Chef Mendivel is great! We've had him cook special dinners for us twice now and he does a great…read morejob. We had a lovely 3-course dinner for my husband's birthday and it was delicious! Highly recommend.

It would be impossible to overstate what a wonderful experience it is when Chef DJ Mendivel…read moreprepares a meal for you and your guests! Our family was BLESSED to have Chef DJ prepare an amazing feast for our large multigenerational family reunion in Cloverdale Oregon. Chef DJ created such an amazing feast comprised of salmon fillets, scallops, seasoned veggies, braised short rib, Desert tarts and so much more.. He was Sooo kind, answering All of our questions, explaining the origins of the French names for the different dishes etc... He also had the children watching his every move... And you know he's an amazing chef when the kids table kept saying "thank you" and "more please". If you want to experience the shear joy of having a highly skilled, friendly, helpful and kind private chef prepare a custom made meal for your gathering, you cannot find a better chef than Chef DJ Mendivel... His meal was the highlight of our week-long family reunion

Went in for the first time today... amazing! The food was fresh and the atmosphere was so relaxing…read moreand Beth was very informative of the upcoming events. We are definitely going to make this a regular stop. Heck, we are even going to try a "pasta" making event....FUN!

Love the oatmeal spice cake,blueberry buckle,mudslide brownies. Also have had…read more Pasta dishes, meat loaf and a very good sweet potato casserole love it.

Josh came out to our Airbnb to cook a fantastic dinner as part of a bachelor party. The food was…read moreamazing, and Josh was a great personality for the group. He used so many local ingredients founds nearby based on what was in season. The courses were tasteful, creative, and left us all filled to the brim. Would highly recommend hiring Josh for any event!

Chef Josh catered an amazing 5 course meal for 13 guests in our home. I was celebrating a milestone…read morebirthday and didn't want to take everyone to a restaurant so thought this might be a fun experience. WOW was I right! From the first few emails I knew that Josh was going to be great to work with. He listened to all of my ideas and together we came up with a delicious menu. He had so many amazing dishes as inspiration and really created the perfect menu for me and my guests. Josh answered all of my emails promptly and with such a kind attitude. We all absolutely loved the amazing food and the entire experience! Honestly, everyone was talking about it for days afterward. It was such a unique experience for each of us. None of us have ever been treated to such a special meal in a private home. There were many great comments about each course but the Oregon Mushroom Soup was the favorite for many! My sister doesn't usually like mushrooms but convinced herself to try the soup and then decided it was her favorite course ~ of course she loved everything else too. Josh and his assistant India were just so pleasant and approachable. That made a huge difference to the experience. We loved having both of them in our home. And... they cleaned everything up! I'm very particular about my kitchen and they didn't disappoint in that respect either. I could go on and on but really just want to say that Josh exceeded all expectations. We hope to have another occasion to work with him in our home.

TLDR; Alison is absolutely amazing, accommodating, communicates well and most importantly extremely…read moretalented in her work. We booked Alison for a bachelor party dinner for 9. I scheduled a phone call with her about 2-3 weeks prior to the event where she gave me a thorough breakdown of the menu while giving me suggestions for what would go well with our expectations. The day of the event, her execution was absolutely perfect from showing up prepared, setting the table, presentation, and the food was absolutely delicious, all 9 of us cleaned our plates. Her personality and communication is just as perfect as her dishes. Thanks for such a great experience.

From not so good experience from the last catering service, we were looking for a new service for…read moreour annual Open House with a little over a hundred guests. We found one! Alison's menu variety is great. Her crew was really friendly and we could tell they enjoy what they do. They put the leftover away in the refrigerator and left the house spotless. One less thing to worry about the Christmas season for us!

I cannot say enough about John and Dyann at the Refuge Chef! They provided the amazing catering for…read moreour small wedding at the Overlook House in north Portland. It began with a personalized menu based on our preferences and ideas, tasted at their home in Ridgefield. We were immediately impressed with their responsiveness, creativity, and the focus on fresh, quality ingredients. During the wedding planning process, Dyann was helpful and friendly, offering to do many of the day-of tasks that I needed at a somewhat DIY venue. She put me at ease as she was very knowledgeable about timelines, flow, and keeping everything beautiful. They made it easier, providing table cloths and other materials, so we didn't have to search out as many bits and pieces for a single use. On the day of, everything ran perfectly smoothly. The food was beautiful, and many of our guests mentioned it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! The attention to detail demonstrated a care and thoughtfulness that belies their passion for their business. The menu included smoked salmon, beer-braised short ribs, and beautiful salads and sides. At one point, I noticed that the bubble wands I'd brought never made it to tables, and I commented on it as I walked into the house. I came out perhaps ten minutes later, and what magically appeared? Bubbles! Dyann heard me mention it and kindly took care of it! I recommend them without hesitation.

My team and I had an offsite down in San Diego and Lavonne prepared a stunning meal for us. Before…read morethe dinner, we collaborated on the menu which was custom-made for our group. Lavonne had tons of great ideas of what to prepare and was flexible in working around some of our dietary restrictions. The appetizers of assorted crostinis were delicious, the burrata was a must-have, and the entire meal from the flank steak & coffee rubbed chicken to the apple crisp dessert were such a treat. She was even able to use some of the extra ingredients we had in our kitchen to add to our meal! This dinner was no doubt one of the highlights of our offsite and would highly recommend Lavonne to cater your next meal or event - delicious food plated beautifully and cooked with heart!

I am an event planner and I had the pleasure of working with Lavonne of Sage Bleu. She is an artist…read morein her own right. Everything she makes looks (and tastes!) amazing! She is easy to work with, quick to respond to messages and she puts a lot of thought and time into everything she makes. As a total detail person myself, I really appreciate how much thought she puts into her displays and food. I am only sad that she isn't in San Diego anymore. Those of you that live in Oregon are lucky!

They made the most beautiful bouquet for my wedding. Budget friendly and delivered. Great…read morecommunication and coordination and they were even available to add to the order and make last minute adjustments.Highly recommended

I wanted to give this place a try after having heard some mixed reviews- now that it has been…read moreestablished in town for a year or so. It seems the business owner has a few different things going on- photography, apparel, flowers, sandwiches, and coffee. I love supporting local small business owners getting up and running and was eager to give this place a try. That being said, I was pretty disappointed by the taste of the coffee- the actual coffee itself tasted more like pinto beans and it was way overly sweetened. We ended up taking a few sips and then dumping them out. I got a poppyseed muffin as well which was good, I do believe that was outsourced. The ambiance of the place left a lot to be desired- it is located in the iconic old town St- Helens in an old bank. Inside it was pretty cluttered and lined with plants and other items from local businesses for sale. I don't plan on coming back here, it was not to my taste, not worth my money, and was lacking in that cozy coffee shop vibe. It seems popular with many other folks around- just not for me.

Words can't even describe how great our experience was with Chef Rebecca!! We hosted a private…read moredinner for a group of 10 people at our VRBO in Willamette Valley. Rebecca was very communicative during the planning phase and had a wide range of delicious food options to select from that were able to accommodate a nut allergy and gluten intolerance. The biggest takeaway from our experience with Chef Rebecca (outside of an amazing meal with creative and unique dishes) was her attitude given the unforeseen circumstances - the power went out at our VRBO and then running water stopped working. Chef Rebecca kept a positive attitude and made the entire meal on the grill with one flashlight and a couple of candles. The food was outstanding and was of high caliber even with the nontraditional kitchen setup. Thank you again Chef Rebecca!!!

Rebecca put together an incredible custom menu for my group of 12. She was super responsive and…read morehelpful. The day of the event she had everything ready and dinner was amazing. I highly recommend her.

Love "The Boutique Chef". From start to finish a fantastic and yummy experience. Chef Michelle is…read moresuch an amazing chef and will custom create your meals to your palate and needs. Don't wait another day if you're considering hiring the Boutique Chef. You will not be disappointed!

Michelle is AMAZING! My family and I hired Michelle to do an at home cooking class and it was…read moreperfect. We gave a basic idea (hand made lobster ravioli) and she came up with the rest of the 5 course meal. We all learned, cooked and had a great time together. She gave tips I will remember forever. She even helped clean, made great suggestions and was a joy to be around. We will call her again! Thank you Michelle! Love the boutique chef!

I hired Brittany to cater a small wedding reception dinner for 6 people (my new husband, my mother,…read moremyself, and 3 friends) at a friend's home in Garden Home. From beginning to end, she was a pleasure to work with: her website was beautiful and clear, which gave an accurate idea of available food options, and then, in every correspondence, Brittany was quick to respond with availability, pricing, and other details. While we were at the courthouse, Brittany showed up with plenty of time to spare and started preparing things. By the time we returned home, there were salted marcona almonds waiting for us as a simple appetizer as her delicious filo tartlets finished up. The tartlets were tremendously satisfying: enjoyed as a finger food, served cupped in a wonderfully light and crisp filo exterior with a delicate and savory creamy interior, beautifully gilded with edible flowers. Brittany then plated and served us the remaining three courses at the dining table. First was a beautiful mixed greens salad with fresh ripe berries and a wonderfully creamy and mild goat cheese (which pleased even my mom, who's picky about non-cow cheese and dressings other than ranch). That was followed by tender and juicy lamb chops (ringed with a delicious mint and marcona almond pesto). We ended with a satisfying and light cheesecake tart shingled with ripe stone fruit. Brittany kept an attentive eye on us, helping keep our glasses full and ensuring good pacing between courses. She left the kitchen clean and organized and was a calm and friendly presence throughout the meal. I'm so glad I thought to look around for a home chef as an alternative to dining out after my wedding--it made for a much more memorable, intimate, and stress-free experience than going out. If you're looking for an intimate or classy in-home or catered food experience, I can't imagine a better choice than Brittany.

Chef Brittany prepared a fabulous meal for 13 for an 80th birthday party we hosted. It was…read moredelicious! Very professional from prep to presentation to cleanup.