Paella ATX is an absolute gem of a find. Chef Diego and his team created an unbelievable experience…read morefor my friends and I at a birthday party we recently threw. The paella itself was simply the best I've ever had. Diego spent years studying abroad (including in Valencia, Spain -- the home of paella) and is a master at his craft. He and his team made two different types of paella (one meat based and the other seafood based) in order to cater to the dietary needs of our crowd. To me, the special thing was the experience itself. The whole crowd was thrilled and mesmerized by their process and the expert culinary experience that Diego and his team provided. It would be a dramatic understatement to call this the highlight of the party. It was such a memorable and fun way to entertain and feed friends and created such a cool experience for everyone there. In fact, I already booked them to come back and do it again for a party I'm throwing in May. Diego himself was easy to work with and accomodating. The price was totally reasonable for the ease, quality of the food, and incredible experience we were able to create for our guests. This is a pretty new business, so I feel like we got really lucky to get in on the ground floor while we did because I expect that once word starts getting out around town Diego and his crew are going to be increasingly tough to book. If you're looking for an amazing memorable food experience that you won't regret, you can't do better than Paella ATX.

Love them! Paella ATX was booked for our office holiday party. Diego cooked the paella for 2 hours…read moreand it was so flavorful and good. Probably the best paella I've had in the states. Would definitely recommend them for any private events.

Chef Steph is truly exceptional. We are vegan, and she has an incredible ability to transform any…read moremeal we choose into a thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely delicious vegan dish. Every single week we are blown away by the flavor, creativity, and care she puts into her cooking. Her meals are so good that we honestly no longer want to eat out. The food she prepares for us at home is consistently better than what we would order at restaurants, and that says everything. Each dish feels intentional, nourishing, and beautifully balanced, with just the right touches to make it feel special without ever being heavy. Every meal has been outstanding, and the consistency is what truly sets her apart. Chef Steph has completely changed the way we eat at home, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. If you are considering working with her, do it. You will not be disappointed.

I never thought I'd be able to justify the luxury of a private chef service, but I keep this…read moreservice as a lifeline in my back pocket for weeks that we just need a little extra help, like when the demands of parenting and working during a global pandemic seem extra burdensome. So far, we've had three appointments, and they've all been wonderful. For each one in advance, you choose the time/date for your chef, three entree items and three sides. The "sides" is a bit of a misnomer, as you can often make meals of these in themselves. They include salads, hot breakfast casseroles, pies, and more. Recipes range from Mongolian Beef to Shepherd's Pie, homemade granola bars, Thai Chicken salad, etc. I imagine if we did this weekly, the options might get monotonous, but doing it every once in a while works out well for us so that there are usually a few new options that appear the next time we're ready to book an appointment. For each item you'll see an estimate on how much extra it will add to your bill in groceries in addition to the base chef cost. The chef will stop at your local HEB to shop for your ingredients fresh right before your appointment. You pay a $35 deposit, which you can get refunded if you cancel the appointment by the stated deadline (and they send you frequent reminders -- they're not trying to pull one over). On average with tip and the cost of groceries, we usually spend around $225 for our family of four. The meals last us a while. Sometimes we share them with friends who could use an extra meal, or sometimes we freeze the leftovers. There are instructions for reheating, freezing, etc. As stated in other reviews the chefs are generally efficient and very tidy, leaving your kitchen looking spotless, with a huge amount of prepared food for you to enjoy (it's hard not to dive right in). Communication by text is great. During COVID, the chef has worn a mask during the appointment and the service has had very clearly communication about canceling in the event of COVID exposure, etc. I appreciate that they're taking it seriously. If I had a couple of critiques, it would be that whatever process gets communicated to the chef regarding ingredients might need to be streamlined. The past two appointments, our chef has had to make a couple of grocery store trips because he forgot items, and this prolongs the preparation process. I would also love to see a bit more variety to the menu options. It would be nice to have it broken down roughly by type of dish (seafood, beef, casserole, etc.) and price (budget friendly or special splurge). Other than those minor tweaks, we love the service, and I imagine we'll keep using it as occasional customers.

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

We hired this private chef team led by Chef D and his wonderful mother for a bachelorette party,…read moreand they absolutely exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and easy. They arrived right on time, fully prepared with a clear plan and a fantastic team. The food was phenomenal--delicious, beautifully presented, and the portion sizes were perfect. Everyone left full and happy! Pricing was very fair for the quality and service we received. What really stood out was how well the team balanced professionalism with personality. They were fun, engaging, and added to the vibe of the evening. I would 100% work with them again and highly recommend them for any special occasion. They helped make our night unforgettable! Thank you Chef D and team.

Do yourself a favor and hire D'Jour for your event. Chef D, his mom, and their team are…read moreprofessional, kind, and make delicious food. They came and catered our bachelor party breakfast, and it was just what we needed to bring our crew back to life. Chef D took care of everything, all we had to do was approve his suggested menu. The food was fantastic, they even surprised us with shrimp and grits which ended up being my favorite. Highly recommend Chef D for your breakfast, and based off my experience I'm sure he's great for lunches and dinners as well.

Chef Olivia provided food for an event I attended this weekend. The food was incredible. The food…read morewas fresh and prepared in such a way that the flavors really shined. On top of the lovely presented food, Chef Olivia poured magical concoctions which made the great food even better. One of the best is the "rock sauce" which I had heard rumors about. People - try it if you get the opportunity! It is nectar of the gods! It is a reduction of passion fruit and habanero. It is sweet and spicy and so good you want to secretly take the bottle home!!! I would not hesitate to hire Chef Olivia for any catering function. Delicious, beautiful and renown (check her and some of her recipes out in this month's Latina magazine), she would be an asset to any gathering.

Love Chef Olivia's food! She is innovative yet never compromises flavor or nutritional value in the…read morefood she prepares. Highly recommend her if you are looking for delicious & healthy food!

My wife planned a casual dinner party for my birthday with family and friends and received a…read morerecommendation to use Natalie as a caterer. My wife and Natalie worked the menu together discussing likes and dislikes and tweaking some of the dishes. Natalie arrived right when planned, quickly got setup and went straight to preparing the hors d'oeuvre and buffet dinner for 20 people. The ingredients were high quality and everyone thought the food was delicious. Natalie worked very hard the whole 5 hours she was here and left the kitchen clean. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be trying her for a more formal seated dinner party.

Chef Natalie was outstanding!…read more I used her services to cook dinner for my fiancé and her friends on her bachelorette party. Her friends are still raving about how awesome the meal was and most importantly how awesome Natalie and staff were. If you need breakfast, lunch or dinner served for a group, do not hesitate to book Natalie!

I can't say enough great things about Gena and her service. Her meals are just delicious. Her…read morecarnitas are the best I've ever had, no question. Her soups are really good, too! Every meal Gena has made me is the best version of that meal I've ever had. I have a few dietary restrictions. I can't have dairy or gluten and with Gena's meals I have never missed either of them. She's incredibly easy to work with and loves feedback. She always adjusts according to my likes. And she is always in communication with me about my preferences. I cannot recommend Gena more highly. If you want to lose weight, eat healthier, avoid the hassle of cooking and doing dishes or just want to eat better meals you have to give Gena a call. I'm so glad I did!

I've known Gena for many years and she has cooked for me on a number of occasions. Her cooking is…read morephenomenal. Cooking is a her studied, intuitive art. She is always curious about new ways to expand her clean eating creations. As if this weren't enough, she's warm and easy to be with. She will work hard to earn and maintain your trust and joy in your work relationship. Consider yourself lucky to meet her!