I cannot say enough great things about Chef Jamie and Meal Mate DC! We're in California and had…read moresecured a beautiful Airbnb in DC for the weekend of our daughter's college graduation. We decided that, rather than try to find a restaurant for all the extended family in for the graduation, we would host a private dinner at the Airbnb prepared by a professional chef. We interviewed a number of chefs and Meal Mate was by far the best. Most creative ideas, most responsive, and best enthusiasm for the project! We signed with them months ahead of the date, and as it drew closer, I started getting reminders from Chef Jamie. Some questions, more ideas. On event day, Chef Jamie and Chef Nathan showed up exactly on time and started getting to work. First, the table was set beautifully with linen napkins and personalized menus/place cards. As guests arrived, we were all treated with a specialty cocktail and delightful appetizers. And then dinner. Wow!! Maybe the best ribeye steak ever. Wonderfully seasoned and incredibly tender. The sides were all great but that steak - oh, my lord. Dessert was a matcha tiramisu and it was the perfect finish! Throughout the night, the service was so smooth and then, before we knew it, the kitchen was cleaner than when they arrived and they were off. Like I said, I can't say enough great things about Meal Mate. Book them for your next event!!

This review is coming far too long after the amazing experience that Jamie-Claire created for my…read morepartner and I. For our anniversary, we wanted to learn everything possible about how to make Chinese hand pulled noodles. MealmateDC did not disappoint. Every piece of the experience was crafted to fit our needs, from a hands on lesson to historical analysis to a wonderful meal itself! Furthermore, we couldn't have been more comfortable than with Jamie-Claire. The kind, sociable, and caring demeanor brought to this special event, from inquiry to end, was irreplaceable. Please please PLEASE hire these professionals for any culinary dreams you have, and they are sure to bring them to life.

I just saw that post that Chef B is a scammer. I don't know who this chef you saw. I had the…read moregreatest experience abuse several times and when my trip trips to DC for business meetings, personal luncheon and cocktail parties have never ever had a problem very professional very well organized had no billing issues whatsoever. I would also recommend her to anybody. She has a very high-end Deck clientele also so I'm just wondering how that goes along with that post I just didn't see that I'm very confused.

We love Chef B's weekly meals. Food is so delicious and just perfect for my family as we are all…read moresuper busy and don't have time to cook. The food is farm to table and always arrive in neatly packaged containers every Sunday evening so we have dinners stocked to enjoy the following week. I have had meal services with others before and this is by far the most skilled cooking of farm to table meals. I think it's a good value. One recent review I read was really not fair about "scam". That's just not true but I understand the frustration that led to a misunderstanding. I know the owner/chef was busy and working to try improve their marketing, ordering app, and communications. It's a small business so you just have to contact her directly if there is an issue and she will take care of it. I did that every time and I was patient because I want this good cooking to last to feed my family. Seems like great people. I've spoken to her and met the staff who deliver food to my house. We look forward to ordering each week!

What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs…read morehome. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again.

Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid…read moreattention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again!

Selecting A Family Affair catering for my private birthday cigar & cocktail event was a very wise…read morechoice. Chef came through with his signature mini chicken & waffle, savory, fork-tender lamb chops and shrimp & grit tartlets. These were the perfect bites to accompany my birthday bourbon selections. Chef Darryl and his team made celebrating my birthday at home the perfect gift!!!

Chef Darryl helped plan an afternoon tea. His suggestions were invaluable from adding pointers to…read morethe receiving line to table settings. The selection of tea sandwiches and desserts were a success. The guest invited to the tea were complementary of the entire event. I highly recommend A Family Affair Catering.

We recently hired Chef Bailey to prepare meals for us after welcoming our newborn, and we couldn't…read morebe happier with the experience. She worked with us to understand our preferences, what dishes and ingredients we liked (and didn't like). We selected her 3 entrees and 3 appetizers package, and every single dish was healthy and delicious. We are vegan so they were all plant-based. As busy parents, having these meals taken care of was a huge time saver. And it was a great way to eat healthy yet flavorful foods when you don't have much time to cook yourself. Chef Bailey handled everything from cooking to cleanup to storing the dishes in Tupperware, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the food without any extra stress. If you're looking for a chef who understands dietary preferences, delivers outstanding meals, and provides a seamless experience, my wife and I highly recommend Chef Bailey!

Bailey is the perfect personal Chef! I can't recommend her highly enough! She cooks for me every…read moreweek and makes incredible meals that taste great and are healthy. I've lost almost 10lbs in the past month working with Bailey and am so lucky to have found a chef as talented as she is.

Re Everything was so easy. From requesting proposals, to…read morebooking, to paying... and Chef Richard Mancini was AMAZING. The food was incredible. Serving was all done so professionally. All the cleanup was done for me. I hosted a plated 2-3 course meal for 8, to celebrate my bosses retirement. Everyone loved it - especially the guest of honor.

For my 40th birthday, I wanted to make the day was special by hiring a private chef. This was a…read morelast minute idea (the day before) so I was delighted when CHEF TOVA put out a proposal through TAH. We corresponded back and forth and ironed out the details of the menu. It would be a mediterranean 4 course meal for 4 people at 7pm. The following day (the actual day of my birthday) I barely heard from TOVA and sent her a few messages confirming that all was still in order. At around 6pm, my guests arrived, balloons and decor are up, kitchen is spotless awaiting TOVA's arrival. At 6pm I messaged her again hoping she was on her way and wanting to make sure she'd confirmed the proposal. She apologized for not confirming and I told her it was fine and just to let us know if she was on her way. She then responded with "I'm not able to come. Im so sorry". AT 7:15PM. In tears, I apologized profusely to my guests and had to figure out an emergency plan B to salvage this milestone occasion and also get food on the table. In the end we ordered pizzas and made the best of a really crappy situation. In summary, I 100% DO NOT, WOULD NOT EVER, EVER, RECOMMEND CHEF TOVA. Maybe this was just a fluke and TAH does offer a great experience but I'll never know because I wont be using this service again.

Wonderful absolutely wonderful! Great food and service. They showed up on time and was very…read moreorganized and clean. Highly recommend

Steph was amazing! Steph took her time to explain her services and listened to my vision of what I…read morewas looking for and perfectly executed! I definitely recommend Steph for any private chef experiences.

These days, finding healthy, high-quality food can feel like hunting for a unicorn--or a leprechaun…read morewith a meal-prep business. Thankfully, Meals by Chef Swole has made that rare treasure part of everyday life. I especially appreciate that so many meals are clearly labeled GF (gluten-free) and DF (dairy-free), making it incredibly easy to stay consistent with my new eating habits, no ingredient-list detective work required. The meals support my goals of living healthier and losing weight without making my taste buds feel as though they've been placed on punishment. The portions are satisfying, the ingredients taste fresh, and the variety keeps healthy eating from turning into a daily game of "guess which bland meal is next." Meals by Chef Swole deliver quality food that fuels the body while still tasting absolutely delicious. Staying on track now feels convenient, enjoyable, and sustainable. Who knew healthy eating could be this easy and actually make you look forward to opening the fridge?

I've ordered 3x now I believe and I would have to say the last delivery was the absolute best. I…read morelove Asian foods and he hit it out the park that week. Food taste: In other weeks, I've had to add my own sauces. I always order the deluxe portion for 20% more food because the regular size is too small for me. I cook and add more veggies because most prepared foods don't give me enough. The only thing I needed to add to these last meals were a pinch of salt, but this makes sense because the food is made for all types of people. Delivery: I love the fact that the food is delivered to my doorstep. They deliver on Sundays and seem to be providing service every other week now. There are 4 options available but you can adjust how many servings you want of each meal. Service: No issues and I get a prompt response each time.

Food was really good -it's a bit pricey but for what you get --those boxes are heavy -nicely…read moreseasoned , fresh seafood and just yummy. I'll definitely try another combination

All up, and down my timeline I KEEP seeing these esthetically pleasing surf, turf plates. I found…read moreout that the plates are coming from this mobile CHEF! Guess what...I finally caught up with him!! Let's GO!! . Who I'm with: @kingcheffe . Location Reviewed: *Multiple Locations*Call 323-243-6728 . Menu Includes: Balsamic Jerk Chicken, Prime Rib, Crab Cakes, Lobster Tail, Lamb Chops, Shrimp, Ribeye Steak, Salmon, Mumbo Wings, Mac & Cheese, Rice, Broccoli, Yams, & Seafood Boils. . Items Reviewed: Their Lamb & Seafood Platter (with lamb chops, lobster tail, a lump crab cake, shrimp, Mac n Sheesh-what the chef call his creation, & broccoli,sitting on a bed of rice). The Chops...STAMP!! Juicy, tender, thick...well prepared!! The Tail...STAMP!! Tender, & buttery with a hint of garlic, & Old Bay. The Cake...LIKE THAT!! Lump well seasoned crab, with minimal filler!! The Shrimp...STAMP!! Perfectly seasoned, & juicy!! The Mac n Sheesh...DELICIOUS!! Tasty, plentiful, a pasty but pungent cheese!! The Broccoli & Rice...DECENT. Saturated with the juice & seasonings of the meats...DELICIOUS!! Their Dirty Bird Platter (with mumbo jerk wings, balsamic pulled jerk chicken, Mac n Sheesh, candied yams, & rice $60). The Wings...LIKE THAT!! Thoroughly cooked, with a sweet Mumbo sauce!! The Balsamic Pulled Jerk Chicken...STAMP!! It wasn't esthetically pleasing, but trust me when I tell you...STAMP!! Smokey, flavorful, spicy, & sweet!! The Yams...STAMP!! Syrupy, soft, & pleasant!! . Customer Service: On Point!! There was a delay in getting the food, but the Chef is a pleasant humble dude. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: N/A . Music: YouTube-BYB up Bumpers no.2 . Recommendations: The Seafood platter, that pulled jerk chicken, & those yams!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH

This company catered a 5 day work conference I attended and they were very impressive…read more Unfortunately I couldn't eat a few of the meals because of dietary restrictions but I sampled their Asian noodle bar (whatever they do with their tofu I only wish I could replicate), Greek food and sandwiches (I don't love that they use chicken thigh for a lot of the recipes but they did look appetizing). I had to skip the burrito and fajita bars but the portions were massive and everything looked good.

I attended an event at the Urban Institute where B.Lin Catering was the choice for catering. I was…read morepleasantly surprised with how delicious everything was. I especially enjoyed the butternut squash wontons and bacon wrapped figs. The staff working the catering was kind and very caring. I don't know anything about pricing but I'd definitely consider them for future events.