This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

I had the pleasure of having Eric B prepare my birthday dinner 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. We…read morehad a large air bnb south of Temecula and he came on site and prepared a multi-course dinner. Before hand he provided a list of his most popular items to choose from and you create your own custom menu from the large variety of items. He was able to customize a couple dishes to my preference and even adjusted a few as he was preparing them the night of for a couple of my guests. The server he brought with him was super friendly and attentive. Everything was as described and I couldn't think of anything I'd do differently. I will use Eric again for sure. Such a fun and delicious evening.

There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

4.999 stars. Chef Josh made my 40th birthday party memorable and amazing for 22 people at my home…read more We asked a few questions to start and knew he was the right chef for us right away. He doesn't have a set menu, but sources the ingredients the morning of depending on what looks good and what's in season. We had three or four passed appetizers, a salad course, a grouper / risotto course, and a caramel bar for dessert. Everything was so delicious and all of the guests raved. I have no idea how he was able to cook all of that food for that many people in our home kitchen and make it so flavorful. To keep all of the food at a perfect temperature must have been extremely challenging. Chef Josh was such a cool person also, entertaining, always happy, and so respectful of our home. Thanks so much, Josh. We hope to have you help us out again at our next event.

We had a great experience with Chef Ty for my parents 60th wedding anniversary at our Airbnb in La…read moreJolla. He was great, organized, communicative! The service was excellent. You should definitely use him for your next party or event!

Chef Ty has been to my house more than once, and he is wonderful! He's was a great communicator…read morewhen planning the menu and discussing the fine details and budget parameters. He brought a fun energy to my dinner party, and his food was delicious.

We have had the pleasure of enjoying exquisite dinners prepared and presented by Personal Chef…read moreYoann Taboyan (chef@yoanntaboyan.com) twice for milestone occasions. Each time, Chef Yoann delighted us and all our guests with an exceptional meal that has become a favorite memory. Chef arrived hours before serving, with specialized equipment and fresh, high-quaiity ingredients. He carefully crafted each dish and we thoroughly enjoyed the complexity and fine taste of his top-notch French cooking. He paced the courses perfectly, explained each dish beautifully,, cleaned the kitchen when he was done --in short, he cared about every aspect of our experience. His policies and costs were fair and clearly stated upfront, with no hidden charges. Complimentary extras included custom menu cards at each place setting, fresh-from-the-oven homemade baguettes, and a referral, if requested, to a sommelier for wine pairings. It's extraordinary to celebrate like this in the comfort and privacy of your own home. We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Yoann and plan to have him at our house again.

I booked Yoann's catering service for my husband's 50th birthday and I'm so glad I did!…read more From canapés to the dessert, everything looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe this isn't some Michelin star restaurant. Everything tasted amazing. Each dishes was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or under salted. I ordered duck for the main, since that's my husband's favorite. I'm not a huge fan of duck normally but I enjoyed every single bite of it. Not to mention his home made baguette was so so good also! I'm still dreaming about every dish I had on this day and cannot wait to book him again for our special occasions.

We've been ordering meals from Alec/Deeply Nourished for years. I was first referred by a friend,…read moreand when I found out Alec uses organic/clean ingredients to make the meals, I had to try it! Since that first order we've ordered many, many times from Alec during busy weeks when we don't have time to make meals at home. I love how delicious and nutritious all the meals are, and Alec is always coming out with new and interesting dishes. Everything is organic, meats are grass fed/wild caught, and oils are clean (no seed oils). My favorites are the beef rendang, salmon chimichurri and pomegranate chicken. I like to get these in "family box" sizes so we eat the protein with either salad or rice we make at home, the food lasts longer this way. His entrees are also delicious and we sometimes get these for my husband to take to work with him. I also love the pesto and garlic chili sauces - we get these in the 8oz jars and they go so well with the proteins (or other meals we make at home)! For dessert I love the peanut butter bars and currently, the mochi cake (new item)! Delivery is always prompt. Alec is also really kind and very quick to respond to emails or texts. I have asked him about the surfaces food is cooked on and appreciated that they only cook on stainless steel and parchment paper, as this is really important and often overlooked! He also packs the meals in eco-friendly/sustainable boxes and is always updating packaging with the next best option. I also love that the big jar sauces come in glass mason jars. Thank you Alec & team for making healthy nutritious meals we can feel good about eating!

I entered on a whim on my way to my car. And I'm so happy I walked in! I think the adrenaline from…read morefinishing a sculpt class across the street at Activate House made me impulsive. I left with two salads. And I don't regret it! My goodness the steak salad is to-die-for! The steak portion and flavor--amazing! As well as all the fixings! Nutrient-densed, well-balanced, and tasty! The 2nd salad I picked up was the Salmon Peach Salad. Ahhhhh!!!! I don't see peach in salads a lot so I'm very excited to devour it!!!!

Chef Jenn is the BEST! My husband hired her for a private Valentine's Day Dinner at our home. Every…read moresingle ingredient and her incredible attention to detail (can we talk about homemade pickled micro-mirepoix?) was incredible. The quality of ingredients and special flavors and new tastes we got to experience that night were amazing. Plus, she is very friendly and has a great personality - she will happily chat and explain all of her techniques and uniquely sourced ingredients. I'd absolutely hire her again. 10/10. Still dreaming of the pork tenderloin and flourless chocolate cake.

So much fun cooking with Jenn! We did a home cooking class as a Christmas gift and it was awesome…read more Would definitely do again, learned a lot and it was delicious

Jillian is incredible!!!! Jillian customized the menu and cooked everything to perfection…read more Exquisite!

Chef Jillian Fae provided the most incredible dining experience of my life. Even before she…read morearrived, the amount of intricate detail that went into our menu proposal. It means a lot when a chef really cares about what they do. Now... the food... almost indescribable how impeccable it was. We cut the filet mignon with a butter knife and it melted in our mouths. My favorite moment was the creme brulee in a fresh cold peach with a cherry compote crumble... chef jillian, i will not stop thinking about this experience until we see you next time. Thank you.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! I searched for several weeks to find a chef to prepare a meal…read morefor my 30th birthday dinner party, and I am so glad that I found Chef Joe. Every other chef I spoke with would only do a 5-7 course menu, which is not what I was looking for. Chef Joe was happy to do 3 courses for us, and all of them were amazing. Coordination of the evening (menu, services, price, location, etc.) was seamless from start to finish, and he was very responsive and flexible any time I had a question or needed to make a change along the way. He left the kitchen of our Airbnb better than he found it, boxed up each person's leftovers if they had any and labeled the boxes for us by name, and even washed our plates and flatware when we were finished with dinner so that we would have them for the cake we planned to eat later in the evening. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Chef Joe was also very personable and kind to our whole group. Reasonable prices, above and beyond service, and amazing food...I cannot recommend Couch Potatoes enough. Thank you, Chef Joe, for a wonderful meal and for making my 30th birthday better than I could have imagined!

Joe was great! He was very communicative prior to the event, he made delicious food, highly…read morerecommend the Caesar and the salmon! The apple crumble for dessert was great too. He left our kitchen spotless! Thanks Joe for a great evening!

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Heidi and Riley are fantastic! Delicious food, the kindest chef, highly recommend! We had the best…read moredinner.

Anika supported our multigenerational and multi-dietary restriction household for years. Her care…read moreand attention to our needs, desire for feedback to improve, and flexibility with the menu customizations were fantastic. Before she left our area we stocked up on "anika food" via freezing and canning her creations. It was a sad day when we finally ate that last jar of carrot ginger soup. We miss her and highly highly recommend her creative and delicious services to anyone!

Anika and her cooking are great!!…read more I really cannot say enough good things about our experience with Anika and her amazing food. If you are a busy professional or family who is trying to stay fit and eat healthy, but lack the time or creativity to come up with fun and tasty meals, I would highly encourage you to reach out to Anika. Anika was able to work with some tricky dietary restrictions and make outstanding meals, each and every time. Value wise, the time she saved us in the kitchen, at the grocery store, cleaning up, etc., was worth more than what her very reasonable fees are. All in all, if you have ever considered hiring a private chef for yourself or for your busy family, look no further than Anika!