Instead of buying birthday gifts that might end up tucked away in a closet, I thought--why not step out of the closet and try something memorable? A cooking class for a close group of friends turned out to be the best idea ever. Chef Mary Bass welcomed our lively group with open arms and matched our energy perfectly. She embraced the laughter, encouraged the conversations, and truly brought everyone together. Her cooking instructions were clear, fun, and easy to follow--each of us made fresh, homemade pasta right from our seat at the table! If you're looking for an unforgettable, interactive experience, we highly recommend Chef Mary Bass. She doesn't just teach cooking--she creates joy. read more

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What a fantastic experience , having Chef Mary Bass cater our holiday get together in our home . The buffet food was outstanding , personal favorites were chilled beef tenderloin that was out of this world tender, the mini Hawaiian roll muffulettas were fantastic. A selection of home made sweets were over the top with the mini cuppies of banana pudding exceeding expectations . The order process was easy, delivery on time and Stacie's presentation of the buffet was truly an artistic gastronomic delight . Mary Bass you and your team members are "Rock Stars" in the catering world ! Many Thanks ! You have become our go to caterer ! read more

Mary Bass - Wonderful presentation set by Stacie created by Chef Mary Bass, Galveston Texas - Personal Chefs Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We had the pleasure of enjoying Mary's catering at a service we had in Galveston for a dear coworker. The spread was nothing short of amazing and everything was set up beautifully and the flavors were outstanding! Not only did everything taste amazing, it was all beautiful and very reasonably!! We will definitely use her again and again! read more

We used Chef Mary Bass to cater our small family wedding at Crystal Beach. We did the party taco package and added the queso. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests couldn't quit talking about it. We had food left over and ate on it the rest of the weekend. The queso is a must! read more

Chef Mary Bass CANCELLED catering a MONTH BEFORE OUR WEDDING!!!! We had an Indian wedding and wanted to incorporate some Indian flavors. She told us she can do anything we want. She said we can pick any combination of food and she would make it happen! Then once we were done with the tastings we started to talk about costs and that's where things went south. We gave her a list of foods we really wanted and she quotes us a ridiculous price even after knowing our budget and ensuring us that she'd work with us. So then we started to take things off the menu as we couldn't afford what she was asking. Then she started to increase the price of each item we pick to then still make the same profit margins, which is so ridiculous (more money for less food when initially she offered us so many dishes and said would work within our budget). She then began to not pick up our phone calls, not respond to email or texts, she basically was trying to ignore us. The one time our wedding planner got a hold of her on the phone, she was extremely rude and raised her voice at them and basically said she'd prefer not to work with us, with no reason at all (A MONTH BEFORE OUR WEDDING!!!) My understanding is that there was always a minimum she wanted to make with our wedding but was never transparent about that or even mentioned it to us. If she was hust honest with us from the beginning and told us her cost expectations and if that was out of our budget we could've made a decision to find someone else with ample time. But, instead she dragged it on with the ghosting, not giving us clear answers up until a month before the wedding. She is not a professional and certainly did not act as one with us. Please save yourself the stress and unnecessary rude behavior and DO NOT work with her! It's not worth it! There are plenty of great catering places that are very professional and honest! read more

I searched for catering services with great reviews and found Chef Mary Bass. Her communication via email was timely in the beginning when requesting her services and discussing menu options. She was very helpful and timely with the delivery and that was it. There was no customer review follow up so I sent her an email regarding the food that was a disaster and crickets....no response at all since April 3, 2024. Not even a courtesy to reply or tell me how she will make it right! I would not recommend her at all! The email is listed below... read more

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Loved everything about this! The food was awesome, the chefs were so friendly (Yay for Corey and Lauren), and the idea of having a restaurant quality meal in your house was key! After a long day on the beach it was nice not having to cook. Strange times with COVID, so this made all the ladies in our 8 person dinner party comfortable. Will use this wonderful service/ experience again, as well as recommended it to everyone!! read more

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Best Ever Chef! Must book for a once in lifetime experience! Chef Mary is so very friendly, and fun as she prepared dinner for our family. read more

We created an interactive Fiesta dinner party for our guests with Chef Mary Bass of La Cocina in Galveston. She came to our home in Friendswood with her able assistant Lewis and presented a dinner party experience that we will always remember. Fabulous food and service. Chef Mary is unique because she loves to cook and interact with guests at the same time. We learned about moles and loved her famous one with 27 ingredients and an incredible depth of flavor. She taught us how to do quick pickling of onions and our guests got to help and watch her make homemade corn totrtillas. Many caterers prepare and serve good food but none can match the interactive experience she created for 16 of us as we surrounded her. Lewis is her kind and able assistant and friend who keeps everything rolling and cleaned up as they go. Amazing! read more

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Do yourself a favor and hire Chef Mary Bass. She is incredibly easy to work with and she is so talented. read more

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The best thing she did was get the time wrong on my daughter's reception, because I would've been very embarrassed to serve her food. Everything had been frozen and reheated. Everything was dense and dry. The desert-scones (I didn't spell dessert wrong) almost choked me and a few of my guests - the guests that showed up for the 12-hour late breakfast. The mini quiche were not seasoned. The chilaquiles had been so over mixed there wasn't even any chips left. It was horrible. There's no pride in her food. read more

I just met Chef Mary Bass today at a private graduation dinner and was quite impressed. She's well prepared, well stocked, and the presentation was second to none. You can count on her to excel at whatever your needs. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts were taste explosions. Do IT!!! #timbotruth read more

Our family arranged for Sunday brunch to be delivered to our beach house. It was a wonderful treat. The mini biscuits were very flaky- she must have folded the dough several times to get the flaky layers. The scones were delicious snd the "mini size" was a very generous size. The 3 meat frittata was larger than expected-provided 10-12 servings. We enjoyed the fruit salad for 2-3 days. read more

This food was so good every time someone took a bite of either the BBQ sliders, a Buffalo Chicken Skewer or, a Grilled Chicken Skewer with chimichurri and pickled onions, the comment was "this food is awesome". But the showstopper was the Brisket Mac & Cheese! Just down right scrumptious! Chef Mary was so easy to work with, her menus will suit a vast number of palates and occasions. The young lady who delivered the food was just as friendly as Chef Mary. We can't wait to have her cater another event! read more

Call Mary on a Monday and she was at our table on a Thursday. We stayed at a hotel in Galveston prior to boarding our cruise. She showed up on time with everything in tow. Her demeanor was cool, calm and collected. She engaged in conversation and made the evening one to remember. We had a charcuterie board for an appetizer. Followed by a 3 course meal. Orange goat cheese salad, blackened chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. Lastly strawberry shortcake. She will travel to you and I will not disappoint!!!!! read more

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Mary's food is delicious and will excite your palate. We will be ordering again. Her cheese boards are amazing!!! read more

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I have been to a few events catered by Chef Mary Bass and have enjoyed every dish I have tasted. She is also extremely friendly and had no problems answering questions we had. My favorite has been the taco bar set up she had at a wedding...we had beef, chicken and pork to choose from. All were delish! read more

Chef Mary and her team were absolutely amazing! We had a last minute family emergency for our bride and Chef Mary was so accommodating in making a shift and re-working the plan and schedule we had originally organized. Her team delivered fresh and delicious food to us and were so kind. The food was perfect and all 8 of us would recommend to anyone in the Galveston area. read more

I was at a private birthday event in which Chef Mary Bass was brilliant! The food phenomenal with impeccable presentation, but Mary herself was the star of the show. As I wobbled away stuffed to the gills, I had also felt like I made an amazing friend. Her down-to-earth demeanor and sense of humor are spectacular. Thank you for a night of great food and excellent company. read more

Amazing and innovative Chef! You can't go wrong by booking Chef Mary from private dinners to weddings.

Chef Bass goes above and beyond for her clients and community. She gives back to anyone in need. Specifically after the Hurricane Harvey and government shut down she used her resources to help anyone and everyone in need. Her food is to die for and she makes the most impressive cheese boards I've ever tasted or seen... and I'm a cheese snob! Book her for your wedding, family dinner or cooking lesson! read more

Didn't seem very interested in taking on my dinner party. Mary told me that her Sioux chef could do the party via text but she would never call me back to make arrangements. read more

Mary provided catering for an event for my company and set up a lovely cheese display and really wowed our team! She was great to work with in every way. Thank you, Mary!! read more

We hired Mary Bass to cater a recent event and I was very disappointed in the food she served. It was cold and congealed and very bland. It was simply terrible and was not the same food we received at the tasting. It's too bad because she was very nice to work with. I'm told Ms. Bass was at the event, but I never saw her... read more

We had the pleasure of taking one of Chef Mary Bass' cooking classes at the Kitchen Chick. We love her! It was so much fun and she is a real talent in the kitchen. She likes to cook and it shows. We'll go to her classes again and I suggest you do too! read more

Mary was so much fun! We had her private chef a girls night celebrating a bride to be in Galveston (yes that was a fancy way of saying bachelorette party) and it was amazing! We had a three course meal and could just not get over the cheese tray! She was so polite and personable, we didn't want her to leave. Her food was simply amazing. Definitely recommend for a fun evening! read more

I have had the pleasure of having Chef Mary as an instructor for a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick in Galveston. Super friendly, informative, helpful, and shows her passion for her profession. Very talented and love the recipes she put together. If you ever have the chance- take her Southern Biscuit & Fried Chicken class! I have also had the pleasure of enjoying her catering services at other events and she always puts together a good meal. read more

Chef Mary prepared an amazing 4 course meal for our ladies retreat!! We loved watching her prepare our meal!! She is fun and so down to earth!! We had a great evening with her!!! I highly recommend Chef Mary. read more

Had the beautiful Mary Bass cater for 2 birthday parties in one day and the food was incredible. We had a stuffed flounder, and steaks with a chimi churri salsa- SO amazing. Everyone loved it and we were stuffed!! We barely had room for the banana foster bread pudding that I absolutely could not pass on. SO delicious. Thank you so much for everything today. Also, ask her to make her mashed potatoes if you book her. They beat my own grandmothers. 10/10!!! read more

I had Mary come cook a 3-course meal for dinner at a bachelorette party I was throwing, and I must say, it was an awesome experience! All of the girls were so impressed. Her charcuterie board was a work of art. Our southern style meal was delicious. The bananas fosters bread pudding was mouth-watering. Conversation was great! She is very knowledgeable in the kitchen and with her training. I look forward to taking one of her cooking classes and having her cook for me again sometime! read more