In our new nornal, and after this much time of doing without our usual workflows, we do have to…read morefind time to celebrate creativelty and safely. Originally, my 50th birthday party was planned for food trucks, lobster bakes and loads fo people in common spaces. COVID-19 changed all that. So we got creative and introspective. I asked myself and research well how I could celebrate, be safe, and not sacrifice a whole lot. So, we came up with the idea of renting an AirBnB and hiring a private chef. We chose Knotty Pine. From the word "Go," Lyndall was highly reposnisve and overall interested in our project - a dinner for four. Sounds pretty simple, right? Well, in my usualy manner to get into the details, I informed Lyonel what we were looking for - a pescetarian meal where I liked all the foods. We workshopped menu items, and I provided feedback on what I liked and what I didn't. The changes came thorugh quickly and easily. Chefs Lyndall and Lily - who came with her own camera - so pictures! - handled the whole experience. They even got fussy with me for trying to wash wine glasses. "No! I'll do that!" they insisted. My celebration and joy was what they cared about. When you turn 50, you realize not too many people care about that, so I welcomed the opportunity to relax. Then there was the food - an expertly crafted and perfectly executed meun or bruchetta, vegetarian sushi, brussells sprouts salad (no bacon for me), pans sauteeed red fish and desset. He made some suggestions, and we are really not big desert people, but we do like pie, so Lydall made that happen. Birthday pies: Key lime and chocolate peanut butter. Amazing all around. Not a thing or flavor out of place. Lyndall and Lily handeled everything. And what nice people. When I agreed on the menu and pricing, I thought, "Well, if we went to a fancy restatuant and got dinner for 4, we would pay this much," so no brainer. Not only was this a perfect experience, but we are looking and future weekends to rent this house and hire Knotty Pine again. Total 5 start experience. Can't wait to see the picrtures.

This review was written after an email was sent to the Knotty Pine Catering to perhaps find an…read morearrangement after the service was provided. We never receive a reply. On November 28, 2022the Knotty Pine Catering was contacted to cater our Christmas Dinner, 12/25/2022. They quickly agreed and we started the process of planning the dishes. We preferred a buffet and Chef Lyndall Locke (AKA Chef Lynni) was fine with our vision. Although the communication was spare and sometimes confusing, we liked the idea of giving a young chef his chance. We agreed on the dishes and payment was made in full before 12/25/2022. It was agreed Chef Lyndall Locke would arrive at 3 PM on Christmas day and have everything in place before my guests arrive at 4 PM. I received at email from Chef Lyndall Locke at 2:38 PM on the day of the party letting me know that he was "a little bit behind and would arrive at 4:30 - 5:00 PM". He finally arrived at 5:30 PM - or 2.5 hours late - so stressed I had to ask him to relax and to just focus on the buffet. The dishes served were not to the expectation one can have considering we paid a little over $100 per guests (we had 9 guests and he charged us for 10). He described and promised a "Cheese & Charcuterie Display composed of European Cheese And Charcuterie Cheese: Gorgonzola Piccante, Drunken Goat, Taleggio, Herb Chevre Meats: Salami Napolitano, Spicy Capicola, Soppressata, Prosciutto Wrapped Melon Extras: Olives, Cornichon, Whole Grain Mustard, Fig Preserves, Fresh Grapes, & Assorted Nuts, Crackers, Dried Fruits! We ended up having 2 paper plates with some salami and a bit of spread cheese" for $144!!! I also had to provide him with a cutting board and a knife to slice the meet. So unfortunately, we can only alert other clients to not use his services. It was a disaster from start to finish. No gesture was made, no discount no nothing. He simply disappeared after we try to have an explanation. He knew we were waiting to hear from him before making reviews online. He chose to ignore us and run with the money. Please be aware!

What a delicious paella!! I hired San Fermin to come to cook for our son's birthday party. Not only…read morewas the chef super professional but the food was absolutely amazing. Reminded me of paellas I tried in Spain. I absolutely recommend them to anyone that wants the best paellas and a wonderful experience for your guests!

If you're ever at Baileson Brewery in Houston and see Chef Kingsley's stand, do yourself a favor…read moreand grab some food! He's here almost every Sunday, and we make it a point to stop by whenever we can. Chef Kingsley is not only super friendly and hardworking, but he also pours his heart into the food. He's always experimenting with new menu items, and everything he makes is both delicious and reasonably priced. Today we tried both the fried catfish and the grilled catfish, along with sides of potato salad and coleslaw. * The fried catfish was perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside--comfort food at its best. * The grilled catfish had that smoky char flavor with a squeeze of lime that made it bright and flavorful, while still juicy and not overcooked. * Both the potato salad and coleslaw were fresh and creamy, great classic sides that complemented the fish perfectly. Chef Kingsley's food always feels like it's made with care, and you can tell he takes pride in what he does. Between the quality, taste, and his kind personality, this is the kind of local gem that makes Houston so special. Highly recommend!

Downtown resident here. This is THE BEST PLACE TO EAT DOWNTOWN AND IN MY TOP 5 IN HOUSTON…read more Everything on the menu is good. Chef Kingsley keeps a small menu that he switches up to stay fresh. Very well priced, huge portions homemade style cooking. Highly recommend the tacos, fried shrimp, empanadas, and the limited time items he puts out. Perfect, thank you Chef

My boss and I took our wives on a dinner date to this place. Its a dime piece tucked away in a…read morecorner. The food, service, and ambience are the best. Guys looking to pull off a romantic date with an impressive intimate setting with reasonable pricing need to make a visit. She'll love you for it!! I know mine did!!

Was at a wedding recently and they served a beautiful buffet with outstanding food. Tried the…read moreSignature Dip and couldn't get enough. Gourmet food at a good price.

All in all, we had an amazing experience with Candice. My family and I had set up a Halloween party…read morefor friends and family and had Candice cater our event. The first thing that struck me was how professional she was throughout the consolation and up to the end of our event. The table she had set up was also decorated which looked amazing! On top of everything, the food was outstanding! Our guests really enjoyed the variety of options to eat. Overall the experience with Candice was easy and enjoyable. I definitely plan on having her cater our Christmas event as well.

Occasions by Candice was nothing but perfesional and tasteful. Candice helped me personally with…read morethe intricate details of planning the event itself to make sure things went accordingly. Not to mention the food was phenomenal, I was a fan of every single dish displayed. I never had to refill or worry about the food, it was constantly being refreshed and kept warm!! Trash was taken care of, the dishes were washed, the counters wiped down. I truly felt like a guest at my own party! I will only use Candice for events in the future.

I've been lucky enough to try everything that Lucia's has to offer at one of their tasting events,…read moreincluding the empanadas that disappeared far too quickly during the Yelp Holiday Hoedown. While the four or five days I spent, mainly shopping, in Argentina hardly renders me an expert on authenticity, I say with confidence that Lucia's is the real deal. After all, I did practically live at Central Market during the Argentina festival and stocked up on Havanna alfajores for weeks. Chef Salguero's quintessentially Argentinean charm, propensity to belt out a bolero to get you to try his food and thick Rosario accent certainly help make the experience. His alfajores are made in the true Argentinean style, layer cookies either coated in meringue or ganache with a mysterious nuttiness; something hard to find in Houston (where else can you buy them locally made?). A clear stand out is the chimichurri, which is the same thick consistency of homemade versions, not the watered down oily condiment found in stores, which also tends to be too salty. They've also just introduced an Argentinean blend olive oil and their own dulce de leche! While I've never used their catering services, I can't imagine they'd be less then excellent given the quality and authenticity of the food along with the obvious attention to detail, love and care that both Chef Salguero and his wife put into everything they do!

Lovely people showcasing a wonderful line of Argentinean foods! The chef and his wife are so…read morefriendly and eager to share their food - I've sampled just about everything! The chimichurri sauce was particularly amazing - have no idea where you can buy authentic tasting chimichurri!

Let me catering to you catering is incredible. The owner Cece is professional, entertaining, and…read morewarm hearted. I recommend to anyone who sees this to call her. Its well worth it

Cheescakes unlike ANY other - perfectly creamy, exotic flavors, all handmade!…read more I ordered a cheesecake for Christmas from Annita (the owner and chef and the Lymberi). It was made with brandied cherries imported from France! I am very picky about what I eat and I talked with Annita about the ingredients she uses. She uses ALL of the best ingredients - no matter what price point the client is paying - it is simply a matter of pride. You can truly taste that in everything she makes - the best butter, milk, chocolate, fresh veggies, etc. I also had a cheese torte from her for a party that was one of the most beautiful party dishes I've ever seen (I uploaded it to the pictures). It is decorated with edible flowers and beautiful berries! Such a smashing hit for a party! Best of all, her prices are incredibly reasonable. I guess because she is doing this clearly for the love of the cuisine!

My company catered our Thanksgiving luncheon today and YUM YUM!! Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes,…read moregreen beans, dressing, cranberry dressing, and down to the rolls and tea...everything was DELISH!!!!! I'm going to call them and see if they will cater our lunch meetings. I only wish I made me a second plate before it was all gone!