Here's what clients are saying about Ann Cooks:
"I had the good fortune to receive an invitation to a cooking class/dinner party organized by Ann Cooks. Ann successfully pulled together a menu that interested the more advanced participants, while still keeping it fun for those who preferred socializing to simmering. What's more, the food was outstanding! Ann is creative, Ann is organized, Ann not only 'cooks' - she rocks!"
- Senior Account Executive, Zimmer Madich, Inc.
"We wanted to do something non-traditional yet classy for our wedding dinner, so we hired Ann to orchestrate a grilling party at our home. The food was awesome, and we received SO many compliments. Everything went so smoothly, we hardly knew Ann and her crew were there. I wish we had parties like this all the time so we could hire her over and over again. Ann definitely exceeded our expectations."
- Madeleine and Paul, Stillwater
"I was planning a dinner party for a group of executive women friends and wanted the evening to be memorable - but didn't have much time to plan it, much less dream up something clever. When I called, not only was Ann delightfully upbeat about the event, she immediately gave me several interesting ideas for themes and menu planning. We decided the event would be a cooking class, customized completely for us with a beach party theme. While we learned how to prepare several incredibly delicious new recipes, we didn't spend an overwhelming amount of time in the kitchen and had plenty of time to socialize. I especially appreciated Ann's easy-going demeanor, and she never missed a beat. Not once! I've been telling my friends about Ann Cooks ever since. Ann is simply dynamite!"
- President/Owner, The Springboard Group
"Ann made our holiday dinner party for 16 so special. The service was exceptional and the food fantastic. It was such a treat to go into the kitchen at the end of the night to see all the dishes done and the kitchen spotless. I'd recommend her to anyone looking to host a memorable party."
- Debbie F, Stillwater
"I hired Ann to create a Spanish-themed dinner for my daughter's engagement party. She is great to work with, and everything from the paella to the three milk cake with passion fruit sauce was fabulous. Our guests couldn't say enough good things about the food, and they've even been requesting the recipes."
- Ann M, Minneapolis
"Ann is a joy to work with. She has planned and executed several receptions, conference meals, and special dinners for Unity Church Unitarian. Each event has been tremendously successful due to her exceptional planning, communication, and cooking skills. Her menus are creative and always delicious!"
- Director of Administration, Unity Church Unitarian
"When researching team building possibilities for our work group, I was fortunate to connect with Ann of Ann Cooks. Through her delicious recipes and skillful facilitation, Ann had our team working effectively and confidently together. More than anything, we can say this was the most fun we have ever had as a group. What an accomplishment to sit down and share an outstanding four course menu which we created ourselves. This was definitely time well spent. Even our most seasoned team members said this was the best team building activity ever!"
- Manager, Logistics Operations Planning, Yoplait Division, General Mills
"Ann has been a key player in the development of our business. She has helped us to understand what the Kitchen Party customer is looking for, and has guided us in growing and making improvements to what we do. Whether she's meeting with me on strategic issues, teaching a class in our kitchen, or facilitating a team building event; her commitment, professionalism, and passion shine through. We know our business wouldn't be where it is if it weren't for Ann."
- Store Owner, Kitchen Party Store
"Thank goodness I thought to call Ann Cooks when I was put in charge of planning our start-up firm's Grand Opening party. My available time to orchestrate this important event was limited, but Ann took the worry and burden away. The evening of the party, people absolutely raved about the food. Ann's only mistake was forgetting to put out her business cards - our guests would have snatched them up! Her efforts were so impressive, we made sure to book Ann way in advance for our next event, our holiday open house.
- Office Manager, Redgrave Daley Ragan & Wagner Law Firm