Michelle is the most professional and detail oriented Caterer I have ever hired! I hired her to…read morehost a pool party for a house warming with over 80 guest prior to the pandemic. She is amazing to wear so many hats, from designing the party layout to the menus, you just let her know what you want and she'll make magic happen. Lastly her cooking is unbelievably amazing! Everyone she hire on her team shares the same passion with her. If you want to host a effortless party with happy guests, don't think twice!

I have experienced Michelle's food in numerous different settings and occasions, from formal…read moredinners with lots of people to care platters for grieving friends to breakfast snacks at networking meetings to heavy apps at openings. Her attention to every detail in taste and presentation is remarkable. She also has super creative ideas for the overall event production. I love her philosophy of no waste and support of sustainable farmers and ranchers. My only go-to caterer!

When considering hiring a personal chef, The Salted Fig and Chef Megan should be your first choice…read moreon the West Side. Not only was our 4 course Indian meal delectable, the presentation was, as my girlfriend would say, "Instagram Worthy!" Megan was on time, professional, and handled small talk with my guests like a pro. My favorite dish was the chicken curry, which rivals any Indian restaurant I've had in the US. I can't wait for our next party when we'll get to use The Salted Fig. Thanks again for a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chef Meg is such a gem, she came to my house and cooked an amazing meal for me and my family. My…read moreson was over the moon for the curry that she made, he's 5 1/2 as he will say and is a very picky eater. Cheg Meg was able to roll in cook us an amazing home cooked meal that we both enjoyed and loved. Not only is her food amazing but her personality just shines through into the food, her attention to detail is unmatched as I know how much time she spends choosing the right ingredients to make every dish delicious. Thank you Chef Meg for cooking for my family. We will be booking again soon!

We love Christine's meals - they're super nutritious, clean and tasty. We get vegan dishes for the…read moreweek and feel really good + healthy w/ her cooking!

I've been fortunate to taste a lot of Chef Christine's creations from various events and…read moregatherings. I appreciate people like Chef Christine because she has a unique vegan perspective on cooking and food. She's all about creativity in the kitchen and not compromising in taste while cooking healthy. She's introduced me to healthy foods I've never tried before such as tempeh and kale. Now whenever I go to the market, I'm on the lookout for healthier alternatives and green veggies I haven't tried before. And may I also add she's a fantastic baker? Her vegan cupcakes are indistinguishable from non-vegan ones and they are quite scrumptious. Thumbs up.

Whenever I see Todo Verde at any art show or craft show, I make sure to place an order. Todo Verde…read moreserves some of the most delicious vegan dishes that truly leaves you craving for their jackfruit or black bean tacos or their delicious agua frescas. Not only is it delicious but it is also beautifully plated, focusing more on whole foods and seasoning than processed foods that look like a meat protein. During a recent visit to the Ford Theatres, the little shop serves up some of Todo Verde dishes from plant based mac and cheese and salads. If you ever see Todo Verde pop up any where, please give them a try.

I love Sundays because It's my day to venture out and try new places. Living in the LA area is a…read morehuge advantage when you are plant based because we have so many options available to us now. In my search of "Vegan" options near the DTLA area, Todo Verde popped up. I quickly opened up my Instagram to verify this place, as we all do in this day and age. The pictures looked amazing. Buuuuut we all know pictures can be deceiving, especially on these social media platforms. Nevertheless, I decided to head over and check it out for myself. My girlfriend is not plant based but I will say the pictures on Instagram and even those on yelp swayed her in the direction of keeping an open mind and trying it out. I was pleasantly surprised that the address led us to The Smorgasborg in DTLA. I have been wanting to come to this place for years and for some reason or another I opt out of going. Today it was fate, I would be able to treat myself not only to tacos but to a nice dessert as well. First on my list would still be Todo Verde. Another win for me was when i walked up to the booth and seen a 40% off discount simply for using Apple Pay! SCORE! (Unfortunately this is not every weekend). We ordered the Taco Trio plate which offered one Pipian Rojo, one Pipian Verde and one Mole taco. We added one of the Mushrooms tacos to make the sampler complete. Ceviche is my girlfriends weakness so the Palmitas Ceviche was an non negotiable. All the tacos were good but the Pipian Verde was definitely the favorite for us. Ceviche was fresh and zesty just like i like. My girlfriend was impressed and is slowly transitioning to join me on my plant based lifestyle.

I'm going to do this again and again. This is my happy place…read more I was late. Trying to rush out of work early on a Friday never works. Then there was the traffic on the 101. I was going to miss the meet & greet window and show up in the middle of the first class. Late for class on the first day of school! What a nightmare. The sun was setting as the 33 started twisting and climbing into the hills of beautiful Ojai, and my worries melted away. I arrived at Calliote Canyon and was immediately awed by the property. It's gorgeous--definitive California. Jill greeted me at the door with such warmth, and ushered me to the screen porch where Chef Carol was in the middle of her first lecture of the weekend--herbs. Chef gracefully incorporated me into the lecture with brief introductions and catch-up. Jill magically appeared with a beautiful small plate of nosh and a glass of wine, along with the recipe packet and a pencil for note taking. What traffic? I was at work earlier today? Instantly all the cares and concerns of the real world evaporated from my mind. I needed that more than anything. I felt utterly at ease. And I was learning! I learned so much over the course of that weekend. I found myself taking notes right away, because basically every statement coming out of Chef was kitchen gold. I generally pride myself on 'being a good cook' but man, nothing humbles your kitchen pride like learning from a chef. Chef's experience in kitchens and classrooms makes her the perfect educator in this setting. She lectures with a lovely conversational style, making eye contact and ensuring everyone is together, understanding. During practical work in the kitchen, Chef deftly moves throughout the room, giving tips and correcting techniques. All the while Jill is making sure your every need is met, you have all the tools you need before you realize you even need them, and keeping the fantastic tunes at just the right volume. Jill quite obviously put a great deal of care and attention into every detail of the weekend; she is a great host. There were 4 courses total (including a full real course where we learned stuff and made stuff on Sunday! None of this, just wrap up and say goodbyes by noon--Sunday was a full day). Each course was valuable lecture followed by hands-on kitchen work. We covered an exhaustive amount of information and technique without a trace of exhaustion. We cooked delicious food! We ate delicious food! The settings for each meal were picturesque, the ambiance was ideal. A dozen like-minded people sharing a mutual sense of accomplishment, dining under the stars and amongst the candlelight, getting to know one another over a fabulous meal. There is nothing better! Time slowed down. Wonderful new friendships blossomed. Calm, clarity of mind, relaxation, joie de vivre, happiness; these are my memories of this retreat. I'll do this again and again.

My new favorite weekend getaway for FUN, meeting new friends and great cooking for any skill level…read more I've been to two of their cooking retreats and I look forward to more as soon as possible!! I Really can't say enough positive things about each weekend. I left there feeling energized, peaceful, contended and with skills I wanted and needed to learn! Mediterranean and French were equally as enjoyable and all I can say is "I want more please" Chef Carol and Chef Gillian make the experience so easy and stress free. I felt right at home. Love you guys!! See you again next year!!

I recently took one of HyefeastLA's cooking classes, and it was honestly one of the best…read moreexperiences I've had. She's an amazing home cook and explains everything in a way that actually makes sense. I never felt rushed or confused, and she made the whole class fun and easy to follow. Her recipes were the highlight. They were super flavorful and surprisingly simple to make once she broke everything down. I've made a couple of the dishes at home since the class, and they turned out great, which never happens for me normally. If you're thinking about taking one of her classes, do it. She's talented, patient, and you walk away feeling like you actually learned something useful. Highly recommend.

Lena is a wonderful chef and master of the craft. My daughter wanted to have a cooking party at our…read morehouse for her 12th birthday. Lena not only planned the menu, but she came over in advance to get a layout of the space, and brought over items that my kitchen did not have as well as came with beautifully printed menus. The girls had an excellent time, made great food! Lena was organized and as professional as a chef in a real restaurant. It was such a sweet personal and memorable experience for all the kids that attended. I cannot recommend her enough!

Amazing class and an amazing instructor! This cooking class was so much more rewarding than other…read morecooking classes because it was plant-based and includes wine. I'm excited to try out another class. Daniela's hummus and cashew cream is delicious! 100% recommended.

I tried this cooking class and was blown away with how much I learned! I am not a chef nor cook,…read moredefinitely a beginner level student. Daniela welcomed me in with warmth and I felt comfortable in this plant-based cooking class. We made a truffle mushroom gluten free cashew cream pasta dish! It was sooo delicious and simple to make. The cooking class was intimate and informative. Daniela shared the practice of plant based benefits for health and the environment. Our meal was tasty, the class was also created in social setting where we interacted with other students. Now have a dish under my best that I can create to impress my dinner guests!

I took my first ever Classpop recently and it was so much fun! I took the Craft Japanese Gyoza with…read moreChef Darren at Absolution Brewing Company. The class was for two hours and one ticket via Eventbrite was $65.86. All ingredients and cooking tools are provided. From the start to the end, I loved the whole experience. We made our own gyoza wrapper from scratch, chopped all the vegetables and made our own pork gyoza dumpling. Chef Darren was very helpful and patient. He gave us great tips throughout the class. The step by step guidance was awesome. At the end, we were all laughing and having the times of our lives. Best of all, we got to enjoy the delicious freshly made gyoza! I will definitely be taking the tips I learned from this class to my own kitchen! I definitely would want to do another class with Classpop! This an experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. It's a fun activity and you learn a lot.

I went a couple weeks ago with my sister's and we had a great time. The recipes weren't…read moreovercomplicated and can definitely beef replicated at home. Marc was a great instructor and did an amazing job at teaching techniques in addition toto the recipe and pivoted smoothly if things weren't exactly on track. I really enjoyed that you make a meal with other people then get the opportunity to sit down and eat the meal you prepared with them. It was a great bonding experience for me and my sister's who all have busy schedules. Although it was almost 2 hours from my home we will defintely be going back