Raves about Hands On Gourmet

"The party was a HUGE success! The food was really good and your chefs were amazing - engaging, fun and yet very professional. I think everyone wished that party would have gone on for longer. My husband said it was the best birthday present that he ever got.
Thank you so much for making this such a great event! I will definitely recommend Hands On Gourmet to my friends and will absolutely use your services again!"
Julia Bernard

“We had a delightful time. The setting was terrific. And the chefs were much fun. I’d definitely do this again with you.”
Patrick Houston
Yahoo!

“On behalf of everyone at Utopy, we want to thank you as well as all of the chefs. Each and every one of us had an incredible time; cooking with our fellow co-workers allowed us to get to know one another on a personal level, and best of all we were able to enjoy a great meal afterwards which we had all help to create. The event couldn't have been better. Thanks again for such a great, memorable time!”
Christina Wu
Utopy

“Thanks for a FANTASTIC party. Susan is still raving about it. You made her very happy ;->”
Giuliano Carlini

“The pictures reflect just how much fun we had with Chef Stephen and his great crew. We each came away with new skills, warm memories, delicious recipes as well as very content and full tummies!!
Thank you for your help in making this happen for SAP Ventures. What a great time the team had, and personally I look forward to doing it again!”
Micki Gerardi
SAP Labs

“Kudos to your chefs for a great evening!”
Brian E. Messaris
Kaiser Permanente

“I really appreciated how easy it was to arrange this great event from out of state. Your staff made it seamless, and everything went perfectly. Most important, everyone had a blast!”
Tiea Crane
PDL BioPharm

"What a total success! Thank you for putting together such a wonderful package for us. The group had a fantastic time and the food was deeelish!! We will most certainly be recommending your services to other Genentech groups, friends, etc. You were all so accommodating, fun, patient, and energetic, and put on a great show. Many thanks!"
Stephanie Savant
Genentech

"Hands On Gourmet put together a fabulous evening of food, festivities and fun! We all learned a little more about cooking, and more importantly, about each other. We've recommended Hands On Gourmet to other teams who are looking for a unique team-building experience."
Michelle Warvel
The Gap

“We want to collectively thank all of you for a fun-filled, informative, all-around great event for our team last Friday. Back in the office on Monday, everyone was still talking about how much fun they had. The event was so well organized and allowed us to cut loose and have some fun as a team. The food was spectacular and hands-on instruction was informative and entertaining.”
Jennifer Trahan
North Point Advisors

“I will highly recommend you to any other admins looking for team events. Our team just can't stop raving about how much fun they all had!! Thanks again!”
Tamiko Duncan
Cisco Systems

"Genius idea for team building activity, our group had a magnificent time. Would highly recommend!"
Mary Aragon
Oracle

“Just wanted to let you know how much fun we had. It was such a great way to do something fun with each other. We loved every course and the other folks in our department who did not attend, are very, very jealous :-) We can not stop talking about how great it was. Thank you so much -- for the fabulous, delicious day and for the pictures that look like they belong in Bon Appetit!!”
Jackie Ortega
PG&E Field Operations

“As a team building event, this definitely exceeded my expectations. The cooking tips were great and the food was delicious. Thanks for a fun evening!”
Barbara Purdon
Genentech

“I can't thank you enough for a fabulous birthday party. It couldn't have been better and the pictures were fun to look at. I just sent off for prints. Again, many thanks for the best party a girl could have!”
Lori Farley

“The party was one of the best marketing ideas I have ever come across, and more fun than I could have imagined. Every time I get on the phone with my clients they ask me when the next one will be!”
Elaina Starace
San Francisco Bay Area Agency, LLC

“Thanks so much for your help; the event was a great success! The staff was very professional and friendly. Everyone had a great time. The menu worked out very well, and the food turned out great! All in all, certainly an event I would recommend to others and would repeat in the future.”
Eric Alderman, COO
Media Publisher, Inc.

“Everyone at work is still raving about how much fun they had on Friday! In particular people commented that Chef Stephen was fun, and the rest of the staff very friendly. Thanks again!”
Laura Wong
Marketing Drive Worldwide

“What a great party! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience and people really liked being able to mingle and talk while preparing a delicious lunch. We can’t say enough about the staff – they were fantastic. We would highly recommend Hands on Gourmet to others.”
Colleen Mazza & Janette Weng
Chevron Technology Ventures

“Wanted to say thank you for the wonderful event! Even the most reticent of our group enjoyed it! I have heard nothing but glowing remarks about the cooking activity and food. We will definitely keep you mind for future events and I certainly will recommend you to others. It was great!”
Chris Hartlove
Kaiser Permanente

"It was great working with you. I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for cooking services.
You guys are the best!"
McKenzie Portelance, Director of Operations
TBA / PGI

“Thank you for putting on a wonderful event for my birthday party. Everything turned out perfect! Your staff was amazing and all my guest had a great time! The only downside... we wanted to stay longer! I will definitely recommend your services.”
Kathy Goodman

"Chef Stephen has a unique approach towards food – and entertains a crowd with his passion, gusto and special flare. Working with Hands on Gourmet was truly an enjoyable experience."
Anne Woodard, Promotions
Gourmet Magazine

“The food was terrific and your staff seemed very on their game.”
Thomas Hartman, Associate Publisher
Gourmet Magazine

“Our event at the Ferry Building was simply spectacular! Your fun staff, farm-fresh ingredients, and enthusiastic energy made for a fantastic time. Everyone was talking about it for days; some saying it was the best event they have attended! Thank you for our attention to detail, flexibility, excellent service, and of course, fabulous food. We all had a great time!"
Lawrence Mak
CNET

"Chef Stephen's enthusiasm is contagious! He was a prime ingredient in making our Macy's event a success."
Meredith Arthur, Director of Sales and Marketing
Chow Magazine

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Peter Morfin
Morfin Financial Services
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"Our event was fabulous! We got tons of positive feedback – people LOVED it! Our boss was thrilled and she said she not only loved the food and the activity, but she thought 'Stephen had so much enthusiasm and was clearly someone who is great at what he does and really enjoys doing it.'”
Colby Collet
Visa

"Everyone had a TERRIFIC time last week and I've already sent another Hotwire Director to you for her department party!"
Michelle Sitton
Hotwire.com

"We had soooooooooo much fun!!! Many thanks for the all of the prep, the yummy cuisine, the fabulous service, clean-up, and now the party photos! It would be great to do another event sometime."
Judy Hood

"Thank you so much for everything….everyone LOVED the evening and cannot stop talking about it!"
Mariah Boyd
Strategic Discovery

“We had such a GREAT time! The food was outstanding and your staff was the best! They were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and FUN!”
Kathryn Amooi
ADP

"I think a creative cooking class is the way to go for all bridal showers! Everyone had a great time because they had something fun and interactive to do while getting to know other people. (This was especially important because many people didn't know anyone else there.) I was told several times by my guests that it was the best shower they had ever been to! Your company made it so easy for me to concentrate on the fun things like flowers and decorations while you were taking care of the prep, food buying and clean up. I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking to host a memorable and original event."
Michelle Conrad

“We set up the Netflix event as a “surprise”, meaning the participants didn’t know until the last minute that they would be cooking their own dinner. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! Stephen and the rest of the folks had lots of contagious enthusiasm that folks got caught up in immediately. Everyone commented on the lovely presentation and the quality of the food. A great event!”
Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer
Netflix

...“I would add that from my end that the customer service from start to finish was top notch. Your staff knows what they're doing and provided prompt follow up.”
June Hoang, HR Specialist
Netflix

"Thank you for creating such a memorable and enjoyable team event. We all agreed that it was one of the best team building events we have done."
Maureen Malone
American Express

"A big thanks to you and your team for a wonderful evening. After a long day of meetings, a hands-on experience was just what our team needed."
Persis Shroff
Landor Associates

“I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to you and your amazing team! The program was an enormous success and we couldn't have done it without your commitment and enthusiasm for what you do. It was a blast to work with you and I am looking forward to future events with Hands on Gourmet.”
Whitney Huang
PricewaterhouseCoopers

“The team building was a certainly a hit with our group. Everyone was eager to see what was going on at every station. The end result was phenomenal! Everyone took home a sense of accomplishment along with a full tummy.”
Cynthia Telles
ChevronTexaco

"What a perfect idea for a birthday party! It was fun, festive, unique and interactive. The people at Hands On Gourmet were great and taught us a bunch of new cooking techniques. We loved it."
Kelley McGrath

“We had a blast preparing our meal together and getting our hands dirty. It gave us an opportunity to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. This experience was wonderful!”
Trina Chambers
World Savings

"A 5-Star performance! Our team event was a huge success judging by all the thank-you's that I've gotten. We loved working with your staff -- they are outstanding! And I can honestly say it was the best team building exercise we've ever done!"
Linda Sluka
Levi Strauss & Co.

"Chef Stephen and his staff put on a dynamic and informative class. People raved about the food and techniques that they learned."
Barbara Dimas, Culinary Event Planner
Sur La Table

"The event was a lot of fun and the food was mouth watering. I definitely learned a trick or two."
Susan Clancy, Career Services Placement Manager
California Culinary Academy

"The bridal shower of the year"
Chimene Rosales