Cancelled on me 7 days before the event because he clearly got a better offer. Really awful way to…read moretreat people

Michael cooked for 10 people at our home. Everything was delicious, pacing was good, and Michael…read moreand his team were friendly and easy to work with.

Is it possible to give more than 5 stars? My wife recently hired Clinton as she was throwing me a…read morebirthday party, and we wanted to have our friends and family over. He was amazing from start to finish. He worked with us, was super flexible, always polite, and a friendly, warm person. Speaking with him a bit you can tell he knows, loves, and appreciates good quality food. His creativity was fantastic, and his staff were great. They prepped, served, and cleaned, and we could literally not have asked for more. BUT, what about the food? Forget about it. Any doubts you may have, you can rest easy. The food was fantastic. All of our guests raved about how good the food was, their only complaint was they were too full to keep eating, but they wanted to keep eating. Will absolutely be hiring Clinton again.

Clinton and his team are beyond talented. I hired Clinton for my dinner party, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the quality, taste, presentation and overall professionalism he demonstrated. He gave me a plenty of options to choose from to create a menu. The food was incredible!!! I didn't want a good meal, I wanted an amazing meal, and Clinton made it happen. He exceeded my expectations and all my guests were blown away! I can't wait to have him cook for us again! Highly recommended!!!

Everything was fresh and delicious. There pricing are reasonable, they are willing to work with…read moreyour budget also the staff and owners we're very kind and friendly. They have the right company name because everything was PERFECT !! Definitely a returning customer.

From the owner: Craving Flavor? Discover The Perfect Plate NJ! Located in…read moreCentral NJ| Looking for the perfect bite? You've just found it. At The Perfect Plate NJ, we serve up bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and unforgettable dishes that feel like home—only better. What’s on your plate? Mouthwatering Signature Dishes Made-to-Order Freshness Vegan & Gluten-Free Options Catering & Private Events Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, you'll always be treated like family. Snap a pic. Leave a review. Your perfect plate deserves the spotlight! Come taste why everyone’s talking about The Perfect Plate NJ on Yelp!

Where do I begin? Chef Lex made my 30th birthday an unforgettable experience. From creating my…read moremenu, reassuring me things would work out, to delivering delicious food. I wanted to do a private dinner for my friends and I to celebrate our sisterhood and show them my appreciation for helping nurture me into the woman that I am. She created a menu that would appeal to all my guest. Half of my family is vegetarians while the other half is meat lovers. I told her what I liked to eat and she took it from there, while also giving me tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle. Satisfied would be an understatement. From the lollipop chicken, vodka soaked fruit to the pasta. All my favorite dishes were presented with her own little twist to it. I took a leap of faith reaching out to her, especially on short notice and everything came out to perfection. All this to say BOOK HER, you won't regret it. My family and friends were comfortable with her in our home and til this day ask for her food, even though it's been several months. Her and her assistant were pleasant and made me feel as if this wasn't our first encounter. They made sure that I had no worries and went above and beyond their duties. I am not easily pleased but that night my heart was full and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much Chef Lex, looking forward to a home cooked meal from you in the near future.

Hats off to the successful, young entrepreneur owner of this amazing catering co. The food is…read moreexceptionally tasty, creative and lovely to look at. Her attention to detail, use of only the freshest ingredients and inventive recipes is stupendous. This company was involved in a charity food bank event that was unlike any other. I recommend their food and services to any that need catering and want the best.

I recently attended an event catered by Franco Vitella. The staff was very welcoming and kind. The…read morechefs at the various stations were knowledgeable and eager to please. Franco and his wife were walking around making sure each guest felt at home and accommodated. The food was amazing for this brunch I attended! As a healthy picky eater, I had several options to choose from and could taste the fresh ingredients. I would definitely use Franco Vitella for an event in the future!

I had a launch party in New York City and we could not of had a better event. Chef Franco…read moreis so creative. I cant believe what they pulled off in such little time for our PR company. A remarkable Chef, and personally he is sweet and nice and we cant get enough of him. His staff was more than helpful. I really appreciate his sales team working with our budget. We are always stretching a dollar and they didnt make us feel like our budget was so small so we have to suffer. They are very professional and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great caterer.

We recently contracted Taste by Tina for a home dinner party for twelve people. From the first…read moreconversation with Chef Tina were impressed with the professionalism, friendliness and completeness of Tina and her team. They arrived on time and set up a beautiful table with flowers, candles and decorations. The appetizers they served were delicious and the dinner was sumptuous with a grand presentation. Their service, food and friendliness were wonderful and Chef Tina's prices were more than reasonable. And afterwards, the clean up was complete and thorough. We highly recommend Chef Tina for your next event - you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely amazing service and food! With only a weeks notice, Chef Tina did an outstanding job…read moreputting together a brunch for my daughters bridal suite on her wedding day. Very accommodating when looking for Gluten Free options!

i ordered Christmas dinner for 13 guests a couple of weeks ago…read more Olivia was very easy to work with and accommodated a gluten allergy with no problem. the food was standard traditional Christmas dishes, so nothing super unique or fancy. it was very tasty, but definitely too much butter : ) i would work with Olivia again and recommend her for sure. thumbs up.

Olivia just understood us! From the very beginning, her creativity and professionalism helped my…read morefiance and I sculpt the wedding of our dreams! We called Olivia after speaking with many caterers about about approach, cuisine and budget, and we were honestly getting a bit defeated. My first conversation with Olivia was so incredibly refreshing in that I told her we are trying to decide between tacos or barbeque and she responded with a very effortless, "why choose?". This immediately put me at ease as we started to brainstorm together. All other caterers were now subpar. She crafted a beautiful menu for us that included mini (single-bite) sized tacos as part of the hors d'oeuvres and an upscale barbeque with hometown roots for the entree. Our guests have not stopped RAVING about our food (strong accolades for the BBQ still rolling in from our Texas and Tennessee-native guests, so you know it was great!). We received a truly personalized experience with Olivia. She even stepped in to work with us directly when we had questions and get saleswoman was unavailable! From the first conversation through the tasting and our wedding, Olivia was one of our top vendors. Her saleswoman, Christina, was excellent at offering advice and ideas as well as suggestions from other events they'd catered (either at 501 or otherwise). On staff, Olivia also has a food design team member who created the most instagram-worthy displays! Definitely an added bonus. Would 10/10 use and recommend Olivia!

Chef Sebastian was amazing! He really outdid himself with each and every dish. The hors d'oeuvres…read morewere a party favorite. I can't wait until I have another party/event so we can have him back!!

I'll start off this way, I'm probably the only person whose favorite meal this week in 90° July…read moreweather included half a quart of warm, Smoky Red Pepper Soup with Basil Croutons ($10). I'll admit, a small part of the reason is because I keep my apartment very cold and really love soups. The primary reason though is that I found an executive chef who is a culinary genius that will cater and deliver phenomenal gourmet food directly to my door at very reasonable prices. This was one of the best original soups that I've tasted in a very long while. A great thick, creamy texture, good heat (without being too spicy), and you could taste the flavor of the ingredients, not just get overwhelmed by the red pepper. The taste and texture worked in perfect concert together, just like the cream and the red pepper. I've been paying ten bucks a quart for deli-quality soups during this quarantine. This was certainly in a much different class of quality, for the same exact price. Once people catch on to this amazing value, I'll likely end up paying far more for the same caliber of cuisine. However, supporting a well-deserving and hardworking small business with an honest and positive is more important to me than saving a little money. By the way, in addition to his well-honed, epicurean chops, Chef Sebastian is also a real sweetheart of a guy. I know a lot of great chefs and they're not all...oh, what's a good euphemism to use here? As good at dealing with people as they are with knives. Well, Chef Sebastian is wonderful with both. A true professional and a good person. Alright, now let me review some more of his food. In the late 1990s, I lived in New Orleans. So, I definitely know a thing or two about great-tasting cornbread. Chef Sebastian makes excellent cornbread. Not too crumbly, but also not sticky. There's nice pieces of whole corn and little pieces of jalapenos inside. Remember, I'm not a big fan of spicy, but this cornbread was perfect. Not too spicy and it was pre-cut into small squares for me and filled an entire sizeable container. I've eaten a few pieces with 4 meals already and I still have leftovers. His portions are immense. That goes double for the Slow Smoked Beer Marinated Local Shortrib ($27 with corn and cornbread). I've never been given that much shortrib in a single portion intended for one person. I LOVE his homemade BBQ sauce so much that I used it abundantly, put the shortribs in potato roll buns and served them up similar to pulled pork sandwiches, only these were far better because they were beer marinated shortribs. There was enough for 4.5 overstuffed sandwiches. My executive chef friend ate one, along with a piece of cornbread, and was extremely impressed with both as well. The Smoked Whole Trout ($14) was actually a bit overwhelming. Even with my big appetite, I certainly couldn't finish it. It's an entire large cooked trout. For $14 and hand delivered to your door by the chef himself? Where else will you get that type of value? Nowhere! Certainly not near Port Washington, where I live. I ate half of the fish the first day that the food arrived because obviously it's seafood. Although, I did decide to sneak Chef S's New Jersey grilled corn on the cob into this meal, even though it really came to compliment another dish. I didn't want to wait though. The fish was cooked nicely and traveled very well. A nice thickness, easy to cut the meat away, and just a nice smokey flavor throughout. However, I avoided the recommended horseradish sauce that came with it because I was in the mood for more of a fish flavor. I wasn't disappointed. The corn was tasty too. The 24 Hour Slow Smoked BBQ Pork Shoulder ($21 with corn and cornbread) was another massive creation. Once again, I had leftovers. You can taste the time it took to cook this. Completely fall off-the-bone type of dish and so savory. Extremely tender and also beautifully complimented by Chef's homeade BBQ sauce. Honestly, that stuff could go with anything. It's delicious. Local Jersey Peach Crisp with Homemade Whipped Cream ($7). My favorite dessert from anywhere this month. It's a giant piece made for 2 people, as long as one of them isn't me. LOL. I devoured about 3/4 of it because it was so incredible. Thin fresh peach slices with a deliciously sugary crust. This dessert could start an addiction. Just before writing this paragraph I polished off the remaining 1/4 piece left in my fridge. By the way, his food and containers keep very well. The food is delicious, but the portions are huge! Pickle Spears ($8). These are smaller sized pickle spears. However, there's enough of them to fill the jar and they're obviously pickled that way to provide much more surface area and access to the flavors of Chef's special blend of peppers and seasonings. They're very good. If you like pickles, you'll totally like these. Lots of flavors: garlic, peppers, mustard seeds, and some others. Be careful though, these bite back. Everything is PERFECT!