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    5.0 (85 reviews)
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    Caramel Budino
    Jeff T.

    We hired Chef Eric and his team at Culinary Misfits to take care of the catering for our dinner party of 10. This was the first time i've hired a catering service to come in for a party because I usually like to cook. However after doing that for several years I realized I was missing out on a lot of the fun and conversations with my guests. Chef Eric and his team showed up about an hour early professionally dressed of course and unpacked their gear to prep everything and chat . We had opted to have an extra staff member come with him and she took care of serving, pouring drinks etc. which was invaluable I would highly suggest doing this as she walked around with Hors D'oeuvre and was such a delight to the ambiance. All of the food was incredible as one might expect, steak, fish, salads, polenta cakes and much more was perfect. Dessert was SERIOULSLY good - the Carmel Budino (photo attached). Aside from the delicious food and wonderful service we appreciated the extra mile the team went to completely clean everything and put the kitchen back to exactly as it was, they even swept the floor. I couldn't believe it. I highly recommend any menu from them and i'll definitely be using Culinary Misfits again in the near future. The icing on the cake was not only did they prepare, plate and serve everything but he memorialized the event by making a cool TikTok video which I am SO HAPPY ABOUT! Give him a follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@culinarymisfits/video/7190437522856529198

    Jasmine M.

    I hired Chef Eric originally for one day for a girls trip in Palm Springs. After looking through his menu, the girls and I decided to book him for an additional night. When I tell you the food was amazing, IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! 10 out of 10!!!!! On top of eating great, Chef Eric was personable and entertaining. We will be hiring him again! Thank you so much Chef Eric! If we could've packed you in our suitcase we would have!

    Crab meat bearnaise covered filet on a bed of parmesan risotto with asparagus and sun-dried tomato succotash
    Katherine N.

    I cannot recommend Chef Eric enough! The food, service, and experience all exceeded my expectations. His mix of professionalism and personality make for an unforgettable event. I can't wait for my next work, family, or social event so that I can enjoy his amazing food again. Board dinner, baby shower, private dinner (birthday, bachelor/ette) 10/10.

    Chef Eric entertaining guests.
    Jett M.

    I wanted to say "hello" to my last year in my 30's with something I REALLY like: eating food. So, I decided to host a birthday feast. To me there's nothing better than sharing a meal with friends. Unless that's sharing a meal I DIDN'T have to cook or clean up after. Chef Eric is a personal chef without the hefty price tag. (I didn't want to start my new year by adding to my student loan debt.) He made the meal memorable, deliciously perfect, and within my price range. AND his crew did the serving AND the cleaning. WIN TRIPLE WIN WIN WIN! The kitchen in the hotel apartment rental I rented wasn't the most modern, but Chef Eric excelled at overcoming this obstacle. The other hurdle that the hotel allowed for only 6 guests in a room. I had 17. We had to host in the first-floor event room. Chef Eric and his team navigated cooking on the 16th floor (where my hotel room was located) and then bringing down the food down to the 1st-floor event room. Even though it had a long journey, the food still looked stunning, was still hot and tasted delicious. Instead of looking beleaguered and haggard by this very major inconvenience, Chef Eric's wonderful servers still looked beautiful and were graceful, tasteful and fun as well (Bless them!) I don't know if I'd have been able to muster that much grace and provide superb service with a smile if I were in their shoes.) The steak was cooked perfectly and people wanted to take shots of the oh-my-gawd sooo good chimichurri. I was skeptical about squash as a side that Chef Eric suggested to compliment my steak selection, but it was deliciously prepared with no hint of squashiee-ness that squash often has when cooked (i.e. microwaved) at restaurants. And don't even get me started on how delicious that key lime pie was! It was served in a cute round jar and I wanted to lick the jar to get all of its goodness. I probably could have gotten away with that social faux pas since I was the birthday girl, but alas, I declined the temptation. Unfortunately, I had six people who couldn't attend because of unforeseen circumstances and Chef Eric boxed up the leftovers for me to enjoy. He even heated up some of them for a couple of hungry guests that showed up for the "after-party" in the hotel room. Chef Eric's waiters helped set up the rentals (dishes, silverware, linen and tables) and when the dinner was over, food was swiped from the linens, linens were folded neatly, the rental dishes were cleaned and stacked back nicely into the creates. When I entered back into the hotel room, the kitchen was spotless and sparkling. I enjoyed not having to clean after the party so I could enjoy my guests that stayed for the after-party. What a perfect way to celebrate the start of the last year in my 30's! Thank you, Chef Eric, and crew! I will definitely be calling upon you again for future dinner parties. And next time, I'll book a space where you don't have to travel up and down 16 floors.

    Chimichurri Roasted Chicken, Mac & Cheese, & Roasted Squash
    Mikki P.

    My fiancé and I was planning an intimate wedding dinner for ~45 guests at a local boutique hotel and we found Chef Eric after a lot of search on private chef. Out of all of the chefs we contacted, Chef Eric was the most responsive, friendly, and helpful in guiding us through what the menu and pricing would look like for the event. Even right up to the special event Chef Eric remained super attentive, patience, and accommodating to any of our questions and requests. Overall, we're so glad to entrust the important task of keeping our guests full and satisfied to Chef Eric because that's one of the highlights of the event that our family and friends keep gushing about--the food. From the small bite size appetizers (e.g., Tuscan Meatballs, Polenta Cakes) to the Caesar Salad, and the main courses (e.g., Chimichurri Roasted Chicken) everything was absolutely delish! My vegan friends also raved about his special vegan-friendly creations and were very appreciative of leaving the event with a very full and happy belly. On top of the great food, Chef Eric was quite generous in letting us borrow his portable photo booth at the event, which made the event extra special. Overall, Chef Eric is a culinary wizard and you will not regret in booking him to feed you and your guests for any special occasions. Thanks again, Chef!

    Mary J.

    Chef Eric James is a wonderful chef. He was our private chef for my friend's bachelorette getaway. The food was incredible! Chef Eric was easy to work with and fun to talk to. Thank you for making our event fun, delicious and memorable.

    Waffle Bar
    C R.

    I hired this caterer for a breakfast for a conference. Eric is easy to work with and him and his team is professional, well organized, and a lot of fun. We had the waffle bar with eggs, bacon and fruit, which was excellent. I received many compliments from the group of 150 attendees. I will definitely hire them for another event. Thank you Eric, D and ladies for serving us breakfast and making the experience so seamless and enjoyable.

    Mini Chicken Chipotle Tacos

    I cannot say enough good things about Culinary Misfits-- Chef Eric and Chef D. I hired them for a bachelorette party and everything from the booking process to the planning process to the actual dining experience was unbelievably incredible and so easy, not to mention FUN. It is nothing like the others and a one-of-a-kind experience. They well exceeded expectations by all 10 of the guests and I wish I could eat their meals every single night!!! 10/10 and highly recommend!!! The best duo.

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    Cooking with Chef Steven - Chef Steven Ferneding 
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    We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite…read more He gave us an amazing quote and an abundance of food items to choose from. When he arrived at our vacation home for the weekend, he was on time and he was prepared, he came with everything he needed. We were enjoying some music and playing bachelorette games while we waited and he danced along with us while in the kitchen cooking. He was so cool and he fit right in, it felt like a friend or family was cooking for us. While we waited anxiously because the smell of the food during preparation was so good, he gave us fresh guacamole and chips and salsa. He made this amazing street corn appetizer that I don't think I can live without. WOW! The steak and pulled chicken were both cooked to perfection. We had corn tortillas, hard shell, pico de gallo, rice and beans the absolute works, and every topping your heart could desire. We also had this delicious shrimp salad that was so colourful and yummy to our tummies. Everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared just right. Let's not forget the unbelievably tasty margarita he made, I mean I was in heaven, I wanted to bring him back to Atlanta. Thank you for being so professional and responsive during the planning process. You displayed such a beautiful presentation of food and we had an absolute blast with you! I will definitely keep you in mind for future events. HE TRAVELS!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, it was delicious!. Many thanks from us 12 ladies! You made our Bride to be so happy, she was very impressed!

    Chef Steven created a memorable tapas menu for our family's recent holiday gathering. Chef Steven…read morecreated a menu with our family's needs in mind as our three-year-old granddaughter has multiple food allergies. He arrived with all the necessary supplies (dishes, pots and pans, an amazing array of culinary knives) including the food, set up shop in our kitchen, and created a flavorful meal for our family celebration. He took care of the clean-up so no one lifted a finger. Everyone loved this experience and wants Chef Steven for an encore performance soon.

    Chef Eric James - personalchefs - Updated May 2026

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