“..more than talent though, Elise puts her heart and soul into her alchemy creations! There is a Lot of Love that goes into her work. The finest ingredients are carefully mapped out as conscious food from the earth, for optimal nutrition and health! Seriously, anyone who has the pleasure of hiring her is in for delights of the palate that are extremely rare!” Kathy K

“Elise’s food was phenomenal. She fit right into the creative process, and even has inspired me to cook!” Sharon M

“Chef and Wellness maven Elise Swartwood combines her passion for beautiful conscious food with her connection to nature and nutrition, creating artful cuisine that both nourishes and inspires the body and soul! Her food is made with love and care and you feel it in every bite as it delights the all of the senses. Elise is a professional, creative and a healer — bringing warmth, intuition and magic to transforming food and events into extraordinary experiences to surprise and delight.” Melissa D

“I met Elise when she catered an event for my children’s farm, Slip Away on Chappaquiddick. I was impressed with her use of fresh ingredients, transforming farm food into delicious bites. I asked her to cook for a party for about 130 for me — and was wowed. She is a wonderful cook, using the best local ingredients and working in a relaxed, easy fashion that made a big party an easy and truly wonderful evening. Hire her!” Jan P

“Few have the talent to prepare food that is healthy and also go-back-for-seconds tasty. Elise has that talent. And manages the affair with aplomb so that we feel happy and relaxed around the kitchen.” Christian B