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.

excellent cuisine and perfect service for our dinner party-- 8 guests in our apartment. Stephen was…read moreso helpful in tweaking our menu and very responsive to our concerns. a big triumph!

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!

Enjoyed a handful of Michelin star restaurants across the globe. That being said Chef Mike…read moreabsolutely killed it for every spoiled foodie in our private dinner. Flavors were complex and drove my tastebuds crazy. If you want to experience top notch culinary skills in the comfort of your own home, this is the chef to do it with. Thank you for the amazing culinary journey chef!

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

Abyssinia and her team did an amazing job for our special family event (75th birthday party). She…read morewas great to work with in preparation for our event and had lots of great ideas about what would be best for our group. She was a total pleasure -- as was everyone on her team -- to have at our intimate occasion. Her food was beyond delicious and everyone, including all of the kids ages 4-15, loved it. We would absolutely hire Abyssinia again in the future.

Chef Abyssinia cooked a 60th anniversary dinner for us and 3 other couples and I must say it was…read moreextraordinary in every positive way. She is a delightful person and came equipped with everything needed to prepare the food in our kitchen. It was as good as the very best restaurant food we have ever eaten. She cooks, serves and beautifully plates the food professionally using the custom menu we designed with her guidance. In short, she gave us one of the best culinary experiences ever. Of course we will hire her again!

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!

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!

I've had the pleasure of taking three of Chef Raquel's cooking classes. Two were in a large group…read moresetting and one was a small private class. Chef Raquel makes everyone feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. She's instantly likable, fun and knowledgeable...all while managing to keep everyone engaged. Her recipes are delicious! I've made some of my favorites again at home. I'd highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and her team. You will have a blast, learn something new and have a delicious meal!

Chef Raquel is amazing! She catered my 40th birthday celebration and 3 weeks later my guests are…read morestill raving about the food! Seriously EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! I'm still waiting on that herb baby potatoes recipe. Thank you again!

A Truly Exceptional Catering Experience - Reimagined Nutrition…read more Ali Senatore of Reimagined Nutrition is nothing short of extraordinary. Building her business from the ground up, she brings not only talent and creativity, but heart and dedication to everything she does. I recently hired Ali to cater a small family gathering, and from the very first conversation, I knew I was in expert hands. She asked all the right questions--about the type of event, dietary needs, allergies, and overall feel I wanted to create. Her attention to detail is remarkable. Ali provided an extensive, thoughtfully curated menu and offered wonderful suggestions that reflected both her culinary expertise and her deep understanding of health-conscious eating. She is incredibly knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and allergies, and she seamlessly designs menus that accommodate everyone--without ever sacrificing flavor or beauty. The menu she created for us was vibrant, seasonal, and absolutely delicious. Every dish was carefully considered--from the colorful crudité cups with a silky green goddess dressing, to the fresh spring herbed couscous, and the perfectly spiced lamb kofte kebabs with a refreshing dairy-free tzatziki. Even the fruit platter was a stunning display--abundant, fresh, and artfully arranged. What impressed me most was how present and supportive Ali was throughout the entire process. She truly partners with you, guiding you every step of the way to ensure your event is exactly what you envision--and more. Despite being fully booked when I first contacted her, Ali graciously made room for my event. That level of commitment speaks volumes. If you are looking for catering that is not only healthy and beautifully presented but also bursting with flavor and care, I wholeheartedly recommend Ali Senatore and Reimagined Nutrition. She transforms food into an experience.

I hosted a college reception for my alma mater's incoming freshmen, and I had Reimagined…read more Nutrition, LLC ("RI") cater the event. Amazing! Ali, the owner of RI is a CIA (Culinary Institute of America) graduatre and a dietician. The dishes were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. She can accomodate all allergies and dietary restrictions. Her staff was incredibly, friendly, professional and they left my house spotless after the event. My next event and all events thereafter wll be catered by them.

Highly highly recommend this wonderful Bartending service. Extremely easy to work with and an…read moreoutstanding bartender. Accepts Zelle gives clear information as to what we each need to provide to make the evening successful. They were prompt came and set up a portable bar and were fantastic. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Our mobile bartending services offer everything you need for a full bar experience in the comfort…read moreof your own home or private event. We always go the extra mile to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable experience.