our customers tell us...
"Hi Lia: I cannot express the appreciation and gratitude I feel toward you and my friends for such a wonderful birthday gift. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. The food was delicious. I truly loved the entire experience. Thank you for a great day. I will be talking about it for a long time. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you." - Toni T.
"Lia, Thank you so much for such a great lesson. I learned so much! The meals are delicious and the best part is I have dinner for every night this week :)! - Tara L.
"Thank you! We've been raving about our lesson to everyone who will listen!" - Angela M.
"Hi Lia, Thanks so much - we had a fabulous time and cooking experience. We even had the kids trying the dishes! And, what a surprise to hear you were featured in Newsday the next morning; we felt in the presence of fame :-)." - Gay P.
"Lia -- We couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable evening! The dinner was delish ... every part of it. We were still talking about it the next day, my mom in particular. And you were delightful to have around ... so friendly and personable. Thank you for going with the flow of our chaos ... you were so easy-going ... and great with my niece. With all of us! It was truly a memorable experience. And I have to say, your personal touches -- like the beautifully printed menu, and even this email thanking us -- well, they are icing on the cake. I hope through our recommendations you get more business! Warmly," -Amy S.
"Thank you for making our evening so memorable. We all had a wonderful time and the food was fabulous. You left the kitchen in great shape too. I'm sure you'll be hearing from us in the future." - Barbara L.
"Hi Lia, It was a wonderful evening, and I really think it was a special evening for all involved. The Strawberry Souffles were a big hit. You will definitely hear from us again. Thank you for a job well done!" - Vera S.
“From the bottom of our hearts, Chef Lia, thank you for making the evening such a success. You were the best, and everyone raved about everything you made. You are quite a lady! Thank You!" - Rich & Jane K.
"Lia, the Brunch for Two was such a wonderful and special gift. Leave it to my daughter to find such a warm and talented chef and teacher!!!!! As I said while you were leaving, I already look forward to doing something with you in the future, as well as enjoying all the wonderful food you will be teaching my daughter that we are sure she will be cooking for all of us lucky recipients!!! Regards, Paula T.
"Thank you so much for a wonderful meal this evening. It was delicious!" - Pam P.
"Thank you so much for taking the time to work with us Saturday night. We definitely enjoyed our lesson with you and enjoyed the meal equally as much. I hope we can work together again." - Bob B.
“The best way to enjoy restaurant quality food at home.” – Gloria P.
"I want to thank you for a really great night and a delicious meal. We all had a lot of fun with you and we learned a few things we didn't know. My friends are already saying - when is your next party?" - Angela D.
"Lia, Thank you! I had a great time with you on Saturday. The icebox cake was awesome. I can't wait to use you again. I will definitely recommend you to my friends." - Donna S.
"Hi Chef Lia, It was nice meeting you and dinner was wonderful! Thank you for for your professionalism in dealing with this akward gift situation. Everything worked out nice." - Kathy C.
"The lesson with Chef Lia exceeded my expectations as it did my dinner guests. It was a very enjoyable experience. I really admired the quality of ingredients she brought with her." - Rob W.
"Dear Chef Lia, I wanted to respond to our experience from Thursday, February 12. I was so impressed with your professional attitude and organization. With that you were also capable of maintaining a relaxed , free-flowing work environment. I felt instantly comfortable with you in my home and enjoyed working with you as you taught me the recipes I wanted to learn more about. My friends have no idea the "total birthday gift" they gave me. It was such a fulfilling experience for a gal like me who loves to cook. I shared our results with different friends all weekend-long. I wish you the best and thank you so much. Sincerely, Tricia C."
“It was so nice to cook with you. I have been talking about you in my office all morning!! I just loved it all. I learned so much. Thanks again.”- June M.
"I received the gift certificate today and it is very classy. I cannot wait to give it to my long-time friend this week for his 50th birthday. I do not think I have ever been as excited about giving a gift as I am about this." - Andy
"Dear Chef Donna, The ladies and I loved the party. The cooking lesson and especially the food. Many of them confessed that they were initially dreading the idea of spending the day at a baby shower, but they had such a good time cooking and eating and spending time with each other, that they would gladly do it again! You are so efficient and such a delight. Thank you for doing such a great job. You are top notch!" - Jo Ann A.
"The experience I had with Chef Lia was excellent. I had a great lesson, great meal and most important A GREAT TIME!"- Christine P.
"The food was outstanding! Having Lia in my home during my bachelorette party was like having a family member there. I missed her when she left." - Raquel C.
"I just wanted to let you know that Glenn was a smashing success at our home on Saturday night. He was very professional and impressive, the food was delicious and our guests were raving. Thanks for sending him our way!! " - Lori R.
"Lia, the meals came out delicious! My husband's favorite was the pork. The kids LOVED the chicken...Everything was soooo good! It was really fun and interesting to cook with you. I learned lots of new info, including which measuring cups to use when!... Thank you so much again! You really made this a very memorable birthday gift - a gift that keeps on giving! Cindy F.
“Thank you for a wonderful service. The food was awesome. You did such a great job for my husband’s 40 th birthday dinner. I could not have been happier. I look forward to working with you in the future.” – Debbie S.
“Since my husband and I both work and neither of us really enjoys cooking, we used to order in almost every night. It was getting boring; not to mention packing on the pounds and dealing with dietary issues (diabetes). Now we know we will have a scrumptious dinner and it will be healthful as well. We are so lucky to have found Chef Lia! We can’t imagine life without her.” - Joyce and Kenneth R.
"Lia comes to your house completely prepared with wonderfully chosen fresh foods! If I can learn to cook with Lia, she must be great!!" - Rhonda P.
“When asked to prepare a Filipino feast, Chef Lia rose to the occasion and created a fabulous birthday dinner for our Mother. This was our first experience with a professional chef. Everyone found Chef Lia to be a talented and terrific Chef and enjoyed the dinner enormously. Thank you!”- Diane U.
"Dinner and dessert were delicous. We enjoyed every scrumptious bite. Thanks!" - Linda M.
“Lia is a skilled chef with creative ideas and is very patient. She not only teaches you your recipe but other useful tips about cooking. I learned how to hold a knife properly when chopping and having a bowl to discard waste saves time when preparing dishes. Thank you for an enjoyable day.” – Valerie P.
"I want you to know that we really enjoyed the meal you made for my 30th birthday on Saturday. It was perfect and delicious! Everyone has called to say how much fun they had at our home and how great the food was! I can't thank you enough....my 30th birthday party was spectacular and very special to me!" -- Renee B.
"Lia, I loved the lessons. I learned to prepare so many things. Everyone who shared the meals we created loved the food. You taught me about ingredients, preparation, technique and presentation. It was fun to learn and enabled me to put smiles on many faces. Your lessons are fun and your help has been invaluable. I am looking forward to many more lessons." - Debbie W.
"The food and service were fantastic!" - John and Carolyn C.
“Chef Lia is a charming person and makes a great meal! I loved that I had no work to do. I was satisfied with the quality and quantity of the entrees and it was simple to reheat them. The Seafood Stuffed Peppers were my favorite!” – Mary M.
"We had a small dinner party for our parent's 35th anniversary. Having Chef Lia cook for us made us feel like royalty in our own home!" - Aimee F.
“Just wanted to mention that the big hits were the paella, and especially the seafood salad. That salad is as close to Cirella's seafood salad as you can get and everyone loved it! Both Tom and my brother would not believe me when I said that the marble cheesecake was lowfat - even though I showed them the ingredients on the receipt - because it tasted way too good. Of course that dessert did not last at all. The Tofu Carrot Ginger dressing was delicious! That is a keeper too! What I like best about this service is that it is minimally inconvenient – the shopping, cooking and cleaning up is all taken care of by Chef Lia. And, I love the fact that all the meals are fresh and packaged well!” – Paula L.
“You are so clean and considerate. The food was wonderful! I’ve been talking about how delicious the fish dish was all week.” – Shawne & Barry R.
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GOTTA TELL YOU , EVERYTHING HAS BEEN FABULOUS!!!! We are really enjoying dinner. We had the primavera, omg!!!! love that, and the potato salad and the grilled chicken - really delish! Thanks so much!" - JoAnn O.
“Lia was warm, experienced, and professional and a fine cook! Since my lesson with her, I have used her recipes again and again. I am now much more comfortable in the kitchen, thanks to Lia!” – Brenda K.
I really enjoyed all the dishes you made for my 3 Entree gift certificate, you are a great cook! I even passed your card to a friend at work." - Gloria J.
"Thank you, Chef Lia, for the information about Turducken. It turned out great! If I ever need cooking help again, I'll come to you." - Chief Chef, US Merchant Marines
"The private Cooking Classes were a great experience! Lia's teaching, cooking and personality are amazing. This was the perfect gift and I really enjoyed it!" - Jill Z.
"You told me that you enjoy cooking all day and it shows! Everything was delicious. We especially loved the Banana Bread. We didn't believe it was low fat." - Lori and Mark W.
"We had a great Dinner-for-Two. Thanks." - Linda and Allen L.
"The Chicken Francese you made was better than the restaurant!" - Tom A.
"My mother cried when she saw the personal chef gift certificate!" - Barbara R.
"Your sauce was just like my mother used to make. And that's a BIG compliment." - Fran B.
"Every dish was better than the last. The steak was so tender. I don't think I ever had steak like that before! The individual portions made it easier for me to keep on my diabetic diet. " - Marie M.
"Lia's talents are many but in regards to cooking and entertaining the woman is amazing. Everything is so tasty and extremely appealing to the eye and pallet. The thing that impresses me most is that she does all of this with great care and it seems to be done almost effortlessly." - Angela C.
“Lia and I have been friends for over 10 years and I have been invited to gatherings at her house many times. I love going to her house because she is such a great cook. Every time I go, she makes different dishes that are presented so nice. I always leave asking for a recipe of a something she made. The last recipe she gave me was for a Dip made with Brie cheese and nuts, it was fabulous. – Diane S.
"Lia, thanks so much for putting together a great wine and cheese party. Everyone really enjoyed the food especially the homemade dips and spreads. Your service was terrific and really helped to make my gallery opening night special." - Jahn G., jahnsart.com
"I was able to do many things with the sauces you prepared." - Barbara S.
“The Chicken Scallopini Piccata was wonderful. The mix of lemon, garlic and olives created a burst of flavor in my mouth!” – Cynthia S.
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