I like eating healthily and I was spending literally 8-10 hours a weekend finding recipes, going…read moregrocery shopping, and cooking my meals. Cooking went from a hobby to a chore and it was wearing me down. I finally found Friend that Cooks online. It was everything I wanted it to be. Pha Le comes to my house every Tuesday, does all the grocery shopping, all the cooking, all the cleanup, and portions out all my meals. She has learned my favorites types of meat, favorites types of seasonings, and the perfect portion sizes. Incidentally she also makes the best pho I've ever had.... including the 14 days I spent in Vietnam. I'm moving to Colorado soon and won't be able to use her services, but I will definitely miss her. There's nothing like coming home to fresh, healthy, tasty food.

Katie has been fantastic! She has been professional and personable. We got along right away. She…read morehas been incredibly attentive to our likes and dislikes, checking in with me before every session to determine what worked and what didn't, collaborating and tailoring the weekly menu. And most importantly, her cooking is excellent! uses a rainbow of vegetables every week, I love it! The FTC system is easy to navigate and totally customizable. It was totally worth the wait.

I had no idea what to expect other than hoping for as great of an experience as the reviews I read…read more I was a little apprehensive about it being at someone's home instead of a restaurant or business, but it was probably even better I set this up for a work team bonding event. We ended up being only 5 minutes late, but Chef Titik was so welcoming. The only thing should have been a disclosure about having pets and potential allergies. She made us a welcome drink which was very tasty. She told us a little about herself and experience as a chef. We learned so much inclusive of knife sharpening techniques to how to properly cut fruits and vegetables, putting together seasoning, tips and tricks, and some facts about food. She even took photos of us and shared them. She made us feel like family at home having us over for dinner helping cook. It was such a memorable experience and so unique and perfect for my team. We all love food and travel so this is definitely one for the books. We all had a blast and would highly recommend.

Just an update since I last posted. The owner reached out and made the poor experience right by…read morereimbursing me some money back which was unexpected and greatly appreciated. I ended up getting the recipe emailed to me by the chef months later. I would still recommend Cozymeal and think their chefs are knowledgable (as was mine), hope this doesn't happen again and think it was a one off hiccup.

Chef Brandon Rogers is a culinary genius. I don't use that term lightly or with anyone…read more My sister and I were planning a 35 anniversary dinner for my parents. They had given us so much that we figured we would hire an in home chef to cook them a spectacular meal. My sister found Chef Rogers online and we got very lucky. Immediately upon our first conversation Chef Rogers was dropped into exactly what we were looking for, how we wanted things to be, and the quality of the meal that we were looking for. So let's talk about the quality. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. The meal consisted of tuna carpaccio (AMAZING), burrata (did not try), 45 day aged steak (so excellent) with whipped celery root (INCREDIBLE), and then a butter cake with macerated berries (HEAVENLY). It would be one thing if Chef Rodgers was an incredible chef... which he is but to really be so accommodating about the menu and just such an unbelievably nice guy is why you hire him. He is the total package and you're not going to find a better in home chef in the area.

A consummate professional. Utilized Chef Brandon's catering service for a memorial. We allowed him…read moreto create the menu providing only the dietary restrictions for some of our attendees. The food was delicious. His skill, creativity, and technique were evident. I was also extremely impressed with communication and professionalism. He delivered as promised. My guests and I were impressed. I would do business with him again.

Gmarket Chefs was an outstanding partner for our National Restaurant Show presence. Frank and his…read moreteam did an exceptional job executing our recipes and bringing our vision of the showcased applications to life. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, helping us highlight our products exactly as intended. Their support went far beyond simply preparing and delivering food. They truly felt like an extension of our team and were fully invested in ensuring we were successful. What impressed us most was Frank and his team's expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities in managing large-scale sample preparation while seamlessly coordinating through the many complexities that come with a major industry event. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and would highly recommend Gmarket Chefs to any company looking for a catering team that delivers not only excellent food, but also true operational support and collaboration at future trade shows.

I came across Gmarket from an internet search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience…read morewas absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

Chef Daniel is an awesome private chef/caterer. We've eaten his creations several times; and have…read morealso taken several groups cooking classes with him. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things related to fook and the finer points of cuisine. He is also very personable, and a wonderful teacher/tutor in all things gastronomic. He explains his techniques, makes useful suggestions, and the finished profivt of his labors is always satisfying. Highly recommended!

WLW is awesome! We had them cook for 20+ for my father's 75th birthday party. Communicative, easy…read moreto do business with and the food was out of this world. This was our first experience with a private chef in our home, we can't wait to have them back!

This place scammed me out of $100. I made the reservation by mistake and immediately contacted them…read moreto cancel. Although my reservation was more than a week away, they would not give me a full refund. Every page of the website says "No Hidden Fees," but the part-owner who identified herself as Kim said she would not refund a $75 booking fee and 3% processing fee because I did not read the "fine print" under the FAQs on their website. She was incredulous, unsympathetic, rude, and quite proud of herself for catching me in her scam. She even implied that she has done this to others without shame.

From the owner: Food Fire + Knives is your premier network of private chefs and personal home chefs for an in-home…read moredining experience. Our mission has always been to support local Chefs through freedom of creativity, schedule flexibility, and deserved pay for one of the toughest and lowest-paid industries. The Chefs are industry leaders in current restaurant roles as well as local Private Chefs. Personal Chef, Private Chef, Catering, Bachelorette, Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Vacation

Had Nude Dude Food at a bachelorette party & loved it. Such a fun experience and the guys were so…read morenice! The food was delicious and the whole event was so fun. I would highly recommend this! We had a 6 course meal and all items were great and felt very high class. A different and entertaining thing to add to a girls trip!

So I haven't had their catering service but I've had their sourdough Detroit style pizza three…read moretimes and it is the BEST pizza in Chicago. Period. I'm obsessed! My fav is the pepperoni but I also enjoyed the veggie special and sausage.

Eli prepared a shrimp/crab boil for our anniversary at our home. It was amazing! Everything from…read morethe salads to the unbelievable dessert was delicious. Eli himself was outgoing industrious as he prepared the meal. Definitely a five star experience!

From the owner: Based in the Chicagoland area, Eight 11 Catering originally started as a side hustle. The…read morecollaborative efforts of Chef Eli Jackson, and Walter Killingsworth (a friend with experience in the hospitality sector) produced a catering company focused on infusing creole, Italian, Mediterranean, and Southern American influences for smaller intimate gatherings with intent to offer an experience that felt as exciting as the childhood memories that inspired them. Managing the business solo these days, Chef Eli is a multidisciplinary hospitality professional with 12 years of experience honed in Michelin starred, James Beard award winning, and five star five diamond establishments.

Oooh how much we love Chef D'Andre. Last year around this time, my now husband and I were looking…read morefor a Chef to create a plant-based menu for our wedding in June 2023. Thanks to Thumbtack, we stumbled upon this incredible human being. Since we preplanned with our Chef well in advance, we formed a great relationship with Chef DeAndre over time. There were a few hiccups regarding delayed communication, however, Chef did mention that was because he was going through a business expansion phase at the time. He was still professional and was very transparent during his shift in business. Chef D'Andre lol, if you are reading this, know that from the very first moment we tasted your delectable creations during the menu tasting, we knew we had found something extraordinary. The attention to detail and the exquisite flavors that you infused into each dish were nothing short of exceptional. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the array of flavors that graced their palates, and many said it was the best plant-based meal they ever had. Moreover, you took the time to listen to our preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring that every guest had a memorable dining experience. You have left an indelible mark on our hearts and taste buds, and we will undoubtedly cherish the memories of your exceptional cuisine for a lifetime. You are an outstanding chef, and we wish you continued success in all your culinary endeavors.

Had Chef back a second time to cook for my mother and her friends. He did a fantastic job as…read morealways. He is very communicative and works to make sure everyone is pleased... Cooking for older people with dietary needs can be tricky but he was willing to try and did succeed. He even made a dish i saw online and wanted to try! See you in 6 months for the next soiree!!!!