An amazing experience in an awesome, creative, zen atmosphere with delicious food catering to our…read moreneeds. We had fantastic meals of homemade granola, cashew yogurt, peach, basil breakfast pizza and veggie tacos. We stayed in her bnb for two nights. The room was large, very clean and comfy. What a great place. Emily currently has 29 5-star reviews on Airbnb and now I know why. If your planning to visit, eat, stay in Athens, Hudson or Catskill give this place a call ahead of time and plan a stay, an experience or even catering for your special needs even. You'll be glad you did!

I wanted to have a diner party to celebrate my husband's retirement but was dreading having to plan…read moreand cook the meal. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the evening with our company. Mrs Pleasant to the rescue! Emily and I planned the dinner from her many options. She is just as excited as I am about fresh and healthy eating so the menu was full of wonderful seasonal produce. The evening of the party Emily arrived at my house then proceeded to create wonderful appetizers followed by a delicious dinner. She was very organized and it all went so smoothly! Emily is so... well, pleasant! A absolute delight to be around. Thank you Emily for giving me a relaxing perfect celebration dinner.

Rich did an excellent job for my birthday party. He even took pictures and was amazing to work with!read more

Rich Kitchen provided my family for my mom's eighty-fifth birthday party delicious and beautifully…read morepresented food, diligence to detail, cleanliness, and punctuality, making for a memorable and convenient dining experience. My mom did not want to go to a restaurant and preferred to spend her birthday with the family. The pricing was better than I would expect at a restaurant, and we would not have been able to have an enjoyable conversation and great grandkids enjoying themselves playing at my mom's house. Rich Delivered!! Rich provided an extensive menu with multiple appetizers, salad, soup, and entrée options. I put in a venue request, and I received a phone call and emailed customizable menu within an hour. I was a little hesitant since I cook all the family meals but was not disappointed with what Rich delivered. Specific recommendations and experiences include: Bread tray homemade and warm when it arrived. Appetizers Seafood Ceviche an outstanding choice that was extremely fresh and delicious. Mini Bell's charred peppers a big hit with the family outstanding. Caprese on homemade Evoo toast simply amazing. Salad Blackberry fresh and refreshing. Soup Seafood Bisque the best the family has ever had. Entrée Braised Short Ribs and root vegetables with added crab cake amazing as well. Steak and Cake the family favorite. Sides Roasted Cauliflower Caponata excellent choice. Whipped Maple Sweet Potato my moms favorite what can I say a true delight. Desert Chocolate Mousse delicious choice. Rich is extremely personable and provided an excellent experience to our event. He left the kitchen spotless and cleaned all the dishes, cookware, and stovetop. My family was extremely impressed with everything that Rich provided, I highly recommend Rich for any private event that you are considering

This was my first experience with hiring a chef and I had the added pressure of doing so for a…read moreparty of 16! Chef was thorough, very helpful, very fun, and made very good dishes. She brought the table settings, silverware, everything. She was, in a word, FANTASTIC. She prepped, served, cleaned, when I say everything I mean it. Bravo and thanks for being so accommodating.

From the owner: It's Personal. I will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste, budget and style. I have…read moreSignature Style. Food doesn't have to be complicated. It is Simple, easy to execute and can have beautiful presentation. It is My Commitment to use the freshest ingredients which means food that is exceptional in taste.

Ron and his team were a complete pleasure from start to finish. He came over the day before the…read moreevent to check out the kitchen and serving area. On the day if the party we literally had to do nothing but enjoy ourselves. The food was amazing from passed appetizers to plated salad to a lobster tails and filet mignon dinner. I've had bruschetta many times but his was outstanding. Crab cakes were excellent, actually everything was perfect. Don't hesitate to hire this wonderful team.

I hired Finest city chefs for a vacation rental in LBI, NJ for a clambake for 8 people. One was a…read morevegetarian. The process of booking was excellent, and the website clearly explains all the options available. From the first phone call to the day of the catering, everything was excellent. The food was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend Chef Ron, Chef Alec, and finest city chefs for any catering needs. They were prompt, very accommodating ace the food speaks for itself.

We recently contracted Taste by Tina for a home dinner party for twelve people. From the first…read moreconversation with Chef Tina were impressed with the professionalism, friendliness and completeness of Tina and her team. They arrived on time and set up a beautiful table with flowers, candles and decorations. The appetizers they served were delicious and the dinner was sumptuous with a grand presentation. Their service, food and friendliness were wonderful and Chef Tina's prices were more than reasonable. And afterwards, the clean up was complete and thorough. We highly recommend Chef Tina for your next event - you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely amazing service and food! With only a weeks notice, Chef Tina did an outstanding job…read moreputting together a brunch for my daughters bridal suite on her wedding day. Very accommodating when looking for Gluten Free options!

We hired Chef Matts for a baby shower for twenty-five people. The food and service were excellent…read moreand everyone was happy with their meal. The pumpkin soup prepared by the chefs was an especially tasty treat. From appetizers, to soups and salads, main course and desserts were all served with professionalism. Chef Matt was friendly and easy to work with. Overall we received a great value and personal chef experience.

From the owner: Personal Chef Services, Meal Preparation, In-Home Chef, Private Parties, Cooking Classes, Weddings,…read moreBirthday Parties, Special Occasions, Anniversary, Weekly Meal Preparation, Specialty Diets, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, Holiday Dinner, Holiday Parties, Buffet Service, Grazing Stations, VIP Chef Services, Special Diet, Vegan Cuisine, Gluten-Free Cuisine

Chef Livi of The Painted Olive gave us an unforgettable dining experience for my best friends and…read moreI's 40th birthday dinner. From start to finish, everything was exceptional! She curated a Caribbean inspired menu that was so thoughtful. We began with papas rellenas, perfectly crisped potato croquettes stuffed with beautifully seasoned curried lamb. They were so flavorful. Next was a vibrant Caribbean salad with leafy greens, dried tropical fruit, prawns, and a delicious honey-lime dressing. It was fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced. For the main course, she served jerk cornish hens with rice & peas and mixed vegetables. The flavors were incredible!!! To end the evening, we enjoyed a refreshing dragon fruit and mango sorbet that was the perfect ending. May I also add that Chef Livi was incredibly accommodating, thoughtfully adjusting dishes for allergies and preparing a beautiful vegan substitute for one of my friends without compromising flavor or presentation. Every dish was prepared with care and love. You can truly tell she enjoys cooking for others and takes pride in her craft. I would absolutely book Chef Livi again in a heartbeat!!!

My son booked a personal chef for me and my wife for a Christmas gift. Chef Livi was wonderful! We…read morehad six for dinner, and the food and service was awesome!

Dylan was professional, friendly and communicative throughout the whole process of scheduling our…read moredinner and until the day of. Every dish he made was absolutely amazing, the whole family is still talking about his steak and cake! Will definitely be booking Dylan for future dinners :) highly recommend, an unforgettable experience and worth every penny!

Don't hesitate for a second if you're thinking of booking Dylan for a private event. My family of…read more8 (+ 3 kids) wanted to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary in a special way. Dylan customized our menu based on my family's preferences for fresh, clean naturally flavorful dishes and he delivered an epic 5-course dinner that tasted as incredible as it looked. Truly fine dining in the comfort of our Airbnb home. I also appreciated how laid back and flexible Dylan was the entire time - he's a true professional and rolled with the punches. His 2nd chef couldn't make it last minute but Dylan made sure this didn't affect our experience by shopping for half of his ingredients and swinging by to check out our kitchen the day before so that he could maximize his time the day of. The presentation of each course was also perfectly timed, allowing for room to breathe in between and each new course was brought to us hot and fresh off the stove. (Anyone who's hosted Thanksgiving dinner will know it's not easy to time the cooking of multiple dishes at once - I've tried and failed ). Additional bonuses that were meaningful to me: All produce was organic, and the seafood/meat was purchased fresh the day of from Whole Foods (tender grass fed rack of lamb, melt in your mouth sea bass, and truly the biggest scallops I've ever tasted). FYI Dylan is also fantastic with nosy kids who like to ask silly questions and/or get involved in the kitchen. Can't wait to taste his cooking again in the future!

Ole Tapas food truck came to my school as a final year celebration. They had a limited menu but…read moreenough to cover all dietary restrictions. Vegan, seafood, chicken, beef, nachos, and even churros were on the menu! The nachos looked packed and delicious but the other options were a let down. The chicken tasted like it was boiled and lacked flavor. The seafood platter included fried shrimp and calimari. The shrimp was yummy but the calamari was over cooked and hard. There were 2 people working and they were serving out meals within a timely matter to a large group of people which was impressive. I only wish the food was better quality and had more taste!

I had the opportunity to try Ole tapas for our end of year lunch at school. The menu for the day…read morehad six options and they even had a dessert option. I went with the nachos. The portion size was very generous. I only wish that there was more meat than beans. The top layers of the nachos packed a good bite, by the time I reached the bottom the nachos were very soggy and wet from the beans. The churros were delicious. They were served warm and were cooked to perfection. Overall I thought this was pretty tasty for a food truck. I was impressed with how quickly they were able to get the food out to over 50 people.