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    Sophie P.

    OMG! Chef Linda and her team were like a dream. As soon as we could smell her delicious food we knew we were in for a treat. Professional, clean/tidy and above all STELLAR food. I especially loved that her food is healthy and garden fresh as she grows most of it in her garden or sources from the farmers market.

    Yoko S.

    I wish I could give 1000 stars to Chef Lela and her wonderful team! She cooked for us for a girls' trip to Sonoma and this was hand's down one of the best meals I've ever had! We decided to do a bite night and all of the courses were amazing. She used fresh ingredients from her garden and you could taste the love, warmth and thoughtfulness that went into each dish! She had such a lovely anecdote for each course and that made the meal that much more special! Her team was also so attentive and so hardworking! They also left the house so clean after they finished. I wish Chef Lela had a restaurant so I could enjoy her food every week!

    Ahi tuna

    I don't think I'm going to get over the magnificence of the dinner we had tonight. Six of us for my husband's bday. There wasn't one thing that wasn't mouth watering in presentation and taste. If you're thinking about hiring a chef, but don't know who to hire - I PROMISE you, you won't be sorry. The reviews I read were amazing but the result exceeded expectations. Beyond her talents , Lela is an amazing , vivacious, fun and funny person. Hannah was a fabulous assistant, and they made the perfect "A" team. I want to come back for the food and their company ! Thank you again ! Too full to go to sleep !!

    Yehrin P.

    I wish I could get married again just so I could eat Chef Lela's food all over again. Chef Lela and her team were absolutely PHENOMENAL. We had an intimate city hall ceremony followed by a lunch in a rented venue and hiring Chef Lela and her team was probably the best decision we made for the entire weekend's wedding festivities. It's been a month since the wedding, and we STILL have guests raving about the food. I cannot tell you the number of times our guests have commented on how incredibly delicious and fresh the food was. I've had guests say they're sad that they can't just go to a restaurant and re-experience the food they ate that day. First off, the food is FRESH. I'm no food snob, but you can taste the quality of the ingredients. The tomatoes were some of the best we've ever had and our short ribs...I still dream about them. The variety of the selection, from a farmers' market tasting board, grilled bacon cheese sandwiches, short rib, pesto pasta, a phenomenal salad, dip, ahi poke nachos...EVERY single dish was fantastic and a 10/10. Staff was unbelievably kind, generously packed up all our food after the event, and the portions were huge. We all felt absolutely spoiled by the quality of the food and the service and I promise that you will have zero regrets!!!

    The only thing I remembered to take a picture of--the flourless chocolate torte!

    Lela & her team are INCREDIBLE! She cooked us a meal at our BnB in Sonoma and it was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Not only is she an amazing chef, she is hilarious & such a treat to be around. 10000% recommend!

    Lela hosted a 30th birthday party for my daughter. Each dish was so well crafted with unique ingredients. She was attentive to our dietary restrictions. A night to remember!

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    Sarah S.

    Linda made my birthday dreams come true. She was easy to work with, communicated everything clearly, and made us all feel so special at dinner. Moreover -- some of the best food I've ever had. It was a trip of foodies from NYC and SF and we wanted to have dinner at our AirBNB after a day of wine tasting. Well -- Lela came and blew us all away. Multiple people said her cooking was the highlight of the trip. She also made us quiche for breakfast the next day, which was equally delicious. It's worth noting I have celiac and was nervous about having everything be gluten free. Lela managed to do it without any of us noticing, which is remarkable. Gluten free crostini, cheesecake, quiche, everything!

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    Suzi M.

    Chef Lela and her assistant Brittany did an amazing job on our meal while we were in Napa. She was easy to work with and quick to respond to my questions. We ate at multiple good restaurants during our trip, but nothing compared to our meal by Lela and Brittany!

    Elaine D.

    It would be most unfortunate if you come to the Napa Valley area and don't have Chef Lela prepare you dinner at your house!!! We had an incredible dinner experience!!! Chef Lela and sous chef Hana are truly the most professional and talented chefs. They prepared an amazing dinner that our entire group enjoyed!!! Thank you Chef Lela and Chef Hana for such a great experience. We hope to have you prepare a meal for us again!!

    Do yourself a favor and book her already!
    Katrina S.

    There is good food, great food, amazing food... and then there is chef Linda!!!! Her food is simply out of this world. She is a fun loving, easy going chef who creates an amazing food experience!! She met the expectations of even the pickiest eaters in our group. My family of 12 adored her and her team. We booked her for two nights in a row...one 4 course meal and a family style meal the next night. I'm already thinking of the next event just to taste the food again. If you can....it is worth EVERY penny!

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    A night to remember in Sonoma with the most amazing food and presentation !! Thank you Lela for a fantastic time! Recommend to all!!

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    Best birthday dinner experience. Incredible pairings, amazing staff, and delicious bites.

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    One of the BEST meals I have ever eaten. She was amazing and top notch! Thank you For a fabulous and memorable evening!

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    Thank you Sally! Always a pleasure.. best Chef L

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    Incredible chef and great personality. Thanks for taking care of us and providing amazing food!! Would highly recommend when in the area

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    Ask the Community - Cuisine By Lela

    Hello, do you serve Russian River? There will be 11 adults for dinner on Oct 4 or 5 in a rental. If yes, can you provide a sample menu? We have two people who eat fish and not meat.…

    I do but I'm already booked. I have availability on the 5th if you are still around. Thx for reaching out… Read more

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    Our group had the opportunity to have Linda and her assistant Hannah prepare an outstanding meal for us in St.

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