Lydia Hodges

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About

I am a culinary trained professional that is insured! WE CAN TRAVEL to YOU! SPECIALIZES in Bachelorette/Bachelor parties Micro weddings & Wedding catering Bridal & baby showers Brunches Intimate dinners & events Corporate events and so much more We Offer Drop off for any event BIG OR small! We do not offer bartending services, but work with other local bartenders! We also do not offer just service, but we do offer food with service. Even if it’s charcuterie, crudite, or dessert. I’ve been in the hospitality industry for 14 years. I started Little Plates which was a very successful healthy food program for kids in daycares and private schools. I traveled the country catering micro events for the last couple years, and started a luxury picnic business on the Oregon coast & Washington state. The Hudson Valley & the Tri-state area has always been my home and the uniqueness of it keeps me coming back!

Overview

Hired 59 times

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4 employees

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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Dessert

Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)

Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)

Cuisine types

American - casual

American - formal

Italian

Southern

Reviews

Exceptional 5.0

66 reviews

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Lindsay S.

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3 weeks ago

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Chef Lydia and her sous chef hosted our best friend’s bachelorette party and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They were punctual, professional and fun. They added so many personal touches that went with our theme, helped us pick out a great menu with fresh foods that were in season and were very personable with great conversation. Some of our personal favorites were the homemade pasta, homemade ice cream and the Pinot Grigio chicken. We also enjoyed a wonderful mocktail hour with two beautiful charcuterie boards. She was the perfect chef for our event! Thanks again :) Lindsay

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Elsie A.

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Feb 3, 2025

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I was not able to make my event happen with Chef Lydia because we had a changed of plan. A travel instead of a party Not my choice but my husband's. I am giving this review of Chef Lydia from my experienced with the flow of our communications: it was a breeze on our planning, she gave me a phone call right away making sure we are on the same page, which hardly happen in these day in age., email and text messages seem to be the new form of communication. I am a baby boomer and I believed in a personal connection. Chef Lydia is very personable: she sent me a set menu in a matter of day. Her business acumen is to excellence. She seem an easy person to work with. I will definitely reach out to her again if I would have another party planned.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 36 - 50 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Barbecue • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per month • My home, venue, etc.

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Corinne C.

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1 month ago

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Details: Brunch / dinner party • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • I'm flexible • American - casual • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Nicole T.

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4 weeks ago

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • American - casual • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Barbecue • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Sonya K.

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4 weeks ago

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Asian • French • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lydia Hodges

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I actually love working with new clients and clients who have never hired a chef before. I try I and make it easy and streamline it as much as possible! I’m here to make it a luxurious and fun experience.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been in the industry for 14 years in every aspect of restaurants, then in 2014 I jumped feet first into an organic food program for kids that o created from scratch. I started it at a daycare and it expanded to a private school as well. I absolutely loved being in the kitchen and crafting delicious, nutritious menus!
What types of customers have you worked with?
Wonderful people from all walks of life. Most importantly- Kind people.