Chef Josh catered an amazing 5 course meal for 13 guests in our home. I was celebrating a milestone…read morebirthday and didn't want to take everyone to a restaurant so thought this might be a fun experience. WOW was I right! From the first few emails I knew that Josh was going to be great to work with. He listened to all of my ideas and together we came up with a delicious menu. He had so many amazing dishes as inspiration and really created the perfect menu for me and my guests. Josh answered all of my emails promptly and with such a kind attitude. We all absolutely loved the amazing food and the entire experience! Honestly, everyone was talking about it for days afterward. It was such a unique experience for each of us. None of us have ever been treated to such a special meal in a private home. There were many great comments about each course but the Oregon Mushroom Soup was the favorite for many! My sister doesn't usually like mushrooms but convinced herself to try the soup and then decided it was her favorite course ~ of course she loved everything else too. Josh and his assistant India were just so pleasant and approachable. That made a huge difference to the experience. We loved having both of them in our home. And... they cleaned everything up! I'm very particular about my kitchen and they didn't disappoint in that respect either. I could go on and on but really just want to say that Josh exceeded all expectations. We hope to have another occasion to work with him in our home.

Chef Josh catered an amazing meal for 15 guests for a bachelorette party and it was the highlight…read moreof the trip! The quality and seasonality of the food combined with the amount was outstanding and couldn't have been any better! It was so fresh and amazing!!! Thank you Josh!!!

From not so good experience from the last catering service, we were looking for a new service for…read moreour annual Open House with a little over a hundred guests. We found one! Alison's menu variety is great. Her crew was really friendly and we could tell they enjoy what they do. They put the leftover away in the refrigerator and left the house spotless. One less thing to worry about the Christmas season for us!

TLDR; Alison is absolutely amazing, accommodating, communicates well and most importantly extremely…read moretalented in her work. We booked Alison for a bachelor party dinner for 9. I scheduled a phone call with her about 2-3 weeks prior to the event where she gave me a thorough breakdown of the menu while giving me suggestions for what would go well with our expectations. The day of the event, her execution was absolutely perfect from showing up prepared, setting the table, presentation, and the food was absolutely delicious, all 9 of us cleaned our plates. Her personality and communication is just as perfect as her dishes. Thanks for such a great experience.

Chef Brittany prepared a fabulous meal for 13 for an 80th birthday party we hosted. It was…read moredelicious! Very professional from prep to presentation to cleanup.

I was throwing together a dinner for 22 people, with 1 week notice! I reached out to Brittany after…read moreseeing her beautiful website, and raving reviews. She replied within 24 hours and squeezed my event into her busy schedule. The hardest part of the entire process, was choosing from her many amazing menu options. I also needed bartenders, which she hired, coordinated and communicated with for me. Brittany and the two bartenders were professional, kind, and worked together as a team to take care of everything - table settings, bar setup, taking orders, cleaning, taking the garbage out, etc! Our guests had a lovely time, and we were able to enjoy it with them. Everything was easy, I really appreciated that. The meal and the presentation, were absolute perfection. We even had some leftovers waiting for us in the fridge the next day. Working with Brittany was a great experience, we look forward to curating future events with her!

Went to a dinner event here over the summer and it was a delicious meal and beautiful space- we…read morevisited the animals, and enjoyed a sunset, before indulging in the dinner and drinks. Service was friendly and the whole evening was enjoyable. Keep meaning to return for classes and other events and need to!

Took my second class at KMF this evening and was again impressed with the warmth, beautiful…read moresetting, skilled instruction, humor, and energy of this experience. And of course the amazing farm fresh food and wine selections. These are the best classes I've taken. I learn a great deal, get hands on practice in a non-threatening environment, and have a full happy belly.

I coordinated a girls trip to Oregon for MLK weekend in January. I initially sourced Michelle on…read moreYelp through my research to hire a personal chef for my girls getaway weekend. Upon my initial email, she responded within 24 hours with a request to set up a phone conference to discuss the details of my event and my group's dietary preferences. Within the next couple weeks, we spoke by phone and she was asked many questions about the group, the event, meal preferences, etc. We spoke so long the conversation become very personable and I then explained to her that I was looking at other chefs, as well. She emailed me within 48 hours a nice menu including appetizers and dessert. I was very impressed. I had two ladies within my group whom were vegans and vegetarians and she ensured our meal would work to their palette. When I made the decision to work with Michelle, the professionalism continued. Me and Michelle kept in contact and right up to the event to confirm the menu details, the deposit, etc. On the day of our dinner, we entered the home and the aura of the food and the presentation was amazing. We started our meal with a fruit pico de gallo mix with fresh fruit that was absolutely devine. She also arranged a charcuterie board with fresh hummus, variety of cheeses and crackers. There was also a salsa tray with blue chips, fresh made guacamole and two different types of salsa. Our main meal included tilapia, blend of chorizo potatoes, rice and beans and mix of corn and flour tortillas. She ensured everyone's needs were met and me and my friends enjoyed every bit. Michelle ensured the kitchen was clean before she left. Michelle is a gem to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. It shows through her work ethic, food display and taste that she has a sincere passion for this work. If you are in the Portland area, please do not hesitate to book Chef Michelle for your culinary needs as you will not be disappointed.

I was in Oregon for a girls wine trip weekend and one of my friends found Michelle from extensive…read moreinternet research. I'm so happy she did! While we were touring Oregon wine country, Chef Michelle and her assistant Gina were busy preparing us a feast for our return. As soon as we opened the door, we were met with glorious smells and smiling faces from them both. We started our meal with finely chopped mixed fruit that I would say was reminiscent of a fruit salsa. The fruit was sweet and refreshing. Then we fantastically arranged charcuterie board that had all types of fruits, cheeses, crackers, dips and breadsticks. We didn't know where to begin because we also had blue corn chips, salsas and fresh made guacamole on the table. Deliciousness at its finest! Our main meal was tilapia fish for tacos, a blend of vegan chorizo potatoes and spices for a vegan option, rice, beans and a mix of flour and corn tortillas. When I say all the food was fresh and flavorful and all the flavors just engaged so well with each other, that would be an understatement!!! This was a culinary party at its finest and I'm so happy I was able to have this experience while visiting Oregon. Both Chef Michelle and Gina went above and beyond to assure we were well taken care of and Gina even played shoulder shaking music to keep us grooving while we enjoyed our meal. If you are ever looking for a personal chef with very personal touches, Chef Michelle will not disappoint.

Words can't even describe how great our experience was with Chef Rebecca!! We hosted a private…read moredinner for a group of 10 people at our VRBO in Willamette Valley. Rebecca was very communicative during the planning phase and had a wide range of delicious food options to select from that were able to accommodate a nut allergy and gluten intolerance. The biggest takeaway from our experience with Chef Rebecca (outside of an amazing meal with creative and unique dishes) was her attitude given the unforeseen circumstances - the power went out at our VRBO and then running water stopped working. Chef Rebecca kept a positive attitude and made the entire meal on the grill with one flashlight and a couple of candles. The food was outstanding and was of high caliber even with the nontraditional kitchen setup. Thank you again Chef Rebecca!!!

Rebecca put together an incredible custom menu for my group of 12. She was super responsive and…read morehelpful. The day of the event she had everything ready and dinner was amazing. I highly recommend her.

Chef Brandon came into our lives when due to unexpected medical issues my husband and I had…read morediffering food needs. Brandon was happy to make separate meals for us each night and happy to work around our specific food likes and restrictions. It was never uncomfortable having Brandon in our home. He was happy to chat while he cooked and happy to work without us being around. I highly recommend Chef Brandon and will happily use him again if the need arises.

From the owner: Culinary Grad 2004, Since then I have specialized in creating dishes with fresh ingredients and…read morequality foods for large parties, and weddings. Former personal chef of Portland Trailblazer Nassir Little. I know how to get the job done and make your event magnificent.

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work…read moreand friends and family enjoyed all the food

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese…read moresauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty!

I had the pleasure of working with this catering company back to back on events. I have to say they…read moreare so accommodating. The food is great and each staff member is willing to help. I look forward to working with them again.

Fortunate to have been invited to a dinner where Chef Dustin cooked and served a five course meal,…read moreeach course paired with wine. Every single dish was fantastic and contained some unique element that took it over the top! Best part - the dinner was purchased at a silent auction so part of the proceeds went to Feed Them Fresh. Win/win. We started the evening with some bubbly and appetizers on the heated patio. The hostess had requested a paleo style and Chef Dustin delivered. Smoked salmon on gluten free toast points was one of my favorite appetizers! So flavorful and satisfying and I didn't miss the gluten. The bison meatballs sitting on a bed of tomato jam and shaved Parmesan was a huge hit. we requested a spoon to get every bit of that tomato jam! We then moved inside and started our dinner with a gorgeous baby green and spinach salad topped with pistachios and pomegranates, adding both crunch and a bit of tart sweetness. It was the perfect starter. For the main course we enjoyed beef tenderloin which was expertly cooked, the inside pink and the meat so tender. The side of seasoned cauliflower rice was buttery and flavorful. The cherries gave a nice bit of sweet tartness to compliment the rich meat. Wines were specifically chosen for each course and when done right, as it was, it enhanced both the food and the wine. We ended the evening with a very light panna cotta topped with a crumble that added texture and crunch. The perfect desert! It was such a treat to have a chef come into one of our homes and prepare such an elegant dinner. Every single dish was well thought out, there was a flow and cohesiveness to the menu. Each course was plated artistically with colorful edible flowers and herbs. Chef Dustin was a humble chef, letting us know about the dishes and ingredients, but always staying a bit in the background letting our conversation flow. He came early, cleaned up throughout the night, and left leaving us all fully satisfied and content. I have no hesitation hiring or recommending Biscuit & Pickles for catering events or private home dinners. Chef Dustin will work with you on ingredients, both those you want and those you want to avoid so your guests needs will be accommodated and no one will feel singled out. Five stars all the way!

What a find it is!! Intrigued by their menu I had to try them. The punch of granita, the creaminess…read moreof hummus and the crunch of a perfect bread in a tartine is delectable. The selection isn't huge and they keep rotating their menu with a mix of new and old favorites. We ordered everything from their menu as most of the dishes were vegetarian: A flavorful chicken biryani (the chef special and non-veg item), refreshing watermelon salad perfect for soaring heat wave Temperatures, mandatory try sweet and creamy hummus with their home made artisan bread, a very modern three way leeks and oyster mushroom tartine, fusion Matar paneer with laccha parantha and a beautiful roasted pineapple mint and lime granita which was perfect to finish the meal on the hot day like today. Today's chef special was chicken biryani which I couldn't eat but my friend got to try. It was served with mint chutney, and fresh radish, cucumber and onion salad. She said, it had a perfect blend of spices which didn't overpower the flavor of chicken, or rice or saffron and the salad added a perfect crunch and freshness to the dish. The tartine was my husbands favorite which had leeks three ways and umami from oyster mushroom on a perfectly baked artisan bread. Definitely unique. The hummus was my favorite and they were generous to ask if we want another box to go as we rave about it. The sweetness from onion, the sour from the spices and creamy hummus was perfect over the baked to perfection artisan bread. The matar paneer could have been better but it was their take on the household fav dish of northern India. The pickled salad lighten the buttery parantha and complemented the dish well. The granita was poetic. They are inventing and exploring flavors at the same time presenting us in a humble setting. The speak food and you don't want to let go it without trying. They are only open on Friday's between 4:00 pm-9:00 pm. They do take catering orders as well. I would suggest, try for yourself and you wouldn't be disappointed. They mentioned their Instagram handle is most updated always: @theskinnychefpdx

We hired her for a party and it was superb! Delicious and creative menu, plus she was really…read moreorganized, friendly, and cleaned up so nicely! Will hire her again in the future!