Kristen came to our house and created a lovely, elegant, delectable birthday dinner for two: beet…read moretartare, chestnut ravioli, and a chocolate mousse. OMG, so good! Add to that chocolate-covered strawberries, personalized menus, and a beautiful bouquet, and you get the picture: it was a night to remember! We couldn't recommend Kristen highly enough. We're really lucky she is here in the Triangle.

Chef Kristen is absolutely amazing. I found her while looking to give my wife a birthday present…read more We both love to eat and cook, but being a working Mom, my wife spends a huge amount of time on food preparation. I hoped I could find someone for a spell that would make delicious, healthy food that would also give my wife some extra free time. A double win. Chef Kristen has knocked that goal out of the park. First she met with us to get a really detailed understanding of our preferences and feelings on specific ingredients. Then she creates a set of menu choices we can review and select from. Next she sends us shopping list we can modify based on what we have in the pantry and she picks up the rest. That's all there is to it. But that's just the process. What about the food? Holy God. You can see from her website that the food is visually stunning. But the taste is just sensational. We are not vegetarian or vegan, but we have enjoyed trying out this diet during our time with Chef Kristen and the flavors and sensations she is able to render from plant-based ingredients (ex: lentil meatballs you will swear have meat in them) show a real mastery of technique. She has also changed my opinion on a number of previously polarizing ingredients. I'm looking at you mushrooms! Lastly, she's just extremely nice and easy to work with. She gets to know your family and enjoys sharing stories and hearing feedback on the food. We're so glad to have found her and our whole family, including our 9 year-old son give her the highest recommendation.

Chef Chuck did an absolutely wonderful job as a private chef for our family. His food was so…read moredelicious!!! He has a gift for making healthy food taste amazing. He exceeded our expectations with his menu choices and even local meat selections. Not only is he a great chef, he was also just a wonderful guy. My kids loved him and my husband and I enjoyed all our conversations with him. So if you're looking for a fantastic local chef, I highly recommend chef Chuck!

From the owner: Choose the chef with local, regional, and sustainable ingredients for your weekly meal…read moreneeds.Decades of cooking experience means you are sure to enjoy your experiences with Chef Chuck

We hosted 20 of our friends for a backyard hibachi night. It was amazing. So much fun! Highly…read morerecommend. The food was delicious service was amazing. It is such an easy way to host your party. They do everything for you!!!

My experience with Mr. Huong was TERRIBLE. I had plans for this birthday dinner in January 2024,…read morethree hours before he was supposed to arrive the sob canceled on me. He said that they are not allowed to have hibachi dinners at apartment complex's or townhomes without the landlord permission. THIS WAS NOT STATED IN THE INITIAL instructions he sent me when we were corresponding regarding the dinner. And I have the emails to prove it. Instead of him allowing me to get the proper information so we could continue with the original plans he stopped taking my calls and wouldn't respond to my text. After accusing him of theft and threatening to inform my lawyer he took his sweet ass time refunded me my money. Anybody who asks me about booking with this company I will highly encourage them not to do. I worked my ass off to plan this dinner for myself and he completely ruined it.

I'm way behind on writing this review from a visit early this year (Feb 2026). Everything I tried…read morehere was fantastic! The house-made English muffin breakfast sandwich is a must! So fluffy and fresh...mmm. And that chutney took it to the next level. I gave the mortadella a try since I've never had it. Felt like this would be a good place to give it a shot. Not quite my thing but I can tell it's definitely good if you like mortadella. Also had crispy potatoes and a blue cornmeal cookie. All things I would order again and again!! Wish we had a from scratch breakfast spot like this in my area. This place is a gem. Please support it!

Redstart Foods was one of my favorite food finds of the summer. If I lived in the area I could see…read moremyself being a regular here, and I'm jealous of those who are regulars. I tried both dinner and brunch over a short weekend stay in the area and both were 10/10. Everything here is homemade and beyond fresh. I had a grits special and it was the best I've ever had. The chicken dinner seems to be the most popular dinner item here, but I broke the mold and went with the pork and it was fantastic. I am not a potato person, but the side potatoes were phenomenal. The back patio makes for a great place to enjoy a meal and linger over a beer or tap natural wine. The inside is a little more hectic and not somewhere I would linger. There is also a little market with some grab and go items and beer/wine. A true neighborhood gem!

Alley cat foods has been such a life saver! Delicious ready to eat meals with seasonal ingredients…read more Allen works with whatever diet restrictions you have to create flavorful dishes that vary week to week. I highly recommend !

From the owner: At AlleyCat Foods, we blend chef-driven creativity with a personal touch, offering high-quality,…read morehealth-conscious meals prepared fresh in our Wake Forest kitchen. Unlike generic meal services, we tailor our offerings to individual needs—whether it’s clean-eating, allergy-friendly, or flavor-forward comfort food. Our clients aren’t just customers; they’re part of our food-loving community. From weekly meal prep to private events and nutrition-focused catering, we deliver convenience without compromise.

We placed a large Thanksgiving order with Chef Mario, Inc. in Raleigh, and they never delivered it…read more Not late -- never. We tried calling multiple times and only reached an answering service that couldn't provide any real help. No one from the actual business ever called us back. No updates. No explanation. No apology. Nothing. For a holiday order that families rely on, this level of disregard is unacceptable. We were left scrambling at the last minute because this company simply did not show up or communicate. Based on our experience, Chef Mario, Inc. feels completely unreliable, and we strongly urge others to think twice before placing an order. A business that takes holiday payments and then disappears is not one you should trust with something this important. Avoid the headache -- look elsewhere.

Excellent home delivery and pick up meals. We have tried Factor and another local meal delivery…read moreservice without satisfaction. Chef Mario's meal are by far tastier. By far. And they are so friendly!