I started taking classes with Joanna after never really getting into cooking and was kind of…read moreworried that I would never do it well. Joanna walked me through the process top to bottom, teaching me to source ingredients, what to have in your kitchen, etiquette and the recipes and food themselves. She has a been a huge help in my personal development and glad to have experienced her classes, all the recipes area amazing and the food was so good! I still make the pizzas she taught me almost 6 months later. I'm walking away from experience wiser and excited to cook. You will not regret taking a chance and learning from her!

Joanna is the best! I have some very specific diet requests and it can be tough and time consuming…read moreto figure out what to eat, shop for it, and prep all of the food each week. I was drawn to Joanna's services because she mentioned similar diets on her site, and she also helps with the grocery shopping. We've been working together for a few months now, and not only is the food healthy, it's also delicious and seems to get better each week. I can tell Joanna has been adapting the meal plans as we go based on what I've liked each week. Overall it has been a great experience!

When considering hiring a personal chef, The Salted Fig and Chef Megan should be your first choice…read moreon the West Side. Not only was our 4 course Indian meal delectable, the presentation was, as my girlfriend would say, "Instagram Worthy!" Megan was on time, professional, and handled small talk with my guests like a pro. My favorite dish was the chicken curry, which rivals any Indian restaurant I've had in the US. I can't wait for our next party when we'll get to use The Salted Fig. Thanks again for a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chef Meg is such a gem, she came to my house and cooked an amazing meal for me and my family. My…read moreson was over the moon for the curry that she made, he's 5 1/2 as he will say and is a very picky eater. Cheg Meg was able to roll in cook us an amazing home cooked meal that we both enjoyed and loved. Not only is her food amazing but her personality just shines through into the food, her attention to detail is unmatched as I know how much time she spends choosing the right ingredients to make every dish delicious. Thank you Chef Meg for cooking for my family. We will be booking again soon!

I hired Leslie to cook a suprise birthday dinner for my wife and to to teach my wife how to prepare…read morea similar meal. Leslie was fantastic in helping to plan the meal and choose all of the dishes. She purchased all the food, arrived on time and prepared a great meal. She even cleaned up everything before she left! I highly recommend her as a chef and as a teacher.

Our meal was perfect. Since we lost our home in the Palisades Fire, we were in dire need of…read moredelicious , nutritious and comforting food. Leslie delivered those things- along with a dose of love and compassion. 5 stars!

We love Christine's meals - they're super nutritious, clean and tasty. We get vegan dishes for the…read moreweek and feel really good + healthy w/ her cooking!

All of Christine's ideas and meal plans are perfectly tailored to help fit our families needs…read more Christine will go through all of the details to help you find your best menu and then her creations are delicious and healthy and look great, unlike when I cook :) We highly recommend.

I just used Vucacious Catering for my wife's 50th birthday party. The food was amazing and they…read morecould not have been more kind and helpful. We also added on a bartender and she was great as well. I would definitely use them for any catering needs in the future. Very easy to work with.

Vucacious has catered for us multiple times and this is a long overdue review. Staff and service…read moreare wonderful, but I keep coming back because their food philosophy aligns with mine: quality, health conscious and, of course, delicious! Thank you to Kim and her great team.

Chef Ronnie is amazing! My husband organized a surprise birthday dinner party for us and two of…read moreour close friends. Chef Ronnie came to our house with his assistant Lisa (I think - sorry!) and they were both just awesome. Ronnie is super down-to-earth and totally friendly. My friends and I were super obnoxious and loud and asking ridiculous questions and he seemed to have fun right along with us. Also, and maybe this should have come first, but his food was also absolutely amazing. He worked with my husband for almost two months coming up with a menu that I would love...and I did. Wow. The first course of a salad was amazing and it just got better from there to the pesto pasta, the shrimp dish, the steak and then two desserts! We were absolutely stuffed. He also left the kitchen cleaner than before he got there! I would highly recommend him. Definitely 5 stars!

Ronnie and his assistant were amazing. We had friends to dinner and I thought it would be nice not…read moreto cook or worry about anything in the kitchen, the food was excellent, he is extremely trust worthy and pleasant and we just loved him. I would work with him whenever I have a dinner party. Thank you Ronnie Highlights: carrot honey soup, pear tart

Horrible experience! I booked twice and my girlfriend…read morebooked once to try and do something fun over Valentine's Day. Each one was cancelled so we rebooked. Each one took over a week before they cancelled. Now struggling to find something else for the holiday. BOOKING CANCELED Hi xxxx xxxxxxxx Your booking has been canceled and fully refunded for the following: No reasons or explanation. If you can't depend on your service, why offer it? Never again !

We booked a cooking class for March 13 as part of an anniversary weekend. The initial class was…read morecanceled and we were rebooked in another group class for the same date. I received an email saying we were rebooked and the chef was confirmed and that we would receive details a few days before. Yesterday I reached out for details and was told they "dropped the ball" and we had not been rebooked. The customer service agent claimed she had no record of our ever being told we rebooked (I sent her the emails). She said we were refunded, then changed her story when I said I saw no refund and said we were never charged. No offer to book another class. Even a confirmation email from them does NOT mean you have a reservation!

We hired Chef Charlie from Mint Personal Chef to cook a private dinner in our home for our 17th…read morewedding anniversary on October 25th, 2025, and the entire experience was exceptional. He created a beautifully curated menu featuring a Belgian endive salad with apple, almonds, blue cheese, honey, and mint, a flavorful curried butternut squash soup with coconut milk, pepitas, and chives, a perfectly cooked rosemary and thyme roasted chicken with honey-dijon Brussels sprouts and sweet potato mash, and the most comforting baked apple crumble with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Every dish was absolutely delicious and plated with stunning presentation. Chef Charlie even provided printed menus for each of us, adding such a thoughtful touch. Beyond the food, he was warm, conversational, and engaging--clearly putting intention and heart into every detail. We would definitely use his services again and recommend him without hesitation. A perfect anniversary dinner!

We have had a wonderful experience with Mint Personal Chef! We have had Chef Callista come weekly…read morefor over a year now to prepare our meals for each week. Each weekend, we get options to choose from and Callista handles the shopping, comes to our house for prep and cooking and leaves our kitchen nice and clean after. We get delicious meals every week, and it also helps ensure we get a nice healthy variety of food. Can't say enough good things about our experience!

Courtney was everything I could have hoped for and then some. I hired her to prepare a vegan…read moredinner for four, and the food was absolutely divine. Our group consisted of two vegans and two non-vegans, and there wasn't a single crumb left on anyone's plate throughout the night - everyone agreed the meal was fantastic from start to finish. In addition, Courtney was very friendly, easy to communicate/plan with in advance of the meal, professional, and punctual. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her, and if I find myself in the market for a private chef in the future, would be glad to hire her again.

I had a small gathering for my 25th Anniversary with 13 guests. I selected a 4 course meal that I…read morecould serve different wine with at every course along with appetizers for the same. Courtney worked with me on a wine friendly menu and we came up with something nice. As you can imagine friends we have known for 25 years are all over the food map but I wanted something safe but not generic and Courtney delivered. All appetizers and courses were delicious. Bacon Jam with crostini Salmon with horseradish creme fraiche Speck and Lemon ricotta crostini Salad with really fresh lemon mint vinaigrette Pasta with Pepita basil Pork tenderloin with polenta Pot au Chocolat Guests especially loved the salmon appetizer, the polenta and the pot au chocolat all had nice surprise ingredient additions to them that made them unique. Courtney was on time, served everything at the time requested, presented each course and cleaned up after making it easy to spend time with everyone. Trying to think of another excuse to have a party and we can use her again!

We recently celebrated my mother's 90th birthday, and Taylor Made Cuisine made the entire event…read moretruly special. From start to finish, their team delivered a warm, wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. The food was outstanding--beautifully prepared, delicious, and thoughtfully presented. Every detail felt professionally handled, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy such an important milestone with our family and friends. What really stood out was their communication. They were responsive, attentive, and collaborative throughout the planning process, making everything seamless and stress-free. It's clear they care deeply about their clients and take pride in their work. On top of all that, their pricing was very reasonable for the level of quality and service provided. I wouldn't hesitate to use Taylor Made Cuisine again and highly recommend them to anyone looking to host a memorable, professionally catered event.

Food was excellent, as was the service. Beatriz and Mathew were our servers…read more They were so accommodating. Occasion was 80th Bday party for 20 people at Hotel Joaquin. Even in pouring rain...all went smoothly.