Client Feedback

We would not be where we are today without our loyal and very generous clients. These are just a few words they have shared with us.

Additional references are available upon request.

“…the food and presentation were amazing. I’ve thrown a lot of parties in lots of cities and this was world class.

So good that at first everyone wanted to wait until all 40 people got there so they can see the presentation then it was demolished. Next day all the thank yous were about the food, not my company!!! Just kidding but it was the highlight of the party.”
- R.King - Sage Software

“I have used Savoury Chef on three occasions with great success! The food is beautifully prepared and filled with remarkable flavour. While the food has always been complimented with superb wines, at the end of the evening it is the food that emerges as the star of the event!”
- J.Ion - Vancouver

“Kudos to Chef Taryn and her team at Savoury Chef Foods.  We hired Chef Taryn to cater a surprise 50th birthday party on the Victoria Day long weekend. There were 50 plus guests.  Chef Taryn designed the menu of appetizers to please all palates. The culinary highlights were the lotus root chips, grilled scallops wrapped in bacon topped with a scrumptious glaze and lamb chops simply to die for.  The presentation was exquisite and the service unobtrusive.  Chef Taryn and her team of professionals make entertaining a breeze even for the most harried hostess!

Be sure to call Chef Taryn at Savoury Chef Foods for your next culinary caper! You and your guests won’t regret it.”
- Anna Fung

“We are still basking in the glow of another sensational evening with Taryn and her Savoury Chef team. Taryn managed the evening with confidence and aplomb, leaving guests raving about the food and our kitchen shining! Savoury Chef created the perfect setting for a memorable event for our friends and associates. We can’t wait to do it again!!”
-Linda and Don Schick

“Thanks to you and your support staff for all the hard work, and making Frances’ 40th a truly memorable occasion - the food and wines were fantastic, service was outstanding, kitchen was left spotless and I’ve been receiving completely undeserved thanks for my minimal role from all. Hopefully we’ll get use use the Savoury Chef for another celebration sometime in the future.
“ -I. Main, West Vancouver

“The Savoury Chef is outstanding!! I have had Taryn cater four very different events at my home.
From a ten course dinner for six, to cocktail parties for 30, and a retirement get-together for 75, we have always been dazzled by the food. Rave reviews from all in attendance. I now give her freedom in choosing the food within a price range suitable to the event and know that we will be in for a special evening of great tastes. Reasonable pricing and outstanding food are complimented wonderfully by the personalities of Taryn and her staff. I recommend the Savoury Chef to anyone looking to make a special event even better.”
-W. Disbrow, Vancouver

“The Savoury Chef recently catered a dinner for myself and fourteen guests. The food was amazing, very fresh, and the menu was great. She was very accommodating, flexible and easy to be around. I felt so relaxed the day of my party because she did everything! Thanks again Chef Taryn!”
-A. Pellerud, West Vancouver

“I would like to thank you for doing such a wonderful job yesterday. People were very impressed both with the food and your warm hospitality. Martie and I were saying this morning that we need to have friends around more regularly, and you can be sure that we will try to track you down the next time we have a large group to our home. Thanks again!”
-J. Knockaert, Port Moody

“Chef Taryn delivers. Whether it is a party for six, a party for twenty or a gathering for eighty, Taryn comes up with the perfect menu for each occasion. She is at home in anyone’s kitchen, working independently to make each catered event a huge success. Taryn is our favorite “Savoury Chef” and I give her my highest recommendation!”
-M. Maitland, Richmond

“We ended up going with The Savoury Chef. The meal was excellent… delivered on time and as promised, and all my guests commented on how nice the presentation was and how tasty all the dishes were. I definitely would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone wanting catering services.”
-S. Cranfield, Port Moody

“Hi Chef Taryn, thank you very much…we have heard amazing things from our prize winner in connection to the dinner you prepared for her mother’s birthday.”
-J. Isted, OSL Marketing

“Chef Taryn catered our annual customer appreciation evening for over 150 attendees. Taryn and her crew were the consummate professionals and did a terrific job. Our guests commented left, right and centre on the fabulous food. In the planning process she gave us many options to chose from for our budget, suggested and delivered the appropriate wines and provided superb waitresses and bartenders for the event. One phone call, and one bill did it all. Who could ask for any more?”
-R. Nordman, Rocket Builders

“We work past dinner almost every night and as a result we order take-out and eat in the office every day. We were getting tired of eating from the same places and were having difficulty finding healthy food as well. Taryn was a great solution for us. We now eat healthy, have a great selection of pre-made meals and do not have to worry about getting tired of eating at the same places every day.  We also save time by not having to order from restaurants - plus her meals are delicious. Thanks Taryn, you’re a stomach saver!”
-D. Barkwell, Scotia Capital

“When my mother came up with the idea of having brunch delivered to my apartment as a birthday present for my boyfriend, I thought she was getting a little too creative. Lucky for her (and my boyfriend and I), she found Chef Taryn. Without a blink of an eye, Taryn created a deliciously fresh and plentiful brunch, including traditional eats and a home baked dessert, and served it in our apartment nice and warm. Honestly, I was stealing from my boyfriends plate when I was done! Thank you Taryn for a unique birthday surprise!”
-Chad & Erin, North Vancouver

“Hiring Taryn was the smartest thing we’ve done in years! With a newborn little girl, cooking is not my top priority but balanced meals are necessary to keep our family healthy. Taryn makes us delicious meals and shops for the groceries. She has been reliable, efficient, low maintenance - and most importantly has made life a lot easier for both me and my husband. Thanks for the help Taryn.”
-H. and B. Stokes, Yaletown, Vancouver

“After a busy day driving 3 kids to all of their activities it is wonderful to come home to a gourmet meal in my own kitchen! For the next 3 nights I can spend more time with the kids helping them with their homework. I gave Taryn free reign over what she would like to make, so I don’t have to even think about the menu.  We try new foods each week, and for a special treat her desserts are better than any French restaurant. I would recommend Taryn to anyone who would like to take a break from cooking and would like to try something new and delicious. Thank you Taryn, keep up the tasty meals.”
-M. and L. Wayrynen, West Vancouver

“Chef Taryn personifies the art of modern urban dining. The attention to detail in the ingredients, preparation, and service are second to none, and of course the end result is always a fantastic eating experience. Last week I was saved from disaster when my BBQ party got rained out. Luckily I had enough of Chef Taryn’s creations in the freezer to turn Plan B into Grade A! Whether catering one of my parties, preparing meals for my busy lifestyle or creating a menu for a special evening, Chef Taryn is always a pleasure to work with and a true artist. Thank-you!!”
-Andre Pinces, Professional Photographer, Vancouver

“I’m a single mother with 2 young children. I started using Chef Taryn a couple of months ago and what a dream for me! My four year old son is a very picky eater and he has no complaints when it comes to dinner time now! My daughter just turned 1 and is starting to eat solid food with us. I am comfortable enough to feed my children the food that Chef Taryn makes for me with no questions asked. She has made my life so much easier, I now have more time to spend with my kids. I’m so glad to have her as part of my life.”
-J. Wu, Yaletown, Vancouver

“We were in awe of your food, presentation, atmosphere and manor. You’re so confident with every dish, and it definitely showed. We thank you for your warm presence in our household, and apparently our guests do too! (They are all still raving about the meal). See you again sometime soon!”
-Martin and Dominik, Kitsilano, Vancouver

“Taryn,

I am so thrilled with my meals…you are a genius! I love how everything
tastes as if you had just cooked it even after warming it up. And it takes
the biggest stress out of my day which has always been what to eat that is
good for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

- Dianne

“Having Taryn cook for my husband and me is always a treat, we are always excited to come home and see what Taryn has created. I highly recommend trying Taryn’s food; once you have her cook for you, you will always want her to cook for you!”
-N. and J. Gill, Surrey

“Taryn is a life saver! I had some last minute business arrangements come up, prior to a big client dinner I was supposed to plan! She took full control of the meal, shopping and cleanup. The food was nothing less than fantastic! I still need to know that wine you picked to go with the salmon! Delicious! Thanks Taryn.”
-R. Carlson, Richmond