I have no words to describe how amazing our experience was with Allyson. My family adheres to a strict Kosher diet and we decided to hire a private chef for the Passover holiday. On top of the Kosher dietary restrictions, Passover presents its own restrictions in terms of what we can and can’t eat. For Allyson, this was a completely new experience and she exceeded all expectations. She is smart, attentive, and meticulous to detail. After we explained the rules, she understood exactly what to do (and what not to do) and adapted accordingly. Allyson navigated the complexities of our strictly kosher kitchen with great care, displaying a sense of true respect for (and sincere interest in) the rules to which we adhere. Aside from cooking delicious food, Allyson picked up produce everyday to ensure our meals were fresh and nutritious. Shopping based on our dietary restrictions is no trivial task. Allyson kept in close contact to ensure all the ingredients were permissible. Her culinary creativity shined even while operating under our strict guidelines. Allyson spent considerable time and effort planning our menu. She mixed personal requests with creativity and expertise making every meal unique and delicious. She was extremely adaptable to switching things around and always open to suggestions. Allyson is a seasoned chef who demonstrated an ability to mix flavor with culture. Even recipes she attempted for the first time tasted as if she had been making them for years. Allyson is extremely personable with a cool and calm demeanor. Her friendliness, authenticity, and genuine nature created an immediate bond with my family. Although we only had her for two weeks, she became a special part of our family. She is great with kids and has a positive energy that is contagious. Allyson was extremely responsive (even after-hours) to answer any questions we had. Even though the two weeks are over Allyson will always have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs!). I strongly recommend Allyson and would gladly welcome the opportunity to work together again in the future.
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Allyson and her team came to our place for my husband’s 40th birthday, and I gotta say it’s the best gift I could have every thought of ! We were seven guests, on the patio of our tiny house, Allyson managed to cook a perfect meal in such a limited space! The ingredients were fresh, the menu was exactly what my husband likes to eat, she replied very quickly. She even brought printed menus and a couple of surprises, she made a nice evening become an unforgettable evening.
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Allyson was great from beginning to end, in every part of the process. She was very responsive and accommodating leading up to the dinner and truly a wonderful person and chef! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for amazing food and company. Thank you, Allyson, for a special night!
Sean L. via Thumbtack
Allyson is outstanding. She is considerate, kind, skilled, and artistic. Her food is memorable. She takes the time to explain the journey. And the outcome is delicious. Don’t waste your time with anyone else. Cheaper isn’t always better. And you get leftovers.
Jennifer H. via Thumbtack
Amazing! I can’t say enough good things! Michelin-quality chef whose food is on par with The Kitchen and is absolutely a pleasure to work with. This will be the only company I use for any catered events moving forward. Thank you, Allyson, for making our night. You are so very talented!
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