When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.

I recently started using Natasha's personal-chef services -- she cooks me 10 delicious, healthy,…read moreand fun-to-eat meals a week -- and I'm already a huge fan! She's been really thoughtful about getting to know me, my story, my needs, and the foods I like and dislike, so I feel super taken-care-of. She's kind, easy to communicate with, and delivers the meals to me by hand. And, yes -- the food is incredibly delicious! I am in great hands and really couldn't ask for more. Thank you, Natasha!

I reached out to Natasha for meal planning to help guide me through the Whole 30. I had tried and…read morefailed at the Whole 30 one time before and knew I needed a professional to help with meal planning. Natasha's meals were easy to make and delicious to eat! There were meals that I would have never thought of to make on my own that have quickly turned into favorites! Every weekly meal plan was easy to follow as it came with a weekly grocery list, all recipes, and a meal calendar. I would not have been able to get through the Whole 30 without her and her services! Would 10/10 recommend!

Seriously could not recommend someone more. My dinner isn't booked until another 4 months but the…read moreprocess alone of booking & coordinating everything has been easy and extremely fun. Mike makes the process enjoyable and light hearted and stress free. 10/10 will recommend. I don't even know when I'll be needing a personal chef in Boston again but I can't wait to recommend him to everyone!

I booked a tasting with Chef Mike for my husbands 40th birthday on Friday 1/14. He was on time and…read morebrought a soirée of delightful foods that he was planning on cooking for us. There was also some interesting cooking tools he prepared in our kitchen as we watched with amazement. He was extremely personable, funny, charming and each course that he made was absolutely delicious and I am still thinking about the mouth-watering foods we ate! My husband was more than surprised and he said this was the best present he ever received! His favorite/ the pork belly, scallops, duck and key lime pie! We would love to have chef Mike back for future special events! If you want to book a tasting or just have a chef come over and cook for you I would highly recommend him!

My husband and I were gifted a 4 course meal, and what a treat! Laura was an excellent chef with…read moreover 18 years experience as a personal chef. The food was exceptional, fresh and healthy. Everything she cooked had amazing flavor that anyone (especially foodies) would enjoy. She came with all her own cookware and left my kitchen spotless. It was a unique and fun date night for busy parents of 3 young kids, who rarely see a quiet house. If considering a personal chef for any occasion, you will love chef Laura!

Laura was excellent. I gifted a dinner to my boyfriend for the two of us. We worked with Laura to…read morecreate a menu. I provided a small suggestion of an appetizer and she came up with some fantastic options to choose from that went along with the theme, dishes we've never tried. The whole experience was amazing, Laura was warm, professional and talented. Since we enjoy cooking she offered us some cooking tips, but then let the two of us enjoy our meal, checking in throughout. Would definitely recommend her, we will likely book her again for a larger party.

We just had Chef Dominick Costanzo prepare a wonderful three course dinner for us and our friends…read more Chef Dominick takes great pride and passion and he misses no detail. He came out to our home and went over different menu ideas, and asked us about our guests and any allergies etc and then from there , he completely took over. He preps some of the food and then comes to your home and takes over the kitchen in a very professional manner. The courses come out one at a time and while your entertaining, he is preparing it and the presentation and taste is out of this world. I highly recommend Chef Dominick, for a wonderful evening and especially if you are trying to impress your guests. Oh and did I mention that he also cleans up the kitchen and leaves everything spotless! Chef Dominick, Thank You! You are truly first class!! Dan

Thank you to Chef Dominick for a wonderful meal! He prepared a customized 3-course meal for my…read morefamily to help us celebrated my father's birthday. The food was amazing, and he was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. It was such an enjoyable, stress-free night having Dom come in to cook, serve, and clean after. I highly recommend!

Went to the natick location at la sur table and had the experience with Chef Jhailyn and Chef Scot…read more Awesome experience! They were funny, class was fun, educational and the food was

Terrible company. They had canceled on me when I was in a foreign country at the last minute…read morebecause the chef was sick. I scheduled something with them in Boston and had an emergency and had to fly home early. I contacted them in advance and they would not refund or give a credit or anything. I guess it's OK for them to leave you stranded and cancel on you, but if you have an emergency, they don't care. They had plenty of notice and could have gotten someone to fill our places or offered a credit, but they chose to do nothing. Awful people. I also contacted the chef who wasn't very nice either. I kept getting reminders about the dinner after I canceled as well. I will never use cozy meal again after these two experiences. Save your money.

Suzanna hosted a cooking class at our Boston air bnb for my cousins bachelorettes weekend. She…read moreprovided amazing service from the planning process until the end of the event. Suzanna will work with you to craft the ideal menu, and she was very flexible on last minute changes as well as the cooking space (very small galley air bnb kitchen in Boston). She has a wealth of cooking tips to offer, provides a really simplified process and engages as much or as little as the group would prefer. Our group loved her and would highly recommend her for future events and to others. Thank you!!!

I hired Suzanna a couple of months ago to make weekly meals for me. She is completely accommodating…read moreand a pleasure to work with - and of course her food is delicious! She sends weekly detailed meal ideas tailored to your diet, grocery shops, provides receipts, provides calorie information, cooks in my home, cleans up, and preps all my meals in to go containers for work. She can make anything and is knowledgable on food restrictions (low fodmap for me). She has made eating healthy a breeze and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Keep in mind there are many positive reviews about Suzanna's business in the "not recommended reviews" section that have been inaccurately filtered. Feel free to take a read for other testimonials.

The rubs are amazing, flavorful and unique! I have carried Chef Dan Lanes rubs in my specialty…read morefoods market since he had started making them! Definitely worth trying!!

Chef Dan Lane is an exceptional chef and his sauces and spices are amazing! All great flavors!read more

Corporate team buildings have been a mixed bag for me over the years, but our event at Shiso…read moreKitchen completely exceeded every expectation. I never imagined a team building could be this good! From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. The hands-on cooking experience was not only fun and engaging--it was the ideal way to collaborate and connect. Working toward shared deliverables (that we then got to enjoy together!) created a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that's hard to replicate in a traditional setting. The Shiso Kitchen team made everything seamless and elevated the experience with their expertise, hospitality, and thoughtful touches. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful way to strengthen your team, this is it. Highly recommend!

Jess create an intimate and educational experience into the world of food. The meal was incredible…read moreand one of the best I had!