This will be a long review so TLDR: Danny and his staff are the best there is and their food is…read moreeven better! It's truly difficult to express how amazing Danny and his staff made our wedding event. As we were working to find a chef for our small wedding reception/garden party, Danny stuck out simply because we liked the pictures of his food, but after we met with him, we knew he was the perfect chef for us. He made us feel comfortable from the start (LGBTQIA+ friendly) and understood our tastes and interests from just a 30 minute intro call. We signed our contract with him several months out from the event, but he always kept in touch to make sure our heads were still in the same place in how we wanted to celebrate our wedding. Moving to the actual event, we hosted ~22 people for a cocktail style garden party. Danny came up with an amazing menu including: - Cheese plate (very high quality cheeses; these leftovers made for spectacular girl dinners) - The popcorn project (very cute apps with a special, Danny-made seasoning I can't stop thinking about) - Guacamole three ways (fabulous) - Black bean mango salsa (so refreshing for an outdoor party) - Pimento cheese dip (if you only have one stationary plate option, you should definitely get this) - Black bean hummus (added to our menu last minute and it did not disappoint) - Gazpacho shots (refreshing and elevated) - Shrimp lollipops (perfect way to start the event) - Scallop ceviche (my wife's favorite dish) - Brisket sliders (my favorite dish) - Mini cupcakes (soooooo cute and the perfect size to allow you to try all of the flavors) - Thin mint drunken milkshakes (a perfect way to cap off the night) For drinks, we had a few signature cocktails, lots of wine, and a few non-alcoholic drinks. Danny has a knack for coming up with differentiated cocktails that still bring together all of the flavors you know and love, just at an elevated level. I highly recommend the Santero (mojito adjacent) and my wife loved his bourbon cocktail. We had a few non-alcoholic drinkers and they loved the blood orange margarita. And beyond the food, Danny's staff was perfect. Jessalyn and Camilla were so warm and welcoming and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. The kitchen was a little tight to begin with, but they made more than do with the resources they had and left the kitchen in better condition than how it started. Danny and his sous chef, Cat, were busy and possibly overwhelmed, but didn't show it at all. The cadence the food was sent out was perfect and we loved that we got to chit chat with the whole staff in between courses. When we first met Danny, we told him that with all of the money in the world, we still would want to have a very small wedding reception with a private chef. Danny's personality, food, staff, etc. etc. made it better than we ever could have anticipated.

I'm one of those people who lives for the meals where you get to dine with incredible company and…read morethe food is so delicious that it dominates the conversation! The only interruptions between bites are the exclamations of delight, trying to communicate just how perfect each flavor and thoughtfully crafted course is as it lands on your taste buds. That's CE Saute. While visiting DC, I had the absolute joy of sharing a meal in my friend's home thoughtfully curated and served by Chef Danny. The attention to detail in table settings, preparation, description of ingredients, cooking methods, and plating was exceptional. It's a true honor to consume not only amazing food, but also the art, passion, and great conversation with an incredible chef. Looking forward to another visit to DC in the future and the next unforgettable experience with CE Saute!

Amazing food and great service!…read more Kendra was so accommodating for our friendsgiving celebration, delivered the food promptly, and it was TASTY. Gave her business card to many friends that were asking for recipes and where they could get this food for their upcoming celebrations. Loved working with her - reaching out to her for another event now.

Where should I start. I am vegan foodie and Kendra the owner of Divine Goodness met all my…read morenutritional and taste needs. The flavor profiles that I experienced in my dishes were simply amazing. She can take just about any dish and cater it to your liking. What an amazing talent and person who you just want to support and see do awesome things through her food.

We recently got married at Eastern Market in Washington, DC. I wanted to keep with the farmers'…read moremarket feel and utilize the wonderful tastes, colors and textures of fall throughout. Working with Jennifer Tye and the team at dcTaste was seamless. JT read my mind - from the smallest of details to the menu to the ceremony and reception set up - she captured exactly what I wanted. She was much much more than just my caterer. She coordinated with other vendors, helped secure items that fit with our vintage, farm table feel, and pulled together a table setting that was spectacular. The dcTaste team turned the blank canvass of Eastern Market's North Hall into something that would blow the minds of Pinterest followers! Oh....and then there was the food...the fabulous food! More on that in a minute... We had shopped around for other caterers (all uninspiring) before finding dcTaste through a friend. I was so impressed with JT from the get-go - before we ever talked menu - her pricing was incredibly reasonable compared to other caterers in the area and her approach to helping us with event planning perfectly fit my Type A personality.Beyond her incredible talent as a chef, she was mindful of costs and helped advise me on what was worth the splurge and what was an unnecessary expense. JT and I met in person several times to talk through themes/layout/menus, etc. She was very prompt in responding to my many questions by phone and email as well. Every time we spoke, I felt like I was her number one priority and that she was truly invested in making my wedding as fabulous as possible. Through dcTaste, we also had a day-of coordinator who was fully briefed on the theme and vision for the day and worked to ensure I had nothing to worry about. Elizabeth was so thoughtful - she understood that the details matter. She went above and beyond surprising us with added décor that fit perfectly with our theme. She even turned the ladies bathroom at Eastern Market (used by the masses on an average weekend) into a spa quality ladies lounge! I got so many compliments from wedding guests about the ladies room!! The staff at our event were the friendliest and most responsive team I've ever encountered. They seemed happy to be part of our event and greeted our guests with such hospitality. At the end of the night, they took everything down, helped my family load things up and made sure everything was cleaned up as required. Working with dcTaste took the stress out of wedding planning - they ensured that our day was more perfect than I could have ever imagined. Back to the food - best fall menu ever! For cocktail hour, we had passed appetizers that included BBQ pulled pork in tiny mason jars with coleslaw and baked beans on top - so creative and delicious. We also passed mini grilled cheese sandwiches with a tomato soup shooter, bruschetta, and goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. For dinner we started with butternut squash soup with a dab of pumpkin butter followed by 13-hour braised short ribs with mélange of fall vegetables and the best cauliflower puree one has ever eaten. For dessert we wanted a pie table - blueberry, sour cherry, pecan, apple and (our favorite) key lime. We also had red velvet wedding cake but the pies were the big hit! Remarks we heard from our wedding guests specific to the menu: "This meal is amazing; I would order it again if this was a restaurant." "Best food I've ever had at a wedding." "BBQ in a mason jar appetizer was so creative and sooo tasty." "Grilled cheese and tomato soup shooter - perfect for a fall night." "Short ribs were just like my mom's - so good." "The pies!! We should have started with the pies!!" "The key lime pie was so good I wanted to plant my face in it." For any event, with great confidence I strongly recommend Jennifer Tye and dcTaste. I can't wait to work with them again!

I booked a birthday party decoration service through Rozi. She was amazing and very cheap! Her team…read moreworked swiftly and respectfully to set up early and quickly.

Collaborating with After Two Mixology on our event went so smoothly! From first contact and…read moredesigning our customized drink menu, they were thorough and knowledgeable. After Two Mixology did ALL of the work. They listened to our wants and needs to make them into reality. Day of our event, they were on-time and had everything ready-to-go. They were a delight to have at our event and were extremely personable. I was more than satisfied with the services provided and our guests raved about them for weeks! We will be certainly be using them again in the future. Thank you again, After Two Mixology!

Went to a wedding recently where Pushpa was the event coordinator. It was a large multi day wedding…read moreevent with over 1000 guests. Pushes was extremely disorganized, arrogant and rude. I heard from both the bride's and groom's families that they were unhappy with her services and her behavior. Any question asked was met with rude responses. It is clear her and her team cannot manage large multi day events. I saw her behavior for myself on more than on instance and will not recommend her to anyone else. It is one thing to be organized and be assertive but arrogant and rude in this line of work is totally uncalled for.

Pushpa is extremely organized! Being a vendor myself I understand how hectic event planning service…read morecan be! There are plenty of planners out there but I have never come across someone who is so detailed and organized! She understands each event's need and guides you through the process. Her approach to planning is so refreshing!

Krystin was amazing! We reached out to her about 6 weeks away from our wedding day and she…read moreseriously helped us pull it all together. We already had our vendors chosen, but needed help with day-of logistics. Krystin absolutely went above and beyond what we were expecting. She didn't miss a beat with the details on anything, had a solid plan in place, and made sure that everything day of went smoothly and was stress-free. She was incredible! I would recommend her to anyone in the DC area looking for a solid planner.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Yosira on a Latina Made, Not Maid Art Pop Up Shop…read more Since this was our first event outside of the tri-state area, it was crucial having her as our woman on the ground in the DMV area. Yosira communicates effectively, ensuring that every detail is accounted for. From securing a beautiful space for our event, to creating a marketing plan, Yosira brought our vision to life. Her creativity, professionalism, and work ethic are unmatched.

I used Yosira as a wedding coordinator for my wedding. My wedding was a small intimate wedding…read morewhich I had already done the planning for. I just needed someone to help me execute the day of and to coordinate with all my vendors. I found Yosira via Instagram using the hashtag (I think - #dmvweddingdayofcoordinator or something like that). To provide some color, my wedding was scheduled for October 5th, 2019 and I started searching for a day of coordinator around middle of August 2019. I did not have the luxury of time and I really appreciated Yosira's quick response. I reached out to her using her website. I received a response from her within 24 hours and she scheduled a call to discuss within a few days. After our call, I received an invoice. So, between the day I reached out and getting an invoice was probably 5 - 7 days max. It was very efficient process, which I really appreciated. Working with Yosira was a breeze! She was amazing to work with. She was very thorough, understood my vision and executed on my vision impeccably. She has a great eye for detail. She asked really great questions and thought about things I didn't even remember / consider. She helped me with finding food and drink vendors. The wedding was perfectly time managed. All my vendors knew where to be and what time to show up. She had a very structured timeline that she shared with me and communicated to the vendors. For the service and execution she rendered, I'd have happily paid 25% more than the quote because it was such an excellent service. She went above and beyond on my expectations and I highly recommend her!