Gillian de Sève

Gillian’s cooking was always delicious. She was personal chef for a relative. She was always accommodating of dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten free, as well as people who were on both weight loss and weight gain diets. Her meals felt very inclusive for all diners. The food was great, and the amount of stress reduced and increased independence for my relative was immense. Gillian was absolutely worth it.

Gillian’s dinners were a delicious blessing! I’ve enjoyed many Gillian dinners in the last 3 years while she was working with my fiancé’s grandmother (who has since passed away). Gillian’s delicious menus allowed my favorite hostess to keep hosting despite declining health. She was able to invite her friends and family over to share quality time together over great food.
Gillian’s cooking allowed for no-​stress family gatherings and dinner parties galore. That’s right, no-​stress dinner parties. Can you imagine? Only made possible because Gillian had the food completely under control.
Her menu planning is superb, and above all flexible. Organic, gluten-​free, lactose-​free, nut-​free, pescetarian, vegetarian, vegan and good ol’ fall off the bone roasts; she has made it all (and I ate it all and then had seconds)! I go through withdrawal after having her citrus marinates and salad dressings — flavor town!
The presentation is very professional. The dishes all work well together, and come with detailed instructions for serving, storing and reheating. She is a zen presence in the kitchen and there is no trace she was ever there except for the neat containers of scrumptious food.
She makes healthy eating a pleasure with all sorts of creative side dishes (the grains and veggies — — I could make meals just out of the sides!) and can get down and dirty with amazing desserts. Chocolate and anything with a berry are her fortes!
She’s a treasure, and will work with you to make your event a stress-​free success!

I’m Gillian’s #1 fan! Gillian was the personal chef for three years for my boss (who sadly recently passed away), so Gillian and I were basically co-​workers. I saw her twice a week and witnessed (and smelled, and tasted!) everything she created in that time, so I can attest to her awesomeness. Gillian’s cooking enabled my boss to have stress-​free dinner parties for friends multiple times a week, an activity she greatly loved. Our boss also had Gillian cook and freeze meals so there was always healthy food in the fridge for her or family, and she was able to do catering for parties.
Gillian is incredibly adaptable. She’s able to make such delicious meals that are so healthy, and can accommodate any kind of special needs. I watched her create dishes for vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, low-​acid, kosher, gluten free, dairy-​free, nut-​free, you name it, Gillian can do it. People raved about her tofu. Tofu! She’s also able to make two options so everyone has something they can eat. She even made me a gluten free chocolate birthday cake with quinoa that was so good I froze the leftovers so I can have a piece anytime I want. And everything is gorgeously plated, and the kitchen left pristine.
For three years I have enjoyed working in a place filled with delicious smells of whatever Gillian is cooking up that day. I have also really enjoyed knowing her, as she is a delightful, warm, and fun person to be around. I heard countless guests exclaim in delight at how delicious and beautiful the cuisine was, and on the occasions I was invited to taste, I also found myself with eyes widening, joining the the chorus of, «ohmygosh this is SO GOOD.» Never in my life did I think I would hear so many people wax poetic about yams, but when Gillian makes her special mashed yams, you can’t help but swoon.
Gillian is an exemplary chef and indeed, a wonderful person. I cannot endorse her enough.

I really enjoyed working with Gillian. She takes her job very seriously and provides a great service. I had her cater a small event a few months ago and I was totally pleased with her selection of treats and her attention to detail and aesthetic. I also appreciate her willingness to pass on her knowledge of healthy ingredient substitutes I might use to improve my everyday diet. Highly recommend!

Gillian is an exceptional small business owner. She approaches every menu with a patient and pleasant attitude and really takes the time to get to know her clients. She listened to my (amateur) suggestions about what I’d like to see on the menu and really took into consideration my thoughts & ideas. I would hire Gillian again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend her to any friend looking for a personal chef or caterer!

I am fortunate enough to have sampled a lot of Gillian’s culinary expertise. I have attended numerous dinner parties and several events and have been so consistently delighted by the fare she serves that I look forward to her food as much as I do the occasion itself. Her menus are balanced and healthy and creatively put together. Her food is always beautiful and interesting and just plain delicious. Even old favorites seem new and exciting with her touch.
Her food is excellent and I would hire her to cater for me in a minute just for that alone. But the truly amazing thing is how effortless she makes it look. She is never frazzled or stressed when you arrive, but relaxed and smiling as she presents a perfect dinner. She has a lot of knowledge and is happy to share it. Gillian is the whole package and you just can’t do better if you need a chef.

I have attended numerous parties and events where Gill has cooked, baked and created unique and delicious meals. Her menus are creative and the food itself is always beautiful, hearty and even healthy.
Whenever I am having a dinner party of my own, I reach out to her for meal suggestions and cooking advice, which she so generously gives me every time.
I always look forward to her catered events and would recommend her to anyone!