Chef Sara DeLaronde of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services

Chef Sara DeLaronde

I was born in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California, but at age 15, my family packed up and moved to Bellingham. What a culture shock! Still, I’m incredibly grateful for that move—it brought me to the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where I met my husband. Now, more than 25 years later, we’re still going strong and raising our amazing 10-year-old son along with our three beloved fur babies.

I’ve worked in the food and restaurant industry for over 20 years—and honestly, there’s not much I haven’t done! Serving others and creating memorable experiences has always brought me joy, and the service industry gave me a solid foundation of invaluable skills I still use every day.

In 2010, I broke my leg, and that unexpected pause gave me the time to reflect on my future. What was next? I realized it was time to learn a new craft—cooking. I’d always loved experimenting with new flavors and cuisines, so culinary school felt like the natural next step. I attended Le Cordon Bleu, graduated at the top of my class, and proudly declared:
“I want to make the world happy through food.”

I always knew I wanted to become a caterer. I love the hustle and bustle of big events and the small details that can make a party truly unforgettable. My journey began with a private catering company that prepared high-end food for private aircraft. From there, I moved on to one of Washington’s most exclusive catering companies, Lisa Dupar Catering, and eventually stepped into corporate catering, working with major clients like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and REI.

Today, I feel truly at home with Honest to Goodness. I absolutely LOVE what I do and the amazing clients I get to serve every day. It’s a joy to bring my creativity, experience, and heart into every meal I prepare.

Fun Fact about Sara DeLaronde

I’ve cooked for President Obama, U2, and The Sounders… There’s more but I don’t want to sound “braggy”.

You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.

Tequila Lime Chicken entree with Mexican Rice, Black Beans, and Chile-Lime Crema prepared for a bachelorette dinner party by Chef Sara DeLaronde of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services in Seattle
Pineapple Chicken Skewers prepared as a weekday dinner by Chef Sara DeLaronde of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services in the greater Seattle area
Quinoa Power Bowl prepared by Chef Sara DeLaronde of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services
K. Malley, Seattle
K. Malley, Seattle
"Chef Sara was amazing. Super friendly, organized and efficient. Our meal was perfect and so delicious!"
D.P., Abbotsford, BC
D.P., Abbotsford, BC
"Thank you so much for the lovely dinner. All the girls raved about the experience and your easy going personality. It was such a pleasure to meet you. Everything was delicious, but the dessert was amazing! You were right when you said not to worry about a thing. You came in and made it a fun evening!"
E.F., Everett
E.F., Everett
"Chef Sara, Thank you so much for all the work and time you poured into our VP offsite! Our team is incredibly grateful for all your planning, delicious food, and cleaning efforts. They had a great time, in large part because they didn’t have to think about meals or prep work. We hope to work with you again for a future event!"