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Now folks, if you're looking for a great Chef for your events, well look no further because( Affordable Chef) will take care of you. I played at a wedding in the Santa Cruz Mountains at the Highlands Park. There I met Mark the Chef who was catering for the wedding. He was very pleasant and fun to work with and also his crew. Mark's cooking skills are AMAZING and he was always on top of everything and made sure there was plenty of hot delicious food to go around. I saw many people go back for thirds and that's very rare especially at events. People were talking about his food all night long how flavorful everything was and they were going to hire him as well. Well Mark all I got to say is, you made the wedding a success and The DJ (me) and Bride and Groom (Mike & Terresa) thank you very much for all you done to make this event a success.
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Ezequiel Gonzalez

He's simply a great caterer and a great guy.

We hired Mark back in January for our June 26th wedding in Monterey Memory gardens.

Mark maintained contact with us leading up to the actual day of the wedding. He is incredibly personal, and his easy going attitude really relieved a lot of stress from my wife. He knew what he was doing and everything was delivered as promised. His staff was wonderful and the food was a big hit. He made sure we didn't have to worry about anything the actual day. Mark was essentially a caterer and wedding planner all wrapped up in one!

If we ever need a caterer again, we will definitely be going with Mark. I would recommend him to anyone. He's simply a great caterer and a great guy.

Memory Gardens Montery CA

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The eco-friendly way to say 'I do'

The environmental movement seems to have tinted every part of daily life green. And the world of weddings is no exception, as more and more brides try to balance glamour and environmental awareness on their big day.

With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless. Easy options include hiring a specialist planner, arriving in a low-emission vehicle, and arranging eco-catering, which uses local organic products.

You can also do your bit by growing your own flowers or choosing to send electronic invitations instead of classic paper ones.

Guests can get involved, too. Rather than presenting the couple with a plasma TV, the latest trend is to make donations to non-governmental ecological organisations in the bride and groom's name.

For example, the World Wildlife Fund provides lots of resources for couples that want a wedding with a low environmental impact. Their special 'Weddings and Celebrations' web site even allows you to create a registry where friends and family can make donations.

There is, of course, one other important element that can be given the green touch: the bride's look.

Bridal fashion has gone eco-friendly, and these days many women are opting for gowns made from organic silk, cotton or bamboo.

Another way to turn your white dress into a green statement is to use vintage family heirlooms, which don't require textile processes that can harm the environment.

Wedding day jewels are also a consideration, as brides and grooms can select ethical accessories, like engagement rings and wedding bands made from Fair Trade gems and recycled metals.

Affordable chef was Great !

When planning our wedding, there were a lot of uncertainties that we were nervous about. But not only did we luck out with the wedding venue, we also lucked out with the Catering company.

The Affordable Chef Catering company did a tremendous job at our wedding, and we would highly recommend them for any event. The staff was highly professional, and the food was delicious. All of our guests were commenting on the quality of the food and the excellent service. The entire day went flawlessly as soon as they arrived. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect event.

Thank you Affordable Chef Catering!! Lexis

Sally Baldwin Thanks Affordable Chef

We just had our wedding catered by Chef Mark Gallagher of Affordable chef. The food was spectacular and the staff was on time, professional and went above and beyond. Mark was great and even saved the last delicious crab cake for me- the bride. Despite the fact my wedding was a small event of only 24 people, I was treated as if I was planning an event of 250. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, from the planning to execution. Thank you Affordable Chef !