I had some grilled chicken prepped for dinner, but needed a side. As I was in the area, I noticed…read moreChef Alyssa's nearby. I'd heard good things about their cooking classes and catering, so got curious about whether they offer smaller à la carte options. Lucky me, they do! I got an individual side of the roasted butternut squash and it was delicious. Smoky with a touch of sweetness topped with fresh herbs. Healthy home cooking without the work? That's a win!

I booked a corporate team building event for 55 of my associates with Chef Alyssa and her team and…read morewow were we impressed! From the initial inquiry through the end of the evening of the event the entire staff was responsive, kind, flexible and just professional! The food was amazing, the space was perfect and the staff was so friendly and so professional. Chef Mike at the Italian Steak Sandwich Station was GREAT!!!! I can't recommend this venue enough for a fun night out with friends but especially for a large corporate event.

Wonderful experience for my 8 year anniversary! A 5 course meal and that was delicious, beautiful…read morepresentation, and "soulful " ! Our main course was fillet mignon, mash potatoes, asparagus (not shown pics) . Forgot to take a pic starting eating and remembered too late. LOL . We started off with with a spinach salad, spicy shrimp cocktail , followed by our main course and finished off the evening with homemade pound cake over homemade buttercream ice cream! I will definitely do this again! Chef Lisa you are talented! She even included our six year-old "salmon " eating son! He had salmon for over mash potatoes! Sometimes it's nice experience fine dining at home!

My new go to catering service for the special moments in life. Treat yourself and those you love…read more Attentive and spot-on set-up. Food... amazing. Friendly staff and impeccable service. Valentine's Day brunch was the best ever.

We hired chef Will for a surprise birthday dinner during a weekend trip to Boone, and it was truly…read moreone of the highlights of the entire celebration. From the very beginning, the communication was seamless and thoughtful. I was planning a multi-layered surprise -- my husband thought it was a quiet mountain getaway for just the two of us, but it turned into a full reunion with his five closest friends -- and the chef handled every detail with professionalism and care. The meal itself? Absolutely incredible. Every course was beautifully presented, perfectly timed, and full of flavor. You could taste the intention behind each dish. Our group couldn't stop talking about how good everything was -- from the appetizers to dessert. It felt like a five-star restaurant experience right in our mountain home. Beyond the food, what made the evening special was the atmosphere the chef created. Warm, relaxed, celebratory. He allowed us to focus fully on surprising and celebrating my husband while he took care of everything in the kitchen. If you're considering elevating a special occasion in Boone or the surrounding mountains, this is 100% worth it. It turned a great weekend into an unforgettable one. Thank you for helping us celebrate 42 in the best way possible -- surrounded by great friends, incredible food, and memories we'll never forget.

We had Chef Will for two events recently. The first was a weekday luncheon for some staff members…read moreof our company. The second was a private dinner with visiting friends. FOr the private dinner, Will created a wine pairing menu using some bottles of wine I had from Quivara winery. Both meals were excellent! Thoughtful menus, beautiful dishes that were delicious, and Will answered a boatload of questions on culinary, gardening and foraging topics. Would highly recommend his services for a special event!

Chef Hannah's lifestyle meals are absolutely life-changing. My husband and I both work full time…read morejobs and it is such a relief to come home knowing I have healthy, delicious food ready for me in the fridge. The best part is that I don't have to worry about watching my diet any more AND it's cheaper than eating out fast food. Thank you so much Hannah for making my life so much easier!

Attended one of their guest chef classes on cheese plating. Was hesitant at first due to what…read moreseemed like a high price tag, but the class was worth the price and then some! We had an intimate group of 6 which allowed for great interaction and a chance to ask questions. The guest chef from Orrman's Cheese Shop was full of great info on all things cheese, plus we were able to make our own cheese board to take home. The quality and amount of cheese we got to bring home was top notch. In addition, Chef Hannah provided wine and apps for us to enjoy during the class, which was unexpected and a nice touch! The chipotle pimento steak bellinis were AMAZING. Great experience. Will definitely attend another class.

I hired Chef Hassan to cater for a casual outdoors wedding reception party and he did an excellent…read morejob! The food was plated beautifully and he was very communicative throughout the process, making sure we sourced halal meat for the chicken and wild caught for the seafood option. I appreciated the attention to detail with edible flowers and house made baklava with berries. Will definitely recommend him to others!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Chef Hassan. We had the Chef cater our small, private, and…read moresocially-distanced wedding amongst our families, and it could not have been any less of any AMAZING experience. Throughout the process, the Chef was communicative, excited, and understanding. He worked with us to tailor a delicious menu, came on time, prepared the food beautifully... and of course, the food was DELICIOUS. He prepared so much food for us that we were happily eating leftovers for days :D He even went out and got us Tupperware since we forgot ours. For weeks after the wedding, my wife and I were talking about how much we missed Chef Hassan. I would absolutely recommend the Chef over and over again for any event, and I cannot wait to get back to Charlotte to have him cook for us again. Thank you Chef!!! :D

What cant Gourmet 21 create!? Their amazing flavorful dishes are always consistent in taste and the…read morerespectable service and response time is greatly appreciated! If you ever get an opportunity to book a private dinner the lump crab pasta is exquisite ! *chefs kiss*

From the owner: Gourmet 21 offers in home private & personal chef services, as well as meal prep & catering…read moreservices.

I asked Chef Jess to help in hosting a dinner party for my friends and I as we wanted to have a…read morewell planned dinner but didn't want the hassle of going out. After a quick call I relaxed and realized I wouldn't even have to lift a finger. We had personalized menus with the listing for the evenings fare. We celebrated with champagne as we prepared for the food to be laid out. Raspberry almond salad topped with bacon that I couldn't get enough of. Garlic whipped potatoes which were just the right consistency to accompany the main course Creamy chicken Marsala that I had to get two helpings of because I couldn't get enough & I don't even like mushrooms. SN: Make sure you plan for an extra person just in case you want some to keep at home because I sure did Chef Jess is a great personal chef and I would recommend her to anyone who needs anything from a dinner to an entire experience planned.

It's unfortunate that I have to report that a year after a positive engagement with Jess Let It…read moreSimmer, I contracted a PTSO sponsored back to school luncheon for the hard working faculty & staff at our local high school and could have been more disappointed and frustrated having been left in a very difficult position. After thoughtful planning, detailing menu, logistics and payment I learned less than 24 hours before the caterer wasn't prepared with the drinks she committed to in the contract and I had to quickly prioritize run to Walmart and purchase drinks at my own expense to make sure our teachers and support staff had drinks with their meal. Although that left me anxious for the event the following morning I remained optimistic that things would work out. And Jess Let It Simmer arrived in a beat up sedan with 1/3 of the boxed lunches promised and an anemic supply of agreed to vegetarian options - ultimately food for 75 or less after paying for a lunch for 250. Not only was the supply dreadfully short, it was not up to the standard expectations. Thanks to some responsive local pizzerias, we managed to salvage the luncheon at the expense of the PTSO this time, no thanks to Jess Let It Simmer. Although being very embarrassed and frustrated for putting my trust in Jess Let It Simmer, I appreciated the fact that within the next few days, she engaged the PTSO president and myself to apologize for the obvious disaster of an event and committed to make good in a future event. With recognition that we are all entitled to making mistakes, and given her taking accountability for her actions we agreed to consider ways to reconcile. And with that hedge toward forgiveness, we are again left disappointed as we have heard nothing back and had to accept this incredibly sub-optimal and expensive botched luncheon. While we want to be sympathetic to others situation it was important for any potential client to understand our experience and proceed into engagement with great caution!!!!

David Vargas and Hibachi on Wheels was amazing!! We used them for a surprise party for my husband…read moreand they were so professional, entertaining and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

David and Diego are awesome! They went above and beyond for a Bach party. 10/10 recommendation!read more

I hired Evan and Nicole for a private birthday party. They absolutely crushed it! The food was…read moreperfect and they brought their own display boards and vessels, which made everything look extremely professional. I would hands down hire them again!

Evan is a great chef all his meals are super fresh and love that he uses local farmers.read more

I called Kendra on a Friday to cater a business luncheon for five on the following Monday. I gave…read moreher very little direction - that there were two vegetarians in the group, and that was it. She prepared a BEAUTIFUL meal of lemon pepper chicken (for the meat eaters) and veggie pasta salad for the vegetarians. The meal came in four courses: salad (she brought three dressings), entrée, dessert (cookies individually wrapped for each person), and fruit after our meal. She arrived 45 minutes before I did (I was flying in from Baltimore) to set up, and the table scape was beautiful. She brought her own linens, real ceramic dishes, glass glasses, etc. And on top of that, she served us throughout the meal. Basically, Kendra brought the four star dining experience of a restaurant to us (and on very short notice, I reiterate). She is capable of doing both small parties and larger functions such as weddings (up to 500 people). If you need catering in the Charlotte area, I highly highly highly recommend Kendra. You cannot go wrong.

Kraving Catering provided my daughter with a beautiful and delicious array of gluten-free…read moreappetizers and desserts for her wedding reception, along with lovely wedding reception table decorations. My daughter (the future bride) planned her wedding reception with Chef Kendra of Kraving Catering. She often raved about Chef Kendra's help throughout the process: "She is wonderful to work with! Chef Kendra is such a big help! She gets right back to me! She has wonderful ideas!" I met Chef Kendra prior to the actual wedding. She and her crew were personable, prompt and professional. My daughter was thrilled with the delicious desserts, as were our guests. When Chef Kendra found out how our wedding cake baker bowed out at the last minute, she baked the bride and groom a special gluten-free wedding cake for them! (as a wedding gift to them) It was a wonderful relief to know we didn't have to think about tablecloths and table decorations; Kraving Catering provided them and they were lovely. They were a joy to work with; we highly recommend them and would definitely use them again.