Highly recommend! Chef Ryan grilled meat (hotdogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers) for our welcome…read morebbq the evening before our wedding at our venue in Harrisville, NH. He communicated clearly in the months leading to the event and came early that day to set up. Everything was grilled to perfection and tasted delicious. We are happy to have worked with him!

Hired chef Ryan for a family barbecue. Not only did he show up hours late but the dinner was…read moreinedible. Dinner was called for 6:30 and we ate at 10:15. Should have known it was going to b a problem because he called hours before he was to show up and asked for money. He ruined the evening!!

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.

Chef Colleen has prepared many meals for our family. We appreciate her ability to suit many…read morepreferences. She shows care in her preparation and we love the diversity of her menus.

Colleen is not only an amazing chef, she literally bends over backward to make your catering…read moreexperience with her beyond compare!!! She knows how to create the perfect blend of flavors and every meal is unique! She far exceeded our expectations on every dish! And her brownies?? Oh my!!!!!! And did I mention she is about the sweetest person you could ever meet? Thank you Colleen!!

Chef Larry cooked our rehearsal dinner at our Airbnb and the food was a hit! Our guests could not…read morestop talking about how delicious everything was. We had a destination wedding in Burlington and we can all confidently say that Chef Larry's food was one of the highlights of our special weekend. Even at our restaurant reception dinner, our guests were half-joking when they said they wished they were eating Chef Larry's food instead. We had our wedding in Vermont primarily because we loved the food, and Chef Larry's cooking exemplified everything we adored about Vermont's farm to table scene. He was so patient and accommodating when it came to our guests with specific dietary restrictions. He happily made smaller portions to accommodate those guests, all without sacrificing presentation or timeliness. None of our guests with dietary restrictions felt like they were missing out or being given a sub-par substitute. I highly recommend the Vermont Cheese Plate. Chef Larry only put cheeses on there that could be found within a 50 mile radius. These were some of the best cheeses I've ever tasted. In fact, all of his ingredients were fresh and local. We ordered 1 Vermont Cheese Plate, 2 appetizers (the lamb lollipops and spinach and feta mushrooms), the heirloom tomato salad, the roasted roots as a side dish, and 2 entrees (roasted pork loin and coconut chickpea curry). This fed 14 people and we even had leftovers for days! Since we were staying in an Airbnb, we were worried that the kitchen might not be able to accommodate the needs for cooking a huge meal, but Chef Larry came prepared. We were able to go through the kitchen and let him know what we had/didn't have, but he was able to provide his own kitchen ware and serving platters (we provided plates and utensils). This was a huge relief and convenience because we didn't have to go out shopping for serving platters that we would only use once. We did not have to lift a finger. Instead of us cooking and hosting or even driving to a restaurant, ordering, and waiting, we were able to use that time to spend quality time with all of our guests and enjoy the meal together in the comfort of our Airbnb. This was so much more fun than going to restaurant. Chef Larry truly took care of everything so we were able to focus on just enjoying ourselves. In addition to being an amazing cook, Chef Larry is a truly genuine and kind person. Our guests enjoyed chatting with him in the kitchen and you can really tell that he loves what he does. Honestly, we are so jealous that Vermont has a gem like him. If you are considering hiring a personal chef/event chef in Vermont, look no further than Chef Larry! His cooking is a next level and a crucial supplement to the Vermont food experience. You will not regret it!

Larry cooked an amazing dinner for my bachelorette party group of 11. we rented a house in the…read moresugarbush area and didn't want to have to drive to dinner and were having trouble agreeing on a restaurant in the first place. having larry create a menu that would please everyone, and meet their dietary restrictions was SO helpful. was also an added bonus that he left the kitchen even neater than he found it. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him for any event!! everyone raved about the quality of the food, and not having to lift a finger to cook it made it taste all the better. thanks again larry for making our night!!

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Danielle is Terrific: on time; Delicious dinner; what a treat for us with relaxing and a 5 Star…read moredinner prepared and served and when she left: no evidence she was here; ( except our satisfied and smiling faces!!) Everyone needs to treat themselves to Vesce!!! Bill S

Danielle was our private chef for my Mother's Day dinner in Lake George and she was absolutely…read morewonderful. She prepared a phenomenal multi-course meal including stuffed mushrooms, arancini to die for, risotto, mozzarella caprese, pizza margarita, and affogato for dessert. I cannot recommend her enough if you're looking for someone to make a special evening/event that much better. She was prompt, clean, stuck to our schedule, and was extremely pleasant. She even packed up all the leftovers for us to enjoy the next day (which we did!). 10/10 we would absolutely use her again!

I recently hired Josue for my bridal shower. I wanted to serve Hor' Dourves and soup and a large…read morecharcuterie board since it was a small gathering. Josue met with me on multiple occasions to make sure we worked out all of the details and worked within my budget. His food is absolutely delicious and he even built a menu specifically for my event. My attendees loved the food and the service was great. I highly recommend working with Josue for you small gatherings and events.

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We found Chef Deanna through Instagram and were intrigued. I sent her a quick note, and next thing…read moreyou know, we're on a phone call for over an hour that felt like 10 minutes. We asked Deanna to cater our 115 person, mountain top wedding with as much fire-prepared food as possible. Think Francis Mallmann (google him if you arent familiar). No running water. No electricity. She was game. She was more than game. She came ready to rumble and was cooking on the fire pit from morning until late night. Deanna is warm, talented, energetic, charming, and generous. She made amazing, locally sourced, fresh food our guests are still raving about. She has real relationships with farmers and producers in the area - her local connections are priceless. Her whole team never broke their professionalism and wowed us with their service and hospitality. She helped our moms serve apple pies instead of wedding cake. She sprinkled flowers all over the buffet tables. She shared with us all her beautiful old plates. She surprised us with a late night round of sloppy joes. She let us borrow all the props and baskets and water jugs for our whole wedding weekend, even for events that she wasn't specifically there for. I could go on and on. Book with Deanna, she is a true unicorn of the catering world.

We hired Chef Deanna in 2019 for our farm wedding in 2020. We had an amazing, romantic and intimate…read moretasting with her at her beautiful home in the winter of that year in which we fell in love with her food...and then the pandemic hit. We postponed two times, and Chef Deanna was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. In fact -- she supported our decision to postpone (even the second time!) when so many people questioned why we were doing it. Postponing twice was absolutely the right decision, and we had our dream wedding on 4/9/22 of this year. Chef Deanna worked with us to create a menu that was rustic and aligned with our tastes/personalities. We did a barbecue buffet for the main course -- with macaroni and cheese, multiple types of meat, cornbread, etc. -- and a more classic cocktail hour with charcuterie/cheese etc. Everything was delicious. My only regret is that I didn't go up for seconds! In ADDITION to that, Chef Deanna provided her gorgeous vintage plates that were a perfect fit with our venue. This really helped make our planning easier, and added to the beauty of the tables on the day. Everything went seamlessly -- We could not have been happier with Chef Deanna's catering!

We hired Chef Michael to cook for us at a rental house in Maine for a birthday weekend dinner for…read more12 people. We had an amazing cheese and charcuterie board, chicken parmesan with pasta and caesar salad, and sole stuffed with shrimp and scallops (side of veggie rice pilaf and lemon asparagus). And for dessert we had one of the best coconut cream pies we've ever had! Everything was amazing! Chef Michael was accommodating with our budget and responsive during the planning process. He also worked with us to create vegan options for our vegan guests. He left everything spotless after dinner. I would highly recommend Chef Michael for any special event!

Chef Michael is awesome! We had a girls night cooking class, and Chef Michael made it so much fun…read morefor us. Planning was super easy, and Chef Michael was really prepared. The sweet and sour meatballs were amazing, and the berry and cream parfaits were fun to put together. I can't wait for Chef Michael to come cook for us again!!

Sean catered our wedding in February of 2024, and it was amazing! He was on time, very…read moreprofessional, and the food was excellent! He cooked the bride and grooms Filet Mignon on site and it was a perfect medium rare. The chicken and salmon dishes for guests, with all the sides, were all exceptional. He was kind, easy to work with, and accommodating before and during the reception. The cost was fair and well worth it. We highly recommend Sean for any event you are catering!

I hired Sean to cook for a dinner with eleven of my friends. He was very easy to communicate with…read moreand flexible with dietary restrictions. He arrived on time and brought all equipment he needed to cook, in addition to all food for cooking. His meal (butter-poached scallops with gremolata, panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes, and a broccoli-potato puree + blueberry crumble with lemon whipped cream) was to die for! Everything was absolutely delicious. In fact, I requested his recipe for the broccoli-potato puree because I want to try making it on my own, though I doubt I'll be able to replicate his quality! He was very polite and considerate of our time. Overall a wonderful experience - I would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for a private chef or a catering event, and I would definitely hire him again!