Mediocre food, and No follow through. My experience with Crafted Kravings does not fit with some…read moreof these reviews. I felt like I was conned. The chicken was chicken legs covered with (bottled) BBQ sauce, the baked beans tasted like they were out of a can. the ribs were tough, not fall off the bone good. No clean up, though he said he would be by the next morning to clean up. The chef is a bit crazy....I did not want to write this knowing he could retaliate. If he shows up at my door again, I am calling the police.

For a dinner party at a residence this was fabulous! We had a four coursed meal with appetizers…read moreand the birthday boy was one happy camper. Clean, on time, friendly and professional. Thank you!!!!

The coordination and finalizing menu and everything was great. Until the chef got involved. Chef…read moreDeMas was highly disorganized. Some dishes were good some were mid. Came late, came ill-prepared (forgot many ingredients and he went out once and we had to go once more to fetch ingredients). I requested tres leches for my husbands bday dinner and he messed that as well and made bana something. When I reminded him, he offered to go out and buy from a store. I could have done it myself, why would I pay $400 for a meal with this much chaos??!!!! Very disappointed.

Earlier this summer, I hired Hollywood Desert Catering for a drop off catering job. I originally…read morewanted to hire a private chef to come in and cook but due to the car and parking restrictions of the neighborhood of the rental home we were in, it was not possible. The biggest plus with this company is the prices are extremely affordable. And they are very accommodating to any budget. They were very open to any and all food ideas I had. I had 14 guests to feed, therefore had a few dietary restrictions, but we were able to work around them so that everybody still got to enjoy the food! On my initial call with the company, I was promised a setup with silver chafing trays because I wanted to avoid aluminum, as I was setting up for a formal dinner. I requested a contract specifically asking for this to be in it, which it was not. I also sent a follow up email a few days prior to arrival to confirm that this could happen. I only got a phone call the day before my event that this could not happen. I was disappointed by this. They did explain the situation considering it would be an extra charge and it would require drop off AND pick up. But this was never explained to me in our initial call which is why I was upset. I decided to just let it go. On the evening of our event, all of the food was delivered in the aluminum trays. After drop off, I noticed a part of one of my dishes was missing, therefore I had to call the driver and have him bring the final dish. This delayed our formal dinner by about 45 minutes. In general, the food was actually delicious. Nobody in my group noticed or even cared about any of the mishaps. It was mostly logistical things that bothered me. Every one of my guests really enjoyed the food. The favorite dish was a Braised Shortrib in Cianti Reduction. It was beautifully tender and delicious! I would say for a new company, I understand that drop off catering may not be something that they are used to. I would expect that having the private chef come in and cook would be a much better experience, but nonetheless we really enjoyed the food and the price was extremely affordable.

We had the absolute BEST experience with our private chef in Palm Springs! From start to finish,…read moreshe was incredibly professional, thoughtful, and beyond communicative--every detail was handled seamlessly, which made the entire experience feel effortless on our end. And the food... truly next level. Every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and honestly some of the best meals we've had. You can tell how much care and talent goes into what she does. If you're even considering booking a private chef, do it--and book her. We would recommend her to anyone without hesitation and can't wait to work with her again!

Chef Andrea was amazing!! We used her during Coachella weekend for a bachelorette brunch for 16…read morepeople. Her homemade cinnamon rolls were to die for! The eggs benedict was incredible and the presentation of the fruit was gorgeous! She even brought flowers to put in a vase; so thoughtful!! Would absolutely book her again for any type of event and

Chef William is out of this world fantastic. A true gem. We had the most amazing meal with 8…read moregirlfriends in town for the tennis tournament. We will definitely be inviting him back for our next trip. The food is extremely fresh and unique. The tapas were absolutely delicious and the paella was packed with seafood. He is an excellent communicator and truly passionate about his craft. 5 stars!

Chef William is a one of a kind.! We did the 4 tapas with chef's specialty Paella, and it was…read moreinsanely good and perfect! Chef even made a dish for one that was gluten free and shellfish allergy. The night was perfect from the moment they walked in, made drinks, provided ice cubes with lemon and limes inside, tapas were perfection and of course the paella! Highly recommend this team, delicious!

I am delighted to offer my highest recommendation for Brother's Brunch & BBQ Catering. I recently…read morehired Trevor to cater an 80th birthday champagne brunch, and he, along with his assistant Ethan, exceeded both my expectations and those of my guests. The food was abundant, delicious, and beautifully presented. The variety of choices was exceptional, and the made-to-order omelets were truly a highlight of the event. The wide selection of fresh ingredients allowed everyone to customize their omelet exactly to their liking. One especially thoughtful touch that impressed everyone was that, after placing an omelet order, the hot dish was personally delivered to guests wherever they were seated. Trevor and Ethan arrived promptly at 8:30 a.m. for my 11:00 a.m. party and immediately began preparing everything from scratch. They carefully cleaned and plated fresh fruit, arranged an assortment of breads, and created a stunning brunch display. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and organization made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. At the end of the event, they left my kitchen spotless. My friends were so impressed that several are already planning a BBQ gathering just so we can have Trevor cook for us again!

They were amazing and on time and flexible with our timing! They came to our home and cooked…read morefabulous and delicious meal! Highly recommend!

Absolutely recommend! The food, the Chef Desiree, everything is fantastic! Love Love Love! Deliciousread more

Very talented and Amazing chef! Food beyond delicious! definitely recommend for any type of event!read more

Amazing ! We had Stephen prepare dinner for 14 for my son's 30th birthday. Her arrives about an…read morehour before the party all prepared. He has a large van/truck labeled "Food Dept". Most of the dinner is all prepped and he just finishes up the cooking in your kitchen. Very professional and great, fresh tasting food. We had two appetizers that were so good. Tuna on crispy rice and beef carpaccio. Next Caesar Salad that was fresh with homemade dressing and croutons. The main course was a perfectly cooked filet and sea bass. Fresh veggies and a homemade pasta as a side. Best part is when he's done, so is all the clean up. I highly recommend him.

Stephen cooked an incredible Asian-inspired birthday dinner for our family of ten at our Palm…read moreSprings home, and it could not have been more perfect. He brought such a great vibe with--warm, easygoing, and genuinely focused on making sure we were comfortable. Even while he was clearly in his element as an artist in the kitchen, he made us feel welcome to hang out, chat, and even share his playlist since we were loving the music. And the food... it was beautiful and, most of all, delicious. Even my 90-year-old grandma, who is very particular, went back for seconds. That never happens. Stephen made the whole night feel effortless and special. We're based in San Francisco but spend a lot of time in Palm Springs, and now we know exactly who to call for the next celebration!

We hired Jeff for our Coachella weekend and he was amazing! He made breakfast and lunch for our…read moregroup of girls each day -- everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. He was so kind, always on time, and super easy to work with. Truly elevated our weekend experience -- highly recommend!

I'm so thankful I found Chef Jeff for my best friend's bachelorette party in Indio. He was so easy…read moreto work with - very flexible with budget and menu - and extremely dependable. He was great about following up with me, showed up right on time, and created such an awesome fiesta bar experience. Not to mention the food was out of this world delicious!! Our group was raving about the dinner - everyone agreed it was their favorite part of the whole trip and they are all still talking about the tequila chocolate churro sauce. I also have to shout out Christina who was simply fabulous. Thank you, Jeff and Christina, and I hope I get the chance to work with you again!

I would give 10 stars if I could! We'll definitely be working with Chef Tonya for all of our future…read moreevents. You won't regret booking her! We wanted to host an engagement party for 25 people at home with hors d'oeuvres and dessert bites. Upon reaching out, Chef Tonya quickly responded with her full menu offerings and suggested popular items, as well as what she thought would pair well with our "wine night" theme. On the day of the event, we were in awe of how delicious everything was. She's incredibly intuitive and knows exactly when to take initiative too, which we appreciated the most. We didn't need to direct her on where anything was--she simply found what she needed without interrupting the flow of the evening. At the end, she thoughtfully packaged all the leftovers using our Tupperware and Ziploc bags, making it easy to store or send food home with guests. Some of our favorites from the night were the crab cake bites, baked potato bites, lemon bars, and cheesecake bites. All the veggies in the crudité were incredibly fresh too!

Chef Tonya and daughter Chef Faye were amazing! They catered the rehearsal dinner for my son's…read morewedding in Cathedral City. This was my first time to hire a caterer, as I usually do all the cooking myself. With my first phone conversation with Chef Tonya, I immediately felt very comfortable that Tine to Dine would do a wonderful job and that the food would be made with love and care. We had a group of 35 guests and chose a menu of small bites. The presentation was beautiful (they even provided a centerpiece!) , there was something for everyone (young children to special diets) and every item was absolutely wonderful! Made from scratch, with good, fresh ingredients. Raves from all our guests! Perfect. My son and his fiancé also used Tine to Dine for their day after wedding brunch. We had the pleasure of a 2nd meal prepared by Chef Tonya and Chef Faye! And all was wonderful again!

Having a chef come to your house to cook might seem a bit bougie but Chef Ray made the whole…read moreexperience friendly, tasty, and affordable. We asked Chef Ray to make paella for four. He brought all of the ingredients and the cooking equipment, occasionally entertained us while the food was cooking, and cleaned up after himself. I mean spotless. We had chicken, sausage, and shrimp in the paella -- one of us didn't want mussels. Lots of high quality ingredients, including the saffron. We didn't think we could finish the large dish but I may have had three portions. Definite 5 stars for Chef Ray.

I was dreading a Big Birthday until I discovered Ray of Cooking What You Crave on Instagram who -…read moreexcuse the cliche - turned my frown upside down. I interviewed several private chefs to cook a dinner for 14 and knew almost instantly that Ray was my guy. As the dining table and kitchen are in close proximity, I knew chef would necessarily be part of the evening and I wanted someone whose personality would vibe with our unruly, irreverent, straight/gay tribe of bff's. What was served was superb. The food was yummy, scrumptious, delectable. All the words. And it was a real challenge to devise a menu that accommodated numerous personalities and dislikes. So, rest assured Ray is creative, resourceful and very skilled. But HOW it was served - with gregarious warmth and humor - truly made the evening special. Everyone totally fell in love with Ray and swooned over his culinary offerings. Days later, I was still receiving gushy texts about the food, the chef and the magical atmosphere. Thank you Ray, for helping turn a potentially crappy moment into a lovely, unforgettable one. I will take a little credit for having the common sense to choose you :)