OK, when's the last time you were so excited about a food experience that you rushed home,…read morepostponed sleep to write your review? Not since you believed in Santa? Me too, until tonight. I deem this a Christmas miracle, as what were the odds the party I attended would be catered by Chef Barrow? It's been years since I enjoyed her kitchen wizardry. Tonight's light bites pleased every palate from the Sweet & Sour Glazed Chicken Sausage http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=go6_Th2IOJcYDKFmBaGAEg to the Achiote Chicken & Pineapple Skewers http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=p2H5RHiUwaWGInInLiRKdw to the delicate Bangkok Shrimp in Wonton Crisps http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=GYA31USKmuPzvhy4cvqEmQ to the quality carbo-loaded, Tuscan Farfalle Pasta Salad http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=w5XS_fVFl-qRR7Ljev8XoA , as well as, the Sundried Tomato Pesto Crostinis http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=CzMnewgPmwPRIWe5lMpuSg. And because good things come in small packages, the Salted Caramel Double Chocolate Brownies http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wou1pASvxFPSbsK14BoHdQ?select=eEAjPpejEOLF2prRPt2eqw capped the evening's festivities on high note!

OMG!!! I'm all in!!…read more Are you a busy professional on the go? Are you just wanting to pamper yourself?? Do you just want good food?? All of the above apply to me, and I can't think of anyone more capable to service my personal chef needs than Chef Donna.. There is not one thing she's made that I have not absolutely LOVED!!! In fact I polished off a healthy portion of her Shrimp and Orzo pasta tonight.. It was TOUGH leaving some for lunch tomorrow.. (I will be counting down the minutes 'til it's lunch time) Hope I am productive in the morning!! **LOL** Seriously Donna's food is really that good. Delicious, healthy and very much worth it.. Whether you try her Dinner Solutions Plans or have her help you with an elegant at home dinner party, Donna is officially MY go to solution.. Your Plate or Mine http://yourplateormineinc.com

Daisy is simply spectacular. There is no one I could recommend more highly for customizable,…read morepersonal meals. The taste of the meals, catering to my preferences, convenience, and her customer service and friendliness are top-tier. Thank you, Daisy!

I hired Daisy to cook for a special event I organized and the experience/food was fantastic. I…read morewanted to make the event as stress-free as possible for me because it was my first art gallery and I had a lot to take care of. I told her what I wanted (mainly finger foods/apps) and she came up with a menu, cooked, and presented the dishes beautifully. The food was delicious but more importantly to me, it took a big weight off of my shoulders so I could focus on my gallery and my guests. Very easy, very delicious! Assistant cat butler helped!

So....my wife is starting to go stir crazy…read more This whole "safer at home" thing is easy for me because I am a hermit at core....but for her....seeing her friends and talking and laughing with different people is an essential part of life. So we decided to start hosting occasional "events" at home.... (with distance and hand sanitizer.....because science). Just one couple at a time to make it manageable and.... only people who we knew were taking it seriously. Decided to make it like a "dining out" pseudo replacement. Idea being to send the menu to our guests and give them an opportunity to do the whole "peruse and decide" thing that is a part of eating at a restaurant. First thought was Musso & Frank. My meal was going to be: Club steak (med rare) Wedge salad (with Gorgonzola dressing on the side) Sliced Tomatoes. Sourdough bread. And a Wild Turkey Manhattan....(because science). Went to their website...and ....CLOSED. Dammit. Searched more...and nothing I found was giving me the "Menu Feel" that I was looking for. Everything seemed sort of "fast foodish" or overly simple. Finally saw a search return for THE SEQUESTERED CHEF. Interesting name...with a nice informative website. A sort of guerrilla pop up run by a couple in response to so many restaurants being shut down. Local...serious dishes...and enough varied choices on the menu to make the meal selection process worth doing. (Menu changes weekly). Great prices (each item feeds 2). So I went for it. Sent the menu to our guests on the day before. They were excited and surprised and responded quickly with their selection of a meal to share. Ordered on the day before our event. (I think the cut off time is midnight). I picked up the food at 5 PM (an hour before guests were to arrive) but I think you can pick up from midday on. Easy. Came right out with the food when I texted. Maybe 45 seconds total. Chef Alex wore a mask...and so did I. Re-heating instructions were included. (Each item comes in an oven safe/ready container.) Guests arrived at 6. I put the beautiful lemony juicy whole chicken in the oven as we settled in on the patio with a cocktail. I used a predefined set of alarms on my phone to tell me when to add each item to the oven so that I could relax and chat and not have to think. (The chicken needs 35 minutes uncovered...and has longest re-heat time).....and then the other dishes...(short ribs, green beans, carrots) needing less time...were popped into the same 350 oven such that everything was done at the same time. I transferred the hot containers straight from the oven to two serving trays and set them on the separate patio dining tables so that we and our guests could each serve ourselves separately. Everything was delicious and piping hot and perfectly heated. DEEP flavor on the super tender short ribs. A beautiful juicy chicken. Carrots and green beans were ALL eaten. Lentil soup was wonderful and complex. Everyone raved about the food....and there was plenty of it. Each item DOES feed 2 people....even if one of them is me. The evening was a total success. So....Thank you to The Sequestered Chef. I wish you both the best of luck during this disastrous "year that time forgot". We will be using your service again. I signed up for the weekly menu update newsletter. Stay healthy. Be happy. MP P.S. The pickles I ordered were not for our meal. Just me....liking pickles. Yours are wonderful.

This was the first time ordering and it will not be the last. Dinner was amazing. The whole…read moreprocess from ordering online, to check out and then pick up was so easy. The curbside pickup was great, you just text when you are there. Dinner consisted of Butternut Squash Soup with Walnut Cream, Romaine Salad with the works (feta cheese, toasted Ciara, black eyed peas, spring onions , cherry tomatoes topped with an amazing Avocado Dressing. Next is the Braised Shorts Ribs and Potato Salad. Heating instructions super easy. Portions were plentiful so we have leftovers. Thank you Chef Alex! There was a surprise in the bag, chocolate chip cookies for dessert!!!

i have never had a single thing that kylie has made that i didn't think was absolutely DELICIOUS…read more her culinary chops know no bounds - from different cuisines to cooking in different environments, nothing gets in her way of making amazing food. kylie cooked for us on a cabin trip in big sur and despite the limited space and kitchen, she served up some of the most amazing dishes. most memorably, a mushroom soup and a perfectly cooked steak with chimichurri sauce that i still think about all the time. she's kind, flexible, and creative - best of all, she's all of those things while being an incredibly skilled chef. you won't regret bringing kylie on to whip up some of the best food you've ever had!

Chef Kylie is so good! We have used her for a men's retreat where she cooked every single meal for…read moreus with perfection (including my vegan requests and gluten free options for others). She has also catered a dinner party for us and we have used her for weekly meal service as well. I love that she can do different types of cuisine - everything from Thai to Mexican to Japanese - and with cleaner oils and ingredients. Definitely don't hesitate to call Kylie for any of your chef needs - you won't regret it! And your taste buds will thank you

Great food, great service, nice selection of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and…read morecrackers. They showed up on time and the board was beautiful! Thank you so much ! We would hire them again for another event.

I've ordered from them before via doordash and they were great, but this time I was dissapointed at…read morethe selection. From the listing, the duo box is described as "No box is the same. You can expect 3 servings of fruit, 2 portions of meat, 2 kinds of cheese, 2 vegetables, 2 sweet treats, crackers, honey, dried fruit, and nuts." The only fruit included this time was an orange and some tomatoes. No other fruits or veggies. There were 3 types of cheese, but i was really hoping for some of the fruits and veggies listed. I got 2 types of salami, 3 types of cheese, 1 sweet treta, crackers, strawberry preserves, dried fruit, and pistachios. I neglected to take a photo when I first opened it so the photo is missing half an orange, a piece of brie, a cracker and 1 slice of salami (i was hungry after waiting 2.5 hours and didn't think to take a photo)

I received excellent service from Ashley at an event this weekend. I arrived at her booth looking…read moreforward to trying her oyster mushrooms only to find she had just sold out of that meal deal. She graciously suggested I try the vegan shrimp (made from konjac root) and I was pleasantly surprised. The konjac shrimp was fried in a light crisp batter and the texture was almost frighteningly similar to the real thing. Not to mention she comp'd me a taste of her oyster mushrooms which were also super yummy. A friend of mine tried her blue banana pudding which she enjoyed and I enjoyed the look of it. So super cute and fun to eat with kiddos. It was great to meet Ashley, support a black owned business, and try a vegan dish I had never tried before.

I grabbed the Crispy Ve Shrimp Combo from here on my way to…read morework and it gave me the energy I needed for the day to complete the shift. I'll definitely become a return customer because of this.

My husband and I hired Nikki to do an organic dinner and some meal prep and it was all delicious…read moreand beautiful. Recommend Nikki 100%!

Chef Nikki is a pleasure to work with! Her meal preps are super tasty, creative, and make the week…read moreso much easier for my principals.

This was my second time ordering catering from here, and I came back because the first experience…read morewas just fantastic. I ordered catering for my son's first birthday party, and everything was absolutely perfect -- the portion sizes, the quality of the food, and the presentation were all excellent. Everyone was very happy and impressed. There was more than enough food, and the decoration and plating were beautiful. I would definitely order again if I get the chance. Olivia is an incredibly talented chef and was so kind and accommodating!

I can't hide my envy that this place only exists in LA -- LA folks are lucky! The food here is not…read moreonly healthy but incredibly delicious and visually stunning. I've tried nearly everything on the menu, and the owner pours genuine heart and soul into every dish. We ordered from here for our year-end party last year, and the moment that brought the most joy to our guests was when they were enjoying this beautiful and flavorful food. Whether it's a large gathering or a small one, the food is always made with care and tastes amazing. Olivia's culinary skills are truly top-notch. I really hope they open a second location in Orange County soon!