Amazing customer service, very communicative, party guests absolutely loved the bartender's…read morefriendly demeanor throughout the entire event. Highly recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of working with BOJIIS for our [type of event] event, and I am beyond…read moreimpressed with the level of service and expertise they provided. From the outset, the BOJIIS team was incredibly organized, attentive, and keen to understand our vision for the event. Their attention to detail is second to none. They handled everything from venue selection to catering with such proficiency that I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process. The staff was always available to address any questions or concerns, providing solutions that were creative and perfectly tailored to our needs. On the day of the event, everything went off without a hitch. The decor was stunning, the atmosphere was vibrant, and the food was exquisite--exactly what we envisioned. Their ability to seamlessly orchestrate all aspects of the event allowed us to truly enjoy the occasion without worrying about the logistics. BOJIIS is not just an event planning service; they are a dedicated partner who invests in the success of your event. If you're planning any special occasion and want a stress-free experience with outstanding results, I highly recommend BOJIIS. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and look forward to working with them again in the future! Carnell Smith CYB Production Minister of Music First Baptist Church of Fairmount Heights

Living Social had a deal where you would pay $100 for a personal chef from Insatiable Bites to come…read moreto your home and prepare a 3 course meal for 2 people that included wine. I thought, gee, this sounds pretty awesome, let me give it a whirl. The personal chef, in this case it was the owner Rakita, comes to your home with her own ingredients/food and prepares the entire meal for you. They do use your pots/pans and cooking utensils. The only thing they require of you is a working stove and oven, other than that, you can sit back and relax and have them cook and CLEAN UP for you. Yes, you read that correctly, they even wash the dishes and clean up after preparing the meal. They serve you the wine and all of your courses, so you literally can sit back and relax. Who's the genius that thought of this idea because I can truly get used to this!!!! I was able to choose my menu from her various selections of a prefix menu. I decided on the "Southern/Cajun Influenced" dinner. This included: Appetizers - Deviled Eggs Main Course: Smothered Chicken with Braised Collard Greens and Seasoned Potatoes Dessert: Signature Pound Cake. Everything was delicious! Granted a few issues occured with the potatoes and chicken not being cooked thoroughly, but Rakita promptly corrected the issue. The portions were plenty for 2 people to devour. I would've loved bigger slices of cake (it was jammin' on the one) but I'm a little on the greedy side when it comes to delicious desserts, so what would you expect from me! If you plan on booking this catering company for an occasion, you must BOOK EARLY! Weekends are understandably their busiest time, but if you plan well in advance I'm sure they will be able to accommodate your schedule. Also, after you do book your catering experience, make sure you request a confirmation/reminder email from the staff because I experienced some confusion on the date of my dinner. Keep in mind that they serve Hyattsville and surrounding areas. Check with IB to make sure they serve your area. They not only cater romantic dinners for 2 like I requested, but they also cater private events/celebrations, teach culinary demonstrations and wine/food pairings. IB also has gift certificates available. All and all I enjoyed my personal chef experience. Rakita was a very friendly, professional and down to earth person, who just so happens to be able to cook her tail off! Kudos to Insatiable Bites, a creative idea that I'm sure will continue to grow and grow!

Chef Rakita was wonderful! She arrived on time and was very professional. We learned how to make…read moremuffins which went along with our diet and she tailored the meal to fit our diet as well. She also gave us some great cooking tips. We had a great time chatting with her. The food was delicious and we will be incorporating all of her dishes to our meal rotations! Great idea for a tasty meal prepared in the comfort of your own home. She also did all the cleaning up afterward - leaving our kitchen in better shape then she found it.

Tiona was amazing. She showed up early and professionally dressed. She made the best drinks and…read morekept a smile even in the heat. My guests loved her, and so did I; I can't wait to have her at our next event

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Participate in a Simply Indian cooking demo and feel like you're part of a Food Network studio…read moreaudience...except without cameras and therefore much more interaction with the host. _____________ OVERALL You don't just watch a cooking demo, you get to interact with Rupen, learn way more than about the dishes Rupen cooks, and best of all, you get generous tastings! _________ TEACHER I know Rupen teaches at Whole Foods on P Street but he demo'd at my company for an APIA Heritage Month event. -Thorough on the details, Rupen talks about ingredient history, substitution ideas for health alternatives, the history behind dishes, and always has something to say. -He more than welcomes questions. If I attend another one of his classes, I'm going to bring questions with me because I have direct access to an experienced chef. -Despite his teaching ways, he's funny. I don't know where he got his presentation skills from, but it's obvious that he's very experienced in talking to a variety of people. ______ FOOD I think Rupen cooks traditionally. For example, his butter chicken tastes slightly less creamy than restaurant butter chicken, but it's still soooooo good. Rupen cooked way more than he said he would (tasting serving sizes). I guess that's good for me because I got to get a bigger portion than expected. _____ TIP If you have tupperware, bring it just in case there's leftovers and you want to take something home.

Attended his class at Living Social. I'm South Asian and know how to cook indian food however I…read moredefinitely learned new things from his class. He's incredibly personable and funny and makes you feel welcome to be in the kitchen. His recipes are simple and even transferable, he gives great inspiration. We made butter chicken, tilapia steamed in banana leaf and eggplant curry. The tilapia was probably the most amazing fish cooked indian style that I have ever eaten. We have made it at home a few times since the class. I would definitely attend his cooking class again! You won't be disappointed.

I recently hired Revive to cater my birthday party and all I can say is…read more.. F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S F or their absolute professionalism A bove and beyond with presentation details B irthday party was heightened by food, decor and ambiance created U nified efforts with the venue so that it was a seamless experience guests L istened and communicated options as to what would work best On top of their game U nderstanding of their clients' needs S taff was awesome and took such great care of party guests This was my first time hiring a caterer for personal needs and there was really so much I didn't know. Charese (the owner) was so cool, knowledgeable and communicative with educating me so that I could make more informed and realistic plans for food and logistics. She was respectful of my simple needs, while also ensuring that expectations were met in order for Revive to make things as fabulous as they do. Leading up to the event, I didn't have to stress or worry because I knew things would be handled. My family and friends raved about the food and the set-up and I couldn't be happier with the result. Looking back at pics from my party, the set-up really heightened the space. I could not give a stronger recommendation to work with Revive should you have any catering needs. They're true professionals, love what they do and an overall joy to work with!

(I NEED MORE STARS)…read more My new HOT spot! This "dine-out" (carryout/take away) has THEE best Mac N Cheese, Blacken Talapia and you gotta get you a few jugs of the Ice Tea. It's Hollalicious Baby!

Awful experience with this DJ. I did not even hire him and somehow the company sent him. Came…read moreextremely late and didn't even follow instructions and song choices given. Money is taken up front. Showed up after the guest started arriving. Awful time and then cut the music off before event ended. Not good at all. Better professionalism is needed.

He is the worst DJ you can hire. He harrases his clients and does not care about the event. If you…read morewant your event to go smoothly, please dont hire him.

We recently got married at Eastern Market in Washington, DC. I wanted to keep with the farmers'…read moremarket feel and utilize the wonderful tastes, colors and textures of fall throughout. Working with Jennifer Tye and the team at dcTaste was seamless. JT read my mind - from the smallest of details to the menu to the ceremony and reception set up - she captured exactly what I wanted. She was much much more than just my caterer. She coordinated with other vendors, helped secure items that fit with our vintage, farm table feel, and pulled together a table setting that was spectacular. The dcTaste team turned the blank canvass of Eastern Market's North Hall into something that would blow the minds of Pinterest followers! Oh....and then there was the food...the fabulous food! More on that in a minute... We had shopped around for other caterers (all uninspiring) before finding dcTaste through a friend. I was so impressed with JT from the get-go - before we ever talked menu - her pricing was incredibly reasonable compared to other caterers in the area and her approach to helping us with event planning perfectly fit my Type A personality.Beyond her incredible talent as a chef, she was mindful of costs and helped advise me on what was worth the splurge and what was an unnecessary expense. JT and I met in person several times to talk through themes/layout/menus, etc. She was very prompt in responding to my many questions by phone and email as well. Every time we spoke, I felt like I was her number one priority and that she was truly invested in making my wedding as fabulous as possible. Through dcTaste, we also had a day-of coordinator who was fully briefed on the theme and vision for the day and worked to ensure I had nothing to worry about. Elizabeth was so thoughtful - she understood that the details matter. She went above and beyond surprising us with added décor that fit perfectly with our theme. She even turned the ladies bathroom at Eastern Market (used by the masses on an average weekend) into a spa quality ladies lounge! I got so many compliments from wedding guests about the ladies room!! The staff at our event were the friendliest and most responsive team I've ever encountered. They seemed happy to be part of our event and greeted our guests with such hospitality. At the end of the night, they took everything down, helped my family load things up and made sure everything was cleaned up as required. Working with dcTaste took the stress out of wedding planning - they ensured that our day was more perfect than I could have ever imagined. Back to the food - best fall menu ever! For cocktail hour, we had passed appetizers that included BBQ pulled pork in tiny mason jars with coleslaw and baked beans on top - so creative and delicious. We also passed mini grilled cheese sandwiches with a tomato soup shooter, bruschetta, and goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. For dinner we started with butternut squash soup with a dab of pumpkin butter followed by 13-hour braised short ribs with mélange of fall vegetables and the best cauliflower puree one has ever eaten. For dessert we wanted a pie table - blueberry, sour cherry, pecan, apple and (our favorite) key lime. We also had red velvet wedding cake but the pies were the big hit! Remarks we heard from our wedding guests specific to the menu: "This meal is amazing; I would order it again if this was a restaurant." "Best food I've ever had at a wedding." "BBQ in a mason jar appetizer was so creative and sooo tasty." "Grilled cheese and tomato soup shooter - perfect for a fall night." "Short ribs were just like my mom's - so good." "The pies!! We should have started with the pies!!" "The key lime pie was so good I wanted to plant my face in it." For any event, with great confidence I strongly recommend Jennifer Tye and dcTaste. I can't wait to work with them again!