Passion For The Palate

Just as an FYI, I almost never 5 stars, so don’t read into the rating too much.
This is review is long overdue than I’d wished only because Chef Kimberly did an outstanding job of catering an industry event hosted at our company’s office.
I’d never coordinated a networking event of this scale, roughly 200 people, but Chef Kimberly was more than willing to facilitate the process every step of the way, providing recommendations and visions for the event. She is clearly passionate about her work and is determined to execute the perfect event for her clients, which is exactly what she did for us.
Not only did I enjoy working with her because of her easy-​going personality and charm, but I was also impressed by 1) the quality of her food and 2) the amount of time she personally invests to customize her clients’ events accordingly. Chef Kimberly is highly attentive to detail and delivers on her word.
The only hiccup throughout our partnership was when it came to payment, which, in the end, worked out just fine as Chef Kimberly was very patient with us. Just be very mindful of every caterer’s preferred method of receiving payment as I’d learned the hard way through my first event-​planning experience.
But again, everything worked out perfectly in the end. After a successful industry event, attendees had asked me for Chef Kimberly’s contact information, which I was thrilled about because she (and her work) is very deserving of this recognition and referral.

10 stars would not be enough for Chef Kimberly Van Kline & Passion for the Palate!
I recently hired Chef Van Kline of Passion for the Palate to cater an event I hosted in my home. From our very first email until she left my apartment the night of the event, she was a consummate professional. She responded to each email in a timely manner and offered menu options that were both creative & budget-​friendly.
On the night of the event she arrived early, with her assistant in tow, to cook and set-​up — though I was a bit crazed with last minute party preparations — their fun, friendly, easy-​going vibe immediately put me at ease.
Upon arrival each guest was presented with a warm wash cloth to wipe their hands (the Chef’s idea) and a delicious rum punch with pineapple garnish. We served six different passed hors d’oeuvres, in addition to a salad & cheese/​olive station. The guests couldn’t keep their hands off Chef Van Kline’s signature red velvet cupcakes, which we served for dessert.
The food, presentation & execution was flawless! The guests are still raving!

Chef Kimberly catered an intimate six-​person birthday brunch at our home. The menu was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully executed. I found her to be responsive, accommodating, and fun to work with throughout the entire process.

Kimberly from Passion for the Palate recently catered a BBQing event I did on a private rooftop in Soho. She was a complete pleasure to work with and everyone left the event completely satisfied by her DELICIOUS flank steak, BBQ chicken and corn… not to mention thee most delicious red velvet cupcakes I have EVER had!