There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

4.999 stars. Chef Josh made my 40th birthday party memorable and amazing for 22 people at my home…read more We asked a few questions to start and knew he was the right chef for us right away. He doesn't have a set menu, but sources the ingredients the morning of depending on what looks good and what's in season. We had three or four passed appetizers, a salad course, a grouper / risotto course, and a caramel bar for dessert. Everything was so delicious and all of the guests raved. I have no idea how he was able to cook all of that food for that many people in our home kitchen and make it so flavorful. To keep all of the food at a perfect temperature must have been extremely challenging. Chef Josh was such a cool person also, entertaining, always happy, and so respectful of our home. Thanks so much, Josh. We hope to have you help us out again at our next event.

We had such an amazing experience with Take Chef Home! From the very beginning, the owner Italo was…read morequick to respond and made the whole process seamless. He sent me the teppanyaki menu and pricing. Reserving our date and time was easy, I just paid 50% upfront, and he was extremely flexible with the food options. On the day of the event, Italo and his helper arrived right on time and handled everything. They even offer three different color set-ups to choose from, which made the presentation feel really special. All I had to provide were the drinks and cups. The food itself was fantastic, and the teppanyaki show was so much fun! To top it all off, they finished with a crêpe station for dessert, which was the perfect final touch. I also learned that they do brunch, Italian dinners, and even pasta-making lessons... so many great options for future parties. I will definitely be booking them again. If you're looking for something unique, delicious, and stress-free for your next event, I highly recommend Take Chef Home!

If you're looking for a smooth, seamless, and professional booking experience, I would strongly…read morerecommend looking elsewhere. I was attempting to book a chef for a micro wedding and received a proposal from Chef Percia Sanchez through Take a Chef. At first, I was genuinely excited--she appeared flexible and open to menu adjustments, which felt promising. However, that was the only positive part of this experience. I followed up with questions just one day after her last message. At that point, pricing had not been updated, so I wasn't able to move forward with booking. Then... nothing. No response. I waited several days and still didn't hear back. After reaching out to customer support (who had to contact her directly), I was told two days later that she had already booked another client for my date. Not once did she communicate this to me. Even more frustrating--our message thread was deleted, so I couldn't even reference our previous conversation. No update, no courtesy message, no apology. Just silence and a disappearing act. Customer support suggested I look at other proposals, but after this experience, it's hard to trust the reliability or professionalism of this platform. Communication is the bare minimum, and unfortunately, that standard was not met here.

This was a Once-in-a-Lifetime Culinary Experience!!!…read more Hiring Chef Julia Shelley of French Chef at Home was truly one of the best decisions I've ever made.From the moment she arrived, her energy, professionalism, and attention to detail set the tone for what would become an unforgettable evening. I knew the menu I selected would be challenging, but for Chef Julia it was handled with effortless precision. Every dish was executed flawlessly, presented beautifully, and layered with flavors that genuinely changed the way I interpret food. It wasn't just dinner, it was an experience. Her artistry and skill level are unmatched, and the passion she brings to her craft is evident in every bite. This experience completely elevated my perception of what a private chef can be. If I could have her cook for me every day, I absolutely would. I'm already looking forward to the next opportunity to work with French Chef at Home. Thank you, Chef Julia, for a night we will never forget. Please come back soon.

This business is just the best!! We have used them for many years and can't recommend them highly…read moreenough. Chef Julia is creative, wonderful, and authentic. She is the real deal and will go the extra mile to make your event special. Her knowledge of French cuisine is extensive, and she is a joy to work with! She also does other cuisine from all over the world and Kosher too. Don't miss the chance to use her for your next special occasion!

I had the pleasure of attending a dinner for my friend's birthday, cooked and presented by The…read morePrivate Plate, and the Mexican seafood dinner was soooo bomb! The chef came to our house on time and fit right in with our rowdy group of 10. Everything was made from scratch, even the tortilla chips for the guacamole, and the guac was some of the best I've ever had. It's hard to pick a favorite part of the meal, but I'd say the lobster and ceviche were stand-outs. I can't wait to do this again and try a different menu!

We are visiting San Diego for a Bachelorette party and wanted to stay in for a night for dinner. We…read moredecided on trying out a private chef for the first time. We had Chef Julia come to our Airbnb to prepare our dinner. We chose the Rustic Italian 4 course meal. Chef Julia came in and got right to work. She chatted with us a bit as we played our card games. She was very friendly and meshed well with our group of girls. Everything she prepared tasted AMAZING. From the appetizers to the dessert, it was all so good! The clean up is also included as part of the booking. All the dishes were washed and put into the dish washer to dry, all the counters were wiped down as well as the stove. This was a fantastic experience that I would 100% recommend to others! Thank you Chef Julia for everything !!

Cake Life I wanted…read moreit to be made from scratch I wanted real ingredients real sugar, real butter, I wanted the best Ingredients. I wanted a red velvet white chocolate with toffee cake And I wanted it for no real reason at all I just wanted to eat cake. so after I did my searches I found people that claim to make cakes but cannot. Then i found F.I. And I called told them what I wanted and they said yes yes and yes and that I could pick it up and easy Peezy lemon squeezy a few days later Cake Pow - this cake was amazing the chef told me that this cake could feed 16 people. I said challenge accepted we ate the whole cake between three of us. a Couple of months later So then I ordered a vat of chili and like over 25pounds of meat so I didn't have to cook. food prep they called it few weeks later Then I ordered two Keylime pies by far the best Keylime pies I've had. and even more later a few days ago Then I ordered a white chocolate red velvet caramel cake, it is also grandiose. They are so good, I have also asked her to make me the meals from some classic movies I like and wanted to taste Like Ray Liotta in Goodfellas "keep an eye on the sauce" just because now I know a place that will do that just because

This review is way overdue but my girls and I are still talking about how awesome Chef Danielle's…read moreclass was!! I have two young aspiring bakers who had been begging me to learn how to decorate cupcakes. I had been researching for months to find someone local that would offer a class to children and by the grace of God I found Danielle! She did an in home class and she was absolutely fantastic! The class was fun and we learned so much. She was extremely patient with the girls and spent time showing them step by step how to do each technique. Not only is she a fantastic chef, but she is a genuine and kind person. We will definitely be taking more classes with her in the future and I highly recommend using her! Thank you Chef Danielle!

Jason and his team were AMAZING. The food and service were AMAZING. We had our daughters wedding…read moreat our home and Curiosity Catering made me feel so relaxed and able to enjoy the memories of the day instead of my serving to our guests. Every single guest was WOWED by the food. I am so thankful to you Jason and your wonderful team. I will definitely hire you for our next event in the future, and we highly recommend Curiosity Catering to anyone who is having any type of event. Very professional, quick, friendly, amazing service. You will not be disappointed, as they will take good care of the event, and you will be in good hands.

Jason was an absolute pleasure to plan our event with. He was so easygoing and accommodating, and…read morehelped guide us when we needed his expert advice. We had a work lunch event that we wanted to be "premium" and to feel special, and the team delivered! The tri-tip had marinated for 48 hours and was exceptional. The team was professional but laid back, so the atmosphere was relaxed throughout. They cleared up so well at the end, there was no trace that they were there.

Loved it! Chris prepared a great menu for a private 5 course dinner. The scallop first bite and…read moredessert were amazing. I'd recommend it to a friend.

A highlight for me was that Chris made a special dairy free cornbread for me and it was so…read moredelicious! Amazing and well done dinner by Chris! I liked that he took the time to create a menu and share it in advance. I appreciate that Chris was able to make modifications for my dietary restrictions without compromising the flavor of the food. Everything he prepared was delicious. I am impressed with Chris' professionalism, skills and attention to detail. Would recommend him to everyone and will be coming back! :)

Chef Gina helped create a special dinner for a 10-person bachelorette party this past weekend and…read moreit was EXCELLENT! I am an event planner so was prepared to help set the table and help with any service items, but Gina brought an asst. with her and they took care of everything making the evening so smooth and special with their service and the food (they do this quite often, so have a very good system!). The food was outstanding! 10/10! Hours later, sitting around the fire, people were still bringing up how amazing the food was and what an impressive night we had with Chef Gina. Chef Gina herself was quick and easy to communicate with, was open to my suggestions on the menu and happily accommodated our groups' dietary restrictions, and then was a joy in-person to talk to and work with. I think our group will be thinking about and reminiscing on that dinner for a while. I would highly recommend Chef Gina without any reservations, and I hope she and I have a chance to collaborate again!

Chef Gina did the food for my all ladies 40th birthday brunch party, about 10 of us. It was…read morebeautifully presented and so delicious. She put all the finishing touches on things, a beautiful champagne bubble bar along with a huge spread for brunch - including my fave eggs benedict! I'd hire her again. All the ladies loved it. And Gina was easy to coordinate and work with.