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!

WOW WOW WOW! Chef Lauren is beyond talented!! She cooked my office an amazing Valentine's Day…read moreBreakfast. The food was incredible, her presentation was stunning and she is also very cool and down to earth. Chef Lauren used our office kitchen which is pretty much bare bones. She brought everything she could possibly need to make all the dishes we wanted. We all loved watching her in action too! We couldn't be happier with the service Chef provided us. Do yourself a favor and hire Chef Lawless!! You will not be disappointed! Thank you for making our Valentine's Day unforgettable Lauren!

We hired Lauren for a private dinner party and we couldn't have had a better time and meal. She did…read more3 amazing courses for us; Shrimp Spring Rolls ~ Coconut Peanut Dipping Sauce ~ Sweet Ginger Chili Dipping Sauce Chinese Five Spice Roasted Chicken Legs ~ Black Rice ~ Green Coconut Curry ~ Thai Chili's ~ Herb Salad ~ Charred Coconut Matcha Green Tea Creme Brûlée ~ Toasted Pistachio She even made menus! We were so so so so happy with her food quality and presentation! I will definitely be hiring her again

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!

We had Josh serve us for my wife's 60th birthday! Josh did an incredible job and exceeding our…read moreexpectations. This was the first time we have ever used an in house chef for a dinner party. Josh made the entire process seamless and handled all of the details. He arrived on time and left our house cleaner than before he arrived. We had 3 amazing appetizers, a wonderful white fish dish, phenomenal beet salad and over the top steak and gnocchi main course. Josh topped off the evening with a pear fruit and cake desert. Josh was very personable and was very interactive throughout the entire evening. Thank you very much for making my wife's birthday a memorable evening. I highly recommend Josh is you are looking a personal chef.

We had such an incredible experience with Nathan and his team and were treated to an extravagant…read moreexperience from start to finish. His food is phenomenal and the service was top notch. He was very communicative throughout the process and helped customize a menu that was perfect for my mom's 60th birthday. We all said, "how will we ever go out to eat at a normal restaurant after this experience?" It was such a special night that we will never forget! We look forward to working again with him for future events!

Chef Nathan was an excellent choice for our private dinner at a short-term rental in La Jolla!…read moreNathan and his team pulled off a great, multi-course plated dinner for our bachelorette group of seven. The theme was "off the market" and the menu matched that perfectly. Amazing produce, beautiful presentation. Nathan was so helpful during the menu development, suggesting surf and turf for our entree, which was an epic surprise for the bride. We really appreciated the lengths they went to source the fish. We were a persnickety group with many preferences and restrictions, and the team made a delicious low-gluten, dairy-free, soy-free meal that accommodated pescatarians and omnivores alike. On top of all of that, Nathan prepared two mocktail bases (fruit purees and herbal simple syrups) for us to mix ourselves the following morning for an 'elixir bar.' YUM. We initially said that we'd do the tablescape, but the Plates by Payne team swooped in and did it all for us. The dinner service was attentive and seamless so I could simply spend the evening celebrating with friends. Our airbnb kitchen was tiiiny, but this dinner was a HUGE win.

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.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!

Excellent chef . Very dedicated to his work . Loves his job. Serious he knows how do deliver a…read moregreat buffet for 5,10 or even 80 people and More . Very reliable and committed. I used Shawn many times for 20 people party . Always great work . His curry is my favorite !

I've attended one of Chef Shawn's catered parties and I was in awe of the wide range of delicious…read morefoods he provided for such a large party. Henry has a gift to create and serve a beautiful spread of just about anything you can imagine!

Bravo Catering absolutely crushed it. From start to finish the experience was seamless and the food…read morewas unreal. They catered a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend and truly helped make the night unforgettable. They are an Italian caterer and everything was made fresh on site which made such a difference. The pizzas came out hot and perfectly cooked all night long, the meatballs were incredible (crowd favorite), and the fresh penne pasta with marinara was a huge hit. The bruschetta and salads were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Giuseppe was an amazing chef. You could tell he genuinely cared about the food and the experience and it showed in every bite. Raquel was a fantastic coordinator who kept everything running smoothly and was so friendly and easy to work with. The entire staff was professional, welcoming, and brought great energy to the event. The desserts were outstanding. An incredible assortment of Italian pasticceria that was the perfect way to end the night. They also do pop up events, and you can find their schedule on Instagram. Definitely check them out. Will absolutely use them again in the future and highly recommend Bravo Catering for any event.

You can't go wrong with this pizza, light balanced and full of flavor! Done hesitate to book them…read morefor your next event you will not be disappointed. Prompt and involved staff who will take care of 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!

We had the absolute best experience with Chef Joseph for my husband's 50th birthday celebration…read more From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive and took the time to walk us through menu options, answering questions and offering thoughtful suggestions. Communication was clear and seamless throughout the planning process, the day of the event, and even after. The meal itself was outstanding our guests are still talking about it and raving about how fun and memorable the entire experience was. The beautiful charcuterie to start the evening and the tableside Caesar salad were the perfect way to kick things off and really set the tone for the night. One of the biggest highlights was being able to actually enjoy time with our guests. Chef Joseph handled everything, and even cleaned the kitchen afterward, which was such an unexpected and appreciated touch. I would choose having Chef Joseph host an event in our home over a restaurant experience any day. It felt personal, relaxed, and truly special. I will absolutely be using his services again for both personal celebrations and work events. Highly recommend!

Chef Pharrell, of Artful chefs, is nothing short of amazing! I hosted a group of 10 lady friends…read morefor a holiday/birthday party, and Chef Pharrell worked her magic! It was so much fun to participate and help create the delicious lunch we then got enjoy eating! My friends raved about it, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a great chef and a fun party!

Chef Pharrell cooked for our family during our vacation; breakfast, happy hour hors d'oeuvres and…read moredinner! I wanted it to be the easiest vacation for all of us. The food was delicious, many, many choices! She paid close attention to presentation as well and cleaned up afterwards. I've posted pics of just 1 meal! We would do it again for sure!! Thank you chef!