Chef Ronnie is amazing! My husband organized a surprise birthday dinner party for us and two of…read moreour close friends. Chef Ronnie came to our house with his assistant Lisa (I think - sorry!) and they were both just awesome. Ronnie is super down-to-earth and totally friendly. My friends and I were super obnoxious and loud and asking ridiculous questions and he seemed to have fun right along with us. Also, and maybe this should have come first, but his food was also absolutely amazing. He worked with my husband for almost two months coming up with a menu that I would love...and I did. Wow. The first course of a salad was amazing and it just got better from there to the pesto pasta, the shrimp dish, the steak and then two desserts! We were absolutely stuffed. He also left the kitchen cleaner than before he got there! I would highly recommend him. Definitely 5 stars!

Ronnie and his assistant were amazing. We had friends to dinner and I thought it would be nice not…read moreto cook or worry about anything in the kitchen, the food was excellent, he is extremely trust worthy and pleasant and we just loved him. I would work with him whenever I have a dinner party. Thank you Ronnie Highlights: carrot honey soup, pear tart

The universe gifted an opportunity for a friends reunion in Orange County, about halfway for…read moreeveryone / home for no one. I had 2 weeks to plan dinner, one guest has food allergies and a couple preferred to NOT dine in public. I rented a house with a nice kitchen (and made sure the owner knew it was for a dinner party), but now I needed a chef. I had many referrals from local friends, but everyone they recommended were either booked or not suited for a small dinner party. With 8 days left, I did what I should have done in the first place and checked Yelp. Mint was highly rated, had excellent reviews, and seemed to do smaller events. I sent an inquiry overnight, explained what I was trying to accomplish -- hire an in-home private chef, to cater dinner for 4, and included the list of food allergies. I woke up to an email from Angela -- it was very courteous, succinct, with an attached 1-pager of pricing AND a of list items to choose in each course (4 courses / 1 item each). Folks: this is how you do business, it make as easy as possible to say yes. Nobody else I communicated with was this responsive, and this easy to work with. The type of cuisine (to me: fresh / farm to table / New American) was what everyone would enjoy, with great options in each course, and their pricing was in-the-ballpark. I replied with my choices, they sent a link to contract and pay by credit card, and we were booked/confirmed in 3 emails spanning a couple hours. [[thank you!]] Menu: * English cucumber topped with blackened shrimp whipped avocado cream cheese & microgreens * Arugula salad with blueberries, avocado goat cheese, lemon honey vinaigrette * Seared Ribeye Strip with shallot peppercorn sauce Lemon roasted broccolini, sweet potato mash * Chocolate flourless cake with fresh whipped cream & berries AND the Salted Caramel banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream [[life hack: you CAN order 2 deserts, and yes it cost more, and f-yes it was worth it]] Day-of was flawless: Chef Jacyln arrived with everything to prepare dinner, was flexible on timing and service. The guests were drinking and chatting with her while we snacked on the first course. We sat for the salad, which was tasty and a perfect pallet cleanser. I devoured the entree and dug-deep for the self-control to NOT lick the plate. Everyone loved desert, not everyone would have loved either of the deserts, so I was pleased I opted for both (not just because I ate both). Chef Jaclyn was fun to watch and talk to, and did a masterful job of fading when were talking about something else. She made-do with the cookware/plates/etc in the AirBnB, the only thing we lacked were containers to take leftovers home (our fault!). She served us, and cleaned up (spot-less), which I wasn't expecting. The whole experience was 10/10 - I cannot wait to book and host again. Thank you Mint and Chef Jaclyn!

We hired Chef Charlie from Mint Personal Chef to cook a private dinner in our home for our 17th…read morewedding anniversary on October 25th, 2025, and the entire experience was exceptional. He created a beautifully curated menu featuring a Belgian endive salad with apple, almonds, blue cheese, honey, and mint, a flavorful curried butternut squash soup with coconut milk, pepitas, and chives, a perfectly cooked rosemary and thyme roasted chicken with honey-dijon Brussels sprouts and sweet potato mash, and the most comforting baked apple crumble with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Every dish was absolutely delicious and plated with stunning presentation. Chef Charlie even provided printed menus for each of us, adding such a thoughtful touch. Beyond the food, he was warm, conversational, and engaging--clearly putting intention and heart into every detail. We would definitely use his services again and recommend him without hesitation. A perfect anniversary dinner!

a PHENOMENAL experience!! My boyfriend and I were looking for a fun date night experience to…read morecelebrate our 2 year anniversary and settled on a cooking class. We took Chef Francesca's Italian Steakhouse class and needless to say, we'll definitely be back. the food was absolutely delicious and Chef Francesca's was so patient and kind. I am personally not the most experienced cook and she made me feel like I was an expert in the kitchen. We even had leftovers to take home for the next day. I love how simple she made everything and a bonus is she sent us home with the recipes and suggestions on where to get the ingredients if we wanted to recreate the meal again at home. Definitely recommend Cozy Meal for a fun date night adventure. And especially Chef Francesca's class!

Horrible experience! I booked twice and my girlfriend…read morebooked once to try and do something fun over Valentine's Day. Each one was cancelled so we rebooked. Each one took over a week before they cancelled. Now struggling to find something else for the holiday. BOOKING CANCELED Hi xxxx xxxxxxxx Your booking has been canceled and fully refunded for the following: No reasons or explanation. If you can't depend on your service, why offer it? Never again !

Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

Chef Debby and staff knocked our family reunion event out of the park! Food and presentation were…read moreincredible, professional, nose to the grindstone, heads-down hard work going on. They left everything cleaner and better organized then when they arrived. Exactyly what we had dreamt of. Can't say enough about the quality of Debby's work. Would definitely use her services again.

I made initial contact with Debby about a week before a wine tasting event I was curating about…read morepreparing dishes to pair with the wines. Everything about my experience with her was 5 Stars. She is professional, responsive, caring and passionate about her work. More importantly every dish she made was beautifully presented and delicious. The lobster shooters especially stand out but meats cooked to perfection. She and her assistant chef Elizabeth did an amazing job, left the kitchen spotless and I would not hesitate to use them for any private event in the future.

Kuddos to Taylor Made Cuisine! We just hosted an event and Taylor Made Cuisine provided a beautiful…read morespread of flatbread options, sliders, salads and mini cupcakes. This was the third year in a row we have hired the company for our event and they are professional, responsive, set up beautiful displays and provide delicious food. The servers Georgia and Matthew were outstanding as well. I highly recommend Taylor Made Cuisine if you are interested in a well done and well executed event.

I had my Daughter's Baby reveal Catered by Taylor Made Cuisine…read more They were so helpful easy to work with and everything was absolutely Beautiful and the taste of every single bite was delicious. It was so very elegant, and really surprised my daughter so much with how beautiful everything was. I had help for the whole day, refilling plates and clearing everything and packing leftovers for us so very helpful and I would recommend to anybody and I can't wait to use them again for my next event.

Courtney was everything I could have hoped for and then some. I hired her to prepare a vegan…read moredinner for four, and the food was absolutely divine. Our group consisted of two vegans and two non-vegans, and there wasn't a single crumb left on anyone's plate throughout the night - everyone agreed the meal was fantastic from start to finish. In addition, Courtney was very friendly, easy to communicate/plan with in advance of the meal, professional, and punctual. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her, and if I find myself in the market for a private chef in the future, would be glad to hire her again.

I had a small gathering for my 25th Anniversary with 13 guests. I selected a 4 course meal that I…read morecould serve different wine with at every course along with appetizers for the same. Courtney worked with me on a wine friendly menu and we came up with something nice. As you can imagine friends we have known for 25 years are all over the food map but I wanted something safe but not generic and Courtney delivered. All appetizers and courses were delicious. Bacon Jam with crostini Salmon with horseradish creme fraiche Speck and Lemon ricotta crostini Salad with really fresh lemon mint vinaigrette Pasta with Pepita basil Pork tenderloin with polenta Pot au Chocolat Guests especially loved the salmon appetizer, the polenta and the pot au chocolat all had nice surprise ingredient additions to them that made them unique. Courtney was on time, served everything at the time requested, presented each course and cleaned up after making it easy to spend time with everyone. Trying to think of another excuse to have a party and we can use her again!

Chef Gil is one of a kind. From his ingredients down to his plating he is very meticulous, and you…read morecan taste it in the food. He loves what he does and it shows in the way everything tastes. One of the best things about Gil is knowing that he only uses ingredients he trusts as healthy (or the better option). He does his research and you can expect nothing less than top quality when it comes to his cooking! His dishes are one of a kind, and he can make dessert taste better than its' sweet and sugar counterpart. Diet restrictions are no challenge for him either, and you won't find any other meals like his! Get your tummy ready cause you'll be in for a treat!

we had a birthday celebration and wanted to do something special without being in a loud…read morerestaurant. Gil and his team prepared an incredible night for us at our home. the food was delicious and it was 100% stress free! HIGHLY recommend! Look forward to using him again in the future. Thank you!

Chef Josh is an all-star. If you're looking for a private chef, who delivers quality sushi…read moreskillfully and professionally, you've found him. Just book him. After reaching out through his website, he sent us a message to schedule an introductory phone call. He shared his professional background and then went through a detailed discussion reviewing our vision for the night, including timing of the event, likes/dislikes, options for specialty/seasonal ingredients, etc. After the phone call, he followed up with a proposed menu for a 5-course omakase meal, accounting for our preferences, which was spot on. We paid a deposit to secure the date. He checked in a few days before the event and day-of kept a good line of communication with us, providing ETA. He was quick to set up in our kitchen and then the magic started. He brought his own table lights, dishware, utensils, cooking supplies/pans, etc. He offers tablecloths as well. When dinner was ready, he announced each course, sharing how the dish was prepared. The food was awesome. Just simply awesome. Pictures won't do justice, especially since I forgot to take some as I was enjoying the food too much. He buys the fish fresh that morning and you can appreciate the quality of it. And by the way, he prepped separate meals for our young children :) Afterwards, he took care of all the cleaning, cleared the tables, packed his supplies and graciously bowed out for the night. We're so glad we found him for our special night!

We booked Josh from The Homakase Chef as a private chef last minute for our anniversary dinner in…read moreJoshua Tree, and the experience was absolutely amazing! He responded quickly, was professional yet fun, and made the entire evening feel so special. Every dish was delicious, but the Wagyu was a standout! He paired it with a Japanese pumpkin smear that was seriously TO DIE FOR! Everything was prepared beautifully, and we had such a great time enjoying an unforgettable dinner together. If you're looking for an incredible private chef, we highly recommend booking him! We would absolutely do it again!

Food: 10 Staff/Service: 9…read moreFlexibility: 9 Responsiveness: 8 Hired Taste That LA and will definitely be calling back for future celebrations. Their staff is beyond friendly and professional. They worked with me to help curate my event's menu to fit our large scaled event's theme and ensured it was the right fit. Our clients and their 100+ guests were satisfied with the delicious food and spectacular service - 10's across the board!!! Must Order Items: Lobster Tortellini Gnocchi Pork Belly Skirt steak w/ chimichurri sauce Sticky Toffee Pudding!

I cannot say enough great things about Taste That LA. We had a party with about 150 guests and they…read moredid an outstanding job. I received so many compliments on the food that was served. I will be sure to hire them again.