Chef Steve is amazing! We hired him for our small company event. The food was fantastic and Steve…read moreis just a really nice person, loves what he does and it really shows. The chocolate bread pudding is the best!! APPS Stuffed mushrooms with cream cheese and Italian sausage Chipotle meatballs Mini Chicken wontons in a apricot ginger sauce ENTRÉE Winter salad........ Mix field greens, feta cheese, mandarin orange, pomegranate seeds and candied walnuts with a citrus vinaigrette Wild rice with cranberries and almonds Broccolini with garlic butter Artichoke Stuffed chicken... (Free Range) breaded chicken stuffed with artichokes, spinach, parm cheese, jack cheese an garlic top with roasted bell pepper couli sauce Whole tenderloin carved to order (Free Range) .................Fresh herb's and olive oil brushed on an cooked to perfection (chef always cooks to medium rare) DESSERT Chef Steve's famous Chocolate bread pudding with caramel sauce an whip cream.

Totally amazing Thanksgiving dinner could not be beat. Best food best service. 10 out of 10. Highly…read morerecommend.

We were lucky enough to have the Five Star to You team provide brunch, cocktails, and dinner for…read moreour micro-wedding in the mountains! The experience from start to finish was excellent, and I cannot recommend them enough. Our group was a bit complicated with dietary restrictions, including shellfish allergy, gluten-free, vegan, no red meat, and no pork. Chef Rich worked with my husband and me on the menu over a few phone calls to make sure we could accommodate all our guests. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt included in the experience with thoughtful substitutions based on each person's dietary need! At his creative suggestion, Chef Rich brought an additional assistant/bartender to create a "cocktail hour" for us. The bartender crafted a signature drink that all could enjoy and made a selection of cocktails based on our group's preference. The team was friendly, professional, and clearly cared about providing an outstanding experience. We are so thankful for them and we were all so impressed. Hire them, you will not regret it. Photos: Rebekah de la Fontaine / From The Fountain

We hired Chef Rich as a private chef while we were staying in a mountain cabin, just outside of…read moreGolden. He worked with us to create a custom menu that catered to our appetites and budgets. He prepared 3-courses that featured a smoked trout appetizer, a perfectly cooked filet, and a memorable chocolate dessert - each course was exceptional. Chef Rich was organized, punctual, and communicated very well. Since we were staying at an AirBnb, we did not know what dinnerware would be available so Chef even brought plates and silverware. After the meal, he left the kitchen cleaner and in better shape than he found it. We will be raving about this experience for years. If you are looking for a private chef or caterer, look no further than Five Star To You.

We had an amazing experience with next course catering a small wedding in Idaho Springs, Colorado…read more They were easy to work with communication was great with quick response times and very reasonably priced. They delivered the food early, which worked out perfectly, and set everything up beautifully. The gentleman that delivered the food waited patiently for the toast and cake cutting and then went over the menu with our guests before leaving. The food was delicious. Everyone commented on how good it was. They provided a gluten-free entrée also. Very large servings! Would definitely recommend using!!

Everyone commented on how great the food was. As the host, I appreciate the ease of set up and…read moreclean up. Great service. Best prices. Lots of options.

TBD was a great fit for my husband's 80th birthday bash! I'm unsure how they managed to pull it all…read moretogether, but everyone was raving about the food. A seafood boil, with added clams & lobster, was the chosen hit for the birthday guy! Holly & Chef Terrence were very accommodating with special requests. (NOTE: adding lobsters -- may want to request TBD to pre-cut tails and mallet-crush claws for easier eating.) Guests mistakenly ate a special brownie-stacked birthday cake before the presentation, but Chef Terrence jumped in, salvaged, and created a 'deconstructed' cake with candles that served and entertained us well! Big thanks to Holly & Chef Terrence, owners of TBD, and event staff. You're wonderful small business purveyors who work hard and deliver a memorable culinary experience. Continued success!

TLDR: Unprofessional, not very gracious with mistakes and disorganized in the proposal process…read more I reached out to TBD Foods in the last week of September 2025 for a wedding in Denver in August 2026 after working with him in 2018. I am from Denver but live in CA currently and am planning from afar. Sent an incredibly detailed inquiry with day-of event timeline by hour, menu ideas, location (just a few blocks from their prep kitchen) and a bit about the event. Received two separate responses from he and his wife, Holly, seeking details already provided in my initial inquiry like guest count, location, time. Sent several emails back and forth clarifying capabilities, menu ideas, rentals etc. and finally had to set up a call in October (initiated by me after many proposal mistakes) to align. There was constant confusion regarding the style of the event and rentals - TBH, the many proposal revisions due to their mistakes maybe should have been the hint this might not be the best fit. But we went ahead! Terrence was late to the call on October 15 but let me know ahead of time and I genuinely didn't have an issue with it. After aligning, I paid $100 to have a menu tasting on Monday, December 22 when my husband and I would be visiting Denver from CA. So, this is a tasting that has been on the calendar for at least a month. When we arrived at our tasting (after confirming via email the week before and day of) 15 minutes before (6:45p) the scheduled time of 7pm, Terence is irate. Mistakenly, the event in my calendar was in PT (since we live in CA) instead of MT. He says that he refuses to serve us because we have "disrespected him and wasted his time and he has a 4-month-old at home." He continues to say that we are disorganized and lack care and that in addition to not offering a tasting, he will not put in the effort to cook for our wedding after how we've treated him. We are SUPER apologetic - this is something we've spent money on, confirmed via email and have been looking forward to. When asked why he didn't call to check on our arrival time, he said he "doesn't have my phone number. And you confirmed with Holly so that should have been enough." Because I filled out an entire inquiry on their website and spoke with him personally to schedule this tasting, it's BUCK WILD to say that you don't have my number and think sending an email is problem solving enough. We would have literally hopped in the car and been there in 15 minutes had we been given the courtesy of a phone call. All of this to say, we made a mistake, were very apologetic and were treated super rudely and given no tasting despite paying. 0/10 for TBD Foods.

Ana started cooking in our home in May of 2021. It felt so much safer to have a vaccinated chef in…read moreour kitchen rather than go out to dinner. Her food was so good, we didn't even miss eating out. Ana cooked for our family of four for about 6 weeks, and the only reason she stopped was because she had to leave town. We would have kept her coming every week if we could! Anna is just amazing. The food she makes is DELICIOUS. She cooks with fresh ingredients, tries to keep grocery costs down by shopping sales, cooks for a variety of palates, deconstructs meals to appease young kids, and leaves the kitchen cleaner than when she arrived. She's personable, reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. When we entertained, we served meals Ana made to our family and friends. Every single time people were blown away. Also, I recommended her to families in our area and without an exception, everyone was satisfied. Coming home to a fantastic cooked meal after a long day really can't be beat. Just call her today. Your future-self will thank you!

Unfortunately, Ana is one of the worst people I've ever worked with professionally. She has a…read moreterrible attitude and will lash out at you whenever things don't go perfectly her way. Working with Ana is like walking on egg shells. You never know what's going to set her off. If you send her a text and she interprets it the wrong way, she likely to immediately quit on you. This is what happened to me. Ana is a very selfish person that expects everything to go her way and on her terms. If she even perceives that things aren't going her way, she can't handle it and will overreact and make irrational decisions. The main reason Ana quit without any notice for me after using her for over two years is because I paid her $275 for not working one week for me and she didn't like me doing that. It is the craziest reason I've ever heard for quitting. I was always very nice to hear, but it is never enough with Ana. You can compliment her every week for her services, and she still isn't happy. This is because she never feels adequate enough inside. Ana has personal and mental health issues that also affect her work and get in the way of her communication and how she handles situations. It's pretty much impossible to please Ana, as she always finds a way to turn things against you, including good deeds. I wish I would have stopped using Ana sooner so I didn't have to deal with all her drama and have her quit on me without any warning. She has tried doing this to me before, but I tried appeasing her against my better judgment. In hindsight, I should have stopped working with her when she blew up on me over how she interpreted a text message in the past and threatened to quit on me. Ana is a good cook, but her personal and mental health issues, as well as her short-temper and selfish tendencies are not worth the hassle. I highly recommend never taking a chance with Ana. There are much better cooks and people to deal with than Ana.

Chef Valerio's events are a heady combination of fabulous food, wine and social mingling ...what's…read morenot to love? First of all, the menu is exceptional because these are authentic Italian dishes with fresh ingredients. You can cook as much as you like or you can stand back and watch; it's all very hands-on or hands-free depending on your preference. Meantime you mix and mingle and drink wine and sample all the different bottles that everyone has brought, or sip on the wines that Valerio has chosen for the specific event. Meeting everyone and talking about a common shared passion is a beautiful way to spend the evening! On the most recent event that I attended we brought a bottle of wine and our own glasses and sampled from about four different wines. It was a great way to try a lot of different wines that I wouldn't normally buy, to see how all of them taste paired with that evening's menu. Seem to be a very lively crew of regulars at these events who are very happy to bring you into their world of fine food, wine and Bon Italia! ...Highly encourage everyone to try one of these events and I'm sure you'll come back for more!

I am utterly fortunate to know Valerio; he is one of the best chefs I've ever met. He is extremely…read moremeticulous with his work. I am so glad I have gotten to travel to Italy under the care of his team and I am glad to be able to learn from him! I am a forever student/participant and aspiring Italian chef! Grazie, signore!

We had such a great experience with Chef Catarina. She came over to y\our house midday and with…read moregreat energy and enthusiasm. And then - as fate would have it - the power went out! She had to cook with no power. But she had such a wonderful attitude and was so kind to our kids and made the whole experience unforgettable. She "powered" through :) And the food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend to anybody needing some wonderful, healthy meals cooked in your home. Cat is a treat!!

From the owner: At Food Equals Love, we believe in creating memorable dining experiences that bring joy to your…read moretable. Our farm-to-table approach means we source the finest local ingredients, crafting customized meals that cater to your tastes, dietary needs, and event style. Whether it's a weekly family dinner, a celebration with friends, or an intimate gathering, we turn your kitchen into a space where great food and love come together. Reach out directly at foodequalslove.co/contact or call 303-731-9582. To help us serve you best, please share as much detail as you can about your event—like guest count, food preferences, and special requests. The more we know, the better we can craft a personalized experience just for you. We look forward to creating something wonderful together!

This has been a game changer for our family! We've been working with James for 4 months now and…read morehave absolutely loved our meals. It's been worth every penny to have more free time on week nights and offloading meal planning and shopping on the weekends. We are all eating healthier and our kids are getting exposed to a wide variety of foods which as been wonderful. James is responsive, thoughtful and a truly excellent chef. He leaves our kitchen spotless and is a pleasure to have around. Highly recommend!

We've used this service twice. The first week was okay, the 2nd week was a disaster. The first sign…read moreof a problem was the whole house filling with smoke and every smoke alarm going off while we worked from home. Every outside door had to be opened for 2-hours to clear out the smell of burnt fat, and the smell remained into the evening. The meat in the meals was charred on the outside and had to be thrown out. The FULL dishwasher was NOT started and a memento was left in the sink (pic attached) to remember all the charred meat that was packaged into our meals. My number one tip for others, NEVER accept a meal without checking it first. If we were served this food at a restaurant, I would have sent it back instantly. Also, if your whole house fills with thick smoke, the food is probably going in the trash can. Honestly, the meat should have been thrown out or repurchased and remade rather than trying to pass it off as "seared".

Nothing short of sensational. Chef Richard Bailey, ably assisted by Carrie - catered our event…read moreflawlessly and deliciously. My guess is that you could pick anything from the menu and not go wrong - but the chilled shrimp in yellow tomato gazpacho shooters, the smoked salmon pizza and the asian meatball/snow pea picks - wow, I'm still dreaming about all of them. And to top it all - great people with a great attitude. And no mess, no fuss. We couldn't have asked for anything more.

Taste 5 Catering handled the dinner the evening of our wedding last month in Edwards, which was…read morecatered to our rental house. They did an absolutely fabulous job, everyone loved the food and the staff was as friendly and helpful as can be. Chef Richard Bailey is very talented. His ahi tuna tar tar tacos are unbelievable. And the braised ribs in horseradish mash were delicious...and those were just the appetizers. The entrees were just as good and they did a great kids menu as well. If you have an event that needs catering in the Vail/Edwards area (they also have a presence in Denver), contact Thomas Panyako. He was extremely helpful through the whole process.

From our first contact--a referral--Mandy was friendly, professional, and easily parsed out what I…read morewould need for my book launch party. She remained flexible as the attendance list continued to grow. We decided to do the event at my home instead of a venue and she was willing to move the plan. After taking pains to plan a beautiful garden party, it rained so we moved inside the house. Again, Mandy adapted. On the day of the event she showed up on time, set up quickly, and continued to monitor the table throughout the event so I could attend to guests. She and her assistant even cut and circulated the crowd with the cake after the book launch program ended. The food received rave reviews, everything was beautifully laid out, my kitchen was left spotless, and she even gave leftovers to guests, while carefully packaging some for me, since I'd had no time to eat. She is reasonably priced, transparent in her charges, and truly loves what she does. The day she did the shopping and prep she called me, excited at little "finds" that she likes to include in her menu. She has a true passion for catering, as I do for writing. I highly recommend Mandy's Kitchen for that extra-special touch that personalizes events that mean a lot to the host or hostess. Sunny Weber, author

Mandy accommodated our food restrictions, was willing to cater for a small group of five and stayed…read morein touch throughout the entire process. Very professional, yet friendly and easy to work with. The food was very good and presented well. We will consider using this business again in the future.