I contacted Chef Stephanie about a week and a half ago to talk to her about having a cooking party for my friend's 30th birthday. I had also spoken to 2 other chefs but chose Chef Stephanie in the end for her emphasis on locally grown, seasonal, organic foods. I also really liked her easy-going, straight forward demeanor and how flexible she was with the timing, working with me on the price, and the menu. She has great experience catering everything from huge events to intimate gatherings and had some really wonderful advice for planning the night (which was really helpful for me, since I hadn't done anything like this before). The night of the party, Chef Stephanie made everyone feel at home and took the time to explain everything and answer all of our many questions. Together, we cooked 3 appetizers, a pasta entree, and a salad. Everything was delicious and we worked with ingredients like pumpkin seeds and butternut squash which celebrated the season. I cannot stress how much fun it was to cook with Chef Stephanie and how easy she made everything. If I could, I'd have her at every event. The night could not have gone any better! read more

I recently hired Chef Stephanie to cook an intimate meal for my husband and I as a surprise for his birthday. It was incredible! She is so talented and very professional but still very approachable. We loved the local fresh and organic foods that were prepared so flavorfully! She was also able to work with my gluten/wheat-intolerance. She clearly loves what she does and is passionate about fresh, organic food. We will definitely hire her again for special occasions and dinner parties. She's amazing!!! read more

Stephanie and her team did a very solid job for our wedding. She was invaluable in the time leading up to the wedding, with a strong attention to detail, always on top of everything and gently pointing out things we needed to consider. The tasting was great and she was receptive to our feedback about minor changes. During the wedding itself, her staff did a great job helping prepare the venue and providing service throughout the evening. As for the food itself, there was a drop-off in the flavor/quality from the tasting to our 75-person event; and we expected some of that. If not for that, she would have gotten a perfect score. The food was never bad, just not as good as we had hoped for based on the tasting. read more

Chef Stephanie catered a small dinner party for us this weekend. We cannot save enough wonderful things about her and her assistant Rob...from start to finish they were awesome. Everything was timely, they were organized, the food presentation and taste were amazing, the personal service was attentive, warm and friendly, but not intrusive. They left my kitchen spotless. Her enthusiasm for her cooking and wanting her client to be completely satisfied were evident from the get go and her assistant Rob.... amazing too! I would not hesitate to ask her to do any size event for me. read more

We worked with Chef Stephanie for a wedding brunch event this past weekend and she did an outstanding job. She was professional, enthusiastic, willing to work with incredibly challenging dietary restrictions, and came with an all-star team on the event day. The food was exceptional and everyone loved all of her creative and inspiring menu items. I would absolutely recommend Chef Stephanie for any private catering needs in the future and hope I get the chance to work with her again! read more

Had a 5 course dinner for four prepared for my wife's birthday and it was awesome! Chef Stephanie worked with me on the menu to create something unique and special. She was professional and the food was delicious! And she even cleaned up before she left which meant we could enjoy our time with our friends and not have a kitchen hangover to deal with the next day. Highly recommended! read more

Chef Stephanie catered our wedding in 2011, and then my cousin's a year later. I can't say enough good things about her, her staff and most importantly, her food. Our wedding guests said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. She has great ideas using fresh well-sourced, sustainable food. I would recommend her without hesitation. And can I come to your event? read more

Chef Stephanie successfully catered my small event with the elegance and unique flavors she brings to her craft. I'd hire her again for my next event and you should too! read more

We received a gift certificate for a dinner prepared by Chef Stephanie for our wedding. The food was amazing - fresh, organic, and so tasty - and she was so personable. What a great gift! Loved it! read more

i found Chef S on Yelp based on all the fantastic reviews. She worked closely with me to organize a proposal dinner: venue, flowers, candles, massages and of course a lovely, scrumptious dinner with all the food my fiance adores. And she put up with me suggesting changes to the menu every day for a few weeks. Highly recommended indeed. read more

I had the pleasure of shooting an amazing wedding at a beautiful venue. The food was wonderful. Everything was fresh and delicious. The presentation was just as fabulous. It was great working with Stephanie and her staff. I hope to work with her again in the future. read more

Chef Stephanie catered my husband's 70th Birthday party. She and her team are very professional. My guests loved her food and service. Our celebration was very memorable!! read more

Chef Stephanie catered our appetizer and cocktail wedding, and she made the whole catering process seamless. She's incredibly responsive. She listens to you when you describe what you want and gives you helpful suggestions based on her extensive experience (we were event-planning novices). She worked with our changing budget when I was laid off and had to make some cuts. And, she made delicious vegetarian and vegan morsels for our guests. Her staff was excellent, too! read more

Chef Stephanie was amazing. She helped me plan a surprise Valentine's Day dinner for my wife. She was responsive and accommodating on all my needs and questions and she setup the apartment perfectly and my wife loved it! Chef Stephanie had great food and she made the night fun for me and my wife. Overall, awesome experience!! read more

We just had our 1st wedding anniversary this past weekend, and we still have guests commenting on Chef Steph's food. I've been to a myriad of weddings over the years, and am a bit biased as I chose the menu, but I agree with our guests that what she and her team produced and delivered were some of the best wedding eats encountered. Furthermore, Stephanie was great to work with; she knew how to accommodate various (and specific) tastes, budgets, pairings and personalities to the right fit. And I would say that her presence was the most professional of all we engaged with and really pulled things together for the day itself. That was very much appreciated. 5 stars from this happy couple. read more

I had the honor of having Chef Stephanie cater one of my business events. It was simply incredible! The presentation was gorgeous the food was delicious. She has such an ease about her, that it was a joy working together. My favorite app she prepared was (of course!) her signature bacon, date,& goat cheese wraps. read more

Stephanie and her team catered our New Years Eve wedding party, and hit a big homerun. The food and the service were top-notch. Hors d'oeuvres and a buffet: stuffed mushrooms, crostini, shrimp, lavender lemonade and much more. Stephanie sets a high bar with her culinary sensibilities and her professionalism. She is very easy to communicate with and is prompt with her responses. All in all, I would recommend her and her crew to anyone. read more

Chef Stephanie did a wonderful job for my daughter's outdoor wedding (about 60 people). Everything tasted excellent. The food was fresh, local and presented nicely. Several people commented that the chicken dish was the best chicken they had ever tasted. She was great about working with us on the menu too. Thanks Chef for pulling it together and delivering such a great meal, on the hottest day of the year no less! read more

In May we rented the historical Yellow Ferry in Sausalito for two weeks. We were celebrating our 50th Anniversary and wanted one night set aside for a family dinner. Something special.... After much searching online I connected with Chef Stephanie. She didn't disappoint. There were a few hiccups along the way that she helped resolve. On the appointed night Chef Stephanie did her magic making the night as special as we had hoped. From the three starters served by her Sous Chef/Waiter until we all pushed away from the table, all was perfection. Would not hesitate to use Chef Stephanie again... Thanks Chef Stephanie! (She does accept credit cards with a service charge, readily accepts checks) read more

I decided to try Chef Stephanie for my company's board meeting dinner after reading so many positive reviews of her services. Our company board members had dined in fancy restaurants all along in the SF financial district and so I had to make sure that a catered dinner would be up to standard. Stephanie was very responsive since the start of my enquiry. On the day of the dinner however, she called me from downstairs and asked if there was someone who could help her with the delivery. Her request surprised me for a moment since a delivery fee was included in the quote. Anyway, Stephanie came with everything all well thought out of. She had all the proper utensils and even had the menu in a nice picture frame on the table so that people would know what they were eating! The food turned out to be really remarkable. Everyone told me at the end of the meal that they really enjoyed the meal. I was extremely pleased with Stephanie - she was so friendly, warm and enthusiastic. My company is booking her services again for our next board meeting dinner in December :) read more

***Extraordinary Wedding Catering Exceeded Expectations*** Chef Stephanie and her team catered our May 2013 wedding in SF. Three aspects in particular of Stephanie's catering blew us out of the water and rated far higher than 5 stars: first, her passion for local, seasonal California cuisine; second, her impeccable organization and attention to the minutest of details; and third and most importantly, the AMAZING taste taste taste of the appetizers and dinner at the wedding reception. Before you hire another wedding caterer, I strongly suggest you meet with Chef Stephanie first. From the first meeting we were impressed by Stephanie's passion about food/culinary sensibility. She is devoted to local, seasonal, organic California cuisine, which is what we wanted. We had guests from the UK, Australia and all over the US and we wanted to showcase amazing local foods at the peak of freshness and flavor. Chef Stephanie is the poster child for this type of cooking. If you care about the integrity of what is served at your wedding, then with Stephanie you will not be disappointed! Wedding planning is overwhelming, chaotic and full of far more details than you could ever imagine. My husband and I are super low-key and weren't trying to have a fancy wedding to impress anyone, but nonetheless there were still so many details to attend to. As soon as we started working with Stephanie, it was a huge relief because we knew that the catering piece would be completely organized and go off without a hitch. Stephanie walked us meticulously through our event timeline, itemized every item required to cater the event and broke down all the details for us so we could easily make decisions. She is a master planner. When you meet to discuss catering, she immediately starts throwing details up on her walls (made of whiteboard). This is so helpful because it gives structure to something that can feel overwhelming. I love Stephanie's no nonsense, direct approach. She didn't coddle us or treat us like idiots. She engaged us, asked a ton of questions and offered a ton of suggestions. Her experience shows, and knowing that she is running your catering will take so much stress off your mind. The team she hires are super organized, cheerful and on top of things. They were constantly smiling and checking in with us at the reception, and made sure we immediately had appetizers and drinks when we arrived. Saving the best for last: Stephanie's cooking is excellent. Organization and values are great, but if the food doesn't blow my mind and my guests' minds then who cares. Stephanie worked with us to create a menu that reflected our mixed cultural heritage, as well as the fact that we got engaged on the Great Wall. She was full of fun ideas to bring in all these elements. Her quinoa tabbouleh was so fresh and fragrant that eating it completely recharged me. The salmon, roast, with horseradish sauce and other dishes at dinner were exquisite. The appetizers (chicken skewers with plum sauce, polenta with pesto, mozzarella and prosciutto) were so good that everyone was raving about them. The food was filling but so fresh, light, clean and flavorful. A completely satisfying meal! Exactly as she showed us in the tasting (and the roast was even better). Did not taste like "wedding food" at all. The meal was like dinner at a special restaurant you love--except that you got to share it with your spouse and 100 of your favorite people. Chef Stephanie is not in the same league as other wedding caterers. Her food values, impeccable organizational mastery and cooking brilliance vault her into another league. Trust me, if you hire her for your wedding you will not be disappointed. The food at a wedding matters, and Stephanie can deliver a meal that you, your family and friends will deeply savor without any melodrama or stress. read more

Chef Stephanie was fabulous. I found her at the last minute for a special dinner party at my loft in SF. She turned a typical dinner party for 6 into what my guests described as an "elegant, delicious, sophisticated" experience. "Exquisite" was the word many of my guests used to describe the evening. They raved about the gazpacho shooters and sweet potato soup. With my open kitchen loft, Chef Stephanie became part of the ambiance - the smell of roasting spices filling the room like music... Watching her create each dish as an artist treats a canvas. The food was light, fresh, organic and rich with exotic favors. Exactly the impression I wanted to leave with my guests. read more

Chef Stephanie is a talented and charismatic chef. I have been enjoying her tasty creations for 15 years! She catered our wedding and created a fabulous menu and executed everything with perfection. People still comment on how good the "vegan" food was and how much it opened them up to healthier cuisine. I highly recommend this talented chef to anyone looking for delicious and healthy food done in a professional manner. read more

Stephanie is incredible. She cooked meals in an outdoor kitchen on Coleman stoves for 80 people for two days. Plus, we were balancing all sorts of dietary restrictions. The meals were incredible. We were lucky enough to be camping on an organic farm that was providing us with incredible produce. Stephanie seamlessly incorporated all of these amazing foods into dishes that highlighted their inherent yumminess, and were also really creative. Plus, she is super easy to work with and sweet. I would highly recommend Stephanie to cater your next event. YUM!!!!! read more

I can't recommend Chef Stephanie highly enough. We hired her to cook for a private graduation dinner and the whole process from start to finish was smooth, easy, professional, and most importantly, out of this world delicious. Chef Stephanie charged reasonable rates with no hidden costs, was very flexible with the menu, arrived on time, was flexible during the event about starting dinner a little late, and left our kitchen spotless. The people she brought with her to serve were relaxed, cheerful, funny, and courteous. And her food - just unbelievable, out of this world, equal or better than what you would get served at a 5-star restaurant. 5-star service, 5-star food, what more could you want. She is definitely the only person I will call for our next event. read more

My family and I have been using Chef Stephanie's personal chef service for a couple of months and we're quite happy with the service so far. We wanted to hire a personal chef because it's difficult to cook during the week with our demanding work schedules and son's sports schedule. Another consideration was my family's different dietary preferences which made it difficult to prepare a meal that suited everyone's needs and goals. Chef Stephanie offers a variety of menus that meet all of our diets such as high protein and low carb. Meals are prepared with quality ingredients, portion sizes are generous, and menus are customized based upon our preferences. The service has saved us from having to plan a menu, buy the required groceries, and cook after a long day at work and taking our son to practice or games. Also, we're throwing away less food since we're buying fewer groceries. Chef Stephanie is not the cheapest personal chef out there, but her customizable menu and quality ingredients make the service worthwhile. We would recommend Chef Stephanie to any busy family with multiple dietary needs such as ours. read more

I had never hired a caterer before so I headed to Yelp to see what my choices may be for our NYE party. There were several folks I contacted and Stephanie was the most responsive and on-the-ball for me. I had procrastinated so I was surprised to be able to pull something together so quickly. She took the time to advise me on how to work with a caterer - how to plan for the amount of food, how to budget, how to trim the budget (sorry Stephanie!), what equipment to order, delivery and pick-up of said equipment - and never was impatient with all my stupid questions. My goal was to have her handle all the food, equipment and staff - including servers and a bartender. I did not want to think about that stuff at all. All I had to do was re-arrange and decorate the house to accommodate our 55 guests, and buy booze. I don't necessarily like to have parties (too stressful) but if they ran like this one did with Stephanie, I would be much more open to the idea. The food was wonderful - everyone raved. The servers were just as sweet as can be. The bartender was top notch too. I didn't provide him the most ideal conditions and he took it all in stride with not one single peep of a complaint. He stuck around with the bar several hours later than the rest of the crew and everyone just loved him. For an event I was positively dreading, Stephanie made it very enjoyable. Thanks Stephanie - I can highly recommend her and her crew for your next event. read more

I had the pleasure of enjoying Chef Stephanie's delicious cooking last week and am still reminiscing about the amazing flavors that satisfied my pallet. She prepared a beautiful and organic three course meal for us that was fabulous. I highly recommend her for any event! It was a lot of fun and more importantly....really yummy! read more

A couple of weeks ago, my friends threw a birthday party for me and Chef Stephanie was the surprise gift! She basically gave us a cooking lesson and we helped prepare some appetizers while using her cool chef tools and equipment. While we enjoyed the fruits of our labor, Chef Stephanie continued to prepare our dinner. All of the ingredients were fresh and local, which was really cool. Chef Stephanie was very patient and informative and just made sure that my birthday was very special. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to make an event extremely special. read more

Not only did Chef Stephanie create a delicious meal for us, she was cool as a cucumber when we had an unexpected electricity outage while she was preparing the meals. I was impressed how calmly she came up with Option B to finish dishes over our gas stovetop. Lucky for us, the electricity came back in time for her to use the oven. Thanks for a delicious meal and a memorable evening. read more

chef stephanie recently catered a lunch at my house for approximately 40 people and she did a great job! the hot passed appetizers were delicious - everyone was especially raving about the mushrooms stuffed with truffle-flavored white bean paste. yum. for the lunch buffet, she made two types of sandwiches that were great (one turkey with pesto and one roast beef). she also made two salads - a quinoa salad with cucumbers that was very tasty, and a spinach salad with pecans and persimmons that was my favorite! we had cupcakes and coffee for dessert and they were delicious, too. throughout the event, my guests kept telling me how wonderful the food was - i was happy to take the credit, but all i did was pick the caterer! stephanie is also friendly and fun, and the servers she had helping her were great, too. i definitely recommend chef stephanie, and hope to use her again. cheers! read more

Chef Stephanie and her amazing staff have provided elegant sit down dinners in a historic venue for our organization. The food is wonderful with care taken to tailor menu to customers' delight, the staff are very organized, thoughtful, friendly and flexible to meet every occasion. Chef Stephanie orchestrates everything so well. We are always happy at our foundation when a client selects Chef Stephanie for their catering needs. We know it will be a success!!!!! read more

We rented a house in Sonoma for a private wedding and decided instead of going out for dinner after the ceremony we'd rather have a chef come to the house and make a meal for us. Stephanie was such a delight to work with. She is organized, enthusiastic and professional, which made the whole pre-wedding experience stress free. Her servers were just fabulous the night of the dinner, setting aside plates of the most delicious appetizers for my husband and me so there would be some left after we were done with the photographer. The 10 people who were at the house during our photos said the servers were terrific about continuously passing appetizers and pouring Prosecco and keeping everyone happy! The dinner was lovely and I am so glad we decided to have Stephanie come to the house and make our wedding dinner so memorable! read more

Chef Stef and her merry crew are awesome. They are party makers. Communications clear, advise useful, options plentiful, terrific work ethic. Super value for your money if you want quality product and service. read more

Chef Stephanie is wonderful. I had her cater my vegan wedding and she exactly what to do. Great seasonal produce used in every dish. The guests raved about the food. I was so thrilled! Thank you Chef Stephanie for making my wedding that much better!! read more

Stephanie and her associate were great, aware and attentive. They were totally prepared upon arrival and are in control and calming. Food was great; kitchen was all cleaned up by the time they departed. Several guests asked for their biz card which makes it a homerun. They took the stress out of the evening, enabling me to focus on my guests. read more

I have had the pleasure of dining and working with Chef Stephanie in both San Francisco and New York City, and she is inspiring in demeanor, professionalism, service and creativity. It is so rare to find a true artist who is able to manage detail, staff and design while maintaining a calm, grounded demeanor. I would fly her anywhere to design any event I was hosting, and have recommended her to my own highly demanding celebrity clients. She is a wealth of knowledge and you will always get way more than you imagined in working with her. read more

Working with Chef Stephanie was indeed the right choice for our intimate wedding with around 50 guests. We were looking for a sustainable caterer and boy are we glad we went with Chef Stephanie. The food was absolutely delicious-- catered to our range of vegan, vegetarian and meat & potato eating guests -- and beautifully presented. The spiced tilapia was cooked just right and might have been my favorite item next to the stuffed mushrooms. Actually the roasted winter vegetables were tasty too and the farmer's market salad was perfect. Her team of servers and bartender were quite pleasant and quick to refill glasses and food, and Stephanie's attention to detail and timeline/ scheduling was precise. What impressed me most about working with Chef Stephanie was her ability to overcome the challenge of the our venue which was without adequate kitchen facilities, power and lighting. Stephanie clearly knows what she's doing and her confidence and willingness to work around any snafus made our wedding run smoothly with taste and style. I'm grateful for her mindful service and her smarts/experience. I highly recommend Chef Stephanie for your next catered event. read more

I can't say enough good things about Chef Stephanie and her crew! The food, the organization, the service, the attention to detail, the flexibility, the professionalism, the great attitude...5 stars across the board. Everything was absolutely, knock-your-socks-off delicious, as well as beautifully and thoughtfully presented for cocktail party grazing. In addition to being a gifted chef, Chef Stephanie is an organizational genius. Everything was simply PERFECT! I'm so happy I had the good fortune to find her. read more

Chef Stephanie came to my rescue the night before a dinner party for which I was totally unprepared. She put together a menu that was perfect for our group, was super professional, timely, friendly and to top it all off, made delicious food. Will definitely call Stephanie again next time I need an awesome chef. read more