Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Great..

We LOVED Affordable chef, and so did our guests! Great food, great atmosphere. Mark and Cris were so helpful and responsive, reassuring me during the stressful planning process. During the week of my wedding, they were so easygoing and helped with all of our last-minute needs. They complied with all of our little requests -- I didn't have to worry about a thing during my reception. I keep saying that other than deciding to marry, this was one of our best choices.

Everything was so easy and wonderful. The staff there is amazing -- in the run-up to our wedding, they were nothing but supportive and reassuring and made everything seem effortless. Every request was met with a "yes." Mark was so accessible throughout the process, which helped ease worries. The place looked FABULOUS without much spent on decorations, and nearly every guest has complimented us on the food, even our snootiest and pickiest eaters. It just felt magical. We also used the photobooth to do our guest book, and we will treasure it forever!
Carrie M..

I don't have enough words to express how happy we were with Affordable chef services and everyone that worked there. Mark, responds to emails in under 24 hours (usually) and is nothing short of sweet, friendly, and accommodating. Cris, took care of us from the first time we walked in the door. until the very last guest left the night of our wedding. The guests are not only raving about the food (which was freaking awesome!), the views, and the space - but also about the service. This was my absolute dream spot and it surpassed all expectations.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Thank you..

What can we say other than "First Class" - the food, the presentation, Affordable chef staff - truly amazing. We had been thinking about our day for over 2 years... to see our vision come to life, flawlessly, was so rewarding. Your attention to detail and customer service leading up to our event made the entire experience so enjoyable!"
Morgan M.

Mark, before any more time passes, I want to tell you how wonderful it was to meet and work with you. As I said the night of the reception, I felt like part of the "Rich and Famous" having you and your staff in the kitchen of that wonderful house with the linen table clothes, beautiful arrangements, and glowing candles. The food was delicious and beyond our expectations and the service just made it better. Thank you so much for working with us."Lyn B.- Mother of the Bride

Chef Mark goes above and beyond culinary expectations with his blend and delicacy of flavors. It is a tradition to have Affordable chef cater the Klyne family on Thanks giving, each year with a delicious five course meal. We always find that Mat's gourmet dishes are artfully displayed and give a sensuous, savory taste that lingers in the mouth. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it!"

Dear Mark, Thank you again for your help with making our wedding day so memorable. It was a pleasure working with you and the food was delicious. Everyone was very impressed! We look forward to future trips to Santa Cruz and hope to eat more of your dishes!"
Shannon and Matt- Bride and Groom

"Mark and Nicole, I want to let you know how pleased I was with the dinner you prepared and served to my guests. You and other workers were courteous, professional, efficient, and delightful. The food was awesome, and everyone who came commented on it. If you ever need a reference for anyone, I would be more than happy to provide one. Thanks for helping to make our visit to Santa Cruz, Ca spectacular!"
Pat S.- Rehearsal Dinner

Monday, August 17, 2009

Made all the difference

Chef mark and his staff made our event so enjoyable. the food was delicious, displayed beautifully and served with a smile.he was so easy to work with...a real pleasure. i recommend affordable chef catering highly and will use them again. August 11, 2009 by s. french in Aptos, CA

Small Garden Wedding Extraordinaire!!!
After meeting with Chef Mark to plan our wedding, he said, "Just have fun and I'll take care of everything." And that's just what he did! During the months preceeding the event, he checked in frequently and was always available to answer questions or offer suggestions. His charming and fun personality really made everyone in our family feel so comfortable! Most importantly, Chef Mark made everything about our wedding day so special! He tailored the menu (and the whole reception, actually), to reflect the intimacy we wanted for our celebration. Not only was the food fabulous, (our guests are still commenting about how great it was) but the atmosphere Chef Mark created with his creativity and professional talents was incomparable! I was worried that my Italian mom would get all stressed out having someone in "her kitchen" but Mark couldn't have been more reassuring and nice on that level as well. He and his staff were so courteous and amazing all day - We love Affordable Chef Mark!!!! July 17, 2009 by Carolyn M'Guinness in Napa, CA