I loved the New Years Vegan Soul Food dinner that Chef Gelb prepared!…read moreThis was my first time attending one of his dinners and it won't be the last. It was a unique experience sharing a meal with kind strangers in a studio. Our chef kept bringing out one delightful dish after another. My favorite foods happen to be the cashew based macaroni and cheese and the pecan pie with pecan ice cream. I highly recommend attending one of Philip's events!!!

I've been attending Phil's dinners and dinner concerts since it was first called "In the Mood for…read moreFood". That's over ten years now and I have never been disappointed. He uses only the freshest ingredients and creates incredibly delicious all vegan dishes. I am not a vegan but if all vegan food were this good I would be a convert. He uses locally shopped ingredients including some of the finest local tofu and tempeh makers. He is about to publish his second cookbook and no doubt it will reflect the same rich cultural varieties he has presented in the first one and in the meals he has prepared. Vegan interpretations of MIddle Eastern, Thai, Chinese, Southern U.S., or whatever you wish all are lovingly prepared and served with both pride and joy. The music (not every meal) is an eclectic assortment of some of the finest musicians in the Bay Area and beyond. Phil, in addition to being a fine chef, is a musician, a shakuhachi player (that's a Japanese bamboo flute) and teacher. His deep connections to the music community allow him to invite some amazing colleagues who play in intimate house concerts. There is a sort of core "regular" crowd that I enjoy seeing but there are frequently newcomers and out of towners who go on the adventure to this non-descript West Oakland loft. The crowd (no more than 20) has always been a great part of the experience. I guess I drank the Kool Aid, ate the tofu, or whatever but I am forever sold on the Sound and Savor experience. This is definitely one of the great joys of Oakland and the East Bay.

Brandon is everything you'd hope for in an event planner--and more. He helped my family and me…read moreduring a very difficult time, and I can honestly say the event wouldn't have come together without him. His professionalism, responsiveness, and calm presence gave us real peace of mind when we needed it most. He went above and beyond--organizing catering, coordinating with the venue, and making sure every detail was handled with care and thoughtfulness. On top of that, Brandon is an incredible chef. The food was truly fantastic--beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and a highlight of the day for everyone. And let me just say... the brownies were unreal. People are still talking about them. It's rare to find someone this talented, kind, and easy to work with. We are deeply grateful for his help and would highly recommend him and BRTable to anyone planning a meaningful event. You really couldn't ask for more.

Brandon is such an amazing chef, he made a royal level dishes for our guests, I don't know if he is…read moregoing to join this year's Michelin star's competition? But to be honest, he has the credits to win a trophy.

Wow! Fresh Beets Personal Chef Service by far exceeded my expectations. Our previous chef had…read morerelocated, this led us to hire Marla as she came highly recommend by another chef. We asked that our meals be done Paleo and Gluten free. My entire family has been enjoying amazing, healthy, flavorful meals and we could not be happier! We enjoy cooking together as a family as much as possible and Marla was able to prepare and group everything so we could finish it up together as a family even on the busiest days. Her service to our family has been nothing short of incredible, it is clear she has a passion for cooking. Thank you Marla!

Chef Marla is a pleasure to work with. You really took the time to understand our nutritional and…read moredietary needs. And customize a menu exactly to that. It was healthy and extremely flavorful. We also like to pack our lunches, so we had leftovers & it really made life so convenient not only for dinner, but also for lunches. You absolutely should do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some meals from Chef Marla! I can't recommend her enough!

Ross did a great job of catering a baby shower I co-hosted in Marin. The setting was a gorgeous…read morehome in Mill Valley and his good fit perfectly. His thoughtful approach to planning the menu for gluten-free, vegetarian, and pregnancy-friendly options, was spot on, and the attendees loved everything! He explained everything well and his eye toward local, organic, and non-GMO ingredients resonated perfectly with the group. From a price perspective he worked with our budget, delivered to the venue, and was super understanding as we hit a glitch on PayPal during payment. All in all, great additions.

Ross prepared a beautifully fresh-perfectly balanced meal of veggies, grains, proteins, and seeds…read moremixed to satisfying perfection! The nutrient rich bowl of goodness that I enjoyed made me feel energized while also tasting delicious. The meat was smoked and seasoned wonderfully. I'm not in love with salads or veggies...but I would eat this meal everyday! Highly recommend!

In a word, 'Yum'…read more I've been at 4 or 5 events where Baruch was preparing the food. He's always aware of the ingredients, their source, flavors, and the healing properties of the cooking herbs he uses. Beyond nourishing my body and soul, Baruch always has something to teach me as well.

I love seeing new people come to a meal prepared by Hearth Healing Foods. They obviously love the…read moretaste, but once the meal is done the response is always the same: "that was the most healing meal I have had in a long time." Much gratitude for this amazing chef. I can't wait to eat at his next event!

We did our wedding at Breakers Cafe in Stinson Beach, and Anaviv was provided to us to do the…read morecatering (I think originally it was supposed to be done through the restaurant, which didn't happen, so we were assigned a caterer -- not exactly sure). Ultimately they ended up doing most of the "event planning" aspects of our wedding, such as food, rentals, and day-of coordinating--and I must say, they were invaluable in making everything go smoothly. Dee was a joy to work with. Sometimes we didn't get responses via email as quickly as we would have liked, but hey, we weren't the most prompt about responding either! Day-of the wedding they sent a day-of coordinator by to collect items we needed brought to other locations (Ceremony site and venue), which was incredible customer service, I must say. The only thing we considered a snafu, was when they set up our chairs on the beach for the ceremony it was somewhat further north on the beach than we had wanted -- and I thought I communicated pretty clearly where we hoped they would set up, but I can understand the location they chose, as it was both much closer to the bathrooms, and easier for the truck to unload. It just caused us a moment of panic before we realized where they'd set up! For the reception they provided food, and the caterers were all incredible! They made sure that both me and the groom had enough to eat (it was a cocktail party, so all hors d'oeuvres). We had an oyster bar with a man hand shucking to-order, which was also incredible, and he made sure to save me some when we began to run out. The food was also great! Though the risotto balls and the salmon roe on mini english muffins were really outstanding. All-in-all great service, particularly day-of the wedding! They really made it all come together!

I was at an event recently where this company served the food and was very disappointed…read more If you want to get high quality food, this is the last place to find it. I have traveled all over the Middle East and I know quality when I see one. Would never recommend this and I would rather go to a place where the food is more authentic. I would rate this business a minus two stars but thought perhaps two to be a bit generous because we need to practice a little kindness at a time when people are going through so much suffering overseas.

Chef Oliver does a superb job! From the moment he sits down to understand the event and helps you…read moredefine the menu to when he leaves kitchen - knives packed up - he manages to eliminate any stress you might have with his comforting presence and can do attitude. He goes on to deliver food that satisfies the soul (even with all the strange dietary requirements you and your guests might be bringing to the table). It's been nothing but a pleasure to have him in our kitchen. Chef Oliver has catered several medium sized events (30-40 people) for us as well as dinners for just the two of us when we were too busy to cook for ourselves. Every event has been a food success! He has the timing down and can manage to work in any kitchen site unseen. Our super foodie friends chat Chef Oliver up wanting recipes and tricks which he gladly walks people through. Out picky eaters leave having found food they can enjoy and our hearty eaters leave feeling full to the brim but knowing we still have leftovers. We're happy to have found someone who we can trust to do an outstanding job every time!

From the moment I started working with Chef Oliver, the experience was lovely. He was amazingly…read morehelpful and flexible in creating a menu for a group with a number of dietary restrictions and preferences. The great experience continued on-site. Chef Oliver was super chatty and friendly and answered all of our food questions. He was involved in conversation when it was appropriate but knew when to let us be. He also was quick on his toes--the house had a garden and when we inquired about using an ingredient from there for a little side dish, he was more than willing to create something (delicious) for us. The meal was amazing. The portions were a great size and his explanations of the dishes were perfect. We even had some leftovers to enjoy the next day. Overall I would love to have Chef Oliver cater another party for me and the entire Kitchit experience was really pleasant and positive!

Emily is an incredible self-taught chef. In all the meals I've had from her kitchen, not a single…read moredish has missed. Her range alone is something to marvel at: delicate sushi, elegant Oysters Rockefeller, perfectly cooked smokey BBQ ribs. I can't recommend her enough!

I love the meals that Em whips up. She's quite the cook indeed! Healthy and delicious salads, miso…read moresalmon, dumplings are some of my favorites and to die for. Thank you Emily for all you do!