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.

Suzanna hosted a cooking class at our Boston air bnb for my cousins bachelorettes weekend. She…read moreprovided amazing service from the planning process until the end of the event. Suzanna will work with you to craft the ideal menu, and she was very flexible on last minute changes as well as the cooking space (very small galley air bnb kitchen in Boston). She has a wealth of cooking tips to offer, provides a really simplified process and engages as much or as little as the group would prefer. Our group loved her and would highly recommend her for future events and to others. Thank you!!!

Suzanna is absolutely amazing. We hired Suzanna to make weekly meals for us as busy professionals…read moreand we were always exceptionally pleased with the meals. She did an excellent job accommodating our food allergies and learned our tastes very quickly. Honestly, we could not have been more pleased with the experience.

Jess create an intimate and educational experience into the world of food. The meal was incredible…read moreand one of the best I had!

Corporate team buildings have been a mixed bag for me over the years, but our event at Shiso…read moreKitchen completely exceeded every expectation. I never imagined a team building could be this good! From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. The hands-on cooking experience was not only fun and engaging--it was the ideal way to collaborate and connect. Working toward shared deliverables (that we then got to enjoy together!) created a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that's hard to replicate in a traditional setting. The Shiso Kitchen team made everything seamless and elevated the experience with their expertise, hospitality, and thoughtful touches. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful way to strengthen your team, this is it. Highly recommend!

Seriously could not recommend someone more. My dinner isn't booked until another 4 months but the…read moreprocess alone of booking & coordinating everything has been easy and extremely fun. Mike makes the process enjoyable and light hearted and stress free. 10/10 will recommend. I don't even know when I'll be needing a personal chef in Boston again but I can't wait to recommend him to everyone!

I booked a tasting with Chef Mike for my husbands 40th birthday on Friday 1/14. He was on time and…read morebrought a soirée of delightful foods that he was planning on cooking for us. There was also some interesting cooking tools he prepared in our kitchen as we watched with amazement. He was extremely personable, funny, charming and each course that he made was absolutely delicious and I am still thinking about the mouth-watering foods we ate! My husband was more than surprised and he said this was the best present he ever received! His favorite/ the pork belly, scallops, duck and key lime pie! We would love to have chef Mike back for future special events! If you want to book a tasting or just have a chef come over and cook for you I would highly recommend him!

I recently started using Natasha's personal-chef services -- she cooks me 10 delicious, healthy,…read moreand fun-to-eat meals a week -- and I'm already a huge fan! She's been really thoughtful about getting to know me, my story, my needs, and the foods I like and dislike, so I feel super taken-care-of. She's kind, easy to communicate with, and delivers the meals to me by hand. And, yes -- the food is incredibly delicious! I am in great hands and really couldn't ask for more. Thank you, Natasha!

I reached out to Natasha for meal planning to help guide me through the Whole 30. I had tried and…read morefailed at the Whole 30 one time before and knew I needed a professional to help with meal planning. Natasha's meals were easy to make and delicious to eat! There were meals that I would have never thought of to make on my own that have quickly turned into favorites! Every weekly meal plan was easy to follow as it came with a weekly grocery list, all recipes, and a meal calendar. I would not have been able to get through the Whole 30 without her and her services! Would 10/10 recommend!

Went to the natick location at la sur table and had the experience with Chef Jhailyn and Chef Scot…read more Awesome experience! They were funny, class was fun, educational and the food was

Terrible company. They had canceled on me when I was in a foreign country at the last minute…read morebecause the chef was sick. I scheduled something with them in Boston and had an emergency and had to fly home early. I contacted them in advance and they would not refund or give a credit or anything. I guess it's OK for them to leave you stranded and cancel on you, but if you have an emergency, they don't care. They had plenty of notice and could have gotten someone to fill our places or offered a credit, but they chose to do nothing. Awful people. I also contacted the chef who wasn't very nice either. I kept getting reminders about the dinner after I canceled as well. I will never use cozy meal again after these two experiences. Save your money.

I would highly recommend A Fresh Endeavor. I first contacted them in the hopes of eating better due…read moreto health concerns and soon after found out that I also needed to go gluten and dairy free. This seemed very daunting but they made the transition seamlessly, bringing alot of experience and knowledge about preparing foods for alternative diets. They are professional, friendly and willing to accommodate both personal preferences as well as dietary limitations and their services have been invaluable.

I hired Dennis and Christine for a company party at my home and couldn't have more pleased with the…read moreoutcome! All of the guests raved about the food and also commented on what wonderful people they were - they really added to the party. They have such a nice way about them; they are appropriately engaging, caring, funny, and amazing chefs! For me, I was just impressed with how they took care of everything. I've hosted many parties in my home and this was the first time I was actually able to enjoy the party, without having to worry about anything. They show up with everything they need and leave your house in the same condition as when they arrived- amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend A Fresh Endeavor to anyone looking for professional chefs for an event or even just a small gathering. I will absolutely use them again!

JJ and her whole team were incredible to work with for our unconventional wedding party. From the…read moreoutset it was clear how important it was to her to understand what we wanted and the vibe we were going for, and she drew on her expertise in food and entertainment to help us bring it to the next level! So many helpful ideas and options without ever being pushy in the slightest. Every part of the process was met with great care and flexibility. From early planning to coordination day-of, it felt like we completely avoided the stress typically associated with a several-hour, eighty person event like this. That genuine spirit and passion for food really extended to her entire team, who were uniformly wonderful to work with during all portions of the event. If you're looking for delicious food and a nimble team with a solid ethos, look no further

We have only the most positive things to say about JJ and her team! They were extremely…read moreprofessional throughout the planning phase and the day-of, while also being so calm, warm, and friendly to communicate with. JJ is clearly extremely passionate about her craft and proposed a creative menu that featured local ingredients and had plenty of options for our guests with dietary restrictions. Each dish that JJ came up with was deliciously prepared, perfectly fresh, and arrived piping hot. The food was also very generously portioned for our buffet style wedding meal. Over the course of the evening our guests raved about each of the dishes that JJ and her team put together. In the days that followed, we continued to hear from friends about how much they loved the lamb, lasagna, etc., even while we were still enjoying the leftovers! JJ and her team went above and beyond in preparing food for our special day and for this we are extremely grateful. We would recommend JJ and her team to anyone without hesitation.