Reviews
“Jennifer, thank you SO very much! All the food was awesome and all of it went! Cindy was a gem!!!”
“Small Chef at Large Catering has been a part of our Award Winning Festival for years. This year Jennifer knocked it out of the park with her pairing of Spanish Sherry and authentic Spanish food! Our favorite was the Burnt Basque Cheesecake.”
“My family hired Jennifer for 2 dinners on back to back nights in Jan 2024 in Key West. Jennifer was timely communicative, detailed, and helpful with advice on menu planning. She arrived on time both evenings with an assistant named Cindy. Both Jennifer and Cindy were a joy to be around - well mannered, professional, and just good kind people. And the food, presentation and taste, was fantastic! I’d recommend to family and friends and hope to see her again myself. Job well done - thank you Jennifer and Cindy :)”
“Not a Wedding But Trying Times Due to Covid! Versatility For Sure!
During these trying times it’s so great to know that there are awesome options to cooking at home. If you’re lucky enough to live in Key West, Jennifer Cornell, Small Chef At Large, offers a weekly menu that she not only creates but delivers!
This week it was Shepherds Pie! And Jennifer never disappoints!!
Shepherds Pie, spicy cucumber salad, yellow pepper bisque and apple pie for dessert.
We tried to be civil about it but, once we opened our packages, there was no going back - We made pigs of ourselves!”
“Everything we could have asked for and more! I surprised my husband while on a trip in Key West and booked Jennifer to come to our rental property to cook dinner one night. Not only was her food delicious, she set a table that was stunning and we felt like we were in paradise. Jennifer went above and beyond and we cant wait to book again when we are back in the area. Highly recommend!!”
“Jennifer did an amazing job at such short notice! We had a yacht charter planned for a surprise birthday and didn’t realize until days before we couldn’t boat to a restaurant for dinner. Jennifer was amazing and came up with a delicious lunch and dinner for the day! Everything was perfect! Thanks again! We’ll be back!!”
“The BEST Experience
We went fishing and had Jennifer come over to our rental while down here to cook our catch multiple ways, as well as throw her spin on the rest of the meal. Everything was just perfection! Delicious food, great personality, and the best experience. We will definitely be reaching out next time we’re down here in key west.
Jennifer thank you for going above and beyond!! Until next time...”
“Jennifer,
I just wanted to reach out to you to tell you how amazing I thought everything was. You and your team were so great at managing the chaos of the weather. Moving at the speed of light to get the tables moved and reset (with bedsheet no less!) :) I had so many people comment on how good the food was, specifically the fish. Everyone loved it....and I think a few snuck back in line for seconds! You really did a great job!
I won’t forget you and will make sure to get onto wedding wire for your endorsement! I hope you found everyone at The Southernmost as easy to work with as I found your team.”
photo of jackie and her husband
“Not a Wedding But Trying Times Due to Covid! Versatility For Sure!
During these trying times it’s so great to know that there are awesome options to cooking at home. If you’re lucky enough to live in Key West, Jennifer Cornell, Small Chef At Large, offers a weekly menu that she not only creates but delivers!
This week it was Shepherds Pie! And Jennifer never disappoints!!
Shepherds Pie, spicy cucumber salad, yellow pepper bisque and apple pie for dessert.
We tried to be civil about it but, once we opened our packages, there was no going back - We made pigs of ourselves!”
“Delicious and Delightful
I had the good fortune to get one of Jennifer’s AMAZING chicken pot pies during this time of “safer at home” self- isolating. Talk about the time for comfort food, elevated! Her’s is above and beyond with rich flavor, perfect consistency, and simply delightful touches with decorative dough. And bonus baclava! A+++”
“Amazing to the Max!
Our group hired Chef Jennifer from Small Chef At Large for four nights of our June/July Keys vacation and we were beyond pleased with her communication and professionalism and the quality, presentation, and taste of the food.
Chef presented us with many, many menu options and we had a hard time choosing our meals because everything looked so good. For the main courses, we ultimately decided on crab cakes, jerk chicken, prime rib, pesto shrimp, macadamia crusted grouper, and surf and turf as the main entrees. The first three dinners were delivered and set up by Chef Jennifer and the presentation was exquisite. Fresh flowers and palm fronds served as the table cloth and fresh flowers adorned every dish. The serving pieces were Key West appropriate - very colorful and the designs were true to the locale. Our last meal, surf and turf, was cooked at our rental house that night and we had a full service. Chef Jennifer and “E” were perfection personified. They were very attentive, pleasant, and friendly and we couldn’t have asked for two better people.
For the dinners, appetizers and side dishes included bacon wrapped scallops, coconut rice, oysters with fennel and spinach, mixed greens with avocado, baked brie, and more. For dessert, Chef made Key Lime cheesecake with raspberries, a flourless chocolate cake with blackberries and mint, and a Key Lime pie. Chef also prepared lunch meals for us including chicken salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, and a few different kinds of wraps.
Every bite...EVERY...SINGLE...BITE was delicious and we highly recommend Chef Jennifer and her staff at Small Chef At Large for larger or intimate gatherings.
Thank you, Chef and E, for helping to make our vacation so memorable...and delicious.”
“Very professional job
Small Chef At Large catered my recent birthday gathering for family and friends. Awesome menu with great choices, everyone raved about the food and selection. A very professional operation from setup to clean up, no worries. I was able to relax and enjoy the evening.”
“Jennifer catered a rehearsal dinner event for our son’s wedding in Key West. Her attention to detail was obvious, her food exquisite, and her intuition invaluable. She is very good at what she does, and made everyone comfortable in her presentation. She didn’t just do everything right, she went above and beyond, and made sure that everyone present had personal attention as a side dish to her magnificent food. We would highly recommend her and her staff for any event. Thank you Jennifer!”
“Hi Jennifer,
Just wanted to let you know how wonderful everything was at my dinner party!
Carol & Matt were on time, professional and so very nice! And the food was awesome! From the appetizers to the dessert....Chef Carol was the best! ( I had guests that don’t eat fish, rave about it!)
Thank you! Look forward to next time!”
“What an amazing job you all did for us! Jennifer, thank you for making our wedding a flawless and memorable experience for all. We cannot say enough about your staff and their impeccable efforts to make the evening so smooth and enjoyable for all. Down to every small detail, they handled things beyond our expectations and gave us a great evening. The food was terrific and handled so well, our guests raved about it all. We feel so fortunate to have had you and your team. Everything looked beautiful and we want them to know that their attending to every small detail did not go unnoticed. It meant so much. Again, thanks so much Jennifer!”
“Small Chef at Large offers exceptional service, from outstanding menus to wonderful staff. I am always confident everything will turn out better than expected.”
“Small Chef at Large’s generous catering efforts at the inaugural reading of the Key West Playwrights Company. We are truly thankful for their hard work and effort that made the evening a very special night. And your follow up performance at our Spanish themed party was excellent.”
“My guests and I have been in town for a week and this is the best food we’ve had.”
“I hired Small Chef at Large to serve my daughter and her bridesmaids for an informal poolside dinner at our home. Jenniferr and an assistant arrived on time and set up with with minimal fuss. She and her staff blended in and kept a watchful eye as to what needed to be replenished. It freed me up to be a guest in my own home.
The selected menu was as promised, plentiful and delicious. Before we knew it our kitchen was spotless and we were talking about how smart I was to hire her.”
“Completely satisfied! Wonderful food!! Great service!! They left nothing for the host of the party to be concerned about!! That’s what I got at my Holiday party catered by Jennifer Cornell and Small Chef at Large. With two weeks to go, Jennifer handled all of the arrangements for over 60 people. No problem according to her- very professional! She was right. From start to clean up, they provided everything I needed.
Small Chef at Large will be asked back to plan and cater my next holiday party. A great endorsement on the work Cornell does.”
“Jennifer Cornell and her staff made a most wonderful difference during our recent Key West wedding and reception. Her quality and presentation of food were truly superb, showing interest and giving attention to even the smallest of details. Jennifer provided a service that was above and beyond our greatest hopes or expectations, and for that we will always remain grateful.”
“Jennifer - Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food and service were top rate! Your assurance of a smooth event came true - even I was able to relax and enjoy.”
“Dear Jennifer
Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding a success. I can’t tell you how many of our friends & family raved about your food. It was absolutely delicious and we ‘re so glad we went with you. THANK YOU!”
“Jennifer
Thank you so much for the wonderful food you brought to the house-great display and all enjoyed. I really appreciated not having to worry about that detail.
See you soon.”
“Jennifer & team
Thank you so much for catering our wedding. The food was incredible! The service was even more outstanding. You and Kip made everything so easy going right from the start and that day. All of the guests were raving about the food. I hope you and the staff had as much fun at our Shark Key wedding as we did. My only wish..you lived in NJ so I can use your services again. Thank you.”
“Just got back into town..wanted to let you know that I received nothing but great comments about the food at the No Child opening night party.
Thank you so much for always doing such a great job. You are one class act. THX!!!”
“Hi Jennifer: Wow!!! What a party! on behalf of Abby Moore, Kip & Marti, Jim and myself, we would like to give you a great big Thank You. Your staff was great and everything looked beautiful. Everyone had a great time.
Hope you get a day of rest. Because I am. So glad that you have made a go of this. This truly is your forte. You are awesome!
Talk to you and see you tomorrow.”
“Dear Jennifer
Thanks for the fabulous dinner at our Valentines Day Party! Everyone has raved about how good the food was. They all think you are great anyway. I always have way too nervous a stomach to eat when having a party. You were great to work with and I thank you for all you did behind the scenes to make it go smoothly.
PS All of your helpers were fabulous too!”
“Jennifer
I just wanted to thank you SO much for Friday night. The event was perfect- the food was fantastic!! I really appreciate all your hard work and willingness to cook up our fish!!! Everyone raved about the food and you were such a calming presence (and your Mom was a sweetheart as well!!) Please let me know if anyone ever wants a reference, etc. I have nothing but great things to say.”
