Great things are big reasons to celebrate! Birthdays, a 200th review and becoming an Elite All Star!! So, in honor of all these accomplishments, I'm dedicating my 200th review to Chef Lance, who helped make my birthday on Jan 27th perfect, very special and exactly what I had hoped for on many levels! From my first conversation with Chef Lance, I knew I found a wonderful Chef, and person! He replied to my initial contact within an hour of messenging him. Through our many emails and texts, together we created a menu that well exceeded 5 stars!! My birthday dinner was prepared in my home for my family, 6 people total! Dinner was called for at 7:30 and Chef Lance arrived at my home around 4:00 to set up and begin preparations. He was so cordial, knowledgeable and his stories of becoming a chef and all his experiences through the years fascinated me! Now for the good stuff, my menu.... Coconut Shrimp appetizer, Penne alla Vodka, Salad, Chicken Francaise and Honey Glazed Carrots. The entire night felt like we were eating in a very cozy restaurant! Chef Lance plated every dish and we enjoyed it all tremendously! Everything was just delicious! I have to point out certain things that stood out to me: the chicken was purchased from a butcher, jumbo shrimp were used and so incredibly fresh and succulent! The coconut was toasted beforehand and the homemade dipping sauce was nothing like anything I have ever had before. It was fruit based with an Asian twist, just fantastic! Because Penne alla Vodka is a favorite in my family, an extra batch was made so everyone could take some home to enjoy again! After dinner, my kitchen was completely cleaned and all dishes, pots, etc were washed. My daughters BF bought a cheescake for dessert so at that point it was time for Chef Lance to leave. From start to finish, he was in my home for almost 5 hours! I can't rave enough what an experience having a chef prepare an intimate dinner was like! If you are looking for someone who will exceed every expectation you may have, Chef Lance is who you should contact. There's no doubt I will be seeing him in my home again! Chef Lance, thank you for a birthday dinner experience I will never forget!! read more

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Chef Lance did a fabulous job cooking a dinner party for 6 people celebrating some milestone birthdays. We did have some food/allergy issues with the group and Lance worked with us to create a menu that would work for everyone. It was truly a magical evening and I highly recommend him!! read more

Chef Lance provided an amazing spread for our company's summer outing. He was extremely flexible and great at adapting the menu for a crowd, and was great at communicating prior to the event. He made sure that nobody went hungry and the food was extremely delicious and amazing quality! We will be recommending him to anyone in the area and keeping him in mind for future events on the Island. read more

Chef Lance was an absolute delight to work with. Coordinating and communicating with him was very easy, as he was willing to work with me on every step of the way for my private dinner with my wife. He built a manu completely around our preferences and executed it flawlessly. The food was unbelievably good, better than any restaurant in the area by a landslide, and his attention to detail, courtesy (i.e. taking his shoes off in the house, completely cleaning our kitchen after cooking), and easygoing, friendly personality made his services worth every penny. I would 100% book him again. read more

HIGHLY recommend the engaging, professional, kind and sweet Chef Lance.... I booked him for dinner in East Hampton. These are reasons he was superb: 1)His communication from the beginning re: availability + menu discussion was easy and seamless; 2) He arrived on time: with the highest quality ingredients, prepped and ready to go; 3)He was SO sweet with my family who wanted tips and tricks on cooking, plating , presentation etc; PLUS he would be equally formal , if that is what the event called for; 4) The FOOD!!! was beyond YUMMMMYYY, HEAVENLY, FRESH and at the end of the day that is KEY; 5) Overall this was a way of making memories and he hit it out of the ball park. ++Thank you, gracias, grazie, merci , Chef Lance.++ -Linda L, Garden City, NY read more

My sister booked Chef Lance for my Bachelorette Party in East Hampton. We (8 girls) rented a house, he came to us, cooked, served and cleaned up. He was a one man show with the most perfect execution. We had a vegetarian- he accommodated that. Since we also rented the house- we didn't have an over abundance of plates and bowls- so he was doing a lot of washing between courses, it still was all times perfectly, hot, fresh and so tasty. Everyone in the group also could not stop talking about he was quite possibly one of the most humble, kind, and easy to talk to people. Below is what we actually ate: We started with a meat and cheese plate. Perfect little starter. All very mild cheeses so it pleased and the crowd and everyone loved it. He then did a perfect little salad with arugula, cheese, and some other veggies. Next course was a fresh pasta with sautéed spinach, red sauce and for the shrimp lovers, shrimp. He was super accommodating as half of us wanted shrimp and half did not. Main course was a steak, roasted potatoes and asparagus. The potatoes had a lemon to them and were something I've never had and out of this world. Asparagus was perfectly roasted and the steak melted in my mouth. The glaze he put on top of the steak, I could have drank from a bottle, it was so good! Final course was a lava cake. Fresh from the oven, served warm-- literally just the best to finish off the evening. read more

I reached out to chef lance for some info on a private cooking class. He answered immediately. He was super professional, passionate about his craft, friendly and you can tell that he's fully vested in your learning and satisfaction. I'm planning on booking my first cooking lesson and private dinner very soon. Chef Lance you rock!!!! read more

I booked Chef Lance for a birthday dinner party and he was phenomenal. The food was excellent; the presentation was so elegant. He was also such a kind person --even showed my son ingredients and cooking tips because he was interested. Really such a wonderful experience. read more

Chef Lance is an amazing Chef. We have used him 4 times for various gatherings and a private dinner for my husband and I. Our most recent dinner that he prepared for us was for 13 of our closest friends on Super Bowl weekend at our home in Sag Harbor. The menu was spectacular beginning with a Fettuccini Alfredo followed by a wonderful Greek Salad. The entree was over the top with 3 choices a prime rib, chicken marsala, and a baked cod. The entrees were complimented by Brussels sprouts with bacon and mashed potatoes. Then if that wasn't unbelievable enough he finished the evening with a fabulous carrot cake and chocolate mousse cake. Chef Lance is attentive to your needs, he helps you plan your evening many weeks in advance making sure it's exactly what you want. He makes you and your guests feel very special. We are planning many more dinners with Lance. We highly recommend him for your special dinners. read more

Wonderful experience! Came to cater for a bachelorette party. He made plenty of wonderful food. Made sure we had enough food for when we are hungry late at night. I Would have him come to my next event! read more

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Chef Lance did a in house dinner party for us in a rented house for a 50th birthday party. Let me begin by saying the food was delicious and he was pleasant. There was something that upset me and continues to upset me now. Chef Lance promised us a certain menu and did not deliver. He made substitutions without consulting us and used food, we had purchased for another meal, in our refrigerator without asking. He rushed our dessert so he could leave as well. All of these things would have been overlooked if he answered our numerous texts and concerns addressed to him. He chose to ignore the questions and I feel that is bad business. Just because he got paid (a lot of money mind you) he doesn't care about how we felt. We planned the meal and night for months and he did not give what was asked... it's as simple as that. read more

Chef Lance is a superb chef. The food and presentation were fantastic. He was a pleasure to have in our Hamptons home. Thank you, Lance, for making our party great. All the best, Sandy & Jill read more

Chef Lance was great. I obtained his services so that I could have a small, intimate dinner gathering of friends and my fiancee in our home. Chef Lance was prompt, courteous and was able to gauge how much conversation was too much/too little. The meal we had was amazing (before hand we had reviewed different options). In the end we had a lobster/avocado appetizer, apple salad, chicken/asparagus meal and apple crumble dessert. All my guests were very satisfied. He truly made this a special dinner for my fiancee. Highly recommend read more

Chef Lance did a private dinner for 8 adults for Father's Day. The entire experience was great - from setting up the menu (he was very flexible) to the actual meal, which was delicious! But the best part for us was having Chef Lance in our home. He was very accommodating and flexible, from using our rental's kitchen (which was a bit oddly equipped) but also having us around while he was cooking, coming in and out grabbing food for our kids and asking him lots of questions. He also was very good with our dog, who loved him. read more

My husband surprised me with a birthday dinner cooked by the wonderful Chef Lance. The food was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend his dinner, particularly the poached lobster and chocolate lava cake! read more

Let me begin by saying our meal with Chef Lance was wonderful and I would hire him again. The reason for the 3 star rating is two fold. I hired Chef Lance to cook for a group of 8 ladies at a home kitchen for a 50th birthday dinner. We worked out a menu for a 4 course meal and he was very willing to listen to our food requests. The final menu was agreed upon but the night of the dinner almost every course was altered with a substitution. We were never consulted about any changes to the menu and while what we were served was very good it is not what was agreed upon prior to the dinner. Another reason for the 3 stars is that I reached out to Chef Lance prior to my review to ask about the changes and express our concerns and he never responded. There were also feelings of him rushing the end of the meal but we felt it was probably weather related and that was understandable. The overall evening was wonderful and the food was delicious. I just wish Chef Lance had been upfront regarding menu changes and at the very least responded when I voiced my concerns after the fact. read more

Chef Lance is Not only one of the finest chefs in the Hamptons, he is readily available and giving of his time. Chef Lance went out of his way and assisted a charity for local homeless mother's at the drop of a dime, and saved us by doing a lunch for 50 people. Not only a great chef but a good, moral, ethical person. Truly one of a kind! read more

Chef Lance was amazing!!! First and foremost the food was DELICIOUS. Every course was cooked to perfection. He was so nice and professional, brought all of his own tools and even cleaned. Can't wait to use him again! Thanks Chef!! read more

We had Chef Lance come to cook for us for my sister in laws bachelorette party. He was so easy to plan with from the beginning and came up with a great menu. He was so kind and very professional throughout the entire evening. I have food allergies and he made me feel very safe about eating everything he prepared. Most importantly, the food was AMAZING! He adjusted to our schedule with ease. I highly recommend him for any event. read more

The most unprofessional person I had ever worked with! He cancelled one week ahead of the event with no excuse, after months of planning and after I had sent him a deposit. Extremely disappointed and could never reach him again. read more

Marvelous! Chef Lance prepared a wonderful meal for us, a group of 10 high school friends celebrating our 60th birthdays. From cocktail sauce with fresh shrimp, warm goat cheese arugula with butternut squash salad to the warm molten chocolate cake.... everything was perfect. Thank you Chef it was a pleasure... read more

We hired Chef Lance to cook for our grandmother's 75th surprise birthday party and were extremely impressed. He was responsive and willing to customize the menu to be exactly what we wanted. With the quality of food and professionalism, we would definitely use him again. read more

Can not stress how INCREDIBLY fabulous Chef Lance was!!! Found him through Yelp and read the great reviews, but honestly did not expect him to be SO SO PERFECT. Chef Lance, thank you for the best birthday for my mother. She (and us!) will never forget this day. See you very soon at our next event! With lots of appreciation, Omer read more

Lance was absolutely wonderful!! We hired him for a corporate retreat. He cooked several breakfasts, lunches and dinners for us. His food was outstanding, as was his service. He worked with me from the very beginning and was always flexible and accommodating. He was punctual and professional and made sure the event ran smoothly. I highly recommend Lance! read more

Chef Lance was amazing. We and our guests thoroughly enjoyed every dish on the menu. I would definitely recommend him and look forward to having him cook for us and our guests . read more

We've used Lance for five events spanning several years now. He is incredibly personable and responsive and is always in a good mood. Most importantly, his food is delicious. Would 100% use him again for another event. read more

Can I give him 6 stars? Wish I could. Chef Lance prepared a dinner party for 25 people on Fire Island and managed all the logistics of getting all the food to the island. I was communicating with him from San Francisco about all the arrangements and he was always very responsive. He put together an amazing menu, which included scallops with pasta, fried oysters, duck sliders and great barbecued chicken. All our guests agreed that it was as if we were at a fine dining restaurant. Chef Lance was in our Fire Island home preparing the meal, never seemed to be rushed or flustered and everything began exactly when we planned. There were great leftovers for lunch the next day. I can't say enough about how pleased all our guests and we were. If we ever come back east to do this again, it will definitely be Chef Lance who is cooking. read more

Chef Lance was amazing!!! He cooked brunch for my family and it was absolutely delicious. Lance is a pleasure to work with and he even cleaned up afterwards. Leftovers were wrapped to eat later in the day. We will definitely use Lance in the future. The process was super easy and wonderful. read more

Top Notch!!! Our family reunion of 14 had the pleasure of having Chef Lance for two dinners in Bridgehampton. He exceeded all of our expectations. Our first meal included fish that he was able to easily modify becuase of dietary restrictions and still have so much flavor. Our second meal of ribeye steak was phenomenal. And the sauces, oh my! We were celebrating a birthday and Lance made a scrumptious birthday cake for dessert. His chocolate icing made on site is still being talked about! Our family has hired other chefs throughout the years. Hands down, Chef Lance is the best. He sets a very high bar. Professional, friendly, helpful, and an amazing chef!! read more

We had family over last night whom we hadn't seen in a long time, and hired Chef Lance based on the reviews we had read. My husband is a terrific researcher so I had no reservations. Chef Lance proved to be everything we expected and more. He was extremely professional, prompt and prepared. He is friendly and easy to work with The food was great, and it took all the stress out of entertaining. Chef Lance takes a lot of pride in his work. He and Barbara, who served and cleaned up, were both wonderful. Leftovers were neatly wrapped up Nothing out of place when they left. Thanks for helping to make our family reunion easy, wonderful, and stress-free. read more

One word...AMAZING! Don't even know where to start! Chef Lance exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond! We had 20 people and he cooked the perfect amount and it was delicious! He is extremely professional and friendly and I would recommend him to everyone! read more

Lance is an amazing and fabulous chef. I highly recommend him. We were so lucky to have him cook for us during a bachelorette weekend in the Hamptons. He is great to work with, super communicative, timely, professional and makes fantastic food!! I gave him a little info on what kind of food our bride liked and he cooked up two of the best meals we've ever had. He is the best private chef in the Hamptons! Also, his coconut cake is a must try! Thank you, Chef Lance. read more

Had Chef Lance at our home this past weekend for a party for 25 of our friends. Everything he did surpassed our expectations. He arrived at 1 to start cooking and preparing the meal including appetizers and desserts. The 2 waitresses, Michelle and Barbara , could not have been any nicer and more helpful and professional to our guests. As people arrived they were so surprised that we had hired a private chef as my wife swore me to secrecy. Chef Lance had prepared dips for the tables and passing hors d'oeuvres which we all delicious. The main course which included 2 different salads, vegetables, pasta in a basil sauce, filet mignon in a blueberry glaze and panko crusted salmon all drew more than rave reviews. Desserts included a home made peach cobbler, YUM, carrot cake and mini molten lava cakes with vanilla ice cream. Needless to say a delicious ending to a spectacular meal. Chef Lance consulted with us during the evening regarding the timing of the various courses. He was professional, pleasant, conversant with our guests and the staff was great. They cleaned up at the end, wrapped all the leftovers and placed everything in the fridge, washed whatever had to be washed, and wiped down all the counter. We could not have asked for a more pleasant and enjoyable evening. Chef Lance made sure that he shouldered the load and that my wife and I were truly guests at our own party. read more

Chef Lance prepared an amazing dinner for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary. It was our first experience with a private chef and we were blown away. Chef Lance was a pleasure to communicate with in preparation for the meal and arrived promptly as he said would. All four courses were delicious and creative. We even had enough leftovers! Chef Lance paid attention to every detail and left our kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. We are looking forward to enjoying another Chef Lance meal soon! read more

Chef Lance was Amazing! I was looking for a private chef to cater a romantic dinner for 2 during a weekend excursion to the Hamptons. Chef Lance had great reviews so I decided to contact him and I am glad I did. From beginning to end, my experience with chef Lance was terrific. He was very responsive. He sent me some sample menus to look though which gave me great ideas. He then helped me to create a custom menu for the dinner I was planning. On the night of the event, Chef Lance was very prompt and extremely professional. I was staying at an airbnb and I was not sure what cooking utensils would be available at the house. He came prepared with everything he needed to make our dream dinner. Once we sat down to eat, Chef Lance served us and the food was BEYOND DELICIOUS!!!!! The entire experience with Chef Lance was better than I could have imagined. I am so happy I found him and I plan to use him in the future. read more