Chef Jesse and her team were simply extraordinary! The presentation, the flavors, and the care she put into every detail made our son's life ceremony at the church an unforgettable experience. Her menu was nothing short of spectacular--thoughtfully blending Spanish heritage with Asian influences so all of our guests felt embraced and delighted. The tortilla española and vegetable spring rolls were the clear stars of the menu--authentic, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. But the flan... oh, the flan! Every one of our Spanish family agreed it was even better than Abuela's (a statement not made lightly). It was the most heavenly flan we've ever tasted--creamy, rich, and perfectly set. Guests are still talking about it. The lavender lemonade was also a refreshing and elegant touch that paired beautifully with the meal. The full menu included: Tortilla Española Chicken Croquettes Serrano Ham Skewers Chicken Satay Vegetable Spring Rolls Edamame Cups Chicken & Beef Sliders Finger Sandwiches Fruit Cups Veggie Cups with Dip Assorted Cookies Mini Flan Sheet Cake Slices Non-Alcoholic Beverages (highlight: lavender lemonade!) Beyond the outstanding food, Chef Jesse was a dream to work with. Communication was effortless--she listened closely to our wishes, considered the diverse tastes of our guests, and created a menu that exceeded every expectation. On the day itself, her team was efficient and discreet, even with our event sandwiched between a baptism and a wedding. They set up seamlessly, served with grace, and left the space spotless--not a crumb or trace of evidence once they finished. Leftovers were thoughtfully packed for our guests to take on their journeys home, which was such a kind and meaningful touch. We could not recommend Chef Jesse more highly. Her culinary artistry and professionalism brought immense comfort and joy to a day that meant so much to us. If you are fortunate enough to have her cook for your event, you are in for a true gift. read more

Chef Jessie did an amazing job for our party! I spent a long time looking for the perfect chef or catering company for our party. Catering companies have little flexibility to customize and other chefs didn't see right for the job. Food is so crucial at a party and after reading Chef Jessie's reviews and talking to her I felt confident she was right for the job. I totally made the right decision. She was able to take the menu I suggested and totally elevate it! The food was delicious and the set up was beautiful. Everyone raved about it! I highly recommend Chef Jessie and will definitely use again! read more

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Chef Jessie recently catered a family holiday dinner at our house. We were extremely pleased with her delicious food and excellent service from her and her staff! We recommend her very highly! read more

I can not rave more about Jessie. Literally everyone at my husband's Surprise 50th Birthday last week was (and still is) stating how incredible her food and presentation was! There was so much food, and when I provided her with my husband's pescatarian diet she came up with the PERFECT MENU. From the time she showed up, she was on point with everything despite the fact that I was running behind schedule on setting things up. I will never cook for another event again. Jessie, I should put you on a permanent retainer! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a spectacular event. Heather & Brenden read more

Where do I start?! She's so AMAZING in every way and she was lovely from the moment I met her which started with the food tasting. She walked in very professional and did her thing we even managed to get in a few laughs with my crazy friend and my mom and step dad. She adjusted the menu as we tasted and I mentioned to her that my now husband was a super foodie and that I really was judging for him...I know right!? "no pressure" My husband last minute could not make the tasting because he had to work so we were being critics in his honor. Anyways that day she asked me how much time I would need and how many tasting I was having? and I said a few more lol but I already knew I would go with her and did not need to do any other tastings. She was great to communicate, easy to pay, she worked with my budget while still having incredible quality in food. She is so sweet and his this wonderful calming vibe about her that just makes you feel at ease. Okay so let's skip to the wedding day. The lovely staff brought the bridal party appetizers during cocktail hour since we were on the other side taking pictures, so she made sure she fed us too and we got to enjoy everything. Then she started the buffet and everyone was loving the food (see photos attached) beautiful set-up, the chicken was to the perfect temp ( she undercooked it so it wouldn't dry out while on the buffet table). Her and her staffed helped with all the cleaning and cake cutting services and packed everything up for me. Every time I looked around I saw her around helping out and that was just beyond any of my expectations. My day of coordinator went out of her way to tell me that it was a pleasure working with her and her staff. All of my next events that need catering will definitely be through her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my long awaited 10-year dream a reality. Oh and cute note, she even packed the leftover food in containers and wrote on them, Congratulaions Jonas and Stephanie. " Cute touch" We happily ate her leftover food all week. :) read more

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I don't know where to begin. From the first email, to the tasting, to the planing and the actual event, Jessie was flexible, friendly, polite, reliable and classy. The value in her service is immeasurable. She catered a huge super fancy event for my closest 130 friends and family members and I could not be happier. Everyone commented on how good the service and the food was: I must have contacted her like a million times in the last 8 Months of planning. And she was happy to help every single time!!! I feel blessed to have found her! read more

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We had Chef Jessie for a birthday brunch for 8 people and 4 little kids. The food was amazing; the set up was fantastic; and the service was all around perfect. They did an incredible job preparing everything and taking custom orders. Highly recommend. read more

Chef Jessie is absolutely amazing! We were looking to find someone to drop off cater our rehearsal dinner in DTLA and we were lucky to have found the best to do it! She was easy to communicate with and quick to respond if we had questions or needed anything. She helped tweak her menu to be the perfect fit for us! The food was on time and absolutely delicious. Everyone LOVED it! We would highly recommend her. Thank you so much Jessie! read more

Celebrated our daughter's wedding with an outdoor, dockside party at our home this past Saturday, Everything said about Chef Jessie in the reviews is true. Food abundant, presentation incredible, perfect Mediterranean menu which met all eclectic and particular dietary needs. Her staff was amazing as well, so friendly and helpful. I though I would have leftovers.....WRONG. All gone. Food was ordered perfectly. They did save me a wee bit of the wonderful tomato soup served with grilled cheese, my particular fave. Also requested a small children's grazing table which was easy to pick friendly foods from. Her Bartender was superb as well, and Jessie was particularly helpful in assisting me with the specific rental needs/barware necessary. Honestly, I was looking for a sophisticated but casual and clothing friendly menu....no drippy sliders on dresses please! 100% Satisfied! read more

I recently went with some friends to an event at the Hollywood Bowl and offered to handle the food in exchange for the tickets. Knowing that the others were a bit more 'foodie' than I was, I knew I needed professional help and reached out to a number of private chefs on yelp to plan a picnic for 4 with a few restrictions. I decided on Chef Jessie not only because she was extremely quick to respond to my questions and emails, but because her menu was unique, diverse, and well within budget. While she was open to discussing various menu options, her initial proposal was great and I didn't want to make any changes. It was a great mix of substantial main course, various appetizers and sides, and TWO desserts! I was extremely pleased, and a bit shocked, at just how much food she prepared! It was literally enough to where I considered only taking half and keeping the other half for myself for the next day. She also handled packaging everything in individual containers for easy transportation to the Bowl, as well as providing extra container options and even ice packs that I had forgotten to obtain. Just shows how much thought and consideration she put into the order to help make the event a success. At the Bowl, everyone was very impressed with the selection (and the amount of food!). While everything was great, everyone had their own favorite. Even more shocking, my wife, who normally does not like meat, has become addicted to the Italian sandwich that Chef Jessie made, and is already comparing (criticizing) other Italian sandwiches as she searches for a comparable taste and 'meatiness'. All in all, working with Chef Jessie was a great experience and I would be more than happy to work with her again for any event. I know she would not only provide an amazing menu, but also make the entire process smooth and stress free. Seriously, if you're going to the Bowl this summer, why not make it more of a special event and have Chef Jessie create a special menu just for you! read more

I used Chef Jessie for two parties and ther food was out of this world. For one party I wanted a Greek theme and not only did she make great food that fit the theme but also decorated to make you feel like you were in Greece. The hummus bar and the chicken skewers were my favorite. The baklava was delicious. The second party was for my office. She made a variety of appetizers, dips, and fabulous cupcakes for dessert. Everyone raved over the food. Chef Jessie moved to CA but if she ever moves back to TN I will hire her for all my parties. read more

Jessie and crew did an outstanding job this past weekend when she and helpers provided catering services at Sunday brunch. It was to be an intimate affair for family and friends. All guests were very impressed with the presentation of the menu selections, as well as, the taste of each food selection. I was impressed with her promptness, her responsiveness to our needs, her attention to detail and over all professionalism.She was so easy to work with and my decision to hire her again, would be a no brainer. I continue to receive positive comments about the lovely afternoon and I owe it all to Chef Jessie! read more

VERY UNHAPPY. I placed an order for lunch yesterday totaling approximately $650 for 22 people--visitors we want to impress. This morning I arrived into work with a message that now A Wayfaring Chef cannot fulfill this order--really?! Cancelling with less than 3 hours notice for a hot meal for 22? That would have been nice to know yesterday when I had time to find a comparable replacement. Their unprofessionalism makes me look incompetent and I and the replacement caterer have to scramble to repair this, with limited options. Probably good food, but we'll never know. VERY UNHAPPY. read more

Chef Jessie was really fabulous to work with. We had a tight budget for our holiday party but big dreams (and a fairly large guest list). She communicated regularly with me throughout the planning and met all our requests. Her team arrived on time and set up right away. She brought flowers and other decorating touches without being asked to do so - all to create a very pretty scene. The food she delivered tasted great and kept steadily coming out throughout the entire party. We also asked for a hot chocolate bar and were so excited by what she put together. There were all sorts of toppings, including homemade marshmallows that were especially delicious. The hot chocolate itself was amazing. Seriously haven't had such good tasting hot chocolate before. When the event finished, the kitchen space was immaculate and everything was so clean no one would know she had ever been there. All to say, Chef Jessie and her team far exceeded our expectations. We definitely hope to hire her again! read more

Chef Jessie came and did her thing for my dad's birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to get another function catered by her. Extremely professional and the food was the real deal! read more