Maria catered my daughter's 21st birthday party with ease and elegance.

Maria came to the house and "checked out" the kitchen so she knew which cooking gear to bring with her on the day.

We discussed the menu and opted for a sit down dinner for 20. She planned a three course meal that turned into around seven as there was plenty of food and we all wanted to try each and every dish. On the day Maria worked in my kitchen and chatted happily with the family and even saved the meat scraps for the dog.

The night went extremely well. Plates of food appeared and disappeared effortlessly and she topped it off with a cake to "die for".

At the end of the night I was left with only the last of the wine glasses to wash up and a clean kitchen.

I would recommend her service to anyone who is having a function of any kind either personal or business.

KAY GRAY

"Maria was our 'surprise chef' for my husband's 50th birthday celebration. It was quite unique and very special to have someone we had known for many years, help us celebrate in our own home. Maria prepared all our favorites from the restaurant with her usual vivacious personality - it was a memorable evening for all."

H CROKER

Thanks Maria,

We all had a wonderful time. You have been the talk of the town.Thanks again.Loved it.

Take Care
Kimxx

Hi Maria,

Dinner was delicious, consumed far too much but still had heaps for left overs which was great! Having the last of our Scallopina today. Thanks for forwarding my receipt and spending a great morning learning some of my favourite dishes! Can't wait to give them a go by myself!

Regards,

Judy

Hi Maria.

I enjoyed your class so much and cant wait for the next one. I have purchased some cooking pots, pans and a good wok so you should be right to bring just yourself over next time.

I am still in survival mode at the moment. So I am wondering what kind of meals I can cook for breakfast menus?

I loved the spontaneity of cooking the pesto for me. It was so nice of you.

If you have any ideas of my breakfast query, otherwise I will pick meals off the menu. There is so much I would like to learn and I am thinking of going through the whole menu. A class each week would be great.

In the mean time I will keep practicing.

Once again Thankyou so much Ryan

Oh my god. The food was so good!!Everyone loved all of it. I didn't even have to warm up the left over curry for dad, he at the risotto and just took out the zucchini and mushrooms and loved the potato dishes. The kids ate a bit of everything and i still have some left over risotto for work today!I made potato croquettes after dinner and they worked beautifully just coated in breadcrumbs. I was so full I only ate 2 last nightI'm so excited to cook more but can't imagine it tasting as good as last nights meal. I'll never be able to eat bruschetta at a restaurant and have it taste as good as the one we made yesterday.

Thanks again!!! Amy

Hi Maria,

Big thankyou to you for Saturday night, it was awesome, everyone had a great night and was so impressed with the whole thing.
Karen x

Maria,

Thanks so much for the pesto recipe! The party was great I made home made pizza’s using the pesto and tomato sauces as the bases and had the bread again which everyone loved.

Thanks again I had a wonderful time – my parents are telling everyone! Steph

Hi Maria,

Thank you so much for not only sharing so much about cooking with us but also providing us with the most delicious dinner. The Tiramisu was divine - and Bryan and I have the leftovers! Can’t wait for coffee this morning!! Paul and Dee shared the veal and ravioli leftovers, both were making claims for today’s lunch. You are firstly, a superb chef, all those years in your Dad’s kitchen are much appreciated by those of us lucky enough to experience your food. Also you are very professional in what you do, it was so easy to have you at our place. We will certainly speak highly of the experience and hope that the concept becomes a great success.

Thanks again,
Loretta.