In one word ... "Flabulous!" The description of the wine-and-dine event hosted in the kitchen of a…read morePark District facility mentioned assisting with food preparation, but we participants were more inclined to pull up stools to the counter so we could view the process. Chef Rob was just fine with this. He is friendly and passionate about his work; it was fun to chat and hear about how he transitioned from the corporate world to his own catering biz. Our menu featured Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, grilled boneless chicken thighs, couscous, and homemade frozen custard with lemon crumbles. For the non-cheese eaters in our group, Rob prepared a separate salad with olive oil vinaigrette. The chicken and veggies were very tasty, seasoned with nothing more exotic than salt, pepper and dehydrated garlic. There were practically no leftovers. The custard was richer and more velvety than Culver's. The only dud was the bland and mushy couscous. Before the meal was over, we were already contemplating a future event with Rob.

We worked with Babito's Bites to cater a Hawaiian-themed lunch for a celebration of life luau in…read moreJune 2023. Rob was excellent to work with, extremely communicative, responsive and flexible in designing a custom menu including Kalua Pork, Shoyu Chicken with Rice, Pineapple and Meatball Skewers, Pineapple and Tofu Skewers, Hawaiian Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian Rolls, and a beautiful Fruit Tree including pineapple, watermelon, grapes, melon. Rob and his team of two others arrived an hour before the event started to get everything set up well. The food was delicious, and the guests were raving about the variety and flavors. It seems like Rob has a great range as a chef and is especially accommodating of any dietary restrictions or preferences; in fact, we asked him to work around some specific unique food sensitivities for our event and he did a wonderful job navigating that. The pricing was very reasonable for such high quality, and I can't recommend Babito's Bites enough based on the incredible food and phenomenal service we experienced at our event.

I've had the luxury of hiring Chef Izzy on multiple occasions, and each meal was nothing short of…read moreperfection. From appetizers to grilled meats to deserts every thing Chef Izzy made was stunningly delicious. Aside from his skills in the the kitchen, Chef Izzy is one of the most personable, charming, and cultured people I have ever met. I have friends who rave about an evening with Chef Izzy as one of the most unforgettable dinners of their lives.

From the owner: Chef Izzy Chicago is a two-person operation with the ability to provide additional staff…read more Specialties: Clean food and Mediterranean fare. When Izzy isn't cooking for corporate affairs or private home functions, he's supplying catered food for a vast array of events. Book him for culinary educational experiences, cooking entertainment, or just to get the job done. Izzy's humor and charm alone will make any food event enjoyable. But he's committed to providing a thoroughly delicious memory for everyone he serves.

I've had the opportunity to do multiple virtual cooking classes with The Levantine Kitchen and Chef…read moreCharles. The classes were accessible, straightforward, and, most importantly, fun! Charles is patient and highly knowledgeable. He helps make the meal and gives tips along the way for cutting vegetables, storing food, and seasoning. After the classes, the recipes we used went into my regular rotation for dinners which speaks to how easy he makes it! I will definitely be contacting The Levantine Kitchen for future classes.

Charles delivered a truly superb light buffet dinner, consisting of two dips and three different…read moresalads. Each salad had a unique and special flavor. There was a salmon and artichoke salad, a chicken and arugula salad, and a carrot and beet salad. The dips were Muhamara and hummus. Guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I will definitely be in touch with Charles to arrange another event. Highly recommend. Planning for the event was easy and delivery was prompt even considering downtown Chicago traffic on a weekday at 5:30 in the afternoon.

I don't know that I can properly find the exact words to describe my experience with Kirk and his…read morestaff. He was exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious. This was thee best experience I've had with a personal chef. No details were missed. If you are looking for a professional chef and good authentic quality food. Stop here. My guest were all smiles and every dish was absolutely amazing!

Chef Kirk and team are simply amazing, he came in and produced. A phenomenal menu with food, and…read moreprofessionalism. I will definitely use his services again.

I had the pleasure of having The Kitchenette project cook for my birthday dinner…read more It was 10/10 experience. Chef Tim made everything fresh at our home, all the dishes were beautifully plated and tasted phenomenal. Chef Tim made a dinner menu that was seasonal and very flavorful. He took his time to discuss and explain each of the courses that we ate. Lastly, he made sure to clean up everything that was used (plates, silverware and cooking materials). I would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Tim and crew helped create the most perfect dinner party at our house this past weekend. From…read morethe upfront menu creation to the final product, it was top-notch. Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about the multi-course dinner, which consisted of some very unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. His team, including a bartender, were incredibly nice, accomodating and made the night even more special. I highly recommend Chef Tim!

Outrageous. The salmon was perfectly cooked, cookies were otherworldly and what a great guy. I real…read morepleasure. Highly recommend.

Joe recently catered a 50 person wedding shower for us in my mother in law's home and we could not…read morebe any more pleased with the results. Joe worked with us to come up with the menu, and while he can prepare pretty much anything your heart desires, we ultimately decided on the Maryland style crab cakes with mango salsa, Nova Scotia smoked salmon with creme frachie, dill, and capers on a crispy potato pancake and pesto stuffed mushrooms with melted mozzarella for the appetizers and then carved roasted turkey breast with apricot glaze, mixed baby greens salad with candied walnuts, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and roasted baby red potatoes for the entree. Everything was delicious and we received rave reviews from all of the guests! In addition to the amazing food, the server he brought with him made the shower a breeze for the hostess, taking the coats of guests as they entered, walking around and serving appetizers and drinks, and picking up after people had finished. During the party there was little for us to do but socialize since she took care of everything and at the end there was nothing for us to clean up! We actually got to enjoy the party! To top it all off his fee for all of this is very reasonable and you end up with a much more intimate gathering than if you went to a restaurant. Would highly recommend him for any event!