Black Radish Personal Chef & Catering

08/27/08

Black Radish is a lifesaver

by Sophiesmydog at Citysearch

Black Radish was recommended to me after I decided that I didn't want to go on yet another diet but actually make some lasting changes. Because I live alone and have a very busy schedule I never cooked for myself and ate fast food or take out for most meals. Chef Heather has been very accomadating and attentive to my requests. Having this service is like having elves come and make meals; the only sign that Chef Heather has been there is a freezer full of delicious food and the lingering smell of home cooking. I have lost 22 pounds since 4th of July and never feel like I am dieting, the meals are so satisfying. I can not recommend Black Radish highly enough; it has been everything I hoped for and more.

• Pros: So easy - So satifying - So Great!
• Cons: none

08/27/08

The Perfect Gift

by LizJordan at Citysearch

We decided to use our baby shower gift money to give ourselves a break when the baby was born and not worry about cooking! ...and that was 6 months ago and there's no end in sight! We absolutely love Black Radish's service and of course the amazing dinners we eat every night! Chef Mader is also very creative with the quirky diet of a new mom. Chef Mader is a warm, wonderful person who is an exceptional personal chef.

• Pros: Flexible scheduling, Great value, Great service, Great variety, Great food!

08/27/08

The Friendliest Service and (more importantly) the TASTIEST FOOD!

by gtmediapdx at Citysearch

Our small business has had the privilege of recently having a full meal provided by Heather at Black Radish ? we'd been working a lot of long hours and so we were hoping for something really good to keep us going during a particularly grueling project.

Heather treated us with a meal of enchiladas that simply defied description. I speak for everyone here at our office when I say that this was the single most delicious meal we have had here in a long, long time. We regularly go out to some pretty amazing local restaurants to keep troop moral high but nothing (and I mean nothing!) in recent memory compared to what Heather and Black Radish provided for us. I can't overstate how simply awesome her food is.

I would highly recommend Black Radish without hesitation for both personal chef services and corporate functions. While a great many caterers out there are simply so-so or 'pretty good', food from Black Radish stands alone as mind-blowing - yes, you read that right MIND-BLOWING. Treat your employees right and have Black Radish do your catering from now on - you'll be so addicted and impressed that I guarantee you'll want to try Black Radish personal chef services at your home too. Portland has a lot of caterers and personal chefs, Black Radish sets the bar for everyone else, hands down.

• Pros: Amazing Food, Amazing Service, Amazing Friendly Smile - Best of Class is an Understatement.
• Cons: Absolutely NONE!

08/27/08

Delicious Dieting

by DTRiordan at Citysearch

In the spring, my husband and I decided we wanted to lose weight before his son's wedding in June. We knew we would need help with lower calorie healthy meals and considered the systems that mail you meals, but friends advised against it. So we researched personal chefs and found Black Radish. Chef Heather was experienced cooking South Beach Diet meals for other customers. We started her service in April and John has lost 40 pounds already -- plus lowered his bad cholesterol and raised his good one! The meals are delicious, convenient and tailored to our tastes. Black Radish has been an excellent investment in our health and happiness!

• Pros: Personalized menus, delicious recipes
• Cons: None!

07/25/08

Fabulous food, Awesome service!

by kittyut at Citysearch

I had chef Heather cook for my party in June. EVERYTHING was PERFECT from start (since the planning phase) to finish (my kitchen was left spotless). She and her crew showed up on time. The preparation and presentation was in itself "eye food", more importantly, the taste and smell was excellent. The crew was attentive and professional. My guests were all happy and constantly raved about the food. The party was talked about for days. I wanted to use her service again for another party 3 weeks later but, unfortunately, she was booked :(

I highly recommend chef Heather. I will definitely use her again for my next party.

07/04/08

Master Catering Service

by TeddiBear at Citysearch

Chef Heather and her team helped to provide the most delicious food and presentation for a surprise birthday party for my husband. While I was running around picking up out-of-town guests and doing last minute preparations for the surprises I had planned for the evening, they were calmly putting together the most amazing dinner. The presentation was so beautiful with Heather's colorful platters and flowers. It was an inviting display to the wonderful treat that awaited our taste buds. She is truly an artist! All of our guests absolutely raved about the food, and I was so thrilled to have been the one to introduce this exceptional chef to my group of friends. I am happy to report that my husband was completely surprised. Heather's food and service was a fantastic present for all of us!

07/03/08

Amazing chef......Heather rocks!!

by ermoone at Citysearch

Black Radish has changed our lives!! Heather does everything and her food is amazing. If you are looking to incorporate healthy new foods into your lifestyle, Heather can help plan, execute and design personal menus for you and your family.

06/22/08

FANTASTIC Baby Gift!!!

by wubledoo at Citysearch

When our second child was born, our friends set us up with a week's worth of meals from Black Radish. Heather did a great job of accomodating our dietary needs, and created some fantastic, tasty meals. She also packaged everything for us in 2-person portions in freezer containers, so that we could freeze the food and use it over 2 or 3 weeks. This is a perfect gift for parents with new babies at home! Highly recommended!

• Pros: Packaged for freezing in right-sized portions

03/30/08

Healthy and Decadent meals: Written by a Registered Dietitian

by LilaOjeda at Citysearch

I'm a Registered Dietitian (as well as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor), and I help my clients reach and maintain their nutrition, health, and fitness goals; and I'm very proud to say that Chef Mader is a great addition to helping my clients do this successfully! I've experienced her food first hand and I'm proud to say that I know her as a great person and as a gifted chef. She has the magic touch and know how to make healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food (as well as specializing orders in just about any way you prefer), while keeping it all truly decadent. Many of my clients and friends do not think these two words can coexist to describe food, so if you're skeptical, just give Chef Mader a jingle and you'll know I'm referring to. It's hard to say which is better: her delicious food or her impeccable professional service. Either way, you will be more than pleasantly surprised by Heather and her food. Her meals freeze great too, which make her entrees a great addition to my own weekly meal creations, especially when I'm short on time. Plus, I can savor and enjoy every bite of her food knowing it is at the very top for quality, health, and flavor. Her vegan brownie bites are a definite favorite of mine (I cherish every bite last one), and I'm continuously wowed by all her ethnic, unique creations. So don't hesitate, call her today to begin your journey to enjoying Chef Mader's healthy, and decadent, meal service!

03/16/08

Chef Heather provides quality and time.

by gofigure at Citysearch

Having Chef Heather has been a real treat. Its like Christmas every week, we receive our meals and open all our containers to experience the wonderful flavors and freshness of our meals. Heather incorporates our request in each service, as well as, gives us a chefs surprise, we love this!! Having this service has given me a piece of mind knowing I am doing the best for my family and myself, by having healthy meals and not eating fast foods and/or processed items for convenience and time sake. Heather's service has also given me back precious time!!!! The time spent on deciding what to cook, buying food, preparing food, cooking food, and serving the food, has been a struggle to find the balance between quality and time. Thank you Heather for giving us quality and time:)