“A recipe has no soul.
You as the cook must
bring soul to the recipe.”

“My husband and I had a fantastic evening cooking with the class Heidi taught. There is something special about learning a new recipe together because we are learning for the first time how to cook a restaurant quality dish. Not only did Heidi take us step by step but additionally taught us skills and food facts that we never knew. You won’t be disappointed!

Sheila C.
Fishkill, NY
January 23, 2022

“The techniques on how to cut an onion and let the eggplant sweat were priceless!!! I felt like I was in a Food Network reality show.”

Karina D.
Haverstraw, NJ
January 23, 2022

“The class blew away any preconceived expectations of a long boring class. Just the opposite, the pace and tone of class was quite enjoyable. Of special note was 'Heidi's Helpful Hints'. They were given in the course of normal conversation, but were profoundly insightful. The culinary talent was professional, knowledgeable, warm, inviting, and encouraging.”

Precious S.
Jacksonville, FL
November 13, 2021

“I absolutely loved this class. It has encouraged me to try more Israeli dishes. I especially loved the new spices and fresh ingredients.”

Ruth L.
Andover, CT
November 16, 2021

“Heidi taught a fun class! I've never made anything like this dish before and I was surprised how great it turned out! Also I should have taken Heidi's advice and measured everything out first - it would have saved me time as the class moved along quickly!”

Rachel J.
Denver, CO
June 13, 2021

“I loved the Bombin’ Ramen! It is absolutely delicious! I can’t say that enough :) It was definitely the best thing I’ve had in a long time! Secondly, you were very open to questions during the class and I really appreciated that. You explained it well and the recipe was easy. Thank you so much for the fun class and delicious dinner!”

Carmen G.
Cleveland, OH
June 13, 2021

“Charlotte enjoyed each class. She is a visual learner so she liked seeing everyone work together through the steps on Zoom. The recipes were also easy to follow with ingredients that were easily accessible. As a mom, I appreciated the clean up time in between steps too ;-). Charlotte also really enjoyed the videos and tips about measurements. We had a blast!”

Maria O.
Cranford, NJ
June 2, 2021

“I really enjoyed learning how to make Kimchi. Heidi was well-versed and easy to understand and class instruction was perfectly paced. Looking forward to taking another class with her.”

Daisy R.
Dumont, NJ
April 4, 2021

“The whole process for the class was very well organized and smooth. The sign up was easy, timely emails to remind us what to prepare and when to get online, the class started on time and was well organized to keep moving along without feeling rushed. Heidi kept a professional and cheerful disposition as she taught us useful hacks to make cooking convenient while paying attention to esthetics.”

Lindsay W.
Kansas City, MO
May 9, 2021

“A virtual cooking class/dinner party was such a creative and wonderful way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. A global pandemic and travel restrictions couldn’t stop us from gathering and sharing a delicious meal with friends and family! Chef Heidi, your culinary creations are always delicious and beautiful. I have learned so much from you! Thank you for the tips and techniques you have taught me that I can carry over into my everyday food preparation for my family. We had a fabulous evening!!!”

Jennifer B.
BC, Canada
May 15, 2021

“Heidi’s class is not only informative and fun, but the healthy yet tasty recipes really have been a wonderful addition to our meals and snacks for the week! My 11-year-old daughter loves cooking and this class was a great fit for her!!! We are looking forward to future classes!!!”

Gina E.
New York
March 29, 2021

“Not only was it educational, learning a lot of little tricks along the way, it was fun and relaxed. It genuinely felt like I was cooking in the same room with my friends, which given the current state of the world, was an added bonus.”

Joline R.
Brooklyn, NY
October 28, 2020

“Heidi catered our wedding for us, and from when I first contacted her on day one, she was absolutely phenomenal! We couldn’t be happier. She worked with me, my fiancé and my mom so well, catering to our needs. She was always professional, friendly, helpful, and flexible. Everything she prepared for us at the tasting was amazing, it was so hard to choose! At the wedding, everything ran so smoothly, the food was out on time—all of her servers were friendly, polite, and professional. All of the food turned out to be delicious! We were so happy, and many of our guests said it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. Heidi also took care of our rentals for us, provided coffee service, and cake cutting. Everything ran so smoothly. We were 110% satisfied, and would whole-heartedly recommend Blacker Catering!”

Kaitlyn
Peekskill, NY
June 11, 2018

“We hired Heidi to cook hors d’oeuvres for my engagement party which had about 40 people. All the food was really delicious! Her ribs were definitely a crowd pleaser. I was a little worried that they would potentially be awkward to eat in stand-up casual environment but the meat fell off the bone so easily that they worked out perfectly. The event was held in an apartment with an open floor plan and kitchen. Heidi was such a smooth operator that people didn’t even notice that they were essentially in the kitchen with her. Leading up to the event Heidi helped planned the menu and gave me the sensation that she had everything under control and I didn’t need to worry about anything. I would definitely recommend Heidi for future events.”

Rob G.
New York City, NY
June 3, 2017

“We hired Heidi to be a teaching chef for a three-course dessert cooking class bridal shower. She did an above amazing job along every step of the way. She was detail-oriented, professional, and a fun part of the party! All of our guests and the bride-to-be had a wonderful time and learned helpful cooking/baking tips. The food was delicious and Heidi helped us feel comfortable with knife techniques, a torch, cupcake decorating, and more. I would definitely hire Heidi for future parties and classes..”

Jen S.
New Jersey
November 5, 2013

“Heidi helped us with setting up, cooking (grilling) and cleanup for our BBQ party, which had about 50 guests. Heidi was amazing from the time she arrived. She was on time, was dressed for the occasion, looked clean, was friendly and kind with guests. She definitely knows about food and catering. She knew exactly what food to put out depending on the time of day, how much to grill (staggering it throughout the day) as well as to when to bring out dessert. At the end, she helped us with the clean up and everyone was full and happy. The food tasted really good too. Thanks Heidi for helping us with our BBQ, we couldn’t have done it without you!!.”

Monica C.
Queens, NY
July 5, 2016

“Heidi was a great teacher, very professional, but also fun. I consider myself a good home cook, but I learned a lot from Heidi. She was easy to understand and answered questions really clearly. The dish turned out incredibly delicious, and even my meat loving husband loved it! Would definitely take another class from Heidi in the future. Our group had a wonderful time!”

Sarah H.
Atlanta, GA
October 30, 2020

“Heidi was well-organized. The pace was easy to follow. The food was delicious. The cooking tips beneficial. Cutting an onion has changed for many in the class! It was a fun learning experience.”

Marion C.
Saint Augustine, FL
November 15, 2020

“Heidi made our Weekend so special. Five dear friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian dinner Heidi created and crafted for us, and everything from the planning to the execution to the clean up was remarkable. Heidi is personable, charming, knowledgeable, and has an exceptional eye for detail. Our group of friends had high expectations, and Heidi exceeded them all.”

Jamili
Long Island, NY
October 2, 2019

“On December 9th 2017, I attended a farewell party that was catered by Chef Heidi. She did an excellent job. The food was amazing, the salmon was cooked to perfection, delicious and moist. She is very professional and enjoys her work. At the end of the night everyone had many positive comments about the evening.”

Brenda A.
New York City, NY
October 2, 2019

“I attended a party this weekend catered by Blacker Catering. The food was very good, the presentation was done well. Heidi was very professional and worked with ease and confidence. I am going to keep her in mind when I am looking for a caterer and will definitely recommend her to all my friends.”

Etta
New York City, NY
October 2, 2019

“We hired Heidi to cater a BBQ for our project team of about 25 people, and everything from menu development to cooking to serving went brilliantly. Everyone had a great time and had rave reviews about the dishes, all of which were delicious and interesting. We also have a severe allergy and Heidi was careful to avoid the offending ingredient. She was kind, diligent, and professional throughout the multi-hour event.”

Dany R.
Brooklyn, NY
July 13, 2017

“We hired Heidi as a private chef to make dinner just for me and my husband. It was a wonderful treat. She was very professional and yet so warm and friendly. I especially loved that she shared recipes and techniques while cooking which I know I will incorporate. It was a fine dining, restaurant-quality meal and a cooking lesson as well. Plan on doing it again!”

Lenore Robins
New York City, NY
April 27, 2017

“We are very happy with how our daughter’s post-wedding brunch went for which Heidi cooked delicious quinoa fritters and artichoke/arugula/feta crustless quiches. I appreciate how adaptable Heidi was, since it was an informal brunch with people wandering in and out of the kitchen and surely getting in her way. We are still basking thanks to Heidi!”

Julia S.
New York City, NY
February 22, 2014

“Our 2004 wedding in Dumbo! Heidi did an amazing job catering our wedding reception! I have one word—DELICIOUS! The hor’s deouvres you came up with for our reception were simple, yet tasty. To do that for 220 people is not easy, but you nailed it. Working with you was easy, you provided us with a tasting menu of different options to choose from and worked within our budget. To this very day, guests still talk about how good the food was at our wedding. Thanks for making our special day so memorable!”

Matt and Nino D.
Brooklyn, NY
February 5, 2014

“I cannot say enough good about Heidi. She has come three times to my country house during the holidays with my whole family to cook our meals for the weekend. She fits in so well. She had my grandchildren cooking with her and they loved it. That's in addition to fabulous food that is prepared so beautifully. She also got us to eat so many different foods that were new to us.”

Lenore R.
New York City, NY
January 20, 2019