Testimonials

“We really enjoyed our stay (at Moonstone Retreat)...We particularly enjoyed the private chef, Heidi Pusina, who guided us through pizza making in the outdoor wood-fired pizza oven.”

“A magical experience.”

— Mark, San Francisco Bay Area

Personal Chef and Caterer Heidi Pusina cooking wood-fired pizza and sherry-glazed wild mushrooms at Yosemite's Moonstone Retreat.

June Lake, CA - Rehearsal Dinner

“Heidi exceeded all of our expectations. The food was simply delicious, the presentation was beautiful, the quantity was plentiful, and her service just felt so warm and accommodating. I can’t imagine how anything could have been better. 

Thank you again for helping make it such a memorable event!”

— Laura Kirn, Ventura, CA

"We truly couldn’t have been happier with the food that you were able to provide for us. Every single member of our crew was very complimentary and wanted to go back for seconds!"

— Jack Levis, Open Range 

Wedding Reception Picnic, Yosemite Valley

“Heidi made our wedding reception picnic such an amazing event - totally unforgettable! Not only was the meal completely gourmet and up there with the best meals I’ve ever had, but the presentation and seamless flow made it truly an outstanding experience!”

— Susan and Phil, Santa Cruz, CA

El Capitan after a spring-time storm in Yosemite Naitonal Park.

"We loved working with Heidi to cater our rehearsal dinner! We wanted to have the dinner on June Lake Beach in the Eastern Sierra and thankfully, she and her team were willing to make the trip with their mobile kitchen! 

Her menu of offerings all worked well together, so we didn’t have to do much work choosing what we wanted. 

On the day of, her team was at the site and set up well before anyone arrived, ready with appetizers for our guests to enjoy before dinner. The dinner itself was so delicious! Everything was so flavorful and beautifully displayed. We did not have to worry about anything because Heidi and her team were so prepared and accommodating.

Also, if you need any backcountry suggestions, Heidi has also worked as a wilderness ranger for Yosemite!"

— Holly Laird

"It was a pleasure working with Heidi to create our wedding menu. She used fresh, local ingredients to curate a unique menu that aligned with the season. Her dishes were not only presented beautifully but were wonderful to enjoy! Heidi and her team were professional and delightful, and you can tell they put a lot of heart into their cooking."

— Cassie Bowman, South Carolina