Testimonials
Thank you for delivering an incredible seafood dinner experience. The elevated Maine menu was perfect for us out-of-towners, expertly curated by Chef Ned and owner Lee Ann. The presentation was wonderful, and the service was top-notch. We highly recommend Grateful Culinary Collaborations!
-J. Brown
I don’t know where to begin. Ava and I had such an amazing time and we got so many compliments on how amazing the food was! The steak was incredible, the best Ava and I have had in a long time! Randy and Ned were amazing! Thank you for making this so easy, we really appreciated not having anything to worry about.
-Zach & Ava
Wow! What a wonderful evening we had last Saturday at Maine Maritime. Working with you and your crew from Grateful Culinary Collaborations was absolutely our pleasure. Throughout the planning process, we really appreciated how carefully you listened and focused on Brodie and Lex's journey and wishes as we developed a "Taste of Maine" menu for the evening. Our guests couldn't say enough about your attentive staff, the delicious food and unique signature cocktails. Thank you for helping to make the evening so memorable.
-Jennifer
Lee Ann and the chefs on her team were absolutely amazing for our wedding in Bar Harbor. We had 22 guests and they served an incredible 6 course meal with seasonal ingredients. We did a tasting the year prior and updated the menu to fit more of our personal tastes and it came out perfect on our wedding day. We even had a gluten free guest who they accommodated all of her own special plates (even for cocktail hour) and vegetarians as well. Everyone said the food was wonderful and it was such an great experience- highly recommend!
-Hayley-Ann
Lee Ann and her team at Grateful Culinary Collaborations catered our wedding on 10/13/2025 and they were AMAZING! The food was delicious (which we already knew thanks to their trial date with us, for which we were allowed to invite our parents). Their staff was friendly and welcoming while serving appetizers during cocktail hour. We had a buffet style dinner and had surprise rainy weather. Lee Ann and her team were able to flawlessly adjust to prepare, serve, and clear appetizers, main courses, and desserts. We received so many compliments from guests about how good the food was! It was so easy and enjoyable to work with everyone at Grateful Culinary Collaborations—stress-free, she kept in contact throughout all of the planning and made payment schedules flexible and easy… I could go on and on. I e can’t wait to host another event with Lee Ann and her team. They made our day!
-Christine H
Lee Ann/Grateful Culinary Collaborations and Chef Ned far exceeded our expectations for a special private chef event! If you're looking for a private chef for a special celebration, don't sleep on this team! We celebrated a milestone birthday in Maine and brought in Lee Ann and Chef Ned for a special dinner party. The group included 9 adult foodies and we were blown away by the food and experience! For apps, Chef Ned served some of the most delicious/biggest oysters I've seen, lobster fritters, and scallops with a sweet corn puree. We had a pear and fennel salad, and then the main entree - incredible bouillabaisse stew with fresh monk fish, lobster, shrimp, and scallops, with crispy french bread. The dessert was a delicious layered citrus raspberry cake that was outstanding. Lee Ann was very easy to work with and super responsive throughout the process, working with us on a custom menu. They also easily accommodated a gluten allergy for one of our guests. Chef Ned was gregarious and friendly - a perfect personality for some chit chat with guests throughout the night. Lee Ann left the kitchen spotless at the end of the night, so we didn't have to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend Lee Ann/Grateful Culinary Collaborations and Chef Ned if you're looking for a delicious and unforgettable night!
-Jess B