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!

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!

Chef Jenn and her team were fantastic. We had them cook for a larger birthday party group of about…read more15 with lots of varying requirements and tastes (allergies, kids, gluten-free, etc.) and it went off without a hitch - appetizers, mocktails, mains, and dessert. The food was super fresh, super tasty, the variety was excellent, and the team was great. Jenn was very easy to work with, accommodating, and communicative leading up to the event during planning. Will 100% be asking Chef Jenn to cook for us again in the future!

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.

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.

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!

Chef Ticiana served a wonderful family-style meal for a private party. Her crudo, ceviche, main…read morecourse of beef and potatoes, and tres leches dessert was loved and enjoyed by all! Her professionalism and care for her craft showed through the lovely presentation and robust flavors. Highly recommend!

Chef Tici was very professional and honest from the very beginning. I was planning a birthday party…read moreat an Airbnb in Ensenada and was looking for a private chef to host. I came across her business on Yelp and immediately reached out to inquire about a taco bar. She quickly provided a menu and all the details I needed. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the Airbnb and reached out to let her know. She was incredibly understanding and explained that she does travel to the States, but with a slight increase in price. She also offered to provide me with a full refund. After consulting with my significant other, we decided it would be best to wait and book with her when we are in Ensenada. When I notified her, she was once again very professional, understanding, and promptly issued a full refund of my deposit. I truly appreciate her honesty, communication, and professionalism. I'm looking forward to booking with Chef Tici in the near future!

I can't say enough good things about Kirsten. Honestly, having her cook for our family has been…read morelife-changing. I spent MANY hours each week planning meals, shopping for meals, and cooking meals. This burden has been lifted from my shoulders and lets me focus on running my small business (and other things in my life). On top of that, we are eating WAY better than ever before. She makes incredibly fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals for us. We FEEL better when we eat her meals. And they are so yummy, I can't wait to sit down and eat her cooking. And when I say fresh... I mean FRESH. She goes to special stores to find the freshest seafood. She roasts fresh garlic in my oven to add into soups she makes for us. And many other time-consuming things that I would NEVER have time to do. And guess what? She cleans up everything before she leaves. My kitchen is spotless. She even cleaned up a bunch of spilled almond milk from my son in the refrigerator that she had nothing to do with... which brings me to the last thing I want to share. Kirsten is a super kind and considerate person. She always shows up with a smile, and is so kind to everyone in my family. Every week when she is here, I am just SO grateful. Grateful to have the burden of cooking removed from my life. Grateful to have healthy, delicious food. And grateful to have someone as nice as Kirsten in our lives.

Chef Kirsten was so awesome! Having quite a few dietary restrictions, including gluten and lactose,…read moreshe tailor-made yummy meals for me each week that took into account the flavors I preferred. I decided to go for individually wrapped meals so that I could easily take meals with me to work, and it really helped me get out the door each morning faster and eat healthier too! Would highly recommend Chef Kirsten's services.

We had a graduation party catered by Chef Francesca and the result was simply amazing. Chef…read moreFrancesca worked with us in the weeks prior to the event to customize the menu and adapt it to our venue. She listened to our requests and added her creative flair and culinary experience. The result was epic and left all guests very impressed and absolutely ecstatic. In addition to the quality of the ingredients, and the fantastic flavor, the presentation was pure art. Highly recommend chef Francesca for catered events.

If you are looking for excellent quality, authentic Italian food that is made with love…read more(sustainably & qualitatively sourced, prepped with careful attention to detail and flavor) I can think of no better chef in San Diego than Francesca. I've happily eaten at all her restaurants in San Diego but to be able to have her curate an at-home or in-venue experience is a delicious treat that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation. Plus, I always keep some of her yummy filled gnocchi in my freezer when I need a homey meal in a pinch.

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.

It was an absolute pleasure to have Jordan as our head Chef for our most recent retreat. He clearly…read moreconnected with our vision from the beginning and was flexible with adjustments along the way. His energy and attitude from A-Z was professional, warm and welcoming. He was absolutely a key piece in our overall experience, easily flowing between activities. Each meal was crafted with high-quality ingredients and made with pure love--nourishing, warming and seasonal (our event was held in Winter). The menu was diverse incorporating local quality meats & fish. He offered his knowledge generously throughout our stay, delighting our participants in a truly one-of-a-kind experience. We will be partnering with the Jordan for future events and couldn't recommend his services enough!

We did had chef Jordan over as a private chef and it was far beyond amazing! The flavors, the…read moreportions, the whole experience was amazing! You can taste so much love and passion in every course, 10/10!