Testimonials

Chef Anne - Anne Apra Events

I hardly know where to begin to thank you for the amazing job you did for us for this very special wedding. You and your staff are the best….truly exceptional in every respect. Never before has my kitchen been left in such pristine shape!!! Our guests kept raving about the food and the service. How fortunate we are to have had you in charge!!

Again….my heartfelt thanks..

Much love,
Marilyn C.  (South Pasadena)

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I have used Anne for several corporate events and she is magical

She brings life to the party and has the ability to engage the whole team I a way that makes everyone feel part of. Not only is everyone still talking about how much fun they had, they are asking about the next one.

I cant wait to see what she has available for the holidays.

Tristan M. Smith, A.P.R. (Tristan S. Burbank)

It was such a lovely evening and could not have been more perfect; thank you. We have received the nicest notes from our friends and they thought it was pretty special!

You made it possible and easy to host this party. I hardly did a thing!

Kind regards,
Kelly P.  (Malibu)

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I loved having you at my party and everything you did. I never even thought once about anything but being with my guests the whole time, you had everything so in hand. It was just wonderful having you here to support me. The food was delicious. I loved the shrimp sauce and am still wolfing down the peppers and succotash! And the hors d’oeuvres table looked so attractive. It was simply a pleasure working with you. I look forward to meeting again soon.
Linda F. Beverly Hills

“Anne is one of those people you have to have on your team. She gives %100 and then %100 more. Her food is outstanding, service impeccable and she almost left my kitchen cleaner then when she started😀 Two thumbs way up!!”
Amy L. Valley Village

Your cards were picked up, so I’m hopeful my guests will contact you. I’d love to work with you again — it was such a treat having you in my cupboards, truly! You are so creative and engaging. The re-heats went perfectly, as did everything else.  Feel free to use me as a reference, should anyone ever ask.

Thank you for so comfortably making yourself at home in my home; for being so wonderfully prepared; and for giving my occasion that ‘joie de vivre’ or — is it in Italian, ‘buena forchetta?” — that only an artist can do! Gorgeous 🙂

Karen B.  (Santa Monica)

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grilled stone fruitWell my phone has not stopped…..what a night to remember. I am so grateful that for once I took several photos of the indescribable feast for the senses! Most of our friends are familiar with your productions and tasty fare….but last night was different. A. said she wished no one was around so she could have eaten all the lamb chops and E. said the filet with parmesan on toasts was amazing….everything was just superb and your staff gave super epic presentation and service. But Anne….YOU topped yourself …….

We went to bed and all he could say was…”what a great party and that girl is a genius and what are we going to do with all those balloons”…then he fell asleep!

The guests of honor were not used to this level of attention and indulgence lavished on them….but as long as we know Anne Apra….!!!

Thank you from me and my valentine for a night to remember,

xoxoxo
Joan R.  (Belair)

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Even before your bill arrives , I wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you did yesterday. You kept things moving, made everyone feel comfortable and did your usual fabulous job of serving.
Thank you SO much for all your help.

Fondly,
Patsy P.  (Hancock Park)

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You were a hit!

The appetizers and dinner were delicious! All of our staff was very complimentary to you and your staff! Everybody appreciated taking home yummy left overs and I will get mine from the kitchen later today. Again, many thanks from us all!

My best,
Barbara E.  (Flintridge)

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grilled steak bistecaThe party was really fun! The food was great, as always! I got many compliments on the food, and on the meat in particular. (Even Otto said the meat was great, and he’s not easy to please)! I can totally count on you for great food at all of my gigs!

Thank you again!!
Lesley A.  (Cheviot Hills)

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Last night was executed with such precision, grace and love because of you. We could not have been more grateful to you. I look very much forward to working with you in the future.

xoxo  – Sherre H.

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This is a belated email to let you know how fabulous the food that you provided for our party was!  Everything was excellent, and I received so many positive comments about the food!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Lesley A.

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Again, thank you and your team for a lovely event.  I only heard compliments about the food and your staff.  It was wonderful not having to worry about any of the details during the event. Thank you!  – Aya B.

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Anne created amazing food, everything from shu mai to charcuterie,  that delighted the guests. The food was beautiful and delicious.  The service was fantastic; I never worried about a single detail, and everything went smoothly.  Afterwards, I was left with a clean kitchen, left overs carefully wrapped in the refrigerator, and many happy guests. – Robert G.

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Steven and I loved every bite and he was thrilled that I did not cook.  We had a great evening with delicious food.  Btw, your polenta cakes were perfect and tasty!! Loved them.
Thank you again for making a lovely meal on such late notice and for taking  such good care of us! You are the best!!
With much gratitude!! – Yvonne B.

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Just wanted to tell you again how fantastic you were yesterday.  The event went off without a hitch (other than bad LA traffic) and you made everything run so smoothly from the moment you walked into Rebecca’s apartment.  I wish you lived in San Francisco.   We were all very appreciative of everything that you did. – Susan M

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Thank you Anne for all you have done to make Jim’s 90th birthday party a truly memorable event.  You have certainly gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven to be the consummate professional.  Plus I thoroughly enjoyed working with you!  Best wishes for your continuous success! – Sheila C.

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heirloom tomato saladThanks so much for all your help, your culinary talents, and your wonderful engaging warmth.  We so appreciate it! – Laurie & Debbie

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Thank you for your usual fantastic job.  It is always a pleasure having you here to help us.  Everyone loves your warm personality and great personality! – Arnold & Pasty P.

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We would like to tell the world how much we appreciated the dinner party you coordinated for us.  Your menu was exquisite and delicious.  You created a marvelous meal which our guests ogled over!  And the staffing you provided worked with the precision and beauty of a Swiss watch. All of this is amazing.  However, to have all of the above and your delightful, charming, and positive energy made the whole adventure a joy.  Thank you, thank you, thank you! – Dean & Frank

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Anne Apra, the caterer from my wedding did a FANTASTIC job, and I would recommend her to anyone–her menu was good, her food was delicious (and hot, served on time), and she stuck to our budget.  She was also really good about managing all the different personalities in the pre-wedding process.  –  Betsy S.

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Potsticker appetizer - Anne Apra EventsWe cannot thank you enough for helping to make our 50th celebration such a stellar occasion.  It was simply wonderful–there are no other words for it.  The food, the service, and the ambience were superb, thanks to you!  –  Don & Marilyn C.

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Everything was so wonderful! We made a lovely buffet for 20 out of the leftovers and now my fridge is empty!  Thanks for helping make Johanna’s wedding so special.  You are the best!  –  David & Judy B.