With so many options for meal delivery, food carts and restaurants in Portland metro, there is still one place that feels the best to enjoy an inspired meal - YOUR HOME. Eat right every night with Portland's Private Home Chef Mader. Every meal is focused on how you want to eat. Home cooked meals designed to nourish and replenish your energy, giving you more time at home doing what you want to do.There is nothing complicated about getting your needs met. It simply is the best way to reach your goals - whether that means having more time in the evening with your family, eating a specific diet to energize and boost your health, or overcoming the stress of a very busy professional life.
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One day, after twelve years of administrative office work, I stood up from my desk job, looked at everyone and frighteningly said, "I QUIT". That was over a decade ago, and that defining moment plunged me into the journey of cheffing and exploring the depths of my talent in the culinary arts. Thanks to Wayne at Java Moon for giving a "home baker" a chance to prove herself all those years ago, Breckinridge Farms for hiring a chef with very little experience, and Polo Ranch for seeing a private chef in me, when I wasn't sure I even was one.
Specializing in small dinner and appetizer parties, your small event will always be top priority. Small dinner parties with gorgeous food, the best seasonal ingredients, and all the time in the world to laugh with your guests and enjoy the beautiful day. Sit back and be served menus that your inspired chef created just for you.
Blueberries seem unlikely in this salad, but provide a bright contrast to the earthy kale and astringent candied walnuts. Golden beets have been roasted and scattered across this kale salad dressed in White Balsamic Vinaigrette. Ina Garden shared this technique - New Potatoes are tossed - while hot - in white wine vinegar and garlic, and then cooled down.
This is a play on the hearty chicken and dumplings, using fresh green garden tomatoes and fluffy cornmeal dumplings. Great for vegans, vegetarians or YOU! This dish is a Carnivore Converter recipe. I think I'm going to start tagging my crossover omnivore/vegan recipes with #carnivoreconverter and watching the masses consume their plant-based meals without anyone feeling like they missed out on the meat. That means serve it at a dinner party and watch it disappear while the room is suddenly hushed with chewing and heavy sighs and second helpings.
Reviews (10)
Mae Braunstein
Jan 31, 2019
Heather's food is delicious! My husband and I are vegan and she made our 1 year wedding anniversary dinner last night (she also made our post wedding day brunch that featured a beautifully crafted and very memorable nut cheeze). She made us a perfect 4 course meal.bbq chickpea salad with avocado ranch, artichoke "crab" cakes, cauliflower alfredo with garlic basil fettuchini and for dessert she made Pavlova which I will never forget. Vegan meringue!
Seriously Heather knocked it out of the park and I'm so grateful my mom found her for our wedding brunch and that she reached out to us for our anniversary dinner. I highly recommend Heather for all your special occasion needs and I hope to be fortunate enough to enjoy her cooking again in the future.
Seriously Heather knocked it out of the park and I'm so grateful my mom found her for our wedding brunch and that she reached out to us for our anniversary dinner. I highly recommend Heather for all your special occasion needs and I hope to be fortunate enough to enjoy her cooking again in the future.
Shelly Willis
Oct 29, 2018
Heather has exceeded all expectations. We used her for 2 weeks while acclimating to life with a newborn. She is a great listener, and customizes all the meals to your personal preferences. Everything she made was so delicious and easy to reheat/prepare. You get what you pay for and Black Radish was totally worth it!
Allie Bell
Jan 28, 2018
Heather is absolutely amazing! We've used her services many times and this last time she made us a Healing Ginger Turmeric Tomato Soup from 30+ organic home grown tomatoes from her garden, what a treat! Everyone commented on how great they felt when they were eating it, not to mention how delicious it was. Our orders are always quite picky- we request all organic, no dairy, no strong flavors, no gluten, and WOW the things she comes up with is absolutely astonishing! Heather is reliable and on time, her quantities are generous, and her loving nature is always reflected in the beautiful food she prepares for us. We'll definitely use her services again and again!
Beth Fredericks
Oct 31, 2017
Heather cooked a 100% vegan brunch for my daughter's post wedding morning after. There were lots of non-vegans there who would never have noticed there was no dairy or meat in any dish - and the bride and groom were thrilled! Heather puts lots and lots of love and amazing flavor in her food. Call her now!
Vickie Mader
May 28, 2017
I've had the pleasure of having Chef Heather Mader at Black Radish as a personal chef, cater dinner parties for me, as well as multiple business events. Her food is always superb, presented beautifully, created with as much technique and finesse as a craftsman who loves their skill. She always brings something new to the table, tempting everyone to step outside their bounds, looking forward to her next culinary creation. It's obvious she loves what she does, and without a doubt I can say you will love it too.
Krystee Sidwell
Mar 26, 2017
I had a GREAT experience with Black Radish catering! We hosted a retirement party and Black Radish made the party. The food was superior. I chose a variety of vegetarian and meat appetizers. The chef and her helper were professional in their timing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely use Black Radish catering again for my special events. THANK YOU for making our dear friends party a success!
Lisa Kay
Mar 23, 2017
As a professional party planner and event specialist, I've had the pleasure of eating, Heather's food, on multiple occasions, over the past 6 years. From private in home cocktail parties, in home cooking classes, romantic dinners for two, large holiday and corporate parties. Her ability to create menus based on various guest's needs is above and beyond anyone else I've ever tried! She is very professional, enthusiastic, a pure joy to be around, and it shows in her food. I recommend her to everyone I know that needs the type of services she provides.
Anna Leef
Feb 23, 2017
I have been Heather's client for a number of years and cannot say enough great things about her. She has been a personal chef to us and we also used her as a caterer on multiple occasions. Not only is she a talented chef but is extremely professional, flexible, and reliable. I would be happy to provide a recommendation to anyone that needs it. We've had some of our best meals since we started suing her services!
Portland GypsyCab
Feb 17, 2017
Those crabcakes are the best you will ever put in your mouth! Even looking at the picture is making me wish I could hire Black Raddish and throw a party this weekend! Heather's food is as tasty as it is beautiful to look at. Her recipes and ingredients are top notch. It's understandable why Black Raddish has been able to survive Portland's competitive catering scene when she is delivering the best bites you can find at an affordable price. For home dinners and fancy parties Heather is personable and professional, a delight to work with!
Cronos Stone
Mar 11, 2016
I hired Black Radish for my private engagement dinner, she made the planning very easy. She had many different themed menus, but after talking for about 15 minutes she was able to suggest exactly what I thought my girl-friend would love. She made the atmosphere perfect for the occasion, and as it turns out, my wife accepted. We're in the process of planning our 1 year anniversary party, and Heather is definitely our first choice. If you're looking for not only a great chef, but a great party planner, Black Radish and Heather are the way to go.
