
Media & Testimonials
Corporate Catering
“Rising Kitchens has transformed our breakfasts for us backstage. They are able to work with our budget, adhere to specific requests, and deliver on time, whenever we need.”
- Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ
“Love & Plates did a beautiful job of creating a decadent experience for our team. From the menu selection to the display, she went above and beyond.”
- Celeste Salgado, Ferring Pharmaceuticals
“The treats were delicious and everyone at our event loved them…all our staff and other guests took desserts home. They couldn’t get enough.”
— Nicole Rettino, J&S by STARK
“Thanks Rising Kitchens for helping us discover and support new, local food ventures. We want to try them all!”
— Mark G, Morristown, NJ
In-Home Entertaining
“Working with Rising Kitchens was an easy, seamless, and personalized process. The chef delivered the food and had it ready at the exact time we discussed, eliminating any prep on my end.”
— Dena P, Summit, NJ
“You made my life so much easier. The platters were a hit. Will be in touch when we host another gathering.”
- Jackie P, Summit, NJ
“Thanks for making this so simple.”
- Joanne L, Montclair, NJ
The Personal Chef Experience
“We would like to thank you for preparing and presenting some of the most delicious dishes we have ever experienced throughout our culinary journey. All the guests were raving about your recipes, even though most were unaccustomed to the well-curated menu.”
- Tiko M., Madison, NJ
“The dinner was perfect. Everyone loved it. Lots of good food and smiling faces.”
- Leslie R., South Orange, NJ
“The cadence of the evening was flawless and timed to perfection, and you blended right in with the guests. We were happy to see several people curious about the ingredients during the dinner preparations. It was exactly how I envisioned the evening to unfold.”
- Tiko M., Madison, NJ
Food as a Meaningful Gift
“We wanted to bring something special and local to our hosts. The story of Rising Kitchens was food for our souls.”
- Carla M., Wilmington, DE
In the Media
Meet Lauren Silverstein, Founder of Rising Kitchens
- Canvas Rebel, March 2025
“Rising Kitchens Connects Emerging Talent with Hungry Customers”
- Best of NJ, August 12, 2024
“Morristown’s ‘Rising Kitchens’ strives to lift food entrepreneurs, and foodies, too”
— morristowngreen.com, June 24, 2024
“There’s a new way to find trusted and skilled chefs, bakers, and cooks for catering and beyond…and it’s called Rising Kitchens!”
— Ms. Morristown, June 2024