5-STAR Reviews for our Top-Rated Private Chef and Catering Team!
Julia P.
Goodness Gracious did a phenomenal job providing cocktails and dinner on our small wedding day celebration. With COVID we had to re-plan our wedding a few times and it was a big bonus that Chef Lauren took care of all the event rentals, put together beautiful tablescapes, and handled all the clean-up. Chef Lauren was also very accommodating when we had a last minute location change due to the wildfire evacuations. Her food was mind-blowingly delicious and all our guests were raving about how much they enjoyed the meal. Chef Lauren and her team were timely, professional, and provided outstanding service. I really can't say enough good things about them - highly recommend!
Barbara F.
Excellent meal, personable but relaxed and refined chef and server. Lauren went out of her way to meet dietary restrictions with a delicious white bean dip on the cheese plate so bride could enjoy non dairy app. Very Covid conscious. She made our last minute backyard wedding a first class event. The table looked beautiful and the kirtchen was sparkling when she left. Not sure what tasted better- the cod or the lamb...both amazing.
Hailey Z.
Goodness Gracious catered our recent elopement at an Air Bnb and it was a wonderful experience. All the details, like flower decorations for the table and personalized menus, really helped everything feel special. Chef Brandy and our server Matt were on time and very professional. We didn’t plan our timing exactly right, and they were very kind, flexible and accommodating which helped us stay stress free during a special moment. The food was excellent and thoughtfully prepared. We had one vegan guest and the chef took care of her during every course, even dessert. She said her food was wonderful, and how nice it was to be included in elegant meals and not being subjected to simple salads. At the end they cleaned up everything and even saved us leftovers. All we had to do was empty the dishwasher! It was truly a wonderful experience and Goodness Gracious helped make it happen. All of our guests were satisfied, we will definitely book with them again. Highly recommended!!
Leslie L.
Chef Lauren was a delight to work with! She responded to a last minute request with such professionalism and made the process a seamless one. Moreover, the menu she created was absolutely delicious and just what we were looking for. We also had small kids in our group and when you can have them willingly eat “real” food - it is a major win! Her service and presentation coupled with her culinary skills were all such a delightful treat. Highly recommend!
-Leslie L.
Jessica H.
Lauren was the absolute best when it came to communicating, collaborating, planning and executing the our yearly best friend’s dinner. We were pleasantly surprised with not only the amazing, locally grown meal, but she included a delicious charcuterie board, and beautiful table. We loved working with Lauren and look forward to working with her and her team again.
-Jessica H.
She-Rene C.
Lauren and Tamara catered a 10 person family dinner for us at a Sonoma VRBO to celebrate a milestone birthday. The booking was incredibly easy; I appreciated how hyper responsive Lauren was about availability, menu options, and pricing. The food was incredible! We loved the attention to fresh, local ingredients and the logistics of everything was perfect. After sheltering-in-place for 4 months, having a meal made by Chef Lauren felt like the ultimate treat. We enjoyed the dinner so much we hired her for our brunch the next day. We are super happy with the experience and would definitely recommend Lauren and her team for any event!
-She-Rene Chen
Zack S.
Everything was phenomenal! Lauren was able to navigate a needy bunch of dietary restrictions without compromising taste. Everything as fresh and cooked perfectly. The entire experience was seamless and sophisticated, from the communication and organizing, to the wine, to the table settings, Lauren and team put together the perfect dinner for our family. We look forward to visiting wine country and indulging in Lauren's amazing food again soon.
-Zack S.
Stephanie S.
I cannot recommend this chef enough! Everything from the planning, to the service, to the table settings, to the food was amazing. I looked at several options for a catered dinner in Sonoma and Chef Lauren was not only reasonably priced, she offered so much more than dinner. She brings along someone to help set up, serve, and clean up. She sets the table with fresh flowers, beautiful plates, and printed menus. The entire experience was so worth every penny!
-Stephanie S.
Alia W.
Lauren and her team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. She was willing to spend time talking to us about a custom menu, was careful to get to know our group and our guests, and created a DELICIOUS menu for us. We were so delighted with the service, timing, and fun she brought to the table. Thank you for a special and memorable night!
-Alia W.