We rented a house in Eagles Nest at Banner Elk July 3-7. We had two daughters, their husbands and…read moreour two grandsons there with us. I reached out to Iona several months before to be our personal chef on July 5th. This was Beverly and my wedding day. We have been together for 10 years and chose this family vacation for our wedding. One of our son-in-laws performed the ceremony and our 5 year old grandson was the ring bearer at our house in Banner Elk. Iona prepared appetizers and our dinner. Everything was FANTASTIC ! I would certainly recommend her for personal cheffing services. She enjoys what she does and you can certainly tell. Mike Musselwhite

From the owner: We specialize in Elegant Small Bites ~ Make your special…read moreoccasion exceptionally memorable, with options for all. Elegant Small Bites bring variety and class to any party! * Cocktail Hour Canapés * Artistic Appetizers * Heavy Hors D'oeuvres * Creative Charcuterie and Grazing Tables. For a personalized dining experience, book us for In-Home Private Cheffing - we create custom menus and prepare, cook, and serve your gourmet meal in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Cooking Classes Learn how to create your favorite gourmet dishes, with step-by-step hands-on instruction and examples. Weddings and Special Events Let us make your special event a day to remember! We offer a variety of options including: Cocktail Hour Canapés, Small Bites, and Hors d'oeuvres Charcuterie and Grazing Tables Buffet-style Service Plated 5-Course Dinners

We hired chef Will for a surprise birthday dinner during a weekend trip to Boone, and it was truly…read moreone of the highlights of the entire celebration. From the very beginning, the communication was seamless and thoughtful. I was planning a multi-layered surprise -- my husband thought it was a quiet mountain getaway for just the two of us, but it turned into a full reunion with his five closest friends -- and the chef handled every detail with professionalism and care. The meal itself? Absolutely incredible. Every course was beautifully presented, perfectly timed, and full of flavor. You could taste the intention behind each dish. Our group couldn't stop talking about how good everything was -- from the appetizers to dessert. It felt like a five-star restaurant experience right in our mountain home. Beyond the food, what made the evening special was the atmosphere the chef created. Warm, relaxed, celebratory. He allowed us to focus fully on surprising and celebrating my husband while he took care of everything in the kitchen. If you're considering elevating a special occasion in Boone or the surrounding mountains, this is 100% worth it. It turned a great weekend into an unforgettable one. Thank you for helping us celebrate 42 in the best way possible -- surrounded by great friends, incredible food, and memories we'll never forget.

We had Chef Will for two events recently. The first was a weekday luncheon for some staff members…read moreof our company. The second was a private dinner with visiting friends. FOr the private dinner, Will created a wine pairing menu using some bottles of wine I had from Quivara winery. Both meals were excellent! Thoughtful menus, beautiful dishes that were delicious, and Will answered a boatload of questions on culinary, gardening and foraging topics. Would highly recommend his services for a special event!

We were in Asheville to celebrate my sister in laws birthday and had Michelle prepare dinner for us…read moreone of the nights. She prepped, cooked , served and cleaned up everything. The food was delicious and we enjoyed chatting with Michelle! We had several appetizers so it was hard to chose a favorite:) Our entrees were lamb chops or filets- both were wonderfully prepared! The filets were mouth watering and tender! We definitely enjoyed the whole experience and would absolutely do it again. What more could you ask for? An amazing meal served without leaving your cabin or getting dressed up!

In Ashville for a girls weekend & decided to have Crackerjack Chef come in for our first night . …read more . best decision. Michelle came in and cooked an amazing dinner for us! Would highly recommend her for any dinner party, especially for foodies!

Clarence the "Flavor Kind" is hilarious... His motto "mouth festival" is exactly what his food…read moreis... a party for your taste buds. He's pretty involved in the community which is a great extra perk! Support businesses that support our community!

Wonderful meal prepared with amazing comedian that was natural and real. Highly recommend this…read morecompany to cater any event.

This buisness makes every kind of food that you can think of. Its a great just to swing by and grab…read morethe food when you are in a hurry! Everything is available when you walk in the door or when you call ahead. Also, the variety that you can try since the menu changes bi-weekly. The final thing that I am going to mention is the Pizza there on Fridays is amazing I think it's the best in town!

From the owner: Chef Anna provides great tasting healthy food. We are the answer for people who enjoy good food but…read morewould rather spend their time with friends or making money rather than being in the kitchen. Order ahead for pick up when you are busy but still want to eat healthy and well at a very affordable price. We help bring dinner back to your table. We cook from scratch and our menu changes seaonally. We cater to specials diet needs such as HCG, low carb, Raw Food, Paleo and low sodium diets. We do the work, you lose the weight. We also cater - call us when you want something customized to your unique needs.

I had some grilled chicken prepped for dinner, but needed a side. As I was in the area, I noticed…read moreChef Alyssa's nearby. I'd heard good things about their cooking classes and catering, so got curious about whether they offer smaller à la carte options. Lucky me, they do! I got an individual side of the roasted butternut squash and it was delicious. Smoky with a touch of sweetness topped with fresh herbs. Healthy home cooking without the work? That's a win!

I booked a corporate team building event for 55 of my associates with Chef Alyssa and her team and…read morewow were we impressed! From the initial inquiry through the end of the evening of the event the entire staff was responsive, kind, flexible and just professional! The food was amazing, the space was perfect and the staff was so friendly and so professional. Chef Mike at the Italian Steak Sandwich Station was GREAT!!!! I can't recommend this venue enough for a fun night out with friends but especially for a large corporate event.

Working with Chef Monique and her team was an absolute dream! She helped curate a beautiful Spanish…read moredinner experience for our group in celebration of NYE and a birthday. Her communication throughout the planning process was easy, professional and prompt. She not only created delicious dishes but she helped with florals, printed menus, and decor which added so many beautiful touches to our evening. The menu included Spanish charcuterie, 7 diverse tapas, a hearty mixed paella, decadent dessert and the perfect wine pairing. Every bite was mouthwatering! Chef Monique's staff was professional and attentive. We so much appreciated that she took time to explain each dish and its ingredients. This experience was truly unforgettable and we hope to work with the Crave team again!

10/10! Monique and her team made my bachelorette so special - the dinner and appetizers were…read moreabsolutely delicious. Monique was so helpful in helping me to plan - I am the most indecisive person and she read my mind and brought my vision to life! Hire Monique, you won't regret it!

Amazing food, professional, great communication, reasonable prices and personalized service! Chef…read moreKristin is the sweetest and did not disappoint from one course to the next! I will definitely be reaching out for any future catering needs.

Best decision I ever made was to contact Chef Frugal. From first contact through Yelp to showing…read moreup at my front door, she was professional, courteous and responsive to my thoughts and concerns. She showed up on time and well prepared. Food smelled so good that I couldn't wait to eat! And she did not disappoint. My husband and I thought our meal & dessert were delicious. I am recommending her services to everyone I know. Great job Chef!

Wonderful experience for my 8 year anniversary! A 5 course meal and that was delicious, beautiful…read morepresentation, and "soulful " ! Our main course was fillet mignon, mash potatoes, asparagus (not shown pics) . Forgot to take a pic starting eating and remembered too late. LOL . We started off with with a spinach salad, spicy shrimp cocktail , followed by our main course and finished off the evening with homemade pound cake over homemade buttercream ice cream! I will definitely do this again! Chef Lisa you are talented! She even included our six year-old "salmon " eating son! He had salmon for over mash potatoes! Sometimes it's nice experience fine dining at home!

My new go to catering service for the special moments in life. Treat yourself and those you love…read more Attentive and spot-on set-up. Food... amazing. Friendly staff and impeccable service. Valentine's Day brunch was the best ever.

We used Chef Rich Perry for our wedding on 6.21.25!!! When we tried his food for the first time, we…read moreimmediately reached out to Diners, Drive ins and Dives - that's how good it was!! In all seriousness, we he did a fabulous job catering our wedding. People couldn't stop raving about the food. He only used the best (and local) ingredients! People were going up for 2nds and 3rds!! We also had cocktail hour food and passed appetizers and everyone loved that too!! His shrimp tacos and ribs are to die for. We don't live nearby but we might need to drive 7 hours just for those tacos! His staff were also so friendly!! Thanks so much for making our day so special with the best food ever!!

We were so blessed to have Chef Richard Perry roast a whole pig for my dad's celebration of life…read more (It was my dad's wish to have a pig roast rather than a traditional funeral, and Chef Richard Perry came through in a big way). Everyone commented on how great the food was! And Richard was very accommodating throughout the entire experience. I can't say enough thank you's!!!