When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.

Thank you Pixie Dust Gourmet for your delicious cooking!…read more Our dear friend ordered your chicken and also your tofu curry to be served at my potluck wedding last weekend and it was SUPERB!!! Our guests raved about it! Thank you, Beth! I will definitely recommend Pixie Dust!

From the owner: Welcome to Pixie Dust Gourmet, the first all gluten-free personal chef service in Massachusetts!…read moreChef Beth Beard offers upscale whole-food, healthy and delicious meals prepared in your home. Serving the Greater Boston area, we customize our service to meet your individual tastes and dietary needs and take care of everything from menu planning and shopping to meal prep, cooking and clean-up, so you can enjoy delicious, organic cuisine all week long!

Weston. Food was AMAZING. We had pulled pork sliders, 1/2 order of homemade potato salad,1/2 order…read moreof cucumber salad and a brownie. The service was pnenonminal, lady was very friendly and helpful. I had had trouble with the fb page and trying to order for a couple days. They finally helped me with giving out their own # to order from. You have to give a time when you r coming so it can be ready w no waiting. We picked noon they open at 1130. You walk under a tent pay, then they bring it to your vehicle to keep safe distancing. They have clambake and other fish items on saturdays. Sundays is barbecue. They also have a resturant for breakfast and lunch on Main st in Waltham center. During rest of week. The pulled pork sliders were very big , juicy and lots of meat. The salads were both homemade like from your own kitchen. Potato salad had just the right amount of mayo and seasonings. I really loved the cucumber salad. Its surprise ingredient was oranges. Wow such a shock. It didn't over power the rest of salad. It was light and very refreshing. It had lots of colorful ingredients. Like a rainbow of colors and flavors. I was a little disappointed in the brownie too dry for me. But everything else was a 10 plus and looking forward to going again and trying a different sandwich but will def get bigger salads for sure.

Everyone has that one memorable meal that every time you think about it, or talk about it, you can…read moretaste it. Often, it's a meal you know you will never have again, and, although you have had other meals just like it, it will never be the same as that ONE meal. When you talk about it, you make your audience want it too (rightfully). Well, it seems I am veering away from singling out one meal as being the sole trophy holder of my taste buds, and, leaning towards working on building a small list (if you will), because, Cricket Café has introduced me to the most delicious turkey sandwich I ever had in my life. I know, I know, it's a TURKEY sandwich, you got sandwich meat, bread, mayo, BOOM, lunch is served. Believe me you, I wrapped my head around this too, I even tried recreating it (came close) but, you just can't replicate perfection. Little did I know that when my company ordered lunch for a meeting that one sunny day in June, my lunch game would be changed forever. In fact, ALL of the sandwiches we had were such a hit in that small meeting of 8 that, a few weeks later, we ordered around 100+ lunchboxes (sandwich, chips, cookie) for our annual Hackathon attendees. Then, the unthinkable happened, I found them on GRUBHUB. Folks, looking for your favorite food spots on GrubHub is no different than food shopping when hungry or browsing Amazon when you can't sleep, it's good in theory BUT, in the end, you will have post-indulgence regret (which, we all know isn't really regret). Beautiful regret, on a full, satisfied tummy. I am not saying we have, I am not saying we haven't placed at least one order per week at Cricket Café since .. or a breakfast order (today). Don't judge. Cricket Cafes turkey sandwich to me, is what the moist-maker is to Ross (google it). I have also added a handful of colleagues to my turkey sandwich-loving circle. If you love food, and, supporting small-local businesses, check out Cricket Café. You will not be disappointed. PS: If anyone is curious of my #1 most memorable meal, it is a slice of cheese pizza from Bianchi's on Revere Beach.

I would highly recommend A Fresh Endeavor. I first contacted them in the hopes of eating better due…read moreto health concerns and soon after found out that I also needed to go gluten and dairy free. This seemed very daunting but they made the transition seamlessly, bringing alot of experience and knowledge about preparing foods for alternative diets. They are professional, friendly and willing to accommodate both personal preferences as well as dietary limitations and their services have been invaluable.

I hired Dennis and Christine for a company party at my home and couldn't have more pleased with the…read moreoutcome! All of the guests raved about the food and also commented on what wonderful people they were - they really added to the party. They have such a nice way about them; they are appropriately engaging, caring, funny, and amazing chefs! For me, I was just impressed with how they took care of everything. I've hosted many parties in my home and this was the first time I was actually able to enjoy the party, without having to worry about anything. They show up with everything they need and leave your house in the same condition as when they arrived- amazing! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend A Fresh Endeavor to anyone looking for professional chefs for an event or even just a small gathering. I will absolutely use them again!

The rubs are amazing, flavorful and unique! I have carried Chef Dan Lanes rubs in my specialty…read morefoods market since he had started making them! Definitely worth trying!!

Chef Dan Lane is an exceptional chef and his sauces and spices are amazing! All great flavors!read more

We just had Chef Dominick Costanzo prepare a wonderful three course dinner for us and our friends…read more Chef Dominick takes great pride and passion and he misses no detail. He came out to our home and went over different menu ideas, and asked us about our guests and any allergies etc and then from there , he completely took over. He preps some of the food and then comes to your home and takes over the kitchen in a very professional manner. The courses come out one at a time and while your entertaining, he is preparing it and the presentation and taste is out of this world. I highly recommend Chef Dominick, for a wonderful evening and especially if you are trying to impress your guests. Oh and did I mention that he also cleans up the kitchen and leaves everything spotless! Chef Dominick, Thank You! You are truly first class!! Dan

Thank you to Chef Dominick for a wonderful meal! He prepared a customized 3-course meal for my…read morefamily to help us celebrated my father's birthday. The food was amazing, and he was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the whole process. It was such an enjoyable, stress-free night having Dom come in to cook, serve, and clean after. I highly recommend!

We have been very happy with Jay's food. He cooks for us once a week, covering two meals for our…read morefamily. He is careful, flexible, honest, punctual, and hard-working. He leaves our kitchen just as he found it, except with two wonderful meals in our refrigerator, ready to eat, with detailed reheating instructions. There is always a little bit more than we can eat, so we occasionally invite over a friend to enjoy the food with us, or we have leftovers. What can I say about the food? Healthy, balanced, creative, and delicious. Grilled salmon with rice noodles, vegetables, and Panang sauce; swordfish Napoleans; grilled chicken breasts with rosemary new potatoes, zucchini, and squash; and simpler dishes, like turkey meatloaf with roasted red potatoes and peas, or chicken enchiladas with rice. If there is a problem, it is that the food is too good, and sometimes we can't help having seconds. Yes, it is a bit of a luxury, but really the best thing is that we get to enjoy two family meals during the week, when we would otherwise be just barely getting food on the table. From what I understand, research in positive psychology says that spending money in a way that lowers your stress level and gives you time with people you love delivers more happiness than spending money on possessions. We're finding this to be true.

From the owner: Justus' Fine Foods specializes in preparing healthful, gourmet meals for busy working families in…read morethe Newton, Cambridge and Brookline areas of greater Boston. Using only the freshest produce, meat, poultry and seafood I strive to create custom tailored menus for my clients, with seasonal rotations of over one hundred different dishes from various regions. With over seventeen years of hands on, fine dining experience I now bring my craft to you. Whether it's a few meals to get you and your family through the week, or a weekend dinner party I strive to make memorable experiences for you, your family and your guests.

JJ and her whole team were incredible to work with for our unconventional wedding party. From the…read moreoutset it was clear how important it was to her to understand what we wanted and the vibe we were going for, and she drew on her expertise in food and entertainment to help us bring it to the next level! So many helpful ideas and options without ever being pushy in the slightest. Every part of the process was met with great care and flexibility. From early planning to coordination day-of, it felt like we completely avoided the stress typically associated with a several-hour, eighty person event like this. That genuine spirit and passion for food really extended to her entire team, who were uniformly wonderful to work with during all portions of the event. If you're looking for delicious food and a nimble team with a solid ethos, look no further

We have only the most positive things to say about JJ and her team! They were extremely…read moreprofessional throughout the planning phase and the day-of, while also being so calm, warm, and friendly to communicate with. JJ is clearly extremely passionate about her craft and proposed a creative menu that featured local ingredients and had plenty of options for our guests with dietary restrictions. Each dish that JJ came up with was deliciously prepared, perfectly fresh, and arrived piping hot. The food was also very generously portioned for our buffet style wedding meal. Over the course of the evening our guests raved about each of the dishes that JJ and her team put together. In the days that followed, we continued to hear from friends about how much they loved the lamb, lasagna, etc., even while we were still enjoying the leftovers! JJ and her team went above and beyond in preparing food for our special day and for this we are extremely grateful. We would recommend JJ and her team to anyone without hesitation.