People Talk

Tami Green

August 18th, 2009

I had my cooking class last night and it was the best cooking experience me and my boyfriend HAVE EVER HAD IN OUR LIFE. The chef and his assistant were the most nicest and professional people that we have met in a long time.

I decided to treat my boyfriend for his birthday to a cooking class. Found this site on the internet (had no idea what I was getting into). My boyfriend is the cook, I just eat. So, I purchased 2 tickets for me and him.

We arrived to a wonderful loft where we had hors d’oeuvres waiting for us, beautiful calming music, and candles. I already knew my boyfriend was in for a treat

I cant even begin to tell you how happy my boyfriend was, he has ALWAYS wanted to do this and then to meet such an amazing chef to help him with all of his questions, giving him amazing cooking tips and teaching him how to use that BIG knife was all he needed.

The food we prepared was SO GOOD (lamb chops, tilapia and chocolate cake). We were SO FULL that we were ready to lay our aprons on the loft floor, make a palette and go to sleep.

I can go on and on an on of how wonderful our experience was and how we were ready to pack up the chef and his assistant to take home with us but......I will wrap this up.

I will tell everyone I know about My Cooking Party experience

Thank you so much Chef Shlomi and Triny for making my honeys 40th birthday a NIGHT HE WILL NEVER FORGET!!!

Such a pleasure.......

Tami and Kasine

Diane Teitelbaum

July 11, 2009

Everyone had a great time. Your staff was great and we enjoyed the space. I will definitely recommend you guys to my friends.

Diane

Corey Probst

June 27, 2009

Thanks very much! We loved your staff and had a fantastic time, and we hope to make it back for another party soon!

All the best,
Corey

Lexi Husid

June 11, 2009

We had the best time! Please thank all of the staff that were there. They made it such a success. Can't wait to work with you all again.

Amy Schottenstein

June 13, 2009

Thank YOU so much - everything looked great when I came by to check and everyone had such a fab time! Lots of people are asking all about it, so you may get some calls!!

You were wonderful to work with...

Thanks for making Katie's night so special!

Angelica L. Aguirre

April 22, 2009

Thank you to you and your team for helping us have an amazing team building event last night. It was cool to see my colleagues dancing and giggling. The art of preparing a meal together truly speaks to the way we need to work together in our office… the team is still living off the high of last night’s special treat.

Thank you for a unique experience.

Stacey Pinilis

April 18, 2009

Just a belated note to say thank you for a wonderful party a few weeks ago. I had a great time as did all of my guests. Everyone loved the space, your staff, the food and the whole idea!! I would love to do another event with you in the future. Please share my thoughts with those that helped at the party.

Janis Goldberg

May 7, 2009

I don't remember if I thanked you yet. You were absolutely fabulous and a delight to work with. Thank you for making the evening run so smoothly.

Lauren Kanfi

April 4, 2009

Liron, I just wanted to thank you for really making my sister’s bachelorette party special. It has far exceeded my expectations and everyone loved the cooking party-almost as much as the food!

Thanks Again!

Gil Penchina
CEO www.wikia.com

I had a great evening at My Cooking Party. The chef was warm and talkative, I ended up meeting some very fun people who were all busy drinking wine and rolling pasta with me.
The food is excellent, but it's the warm small group environment of people having fun and working together that makes it so different from going out to a restaurant for dinner.

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Gretchen Carlson
FOX & FRIENDS

We purchased My Cooking Party at our children’s' pre-school auction. The idea sounded really fun; to cook with a chef while socializing with friends. We were excited to try it out!
My Cooking Party was a great way to entertain without having to do any of the work, and ultimately being served a 5-star meal at the end of the experience! The crew even did most of the cleaning up!
I couldn't believe how many items were on the menu to choose from when putting together my dinner. It was difficult to choose a menu because there were so many items that looked so good.

Chef Meller was professional to work with in the planning stages, as well as at my home. He had a good sense of humor and was adept at teaching both cooking novices and cooking pros how to prepare a great meal.
This was our first experience and it was a hit with us and our guests. For those who didn't cook, it was a fun beginner's course. And for those who already cooked, it was valuable information to use each night in the kitchen. Both the men and the women enjoyed it a lot!

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Kristina Risso

I wanted to take a moment to tell you what a fantastic time my friends and I had at our cooking party last night.

We learned quite a few techniques and recipes that we'll remember for a lifetime. We also enjoyed the intimate setting of your 51st Street loft.
It really felt like a dinner party; Music, wine, good conversation AND a fantastic meal; All which could not have been made possible had it not been for your warm and knowledgeable chef, Liron Meller.

Life should always be so wonderful.
Look for my email reserving a seat for another class in the very near future.

Daniella and Richard Smith

We have used the services of My Cooking Party for several events held at out apartment during the past two years. We had receptions, cocktail parties, and dinner parties. What is unique about My Cooking Party is the very delicious and creative food, served in a beautifully designed serving.

Liron Meller is a generous cook who is enthusiastic about his work and is always trying to make sure that all components that make a good party into a success come together.

We recommend My Cooking Party for any type of catering services, and please feel free to contact us.

Arielle Wolfson

My experience with hiring a chef from My Cooking Party was so positive in every way possible, that I can't wait to make another party with them.
From the initial steps of choosing a menu to the actual presentation of the meal, I felt very much a part of the entire process without any of the stress.
I was able to serve my guests a beautifully prepared gourmet meal (the caliber of which you see in very few high end restaurants) in the intimacy of my own home, and sit and enjoy it.

I was able to also watch and learn while the cooking was being done so if I wanted a free cooking lesson, I had one. All in all, the chef and his staff were more than pleasant and the entire experience was one I'm looking forward to repeating.

Richard Shubac

I was throwing myself a 50th birthday party. Okay, technically it was a soirée. After all, I had just transformed my apartment into this modern urban hangout and I had hit the mid-century mark. It was a landmark night for me and I wanted everything to be perfect.

The guest list consisted of 40 of my favorite people. Some artists, some performers, but mostly advertising types like myself. I wanted the food to be beautiful, easy to eat and memorable (in a good way).

I scoured the web - jumping from site to site feeling as if I was running in place. The catering options all seemed so predictable, uninteresting and expensive until I happened upon MyCookingParty.com. The images of the food pulled me in. This was what I wanted - esthetically pleasing with a very modern feel. I downloaded the menu and again, perfect.

I had sent an email to set up a phone call. The reply back came within the hour. The meeting with Executive Chef, Liron Meller was set up quickly. I had asked Liron if he could provide a sampling of what may be available. He had surprised me by coming over to my place and cooking for me.

The tasting was a great opportunity for me to finalize my menu choices as well become acquainted with Chef Meller. Liron has a great sense of style and was extremely patient. He was able to incorporate plates and other serving pieces that I had into his presentation. We collaborated on some of the smallest details such the right napkins.

The ingredients were fresh and prepared with extreme care. Each Hors D'oeuvre had the right blend of spices, texture and visual excitement. I went with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres as well as a few table stations. My top picks were the Coconut Crusted Chicken, Pan Seared Tuna Tataki, Chicken Sate, Vietnamese Summer Rolls and The Spice Grilled Beef.

The party in all honesty was flawless. Liron showed up early enough ease any stress his nervous host may have been feeling. My kitchen was transformed into a well-oiled machine. A stream of delicious appetizers flowed through the party all night. My guests were anxiously waiting to see what was coming next.

I have to admit some level of guilt. Liron and his crew worked so hard, which left my role to enjoy the party, the food and my terrific guests. I assumed that role pretty quickly and the night was one to remember. My friends are still talking about the Pan Seared Tuna Tataki.

Liron hasn't seen the last of my kitchen.