This fall Barbara catered a special birthday party for my husband with passed hors oeuvres, then dinner with appetizer, main course and dessert served in our dining room. The party was a huge success! All of the hors oeuvres were delicious and well presented, and the guests enjoyed them very much. Barbara's assistant chef produced a wonderful dinner in our kitchen: poached salmon with a terrific sauce that my husband loved and superb roasted beef tenderloin with lovely sides. To top it off there was a magnificent chocolate cake and an equally delicious, small gluten-free chocolate cake for one of our friends. At every step, there was good communication around planning the party and excellent attention to the guests at the party. For example, our friend very much appreciated the attention that our server paid in presenting him with gluten-free options. Barbara has catered several holiday parties for me over the years, and I have always been very happy with the results. I highly recommend Chez Barbara for a wide variety of catering needs! read more

I met Chef Barbara her at a corporate event and the food was outstanding. My company used Chez Barbara and her Assistant, Nina for culinary services for our own cooking demonstration. I noticed immediately, while planning the event, she offered great advice on what would work and what would not. She honestly guided us along the way and helped us create a very successful evening. We planned another cooking demo 2 weeks later which was even a bigger success. Without her knowledge, input energy, and genuine enthusiasm, we could not have executed such a memorable event. Her culinary skills are second to none! She 'owns' the audience and keeps them engaged every step of the way, even while focusing on the dish at hand. Her assistant Nina is equally outstanding. The synergy between the 2 of them is truly magic. If you ever needs a chef for a corporate event, this is the best decision you will make. I know it was for us. read more

What happens when everyone decides to attend an event. You have hired a caterer, but your home is not meant to have a party with the whole family in attendance!!! Barbara was unfazed. She assured us that she and her team would be able to handle the crowd. The weather was cold and rainy so outdoors was not an option. She volunteered the kitchen, normally the exclusive space for the caterers. The result was a fantastic event. Despite the crowded conditions, somehow hors d'oeuvres were passed around without incident and the buffet was set up and serviced professionally by Barbara and her team. Salad to entrée to dessert - the food was delicious. Our home was clean and neat, and the kitchen spotless when the caterers finished up. Our only disappointment was not having enough leftovers. We highly recommend Barbara and her team! read more

Chez Barbara catered a luncheon party at my house to celebrate my son's marriage. The 18 guests were my friends who did not attend the out-of-town wedding. It was a real pleasure working with Barbara! The planning, the preparations, the event, and the clean-up were all top- notch. We had cheese and crackers, an assortment of mini-sandwiches, a pasta salad, and a green salad, with berry cups and a small wedding cake and coffee for dessert. The food was beautifully presented and very fresh and delicious, and the cake was super-moist and stunningly decorated. The worker who accompanied Barbara was extremely efficient and a total delight. I would not hesitate to use Chez Barbara again. Highly recommended! read more

My aunt hired Chez Barbara for the repast luncheon following my great-uncle's funeral and they were excellent. They provided delicious sandwiches of all kinds, ham and cheese being my favorite. There was an array of breads, a salad bowl, and even mac and cheese, which proved to be a hit among both the adults and children. The personnel was kind and especially attentive. One monitored the food table the whole time and made sure to clean up any used plates before they were even put down. Once it came time for clean-up, they washed, gathered, and put everything back into place inconspicuously. All around great catering service that I would certainly recommend to any in the area. read more

Barbara is amazing! She offered a low cost weekly dinner meal and free delivery to anyone who needed it due to the corona virus social distancing effort. I signed up my elderly mother and after the first meal my mom raved about it! Her text to me: "really good the salad greens are top of the line and fresh no iceberg or Romain chicken was really thick the roll tasted fresh like just baked" She hadn't gotten to the chocolate mousse dessert yet! Her weekly menu for this delivery service was 5 star meals and fancy desserts. I can't thank her for offering this service during this time or recommend her enough! read more

I used Chez Barbara for my corporate holiday party in December. Barbara and her wonderful team went above and beyond my expectations. My initial contact with Barbara went extremely smooth. She took the time to meet with me personally and communicated on a regular basis to ensure all my expectation were met. The day of the event went fantastic. Employees raved about how beautiful the room was decorated enjoying the Mexican menu and desserts she provided. Her staff and bartender were extremely welcoming to all guests. We will continue to use Barbara in the future, she is a win win on every level!!!!! read more

My husband and I have taken several classes with Chef Barbara and her team. We ALWAYS have a wonderful time, laugh and learn great tips and tricks. We also walk away with new recipes to add to our arsenal of "go to" meals. The recipes she and Chef John present and teach are not complicated, but when complete... they look and taste like you spent hours preparing them! The best part?? You can be as interactive or as "sit and enjoy watching" as you choose. And it really is like one big family sitting down for a meal together by the end of it. I highly recommend this experience! read more

Chez Barbara catered my mom's 90th birthday dinner at their NJ home. It was a most amazing experience. Barbara responded to our culinary needs by creating a delicious and enticing menu. She and Chef John came to the house, cooked and assembled the food, served each course in a timely fashion, cleaned up and boxed the leftovers, leaving us nothing but to focus on my mom and enjoy the event. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. I would highly recommend Chez Barbara for any catering event. It was a magical evening thanks to them! read more

Thanks Barbara for a fun night at your hands on cooking class at Barry's Appliance Store. This is actually my second time coming. It is fun learning while trying new recipes. I purchased some of the products you recommended and they add such flavor to my ordinary dishes. I plan on making several of the dishes we prepared this past Friday. You and Cindy make a great team. The people who come to your classes are all so nice. You make us all feel very comfortable no matter what level we are at. I do plan on coming back again!! read more

I used Chez Barbara to cater my daughter's baby shower and she and her staff exceeded my expectations. Besides the delicious food, Barbara's attention to detail and how she goes out of her way to make the event something special is amazing. She is easy to work with and made sure that it was stress free for me! She took care of it all! I would hightly recommend her to cater any event and would use her again without hesitation. My guests raved about her as well. read more

Chez Barbara expertly catered our holiday party last week. We had many passed hors d'oeuvres as well as delicious lobster ravioli and salad as the main course. The food was delicious; all our guests commented on how full they were and how wonderful everything was. The food was displayed and presented so very well. We've been using Chez Barbara to cater many of our parties throughout the years and have always been very pleased w/the result. Sheri and Marc read more

At the height of the pandemic earlier this year, delicious meals delivered by Chez Barbara to our 55+ community kept us going. We just enjoyed a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner delivered to our door. Maple glaze roast turkey with stuffing, yams with bourbon butter, green beans almandine, mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots, & Grand Marnier cranberry relish plus dessert pie. Everything was excellent. Thanks for rescuing Thanksgiving 2020! read more

Chez Barbara catered our housewarming party last night. What a party, hors d'oeuvres were divine and the service was exceptional. Barbara gave us great advice about how to arrange the house to accommodate 50 people and helped us choose a balanced and diverse menu. The servers were friendly and very professional. This is the fourth time I have hired her and will continue to do so. Excellent caterer, highly recommend her services. read more

We recently used Chef Barbara to host a very large "launch party" for a new line we are carrying, and she is by far the best caterer we have ever used! The quality of her food, the service from her staff, and the detail that she put forth to make sure this event was a success, was second to none! I would highly recommend using her for any party/event, big or small. Thank you Chef! We look forward to using you in the future. read more

Was reunited with Chez Barbara when my husband and children threw me a surprise birthday party. The food was delicious, and delectably presented: gazpacho shots in a clear cone and duck tacos to name a few. Everything was freshly prepared and incredibly mouthwatering. The party was two weeks ago and I'm still smiling...Thank you Barbara and staff!!! Highly recommend this very professional and very creative caterer. read more

Barbara is the BEST in the area! We had a wonderful opening cocktail party here in Basking Ridge and everything was incredible! Delish!! The servers that she brings with her are so nice, helpful and accommodating. I would recommend Chez Barbara to anyone who needs to make an impression for a great party!! You can't go wrong! Thank you Chez Barbara for making this party the best it could ever be!! read more

Chez Barbara is fantastic! She catered my mom's surprise birthday, and all the food was delicious! We did passed hors d'oeuvres, and every single one was amazing--some of my favorites included the Panko Crusted Sea Scallops with Spicy Mayo, the Duck Tacos, and the Lobster Sliders! Barbara was also very patient working with me and gave good party planning guidance! Highly recommend! read more

Barbara is an artist in the kitchen. Her dishes are creative and delectable; from flavor to presentation, she has an exceptional flair. We have used her services to cater holiday dinners and other celebrations for many years now, and we are always amazed at the range of styles she can master. Her prices are reasonable, and you and your guests will be in for a treat! read more