Honest to Goodness — Local services in Seattle

Honest to Goodness was a terrific experience from our first inquiry to the day after the event! Shannon, the Director of Operations, was super responsive and listened to our needs. She paired us with a fabulous chef - Chef Tristina. Chef Tristina likewise responded promptly, set up a call to discuss our dinner event, and listened well to what we would like. She showed up right on time and quickly got to work. She was pleasant to chat with, and took care of EVERYTHING! She even sliced the grapes that were out so that the toddlers could enjoy! Everyone (we had a party of 12 adults) was SO impressed with how beautiful everything looked and the attention to detail that Chef Tristina had - including a nice menu she created as a keepsake for each guest. The table setting and the plating were fabulous, and the courses were delicious. She even baked rosemary biscuits to go with our meal - so yummy! Best of all, in my opinion, was the ability to sit with our extended family and truly visit with them while Chef Tristina took care of the rest - we all enjoyed the sound of dishes being done while none of us were in the kitchen :). My kitchen was left meticulous, as if she was never there. When we received our invoice, we were pleased that Chef Tristina made sure our event was carried out completely in budget. What a fun experience - I definitely recommend Honest to Goodness and...

I give my highest possible recommendation to “Chef Laura” (see information and contact details below) whom we worked with for our time at Nordic Manor. She was constructively interactive with us in preparing every detail, for each meal. She incorporated all of our wants/needs and did it in the true “old-fashioned” way with time, effort and energy. We asked for some specific dishes (which were family traditions) such as “latkes” (potato pancakes); a “bagel/salmon(lox)/cream cheese etc.) breakfast etc. She did all of the shopping and lined up “timely” local resources (such as a woman in Port Orchard who makes NY-Style bagels and delivered them Sunday morning so they would be fresh and crispy), a butcher who provided the most spectacular rib roast, filet mignon and bison etc. etc. She also procured, set up and served our bar needs (which were also diverse…beers, tequila, rum, various wines etc. She made us “mudslides” (another family traditional drink) using various liquors (Kahlua, Frangelico and ice cream)…and other original and creative dishes. She baked, roasted, pan seared, sauteed etc. etc.) She was respectful of requests to use certain organic or vegan-prepared ingredients. She also assisted with our total cleanup and completely cleaned up after herself. In short….absolutely could not have...

We recently hired Honest to Goodness for our intimate wedding celebration, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish interesting, original and flavorful. Our families were quite pleased.

The team was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, from our initial inquiry to the day of the event. Communication was clear, timely, and efficient, making the planning process seamless and stress-free.

They worked with us to make a custom menu that fit the dietary requirements of every guest. The chefs presented us with a nice set of options to choose from after our initial discussion, and the final menu was perfect.

Their service was top-notch, with every detail meticulously attended to. The staff was not only professional but also personable, adding a warm and friendly touch to our event.

Overall, Honest to Goodness exceeded our expectations in every way. I highly recommend them for any occasion, and we will definitely be using their services again...