was SCOLDED, insulted and spoken to in a completely unprofessional manner IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN. The facility could not have inside the alternatives I brought (who knows why) and the child was immediately embarrassed, ashamed and wanted to leave. The overall tone of this party was not one I'd expect when teaching a class of 18 6/7 year olds. Although the owner did apologize once the party was almost finished, I highly do NOT recommend. The two stars are for the way the class ran which was fairly smooth and the party options like karaoke and the Photo Booth. What a shame.

My husband and I attended the Let's Cultivate Food paella class on January 10, 2026, in Chester…read moreCounty, and we had a fabulous time. This was our first cooking class, and we were a little nervous, not quite sure what to expect -- but the hosts immediately put us at ease. The greenhouse was a lovely space. We attended on a rainy winter evening, and I can only imagine how beautiful it must be when everything is in bloom. The class included clear, easy-to-understand instruction, from what to look for when purchasing knives to how to properly slice and dice onions and peppers, along with more advanced tips. The other participants were a friendly mix of rookies and seasoned home cooks, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We left with new skills, newfound confidence in the kitchen, and wonderful memories.

We attended a cooking class and had a fabulous time! It was freezing outside but warm, welcoming…read moreand fun inside. The hosts are knowledgeable,well experienced and passionate about growing, preparing and cooking food. Highly recommend!!

What a wonderful experience! I hired Kevin to prepare a 4 course meal for 10 adults and 2 kids for…read moremy husband's 50th birthday. From planning the courses to execution, Kevin was a dream to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable and flexible. Kevin had a separate menu for the kiddos. All of the food was not only amazingly delicious, but the portions were substantial. We had leftovers which was a huge bonus. On top of all that, you couldn't meet a more friendly chef. It was a pleasure to have him in our kitchen and interacting with our guests. I highly recommend Kevin and Top Water Cooking!!!

From the owner: Top Water Specializes in providing high end private dinners for couples, groups, and small parties…read more Our Personal Chef Services allow these couples and groups to completely customize their own menu for their event. So, feel free to get creative! Our Personal Chef Services are great for anniversaries, date nights, birthdays, double date nights, small parties and any event up to 10 people.

The cooking school in the Willow Grove Giant is one of my family's favorite places to go. They…read moreprovide classes for kids and adults. We've done the kids classes and most recently had my boys' birthday party there. Chef Dan who runs the school is excellent! I cannot say enough about him. He is great with the kids and makes the class entertaining and delicious! My children love going there! I highly recommend a birthday party with Chef Dan. He took care of everything and there was no stress! I even had to throw in a few last minute guests on him and he handled it like a pro. He made the boys birthday party a special one to remember!

I went there on a whim with my wheelchair bound special needs client. We were thrilled as it is one…read moreof the few places on that part of the ave that we could actually access in her mobility chair. They were so nice and patient with us and made us feel welcomed. Great prices and everything is included in the price of the piece you pick. Our new favorite past time!

My oh my, where do I start??!! A group of us were going to do vintage Christmas trees on Friday,…read more10/24 at 5:00 pm. We received a text at around 1:00-1:30 the day of the appointment saying that he didn't get the trees in time so we needed to reschedule. We scheduled for 11/7 at 5:00 pm. I arrived by 5 and one in my group was already there. I looked at the table of trees and they were different sizes? We each paid $150 for a large tree. My friend had two small trees in front of her and one of the large trees was smaller than the rest but bigger than the smalls. She stated that he said he dropped one of the large trees so he gave us two small. When questioned about the other odd sized tree he said" oh that's a large it's just a different manufacturer". So we begin our trees, which I took the two smaller ones and was not able to finish by 6:30 which is when he closed. I said I would be back the following week to finish them both , I live in Bernville. I went the following week and was told that someone else had painted my tree and that he would get one to replace it tomorrow. So I finished the one while he sat there and told me about his personal life with some guy as if we were best friends. I said I would be back next week To do the other one. I went back the next week and he said, " you were supposed to call me, I don't have the tree yet". I reminded him that he said he would get another tree the next day and he argued with me. I went back the next week and my tree was there to finish. This business has posted that the process from start to finish will take a week. The other girls in my group had finished their trees the first night, felt rushed because we had an hour and a half and he told us "not to worry, that he would touch them up before firing them, which he did not do. We were supposed to pick up the trees a couple of times and he kept making excuses and changing the pick up date. I had multiple texts with him and he became disagreeable and rude during them. We finally were able to get the trees which were supposed to be ready to go. They were fired but that was it. No touch ups. Some of the holes in the trees were plugged and he didn't have the proper tool to fix them. We had to gather all the lights and things for the trees, while he had to look for the right sizes and colors. Also, no paper towels or anything to use while painting to clean if you needed to. When I went back to finish, I took my own paper towels. Last but not least he came in the room wreaking of weed. I know when I was there a couple of times there were children there. Not professional at all. I will never go back to this place and I would not recommend it to anyone. Felt like chaos.