We recently coordinated with Chef Daniel his cooking expertise for our daughter's 30th Birthday…read moredinner. We were all amazed of the delicious food prepared by Chef Daniel and Sous Chefs. We definitely recommend Chef Daniel, delicious food and excellent service! Thank you so much Chef Daniel for an unforgettable dinner experience you provided to our guests.l! ‍

Chef Daniel recently gave me one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had. For my birthday,…read morehe prepared a custom four-course meal for my husband and me in our home, and it was truly incredible. To start, he created the most amazing charcuterie board with bacon-wrapped dates, fresh fruit, and a wonderful selection of meats and cheeses. We also enjoyed a delicious caprese salad with buttered toasted baguettes, followed by flavorful chicken masala served with rice, roasted veggies, and naan bread. For dessert, he made my favorite: yellow cake with chocolate frosting, made even more spectacular with fresh whipped cream and berries. Beyond the food, Daniel is so personable and fun--he created a warm, relaxed, and entertaining atmosphere throughout the evening. He even cleaned the kitchen afterwards, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will never forget this experience, and I can't recommend Chef Daniel enough if you want to make your event truly special!

We celebrated my wife's birthday in Palm Springs with friends and a private dinner from Kuki +…read moreAnia. To start we answered a few questions and give some ideas about our interests, allergies, and some vegan meal needs. Then we received some menu options, all sounded delicious. We made our selections and asked for some fun drinks too. My group loved Chef Kerry's food and she was just fun to be around while she was cooking. It was the first time we had ever done something like this and what a great experience!

Everything about Kuki + Ania is superb. We worked on our menu and then had to change it all. Chefs…read moreV and Sarah were extremely accommodating. On the day of our dinner Chef Sarah arrived and was ready to go. She prepared a lovely meal for us all while adapting the menu for our food allergies. The food was delicious and beautifully served. I would hire them again without hesitation. They are well organized and the food was fabulous.

Ana and Jonathon were great to work with and made planning super easy! Would definitely book again.read more

We used this hibachi catering company for my husband's 30th birthday at an Airbnb and it was an…read moreabsolute hit. From start to finish, the experience was seamless - communication leading up to the event was clear, friendly, and super reassuring. I did some other research on different companies in the area and this was the easiest to order from and get estimates. Day of, the chefs showed up early, got set up quickly, and were ready to go right on time. The food was fantastic and there was so much of it - we were still enjoying leftovers for many meals afterwards. Beyond the food, the entertainment really made the night. The chefs were hilarious, engaging, and kept the whole group laughing with plenty of surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. This is such a great option for a big group and made the celebration feel extra special without having to leave the house. Highly recommend booking two chefs if you can - it keeps service moving quickly and doubles the entertainment value. Would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone looking to do something fun and memorable.

This was my first experience hiring a personal chef and I don't think it could have been a better…read moreexperience. I wanted to surprise my wife for mother's day and I was lucky that chef Alex was available. I could tell that she was the right choice after having many conversations with her and thinking that she really gets what I'm trying to achieve. Due to my lack of experience, she was so helpful with finding a customized menu, adjusting it for my pescetarian sister in law, working around my budget, creating a special dish for my 4 year old daughter, coming up with a special cocktail, goodness the list goes on. She was extremely patient and excited to work with us and I am thrilled to report that my family loved it! Even my in-laws (phew). Not only was the food lovely and delicious, she takes care of all the set up, decorations, table settings, cleaning, and even gave us the left overs! That ease really made a difference. She and her sous chef were so engaging, fun, personal and informative. I would love to have her cook at another one of our events!

I hosted a bachelorette party in Big Bear this weekend and we hired Alex to cook dinner for us…read moreSaturday night as a surprise for the bride. She exceeded our expectations in every way! The food was delicious (we had steak and chicken, with a variety of vegetable options as sides). Also, I loved that she was really thoughtful with other details that made the event feel special (flower centerpieces, a table cloth and runner that matched the theme of the party, custom menus, and table settings that fit exactly what I pictured). The custom vanilla cake was cute and pink and SO delicious. The bride is also a chef, she was thrilled with the surprise and how everything turned out. Alex and her sister were a pleasure to have at our event and did an amazing job with the meal.

Chef Andrew and Ruth made my husband's 50th birthday celebration so special! They prepared a…read moredelicious seven-course meal, and each course was perfectly paced so we could relax and enjoy the evening. They arrived on time and got right to work, bringing their own glassware and utensils, which made hosting so easy. They handled the cleanup and even left the kitchen cleaner than they found it! Beyond the wonderful food, they were friendly, respectful, and clearly happy doing what they love. Their pricing was very reasonable for the quality of food and service. I would absolutely recommend them and will definitely be booking them again!

Chef Isaac brought his crew (bar tender specialist and professional waitress) to our friends' 50th…read morebirthday celebration at an Airbnb for party of seven at Joshua Tree. Super easy transaction and communication. Payment paid in full three days before event made me a bit nervous They arrived on time and were super efficient sizing up the working area. They brought all the glassware and utensils and cleaned up afterwards. Everything was conducted professionally. Food was very generous portioned and delicious. My girlfriends and I loved their lamb lollipops. Super yummy! They do home prep meals too! We are super interested to look into it!

The food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and he exceeded our expectations with taste & portions. Our…read moreguest were raving about each dish and every drop of food was gone by the end of the night! Chef Teezy & his team were punctual, easy to work with & COVID compliant. I will definitely be using him for all of our catering needs. I'm looking forward to booking him again so we can try other things on his menu.... it all looked great!! Thank you Chef Teezy!!!

We hired Chef Sophie to cater our daughter's 1st birthday, and we're so glad we did! Not only did…read morethe food taste great, but the presentation perfectly complemented the garden-themed party. Sophie is easy to work with and made requested items not on her regular menu. She even volunteered to make a trip to the grocery store when I realized last minute that I had forgotten to buy ice cream for the occasion. She also had to-go containers so guests could take home leftovers, which was greatly appreciated. We'll definitely hire her again for future family events!

Sophie is THE BEST!!! I just had a week-long film shoot in 29 Palms, and we hired Sophie to cater…read morelunch for the cast and crew every day. She did NOT disappoint! There was such a wide variety of meals that we had: taco bar, chicken, rice, veggies, baked potato bar, chicken salad sandwiches, chili bar. There wasn't a weak meal in the bunch! Everything was delicious, and she was truly a DELIGHT (see what I did there?) to work with. If/when I have another shoot in the desert area, Sophie will be the first person that I call for meals for the cast and crew! Feeding a group of 15-20 actors/crew members could prove to be a difficult task, but Sophie was accommodating for everyone's dietary needs, and truly a pleasure to work with. She even delivered the food herself! Thanks, Sophie! :)

FANTASTIC time with Just One Hibachi! We hosted 52 people with 22 of them children, and they…read moreprovided 2 chefs that were absolutely spectacular. The kids were spellbound by the fire show and even the pickiest eaters loved it! The party was for my 8 year old daughter and they not only cooked, but did balloon twisting for the kids and gave her a light up crown with additional sparkler candles, then ended the evening cutting the cake with a samurai sword. The adults had a great time too and several guests asked for their information so that they could host something similar. Very interactive and also delicious! We did the steak/ shrimp/ chicken option and it was definitely worth having the variety.

We hired them for a friends birthday and not only was it so delicious but it was also so much fun!!…read moreWould definitely 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

It was genuinely such a pleasure to work with the Flavor Chef Catering team for our wedding earlier…read morethis year. Throughout the process, we communicated primarily with Madison, who was always kind, thoughtful, and professional during our interactions. Based on our research of catering teams in the northern San Diego County area, we were already leaning towards Flavor Chef based on their reasonable prices and menu. The team was able to fit us in at the last minute for a tasting, which is what truly sealed the deal. Everything we tasted was delectable, but more importantly, the team treated us with kindness and respect. Chef Derek explained every detail of the dishes and was incredibly accommodating if we wanted to tweak anything. For example, we had a few vegetarians and vegans attending the wedding, and the team was able to make about 10-15% of the appetizers (pork belly bao buns, bacon-wrapped dates, and poke crisps) suitable for these attendees. We also wanted the citrus flavor of the salmon to be stronger, so the team made a note to add more squeezed Valencia orange and to add more citrus-infused oil on top of the salmon. Our guests also raved about our food on the wedding day. Among the standouts were the bacon-wrapped dates, citrus risotto, and beef short-ribs. Several people went back for seconds. One of our guests wrote in our wedding album, "the food was actually good!" He later told us that he had been to plenty of weddings where the food fell short. He said what stood out about our buffet menu was that the ingredients were simple and locally sourced but expertly crafted and incredibly flavorful. We also had a goal of mango sticky rice as one of our desserts, which a family friend was helping us with. Even though the Flavor Chef team was not directly involved in this dessert, they were willing to cut all the mangoes fresh on site for no extra charge to make sure the mangoes didn't oxidize before dessert time, which we were incredibly grateful for. We also rented dishes and utensils from Flavor Chef at a more competitive rate than was being offered by the venue's recommended rental company. Flavor Chef also included vendor meals for a fraction of the price of the buffet meal, which really helped us with our budget. At every step of our interactions with Flavor Chef, we felt the team went above and beyond to make our day as special and memorable as possible. We would highly recommend Flavor Chef to anybody considering them for their special event. The quality of the food and the kindness of the staff speak for themselves!

Amazing experience with Chef Diego, who came early to set up and cater our small dinner party…read more Planning the menu was very easy and Flavor Chef folks were super responsive. We had not anticipated such an amazing experience given it was for a small dinner party (10 ppl) versus a big event like a wedding or retirement party. The appetizers were amazing and dinner was perfect. We will definitely be coming back for any future needs. Everyone in our dinner party loved the food and the experience. Basically, we are all super fans!