“ I recently had the absolute pleasure of hiring this phenomenal chef for a birthday dinner for 18 people, and let me tell you, it was an evening to remember! The energy was electric from the moment Chef Sarah stepped into the kitchen. The aroma of fresh, innovative dishes filled the air, making our mouths water in anticipation. Every bite was a delightful surprise, bursting with flavor and creativity. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and you can taste the passion and expertise in every dish. What impressed me the most was Sarah’s ability to accommodate a few food restrictions and allergies without compromising on taste. She crafted each dish with great care and attention. Sarah doesn’t just cook; she creates an experience. She brought a fun, lively atmosphere to the dinner with her engaging menu, interacting with guests, and making everyone feel at home. It was more than just a meal; she created a celebration of food and friendship. If you want a dining experience that’s fresh, fun, and made with genuine love, you need Chef Sarah of Cookin’ with Luv in your life!
- Laurie
My husband and I are very discerning about what we eat. We have had many chefs over the years, and they have been average until we hired Sarah Dolgen Shaftel two years ago. By far, she is the best chef I have ever met. Her food is creative, healthy, original, varied, and delicious. She is very responsible, professional, knowledgeable, and talented. ( plus, she is very kind ) Her repertoire is boundless. She adopts all nutritional preferences. Sarah’s company is called “ Cookin’ with Luv,” and that is precisely what she does. Needless to say, we highly recommend Sarah to all.
-Sue
I recently had the absolute pleasure of hiring this phenomenal chef for a birthday dinner for 18 people, and let me tell you, it was an evening to remember! The energy was electric from the moment Chef Sarah stepped into the kitchen. The aroma of fresh, innovative dishes filled the air, making our mouths water in anticipation. Every bite was a delightful surprise, bursting with flavor and creativity. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and you could taste the passion and expertise in every dish. What impressed me the most was Chef Sarah’s ability to accommodate a few food restrictions and allergies without compromising on taste. She crafted each dish with great care and attention. Chef Sarah doesn’t just cook; she creates an experience. She brought a fun, lively atmosphere to the dinner with her engaging menu, interacting with guests and making everyone feel at home. It was more than just a meal; she created a celebration of food and friendship. If you want a dining experience that’s fresh, fun, and made with genuine love, you need Chef Sarah of Cookin” With Luv in your life.
-Gail
Sarah should be an essential part of the wise host’s entertaining strategy. For an evening meal or a weekend full of meals for a crowd, Sarah is your answer! I have had Sarah’s help in all of these circumstances, and though the weekend full of meals was a model of planning, organization, and implementation, no matter the complexity, Sarah’s cooking is delicious, and her talent for choosing the right food for the occasion is spectacular. She can drop off ready-to-go meals or cater, serve, and clean up. The bottom line, no matter what the occasion, she is a wonderful, creative cook- with yummy ideas tailored to the audience. The key to enjoying one’s own party is the reassurance that the meals will be delicious, served reliably, and with flair. Brava!!!
-Abby
Sarah is a brilliantly talented chef and caterer. Not to mention an amazing person. She prepares nutritious, delicious, beautiful, balanced meals. She is communicative, creative, responsive, and organized. She expertly and caringly can meet the dietary preferences and needs of her clients. - Jo
Sarah is one of my best friends, she’s my family now. Sarah is what I call an “intuitive chef.” I’ve never seen her use a cookbook; she just uses her instincts to create unforgettable food experiences. My kids and I have been the beneficiaries of her amazing culinary skills for years now. Sarah masters making healthy food taste so delicious. Even as picky as my kids were when younger when going to her house, they would say, “Is Miss Sarah cooking?!” They LOVED her food, having no idea they were eating vegetables as well! I am also not a veggie fan, but when Sarah creates her dishes- I can’t get enough of them! Fast forward a few years later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was so tired and sick after a chemo infusion, and Sarah would run over a week’s worth of her delicious and healing food. Chemo affects your taste buds and gives you horrible food aversions. I described what I liked, what my aversions were and foods I had to avoid while on chemo. Sarah delivered customized meals that were so delicious! Cancer treatment is a long, dark arduous process, and Sarah’s cooking brought some much-needed light into my world. Today, I am cancer free! My kids are now teens and still light up when we go to Sarah’s house to hang out or attend one of her catered events. Once you have Sarah’s special dishes, you will never forget them and actually crave her cooking (like we do)!!!
- Kia
I love so much about cooking…. the artistic part of it, that its an avenue to bring together family and friends, and of course, the apparent satisfaction of a delicious meal! It is also very important to me as a mother and a nurse to make sure that I am making healthy meals and meals that appeal to both adults and kids. Cooking with Luv has hit all those marks for me and my family. The food is delicious, exciting, and very approachable.
- Liz
Sarah is such an incredible, inventive, and inspiring chef! I can’t eat gluten or dairy, and I’ve never eaten better than when Sarah is at the helm, inspiring me with ideas! I’ve been able to enjoy holiday meals again and so much more. No recipes are needed once you learn from Sarah not to fear your food allergy and just go for it and get creative too.
- Jack
Cookin’ with Luv is responsible for helping unleash my fear of cooking without a recipe! Sarah does it so effortlessly and makes it so approachable. It is hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but Sarah did. I have purchased so many of her brand-specific recommendations, and I have loved every one of them. I did a wonderful FaceTime consult with her. I basically opened my seasoning cabinet up and she gave me a seasoning facelift! Her suggestions have brought more zest and excitement to our meals. She is amazing!! Since we could go back to normal life after Covid, I have made sure to hire her for all my parties and events! I have also hired her to deliver anti-inflammatory food to help me heal after a couple of surgeries. She knows how to make anything and everything without a recipe and with just pure chef’s intuition. Sarah’s food is creative, tailored to her audience perfectly, and always leaves you wanting more. Sarah also has a gift for making healthy food taste AMAZING, which we love!
