Chef Stephen has done private dinners for us in our home twice now. Both times were spectacular…read moredining experiences. He has a wonderful selection of apps, starters, and mains to choose from and they were all executed to perfection! His portions were generous so we even had some leftovers for another meal the following day. If you're looking for a unique date night or a special occasion dinner in your home, I can't recommend Stephen enough.

Stephen is the absolute best!! He is inventive, responsive, and seems to genuinely love what he…read moredoes - what more you could ask for in a humble, insanely talented chef?? We got connected to Stephen on a whim and in under a weeks notice, he catered a Friendsgiving dinner party for 7. Stephen is so easy to work with, provided several menu options we could pick from, catered to dietary restrictions (yes! Everything in the photos are gluten & dairy free), was transparent during grocery purchasing, and dropped everything off....including finishing the unbelievable garlic and Rosemary potatoes at our place so that they'd be extra crispy. He does weekly meal plans, caters events small & large, and is a pleasure to work with. Roaring 20s dinner parties are back in style - and we get to enjoy them knowing Stephen has us more than covered. Ps: ask about his pies. We've DEVOURED his pumpkin and bourbon chocolate pecan pies. Incredible.

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.

Had an amazing, welcoming experience here last night. Every server was incredibly personable and…read morekind, going above and beyond to take care of us. The chef herself came out to greet us before our meal and gave us all a warm hug. The restaurant is small but very cozy, with themed decor all over. It was worth the 3 month wait. All the food was fantastic with very large portions that can easily be shared. Don't sleep on this spot.

This 5 star rating is for the top of line service and warmth that we received during our experience…read moreat Shaw-nae's. What started off as a very unsettling experience turned into us walking out of the door feeling like an extension of family. There was a bit of a mixup with our reservation and we almost felt like we weren't going to be seated after booking in May for my brother's birthday! But, once it was confirmed that the mix up was on their end, they apologized and went above and beyond to ensure that our evening was special. Nike and Jennifer were amazing. They went above and beyond--extremely personable and pleasant. We didn't wait long for any course to be served.. ambience is so cozy--not a big space at all... you feel as though you're in someone's home. Playlist was spot on. It was just really nice. We truly appreciated Shaw-nae coming out to interact with us and discuss her love of family and food. She is truly passionate abd gracious about what she has created and you can experience it throughout your visit. Food: Everything was beautifully presented and the portion sizes are out of this world. We have a whole other meal that we took back -so much food! We started off with complimentary cornbread--different flavors--it was a nice touch. And this sweet potato cornbread (maybe) was truly decadent and delicious. My husband's fried fish and my oxtail were good, but probably needed a bit more seasoning to really take it over the top, but the oxtails were super tender and plentiful. I didn't really care for the rice that came with my oxtails--collards were tender but a little too salty for me--my husband likes his that way.. the baked mac and cheese was really good.. the shrimp mac was good but I wasn't a super fan--it reminded me of fake cheese but I am sure it wasn't. The star of the show were the wings! OMG, these were the best wings I've ever had --sugar daddy and honey butter wings... out of this world. I would go back just for the wings--and I'm not even a big wing person! We left happy and full of delicious food and energy. I would highly recommend that anyone comes to check it out themselves.

Chef Amenta was fabulous! I hired him to make light bites for a surprise engagement party. He…read moreaccommodated my every wish. He was very easy to work with. We had limited time constraints and he performed flawlessly. His food was delicious!!! I highly recommend him.

Chef Amenta cooked us a fantastic Italian dinner at our apartment for my fiancé's 30th birthday -…read morewe worked together to curate the menu and every dish was incredible. Highly recommend using Chef Amenta!

Our compliments to the Chef! Luca and Amanda both came by our AirBnB to make a fantastic 4 (maybe…read more5?) course meal for my buddy's bachelor party. Keep in mind, many of us were already big fans of his from Master Chef so when we found out he was actually based in the area, we were ecstatic. Though we knew about Chef Luca prior to our arrival but he still blew us away. The food was obviously incredible, but I think what really set him apart was how he took time to speak with us and get to know us a bit. Swapping stories and learning about the cuisine was such a valuable experience. My grandma is 100% Italian and I told her about his Broccoli Rabe and she questioned me about it for about 20 minutes upon returning back home. Outside of the food and conversation, this event was a really nice way to get all of the bachelor party attendees around the table to share a meal. It definitely brought us together. We started with Crostini, then Broccoli Rabe, then Steak/short ribs, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and had this incredible pudding for dessert. 100% would do this again. I also want to shout out Amanda who helped Luca with everything, she was awesome and so cool. Thank you Chef! We might have to fly you out to Austin for Drew's bachelor party next month!

Dinner with Luca is the perfect solution for fine dining sans covid risk. He's charming…read moreentertaining and the food tastes good too! He came prepared with everything and an assistant. We felt like we were at a fine dining restaurant and dishes prepared were as beautiful as they were delicious. Can't wait for another "Dinner With Luca"

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!

Great things are big reasons to celebrate! Birthdays, a 200th review and becoming an Elite All…read moreStar!! So, in honor of all these accomplishments, I'm dedicating my 200th review to Chef Lance, who helped make my birthday on Jan 27th perfect, very special and exactly what I had hoped for on many levels! From my first conversation with Chef Lance, I knew I found a wonderful Chef, and person! He replied to my initial contact within an hour of messenging him. Through our many emails and texts, together we created a menu that well exceeded 5 stars!! My birthday dinner was prepared in my home for my family, 6 people total! Dinner was called for at 7:30 and Chef Lance arrived at my home around 4:00 to set up and begin preparations. He was so cordial, knowledgeable and his stories of becoming a chef and all his experiences through the years fascinated me! Now for the good stuff, my menu.... Coconut Shrimp appetizer, Penne alla Vodka, Salad, Chicken Francaise and Honey Glazed Carrots. The entire night felt like we were eating in a very cozy restaurant! Chef Lance plated every dish and we enjoyed it all tremendously! Everything was just delicious! I have to point out certain things that stood out to me: the chicken was purchased from a butcher, jumbo shrimp were used and so incredibly fresh and succulent! The coconut was toasted beforehand and the homemade dipping sauce was nothing like anything I have ever had before. It was fruit based with an Asian twist, just fantastic! Because Penne alla Vodka is a favorite in my family, an extra batch was made so everyone could take some home to enjoy again! After dinner, my kitchen was completely cleaned and all dishes, pots, etc were washed. My daughters BF bought a cheescake for dessert so at that point it was time for Chef Lance to leave. From start to finish, he was in my home for almost 5 hours! I can't rave enough what an experience having a chef prepare an intimate dinner was like! If you are looking for someone who will exceed every expectation you may have, Chef Lance is who you should contact. There's no doubt I will be seeing him in my home again! Chef Lance, thank you for a birthday dinner experience I will never forget!!

Chef Lance did a fabulous job cooking a dinner party for 6 people celebrating some milestone…read morebirthdays. We did have some food/allergy issues with the group and Lance worked with us to create a menu that would work for everyone. It was truly a magical evening and I highly recommend him!!

Top tier services! I cannot recommend The Perfect Plate enough! From start to finish, the…read moreexperience was flawless. We booked their in-home chef services for a small dinner party, and it turned our evening into something truly unforgettable. Chef Calvin & Sous Chef arrived promptly and fully prepared, bringing not just incredible ingredients but a warm, professional energy that made everyone feel instantly at ease. The setup was seamless, the kitchen was respected and left spotless, and the food... absolutely divine.

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.

Chef Nettie from Finest City Chefs was great and so nice! It…read morewas such a lovely experience for her to cook while we finished getting ready and taking pictures. The food was yummy and everyone loved it! This is the feedback I received from the Maid of Honor while she was hosting her sister's Bachlorette party in LBI. Working with Finest City Chefs was so so easy. They were accommodating and so terrific regarding a gluten free allergy and all the preferences for each guest. Thank you for another amazing experience in our home from Finest City Chefs!

My husband and I planned an intimate wedding in LBI, NJ and found Finest City Chefs to do our…read morereception dinner. Everything was PERFECT. The food was amazing, especially the crab cake appetizer. It was the perfect mix of fancy and relaxed for our family of 18 adults and 6 small children. Pamela & Ron were exceptionally easy to work with. They were patient with our many revisions to the menu and were quickly responsive to any questions we had. We had steak Oscar as the main dish and everyone's dinner plates were cleared! Highly recommend FCC for an event like ours or any special event that you want to provide awesome food and service.

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!!!