The Good & Plenty Bistro and Catering, Raleigh

Party guests will never suffer the indignity of consuming a lukewarm meal when it comes from The Good & Plenty Bistro and Catering. That's because its chefs, Terry Grantham and Katie Moody, pull right up to the soiree in their mobile kitchen and cook within feet of the fun, like a fire-eater who also roasts marshmallows. Plus, they've both cooked for high-profile clientele, including former Governor Beverly Perdue and other politicians.

Chef Grantham grew up harvesting and cooking ingredients from his own garden alongside his grandmother, and brings the same emphasis on local, sustainable ingredients to The Good & Plenty. That means that many menu items, such as prime rib, pork chops, baked chicken, and grilled salmon, may hail from nearby. Chef Moody has been cooking since she was a kid, too, and once had the privilege of serving Bruce Springsteen.