When Chef Jacqueline Cotoia catered a special birthday dinner for my wife, we were so enchanted by…read morethe meal that we knew she was the only choice for our next gathering: a family dinner honoring everyone with a September or October birthday. Handing the menu over to her for twelve guests lifted a tremendous weight off our shoulders and let us simply enjoy the company of the people we love. Together we designed a menu that read like a love letter to autumn: peach glazed pork loin, creamy macaroni and cheese, tricolored carrots and asparagus in a luscious butter herb glaze, green beans with toasted pecan slivers, a vibrant autumn green salad with cranberries and crisp apples in a berry vinaigrette, and warm, flaky croissants. On the evening of the dinner, Chef Jacqueline arrived with elegant warming trays and had everything beautifully set up at exactly the agreed-upon time. Then came the food, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The pork was tender, succulent, and seasoned to perfection, its peach glaze a sweet and savory delight. Every side was a worthy companion to the main course, balanced and thoughtfully prepared. As Chef Jacqueline proudly shared with our guests, everything is made by hand. There is no boxed macaroni and cheese here, and you can taste the difference in every bite. Our guests raved about the meal all evening, and by the end there was hardly a morsel left. Chef Jacqueline brings talent, care, and professionalism to every plate, and we could not recommend her more highly. If you have an occasion to celebrate, call Cotoia Catering. You will not be disappointed.

Please disregard the review from Nikki. The kind owner of this business tried to assist her with a…read morefood request on another platform. Basically she was trying to scam people. Caught in a web and now disparaging this business which she's never been a customer of.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dana Rohr, Instructional Gourmet Chef, and Owner of Taste Buds, this…read moreevening... and let me tell you, she is the real deal. I won't drop any names, but Dana had cooked for several A-list celebrities recently. Anyways, I accepted a last minute invitation from my brother to attend a 'cooking class.' It was a private class at our friend Ron's House. There were nine guests. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I was really impressed! Chef Dana is extremely personable and fun to learn from. She offers professional cooking classes held in the comfort of your own kitchen (or that of a friend in my case). She can accommodate dietary interests or special requests, including healthy, low-fat, non-fat, organic cuisine. She also does wine pairing, specialty food and drinks. Over the course of 2 hours with Dana, our group learned and participated in preparing tilapia in papillote, arugula salad, couscous all the while hanging out with friends, drinking wine, and noshing on appetizers. The food was delicious and healthy, and we had a blast! I know - you're wondering how much all of this cost, right? Less than $30 per person! I'm not joking! It would have been more $$ had we dined out at a restaurant, I'm sure! If you are interested in learning to cook gourmet meals in the comfort of your own kitchen, call Dana - she is fantastic. As a matter of fact, I'm going to program her into my cell phone right now!

My friend and I had the pleasure of working with Chef Dana for a private dinner party recently. My…read morefriend was turning 30, and we were looking for a unique way to celebrate that didn't involve going out on the town, since the birthday girl also happened to be very pregnant! Dana is a private chef who is very approachable and collaborative. For this event, my friend wanted to be very involved in menu planning and jointly work on preparation. Dana, my friend and I had several planning phone calls in which Dana was very open and willing to customize the evening based on the wishes of my friend. Dana is flexible and will either use food/ingredients that you purchase, or she can purchase them on your behalf (only billing you for the cost of goods + her hourly rate for her time). My friend did a lot of prep work for the dinner party, so that when Dana and her sous chef (her husband) arrived, they hit the ground running. I think they were only there for 3-4 hours total. Dana organized a bruschetta bar for mingling and appetizers, and then a seated 3-course dinner served family style. Dana and her husband served and helped to clear dishes, and also cleaned all the pots/pans/etc. before they left, which was right before we enjoyed dessert. I would definitely recommend Chef Dana if you want to host a special dinner in your home. Her hourly rate is very reasonable for what I would expect a private chef to charge for cooking in-home, and because you can save money by providing the food/ingredients yourself, Dana makes the "glamour" of a private chef quite accessible!

We hired Chef Steven for my elopement and it was the best decision! He was easy to talk to, very…read moreresponsible and accommodating to our needs. When we got back to the airbnb, he already had the appetizers ready to go. The food was beyond delicious!!!! Ingredients were the best quality. Everything fresh. Everything done from scratch in front on you. We had enough food to eat again the next day! After he was done, the kitchen was spotless. Having Chef Steven as part of our special day was perfect and if I had to do it again, I would 100% hire him back! Thank you for the amazing food and the memories. I still have dreams about the crostini and the sauteed sweet chili shrimp.

We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite…read more He gave us an amazing quote and an abundance of food items to choose from. When he arrived at our vacation home for the weekend, he was on time and he was prepared, he came with everything he needed. We were enjoying some music and playing bachelorette games while we waited and he danced along with us while in the kitchen cooking. He was so cool and he fit right in, it felt like a friend or family was cooking for us. While we waited anxiously because the smell of the food during preparation was so good, he gave us fresh guacamole and chips and salsa. He made this amazing street corn appetizer that I don't think I can live without. WOW! The steak and pulled chicken were both cooked to perfection. We had corn tortillas, hard shell, pico de gallo, rice and beans the absolute works, and every topping your heart could desire. We also had this delicious shrimp salad that was so colourful and yummy to our tummies. Everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared just right. Let's not forget the unbelievably tasty margarita he made, I mean I was in heaven, I wanted to bring him back to Atlanta. Thank you for being so professional and responsive during the planning process. You displayed such a beautiful presentation of food and we had an absolute blast with you! I will definitely keep you in mind for future events. HE TRAVELS!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, it was delicious!. Many thanks from us 12 ladies! You made our Bride to be so happy, she was very impressed!

Melissa was able to help out last minute with "all the things you couldn't eat while pregnant"…read morecharcuterie board. Not only did Melissa not bat an eye at my poor planning she made up the delicious charcuterie board I've had. (Full disclosure, she took the picture. We ate it to quickly for pictures)

We've worked with Contemporary Fresh Catering across multiple events, and they've delivered…read moreflawlessly every time. Owned and led by Chef Melissa (who is truly the best organized, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with), the team serves fresh, seasonal menus with elevated presentation and seamless service. Dietary requests are handled thoughtfully, communication is clear from planning to breakdown, and the experience is consistently stress-free. As repeat clients, we can't say enough good things, five stars, every time.

Chef Terrence provided a wonderful dining experience for my birthday! It was a breeze for him to…read moremeet our dining request for the number of guests and he easily addressed any individual dietary needs. We had a three-course meal that was delectable. He added a little more magic to an evening that I didn't think could get any better with his food and thougtfulness.

We had an amazing time when Chef Josh and Chef Brian came to our home (adhering to all safety…read moremeasures) prepared, cooked and served a five course menu with wine pairings to my husband and I and another couple. The food was delectable! And, although I am NOT a wine person but the matches were so perfect that I finally understand the allure! (Hell of a hangover from mixing with other libations but TOTALLY worth it!) We were so happy with these guys that we have already booked another evening to enjoy with another couple in our quaranteam. Last time was Italian. Next time will be French. ;)

Everything was perfect! Our small dinner party started with handcrafted cocktails and ended with a…read moreluxurious dessert. The entire dinner impressed everyone in attendance, including the most critical foodie;)

Junior is the man!! We had the most amazing 2nd birthday party for our daughter in our backyard. He…read morearrived on time and was ready earlier than expected but didn't pressure us to start early. My wife is celiac and he knew exactly how to accommodate. The set up was literally nicer than any hibachi sit down restaurant I've been to and he was cracking jokes and being friendly with the toddlers while he was setting up. Literally all we had to provide was drinks so it was so easy and seamless to host. The food. THE FOOD. I normally don't love hibachi but wow this was different. The quality of the ingredients was fantastic. He even brought extra rice and noodles for the kiddos. Totally unnecessary but was such a nice touch. Our 2 year old was initially fine then was terrified but then junior whipped out a rubber chicken and all was good again. We knew there was a possibility she would be spooked so it was really nice working with a professional in a familiar environment. All the adults thoroughly enjoyed their meals and you could tell everything was perfectly curated and meticulously prepared. If you're looking for the the most seamless at home hibachi experience do not wait to book prime hibachi!!! Literally going to be looking for a reason to do this again soon because it was so perfect!!

Chef Junior put on a FABULOUS dinner for 18 of us, including vegetarians and vegans, in Paradise…read moreValley. EVERYONE loved it, from the fun and camaraderie to the plentiful food options for everyone. This was a 15 out of 10 experience!!

Jami our bartender was terrific. She was on time and efficient. We would definitely use this…read moreservice again.

A best friend of mine was getting married and asked if I knew anyone who could bartend at his…read morereception...I then recalled seeing an ad for Off The Wagon. I inquired and was contacted within an hour and answered a few simple questions, "where?, how many guests? etc..." I had no idea what a service like this would cost and was pleasantly impressed with what I thought was a fair price. When the day came , the crew arrived on time and ready to work... the ladies behind the bar were professional, energetic, and it was really comforting to know that no one underage was being served. The party was great and I will be hiring this company for my next event . I would recommend...