We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite. 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! read more

Chef Steven created a memorable tapas menu for our family's recent holiday gathering. Chef Steven created 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. read more

Chef Steven treated us to a culinary experience like no other. We had a brunch set up for a couples trip in Scottsdale, and we are so glad we did. From the planning process, to the execution, and finally to flavor- Steven knocked it out of the park each step of the way. Extremely professional, super knowledgeable, incredibly well rounded, and just a fun person to be around. The food was incredible, completely custom catered to our needs. Cannot wait for our next experience. read more

Chef Steven is awesome! He worked closely with me to plan out a dinner for my best friend's bachelorette in Scottsdale and we absolutely loved it. He is professional and very nice. The theme for our dinner was Mexican food, but each dish was very unique (included a cactus salad, deconstructed elote and this wonderful tres leches with 3 kinds of chocolate - all items were a hit) and not like anything I've tried before. Delicious! He was also able to modify our main meat dish for vegetarian guests which was great. The food presentation was amazing as well! He also packed up our leftovers so we could enjoy them the next day and cleaned the kitchen. We had tres leches for breakfast and could not be happier :) Highly recommend if you would like a memorable food experience! read more

Chef Steven prepared an incredible dinner for 4 guests for my mom's 60th birthday at an Airbnb in Sedona. He helpfully got on a call with me the week before to walk through my thoughts on the menu and was easy to communicate with. The night of, he and one server/assistant arrived punctually and quickly whipped the kitchen into a cooking frenzy. I was impressed by the printed menu, his setup in the kitchen (he pretty much brings everything he needs to cook), and his friendly demeanor (taking questions from the group throughout his preparation). Our appetizers were delicious (deconstructed elote and guacamole), but we were too full to enjoy the last couple courses (butternut squash/leek soup, Nepali chana salad, and snapper), so I'd recommend careful menu planning so as to not start too heavy. We were glad to have leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day! read more

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I hired Chef Steven to cook a dinner for two for my husband's 40th birthday. We have used probated chefs in the past and have loved the experience. He was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. He respected my request for no onions in anything. He went a large list of courses to choose from. I wish there was more guidance/suggestions. It all seemed kinda of random and I couldn't tell what would go well with what. The food was all delicious but it did not flow well. The first three courses I chose were very sweet and it was too much sweet right after the other. It would have been nice to here suggestions. He did arrive on time and was very organized. But seemed hurried all night- while cooking and specially at the end when he was ready to leave. Which explains why the kitchen was such a mess the next day. I was also very surprised by the grocery bill. He quoted me a cost for cooking plus food. In the past with chef's, I got one flat rate. Then when they were done cooking, they left all of the extra groceries and food for us. We have had food for days after experiences like this. Chef Steven seemed like he threw everything away. Which was bothersome since I paid what seemed to be a lot for the grocery part. Pros- he was very nice, beautiful plating, on time, delicious food. Cons- expensive, wastes food, not enough guidance, there is a mess in your kitchen after. read more

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We hired Chef Steven for my elopement and it was the best decision! He was easy to talk to, very responsible and accommodating to our needs. When we got back to the airbnb, he already had the appetizers ready to go. The food was beyond delicious!!!! Ingredients were the best quality. Everything fresh. Everything done from scratch in front on you. We had enough food to eat again the next day! After he was done, the kitchen was spotless. Having Chef Steven as part of our special day was perfect and if I had to do it again, I would 100% hire him back! Thank you for the amazing food and the memories. I still have dreams about the crostini and the sauteed sweet chili shrimp. read more

When had a wonderful Holiday dinner by Chef Steven on 12/30/22. He provided everything that was needed and he and Kiki did all the prep, cooking and clean up. We chose buffet style, 5 course. It was wonderful. Thanks Chef, could not have been better! We will see you again soon!! read more

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We had a wonderful meal with Chef Steven! From the very beginning he was great at communicating via email. I was planning a bachelorette party for 12 girls and wanted to do a special dinner at the house one night. We definitely made the right call with Chef Steven! He was so easy-going when it came to menu selection, listened to the few dietary restrictions we had, and was super personable and fun too! He had a beautiful set up with the menu printed for us and some decor/flowers, and the buffet style meal was perfect for our informal gathering. His cocktails were fabulous too AND he even cleaned up everything at the end! I would highly recommend Chef Steven to any group traveling to Scottsdale. Thank you Chef!!! read more

My daughters gave me the wonderful gift of a formal dinner for two prepared in my home by Chef Steven. From beginning to end, the experience was exceptional. Chef Steven called me in advance to talk about the evening and my preferences, then followed up with email communications as we zeroed in on the final menu. In every area he was professional, organized, and personable: communications, timely arrival, set-up, prep, and clean-up. He brought all his own tools, including his top-quality spices, each imported from their country of origin. But, of course, the most important part of having a personal chef is the food. Let me say that everything Chef Steven served was AMAZING in both flavor and presentation. My very favorite was the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Crostini appetizer. I could have made a meal of that alone and been perfectly happy. But there was so much more, each course truly splendid in both quality and presentation. He brought his assistant April, and they were both easy-going, friendly, and accommodating. It was a pleasure having them in my home. When they departed, my kitchen was absolutely spotless. Chef Steven left all the leftovers for us, which my husband and I gleefully devoured the next day. I would highly recommend him for any event. read more

I wish I could put Chef Steven in my pocket & whip him out for every meal! I found Steven online and read his amazing reviews - these are WELL deserved! I took my 6 Babes (employees) on a weekend staycation at a local boutique home in the valley and surprised them with Steven for dinner our first night. I love that he was so willing to customize our entire meal, but I ended up telling him "Hey, you're the artist here...make us whatever creations come to you!" WOW. He blew us away! The lobster mashed potatoes will forever haunt my dreams because they were so decadent! The meal was incredible, but the experience was what really took the cake! (Yes, there was literal cake too...drool worthy!) Thanks for an amazing night! We can't wait for more to come! read more

I hired him for my best friends bridal shower weekend. He came early and prepared with everything. We just sat back, relaxed and had a great night. Everything smelled amazing we could not wait to eat! The experience was above and beyond our expectations and I am so happy to hired him for a special night for my best friend. Thank you Chef Steven! Can't wait to book a cooking class! read more

We had Chef Steven cook for us and I can say that it was a wonderful experience! He was on time and within minutes, the kitchen smelled AMAZING! The food display was very pleasing and tasted so good! Really good! He was fun to visit with, too. The service he provided was exceptional! read more

We decided to host a birthday party for a friend of ours and surprised her and our 22 friends with a personal chef!! Chef Steven came HIGHLY recommended and surpassed even those expectations. I let him choose the menu and every dish prepared was so delightful and flavorful we couldn't stop talking about them...even weeks later :) I simply cannot praise his professionalism and quality enough. He is definitely doing something he genuinely loves to do. read more

Chef Steven is the man! he came to our airbnb and cooked dinner for 7 of us and we couldn't have been happier, fuller, and more satisfied. Responsive from before we booked, punctual, polite, and left our kitchen even cleaner than when he arrived. oh and the FOOD WAS AMAZING! he accommodated our gluten-free guest with ease, using gluten-free breadcrumbs for meatballs, and providing gluten free substitutes for dishes that had gluten. he brought an incredible portable spice rack with some really cool spices, and his own knives and tools which were really cool. he delivered exactly what we ordered and his dinner was the highlight of everyone's trip. just an absolute win all around - he was a pleasure to have at our home and we had TONS of leftover beef & fish that we used to make some great tacos the next day. if you're on the fence about hiring him, just do it, you will not be disappointed. truly an unforgettable and special night -- not a bad word to say about this talented and terrific chef. thank you again, chef, we'll be talking about you for a long time! (our menu included deconstructed street corn, crab bruschetta, italian meatballs, kale & sprout salad, filet mignon, seabass, black beans w/ lime, mushroom rice) read more

I hired Chef Steven to cook for my wife and I as a surprise for her birthday, and boy, were we blown away! We were hesitant to go out to a restaurant given the ongoing pandemic, and I felt this would be a great way to have a nice and safe meal. Chef Steven was really easy to communicate with and responsive. He had no problems accommodating our dietary restrictions. The menu he created for us was on-point, interesting, and delicious. He arrived on time and well-prepared. My wife was so surprised and excited for this meal! All the dishes were executed well and plated perfectly. We loved hearing about his travels, his past experiences, and his passion for cooking. We also really loved his spice kit! I highly recommend him for any event, big or small! Thanks again, Chef Steven, for a memorable evening! read more

We hired PDXpersonalchef for a private dinner for valentines day, i have to be honest i had no idea what to expect. This was the first time i have ever done this before so i was a tad scared... I called him he was fast to reply and made it super simple to order, i met him at my house went over details and that was it... It was a surprise for my woman, let me tell you it was very much a surprise, we walked in he had everything set up super nice, he greeted us, and served us fabulous dishes! He was very friendly and charismatic. He explained all the dishes while serving them, we brought everything, cleaned up spotless and that was the end! He also had our dinner menus printed for us so we knew what we had after each course! 5 stars all the way! read more

Chef Steven prepared an in-home meal for nine people at my wife's 50th birthday celebration. It was a pleasure working with Steven every step of the way. During the planning stages, he was highly responsive and worked up a menu that suited us to a tee. On the day of the dinner, he arrived on time (about three hours before appetizers were to be served) and got started immediately with no support required from us at all. The meal was superb - as good or better than any restaurant we've been to in Scottsdale. We are a bunch of foodies, including two vegetarians, and the sentiment was unanimous. When we finally got up from the table (groaning with satisfaction), we were thrilled to see the kitchen spotless. I would highly recommended Chef Steven for your special occasion. read more

Chef Steven is not only an amazing cook but incredibly professional. We decided to visit Portland for our bachelorette party for a weekend getaway and relaxation at the house. We got a few different quotes from other chefs, but what made him stand out the most was his communication and willingness to cater to our palette. He gave us different menu options to choose from after hearing the type of food we wanted. He cooked us 5 different apps & entrees. To highlight 2 of them: 1) The Sautéed Sweet Chili Prawns were amazing. Perfect sweetness and flavor, I can dip bread into that sauce and eat it all day. 2) The Seared Sea Bass with Coriander Vanilla sauce was another one of my favorites! Each ingredient to that entree complimented the sea bass as a whole. It was soft, tender, juicy, and very flavorful. Thank you for being so responsive and professional, friendly and exceptional! Your aesthetic plating was also a huge plus. We had a great time! From the 7 ladies: Thank you so much for a wonderful meal and experience! read more

Steven cooked for a group of us during a bachelorette party and we had just the best experience. The food was absolutely wonderful and Chef Steven was great and extremely professional. He was easy to communicate with and prepared/cleaned everything so we didn't have to do a thing! Would definitely have him cook for us again! read more

Chef Steven was exactly what we were looking for while on our dual family vacation in Scottsdale. He was punctual, friendly, patient (we had six kids altogether), and of course the cooking was fantastic. You could tell Steven was very experienced and well travelled. He did everything quickly and efficiently, while telling great stories to boot. The food (which we helped choose) was cooked to perfection even though Steven had to prepare meals for the six kids before ours every night. It was my Birthday on the first night, and somehow he magically made a cake from scratch and all the dinners at the same time. On the second night, Steven did bring an assistant, which I would recommend. The clean up was insane for him on his own, and with help we got a little more of Steven charm. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We would certainly hire Steven again. read more

Hands down would hire him again if we ever go back to AZ! He was very responsive and professional throughout the whole planning of the event. He is very personable and friendly which makes it easy for a stranger to come into your house and cook for you. Not to mention his dishes were amazing and any leftovers were devoured the next morning. Thank you for a memorable experience! read more

Cooking with Chef Steven was a great experience! Steven came to cook at our house rental during a girls trip and it was such a fun activity. We had a great time cooking with him and the food was excellent. Steven came prepared with all of his own tools and was easily able to adapt to our kitchen space. When he left, the kitchen was spotless. He was very professional and a pleasure to have around. We would highly recommend hiring Steven. Thanks Chef Steven! read more

We had the pleasure of experiencing a private cooking class with Chef Steven! He altered the menu to accommodate our dietary restrictions (GF, DF, EF) and it was all delicious! Not only that but he showed us how to do the "fancy chef" things like chop quickly (who knew we were holding the knives wrong?!) and the technique to toss the ingredients in a pan! To top it off, he had great stories to entertain us! All in all it was a 5 star experience and you should book yours now! We will definitely do it again! read more

I'm not one to write a review but this chef is worth doing so! While visiting Arizona I went to an incredible dinner party catered by Chef Steven. The dishes he prepared tasted incredible and he introduced us to foods and seasonings I had never heard of before, but loved every one of them! His presentation is as much a delight for the eyes as it is for the stomach, as each dish is placed in front of you like a work of art. (Art never tasted so good!) Chef Steven will not only amaze you with his talent but also delight you with his stories. He told us about his travels all around the world and his passion for feeding the hungry. I couldn't have been more impressed and will definitely recommend him in the future! Thanks Chef! read more

Chef Steven is incredible! I inquired his professional expertise for my residential treatment facility with 9 boys 12-17 years. He worked with me in creating a new food the guys could try and was great with set up for the evening. He was eager to help us out and came up to Tacoma from Portland to teach the guys how to make chicken red curry. These kids are high needs and he was patient, kind, encouraging and an all-around wonderful teacher. These guys are still talking about it a week later and want him to come back! The food was delicious!!! read more

If you want fabulous tasting food with a perfect balance of healthy ingredients and every variety of dining experience you can think of, you much have Chef Steven cook for you! His passion for preparing his dishes shows in the quality of ingredients! His world wide experience had shown through time and time again. He's not only a 'must try' but you'll find yourself asking for more! Enjoy! read more

We had a fantastic evening with Chef Steven! The food was incredible- quite hard to watch and smell all the food while he was preparing! Chef Steven was responsive with communication on the menu and options, arrived on time, and there was not one item that was bad. The only thing we wished is that we had more courses :) Thank you again Chef Steven! read more

Chef Steven has cooked some of the most delicious meals I've had the pleasure of eating. Very professional and great personality. You'll wonder why you haven't called Chef Steven sooner! read more

We hired Chef Steven to cook for my Dad's 70th Birthday party at a home we rented in Scottsdale, AZ. There were 16 of us total. I could not have been more happy with my experience working with Steven! He was immediately responsive when I emailed with my inquiry and jumped on the phone to discuss the menu. He was incredibly flexible with all of our requests. He has a great website too! It was all so easy and the food was AMAZING! All of our guests were so impressed with the dinner and appetizers and a few asked for his info for their own parties. Over all a wonderful experience and I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a private chef. read more

I recently had the luxury of having Chef Steven cook one of the best meals that I can remember. On the menu? Fresh crab from the Oregon coast. And when I say fresh, I mean he brought a live crab! What a thrilling experience! Chef Steven no only brings unique flavors to his dishes but he breathes life into them every step of the way. From start to finish, Chef Steven treats his craft as an art form and being apart of that experience cannot be compared. You are not only hiring Chef Steven for a 5 star meal, you are hiring him for the ability to be a part of the experience with your food. He'll take you on a culinary journey, one you'll never want to end! Thank you again Chef for a wonderful evening! read more

Outstanding!!! We had Chef Steven in for a corporate dinner party in our home and it was everything we had hoped it would be. He was lovely to work with, provided a number of food options to choose from, and communicated with me in a timely way. He arrived 4 hours before our guests to prepare the meal and each and every course was absolutely delicious and our guests raved over each bite! I wouldn't hesitate to use Chef Steven again and to recommend him to others read more

I hired Chef Steven to prepare dinner for my book club event. I provided the menu and he pulled it off flawlessly. We were all very impressed! The dishes prepared were presented beautifully but most importantly they tasted fabulous- each and every one! I look forward to having him cook for me again but asking him to prepare his favorites - I can only imagine how wonderful of a meal that will be. Thank you Chef Steven! read more

I have had the great honor of Chef Steven cooking for me on a few special occasions. Every time I am absolutely blown away with the mouth watering food that is delivered. A true treat, as you feel like you are at a Michelin star restaurant. From beginning to the end, he is fabulous to hire. He has been helpful with dietary issues. Very Friendly and Personable! Everything I have had from him looks like a dream and somehow tastes even more incredible! Thank you again Chef Steven , can't wait for the next time! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Chef Steven. I recently booked him for an event and I would definitely book Steven again in the future. The food was so fresh and delicious. Each course was more outstanding than the next. His passion shows in his presentation and made the experience one of a kind. There was not a guest that left without being blown away. It left a lasting impression that my guests still talk about to this day. If you are looking for a comfortable, professional, unforgettable experience call Chef Steven. read more

I ordered Steven's chocolate torte over Easter weekend. It was decadent, velvety and not overly sweet. Super easy to work with and I can't wait to get him over to cook for us! read more

Chef Steven came to my home and cooked an absolutely awesome meal for a group of my girlfriends. I cannot say enough about his professionalism before the event, doing the prep, during the meal service and cleanup! The food selection with wine pairing was done to perfection. Steven came up with a list of dinner ideas, complete with appetizers and desserts. He made it easy to choose, selected appropriate wines and came 3 hours before the party to prep the food. I really appreciated that he did the shopping, prepared all the food onsite in my home, and was generous in sharing recipes! He is a very special person...so interested in traveling, learning and helping feed the world. He loves his craft and it shows! If you want a culinary delight you cannot go wrong with Chef Steven! read more

I recently attended one of girlfriends house party's and that's when I met chef Steven!!! What a talent, the food was spectacular the presentation was mouth watering. I was so impressed with everything, the combination of flavors and dishes. I love food and I know good food when I see it and Chef Steven is not messing around when he puts out his amazing dishes. This was so much fun, to have a personal chef come cook it also made it so special. Thank you Chef Steven this was a blast!!! read more

Chef Steven is a highly skilled, creative chef and a consummate professional. Very accessible, flexible, accountable and service-oriented. It was a true pleasure working with him, Highly recommend! His world travels and recipes book, Trading Dishes, is awesome. It makes me smile. read more

I tried calling this chef a few times tonight and only girls answered and hung up on me. Very unprofessional since he has great ratings on Yelp. read more