When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.

We had a wonderful evening with Chef Harold. Delicious ramen and dumplings prepared before us with…read moreexplanations on his methods and considerable technique. He shared interesting discussions about cooking in Boston at the prestigious kitchens where he worked. He was efficient and flexible- we had just put in an induction stove so he need to use our pots and still everything was delicious. We loved to repeat an evening focusing on his other specialties especially sushi where his classes are legendary. This was a terrific holiday present from our children which we will not forget!

Went to the natick location at la sur table and had the experience with Chef Jhailyn and Chef Scot…read more Awesome experience! They were funny, class was fun, educational and the food was

We engaged Chef Andrea to provide a preprepared meal for us at an Airbnb we were staying at in…read moredowntown Boston. We exchanged a couple emails in which she asked for our tastes and requirements. We had some significant restrictions, but Chef Andrea presented us with several good-sounding possibilities; it was hard to make a choice. When we got to the apartment, the ample meal was waiting for us with easy reheat instructions. It was excellent! We couldn't have been happier. Highly recommended.

From the owner: We specialize in creating unforgettable in-home dining experiences! From custom curated menus to…read moreunique table settings, florals and decor, we're here to provide a dinner you and your guests will never forget!

Suzanna hosted a cooking class at our Boston air bnb for my cousins bachelorettes weekend. She…read moreprovided amazing service from the planning process until the end of the event. Suzanna will work with you to craft the ideal menu, and she was very flexible on last minute changes as well as the cooking space (very small galley air bnb kitchen in Boston). She has a wealth of cooking tips to offer, provides a really simplified process and engages as much or as little as the group would prefer. Our group loved her and would highly recommend her for future events and to others. Thank you!!!

Suzanna is absolutely amazing. We hired Suzanna to make weekly meals for us as busy professionals…read moreand we were always exceptionally pleased with the meals. She did an excellent job accommodating our food allergies and learned our tastes very quickly. Honestly, we could not have been more pleased with the experience.

Seriously could not recommend someone more. My dinner isn't booked until another 4 months but the…read moreprocess alone of booking & coordinating everything has been easy and extremely fun. Mike makes the process enjoyable and light hearted and stress free. 10/10 will recommend. I don't even know when I'll be needing a personal chef in Boston again but I can't wait to recommend him to everyone!

I booked a tasting with Chef Mike for my husbands 40th birthday on Friday 1/14. He was on time and…read morebrought a soirée of delightful foods that he was planning on cooking for us. There was also some interesting cooking tools he prepared in our kitchen as we watched with amazement. He was extremely personable, funny, charming and each course that he made was absolutely delicious and I am still thinking about the mouth-watering foods we ate! My husband was more than surprised and he said this was the best present he ever received! His favorite/ the pork belly, scallops, duck and key lime pie! We would love to have chef Mike back for future special events! If you want to book a tasting or just have a chef come over and cook for you I would highly recommend him!

Lisa whipped up four gourmet frozen meals to get us through the postpartum period with our newborn…read more They were perfect! The instructions for each were super easy and the meals were delicious and nourishing, and felt like such a treat for us as tired new parents. We had some leftovers, too! Would recommend her services as a great gift for new parents, friends/family recovering from an illness, or anyone who might appreciate an easy, home cooked meal!

We signed up for 3 ready-made meals twice in one month. The soups were very tasty, healthful, and…read moreplentiful. I wish I could say the same about the other meals. The chicken piccata was made from thin cut chicken drenched in a lemon-flavored watery sauce. The chicken Marsala sauce was tasty but the breasts were so tough I literally could not slice through them with a sharp knife. They seemed overcooked. When I contacted Lisa to tell her they were inedible because of that she tried to blame me for overheating them. I told her I hadn't even cooked it when I tried to slice into it to taste it before dinner. Her attitude was cold, she said she would refund us a certain amount, and basically said she was through with us. We had pretty much decided we weren't going to continue with her anyway because the quality of the food wasn't worth the price But her defensive attitude would have sealed the deal anyway.

Please don't use. Shane, the personal chef I was working with, is not Who he portrayed himself to…read morebe. Asked for more money hours before showing up. He then never showed up. He has over $2000 of my money. Best to use people who are reputable in the area and accept credit cards.

From the owner: Our business specializes in plated dinners and catering options with vegan and vegetarian options…read morewhile providing you will higher quality food from local farms, butchers and fisherman.