DIRECT eLITe Cafe was a great find! The restaurant was very clean, smelled fresh, and the owner gave me a warm welcome as soon as I walked in. I ordered the curry goat and jerk chicken with rice, cabbage, and plantains everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. This was actually my second visit after my husband brought home a plate the first time, and I knew I had to come back for more! The cafe is tucked away in the Publix shopping center with plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back probably at least once a week. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a try! read more

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*First Timer* I came across this place while I was getting some mail. What a nice surprise. Decided to stop in and pick up some lunch for the family. Everything looks so delicious. Authentic Jamaican food packaged and seasoned the way it should be. overall I would say that this is a great spot to be able to feed your family. Support small business. read more

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I cannot praise Chef Andrew highly enough. He and his crew provided the food for my husband's 60th Birthday Party. I found him on Yelp...and the excellent reviews were well deserved. The standout dishes were the shrimp and grits, brisket, lamb chops, and jerk chicken sliders. All delicious and served professionally and in accident with my precise needs. My guests were particularly pleased with the way he served the dishes with separate bowls so that the gravy from the dishes with sauce didn't wet the dry dishes. He came to the venue in advance of the event in order to make s a game plan for how to serve my guests. He was attentive to every detail. If you want more details or a reference you can inbox me. read more

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We have utilized Chef Andrew twice now and both times; his food was outstanding. He is very confident and professional. I recommend Chef Andrew for fine dining for your small intimate group or a larger event. The fee for his services are fair for all he provides. Our last dinner was a group of 5 , where we dined at his location. What a fun and memorizable event we experience. His wife, Ann and Mrs Williams served with us professionally as well. I highly recommend Chef Andrew with Direct Elite Chef Services. You will so happy at the end of the event. I have worked with catering companies in my past, Chef Andrew made our job of selecting our menu very easy. D.Guidry read more

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Chef Andrew and his team are awesome. They hosted my 50th b-day dinner party and did a fantastic job. Chef Andrew was professional and very present from beginning until the end. The food was definitely top Chef and amazing. I would highly recommend his services read more

Chef Andrew was hired for a very special surprise birthday dinner my sister and I planned for our mother. Chef was professional from the very start. He conducted a telephone consultation of the event and the expectation's. We went over the menu and he offered suggestions and accommodated those with food and allergy restrictions. He was clear about all of his services entailed and provided a detailed invoice. *Note: If you are having your event at home ensure you kitchen is as close to spotless upon his arrival. We conducted a walk through the week prior to ensure everything was on the up and up for the event. On the day of the event Chef arrived on time and brought in all of his equipment and cooked a marvelous meal right in time for dinner service which started promptly as scheduled. Chef also works with at least one server who was just as professional. Beverage: Reggae Punch...just add liquor...it's sweet and tropical. Appetizer: Warm brioche rolls with cinnamon butter...so good. The butter tasted sweet and savory. We found ourselves eating the bread to finish the butter. Shrimp and grits were served and shredded chicken Marsala and grits (as an alternative) Salad: Poached pear salad with candied pecans. This salad was very tasty. The sweet and salty and various textures of this freshly prepared salad was great. Entree's: Filet mignon with poached Maine lobster tail, broccolini, and mashed potatoes. Y'all the meat was moist and tender but the lobster was melt in your mouth amazing and the dipping butter was almost drinkable (don't judge me...wait until YOU taste it)! Oven roasted chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and spinach with mashed potatoes Chef Andrew provided services beyond our expectations resulting in a beautiful evening with a completely surprised and satisfied birthday girl. At the end of the evening Chef left the kitchen as clean as he found it. Imagine my surprise when I opened my fridge and found LEFTOVERS!!! Friends have already inquired about their services contact info. I will definitely use Elite Chef Services for future events. Make sure you do too! read more

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I second the many praises of Chef Andrew! He catered my wife's birthday celebration, and EVERYONE loved his food. He was flexible with menu options, and his food, professionalism, communication, and service are top-notch. We highly recommend Direct Elite and will use them again in the future. read more

Chef Andrew and his team were amazing! I had never hired a caterer for a private party before, so I was nervous about how to go about planning. From our first meeting, Chef Andrew was a true professional and had great suggestions for menu items which accommodated my budget. He also provided great menu options / suggestions for several of my guest who were vegetarian, vegan, and had food allergies. On the day of my birthday party, Chef Andrew and this team arrived on time and immediately begin setting up. Throughout the evening, Chef Andrew and his team were very attentive and made sure that we did not run out of utensils, food, or any other requests that guests had. The food was delicious and very well received by all of my family and friends. I will most certainly use Chef Andrew again for future events. read more

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Chef Andrew did an excellent job with my husband's 40th birthday party. He thought of every detail. The food was delicious. I would recommend him to anyone. The tables were beautiful. The service was amazing. We will definitely be calling him again. read more

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I'm thankful to have found chef Andrew and his services. He helped me put together a special birthday dinner for my boyfriends birthday. Chef helped me carefully plan the menu, planning the surprise and executing a great evening for my boyfriend. He was patient, professional and delivered an exceptional meal for this birthday celebration. I will definitely use chef and his dining service in the future. It was a great experience overall and I would recommend him to anyone hosting an event Large or small! read more

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Direct Elite's Chef Andrew catered our mother's 65th birthday. He was professional, prompt and polite. Also, he can really cook! We had a dinner party for 25 guests, his team superseded my expectation, and I'm known to be picky. The cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres left my guests salivating for dinner. I recommend the coconut shrimp. Dinner consisted of two different proteins, he did not nickel and dime you on the price. The chicken and beef was a hit! Finally the vanilla cake, which seemed plain on the customized menus, melted in our mouths and tickled our taste buds. I'm writing this, because I'm an avid yelper and I know true users appreciate a thorough review. Andrew's catering brings elegance to your home. My mom's friends left with nothing, but full bellies and pocketfuls of Andrew's cards. I recommend him, wholeheartedly! Thank you! read more

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Chef Andrew created far more than what I pictured on my wedding day. The wedding was small and simple but his food was a highlight! The presentation was clean, elegant, and beautiful. The food was delicious as expected. And the staff! The ladies that came with chef Andrew were WONDERFUL. My family can't stop raving about them. They all went above and beyond my expectations. By the time they left you would've never known that they were there. They left every area as clean as they found it. Chef Andrew was a pleasure to work with. He gave me ideas that as a first time bride who had never dreamed of a wedding, I would've never thought about. From beginning to end he was professional, flexible, PROMPT, and personable. I look forward to using his services for my next event. read more

Chef Andrew delivered as promised..Best Chef Ever!! If you're looking for and estravagant evening with gourmet quality dining, then we highly recommend his services. read more

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Had an extraordinary experience with Chef Brown and Yvette catering a private dinner for two. The food was astounding as we did an 8-course meal from a personalized menu jointly created. I asked for The French Laundry type performance that displayed elegance with complex flavors served artistically. We were not disappointed as it was amazing! The whole evening was very special with touches of grace all performed admirably from private server Yvette and Chef Andrew. The personal service was world class. Every step was an orchestrated move that surpassed itself as the night went on. If you are looking for a special moment, one that creates a true romantic memory then I would highly recommend Direct Elite Chef Services. You will not be disappointed. Your expectations will be surpassed beyond anything you may imagine. You have to experience it to appreciate it from the start to the finish. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect as I had never done anything like this before but my expectations were blown away. The whole process from the initial contact to the final event was a very pleasant and Chef Andrew was easy to work with. With our initial call, Chef Andrew took the time to understand what the event was for (husbands 60th birthday) and what we liked, so he could make a recommendation. Starting with the crab cakes, they were absolutely fabulous. Two of our friends are from the northeast, and they commented that these crabcakes were some of the best they had ever had. They were perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor. Then we moved on to the rolls (with the BEST cinnamon butter) and arugula salad. The dressing was light and a perfect compliment to the rest of the meal. They we had the filet and lobster tail. My husband is a "steak" snob and loves to cook on the green egg, but he was blown away with the filet, the sauce and the lobster tail. It was a perfect meal for a perfect day. I also want to give a shout out to Chef's assistants, Alema (not sure if I spelled that correctly) and Jasmine. They were nice and made the event all that more special. If you are looking to pamper yourself in your own home, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Chef Andrew! read more

The service, food and atmosphere were impeccable. Chef Andrew served us fresh, well-made dishes for a five course meal. The servers were attentive and kind. We had Valentines Day dinner tonight and it was romantic. He came out to speak to us at the end of meal. By the way, you can bring your own wine; however, you have a choice of regular or sparkling water and coffee. This is the second time that I dined there with a group of friends, and both experiences were excellent. read more

Fine dinning is more then good food , its a experience of the mine body and soul . This may sound like over thinking it but when you have a total dinning experience it satisfies your taste, your sight, and your smell. I have been fortunate to be able to experience some of the finest restaurants all over this country and what I have come to realize is that fine dinning is more then a plate of food . It is making your customer feel as though they are part of something special, a memorable event that all others will have to measure up to . Let me give you some back ground . I contacted chef Andrew of direct elite chefs to cater a surprise dinner for my fiancé . I had plenty of ideas that in retrospect probably made no sense. Chef Andrew took my ideas and honed them, he came to me with everything I needed to pull off my dinner party with class and elegance. He brought his team of servers and bartender and they toke control of the event and for a control freak I felt relaxed and comfortable that they had everything handled . As they set up outdoors Mother nature had other ideas about my location . It started to rain hard so my outdoor dinner party turned into a indoor dinner one hour before my guest started to arrive . And again chef Andrew had everything under control as I started to lose it , months of planning and I didn't plan for bad weather . Chef Andrew had his team rearranged the dinning room to handle the party as if the party was supposed to be inside from the beginning. Well I guess I need to talk food now . Chef Andrew prepared a cocktail hour that my guest devoured - even those from NC said it was the best shrimp and grits they ever had...and that's something since NC is famous for originating that dish... at one point I had to remind my guest that this is the cocktail hour not the main course , save room for dinner. For dinner there were several options: surf and turf, seafood, chicken and a vegan option. But we started off with a salad...and there wasn't one empty plate. They kept asking what was in that salad? Dinner was the quietest moment of the evening...they always say you can tell that the food is good when it gets quiet. I'm a little picky when it comes to steak and this was the BEST steak I've had...I'm ruined. I've been to several restaurants since and I keep comparing them to how tender, flavorful and succulent the Chef Andrews steak was. The guests had the same comments for all of the food. Now after a party of this magnitude, you'd fully expect to have to clean up for days...well, he handled that too. His team left our kitchen cleaner than how they received it. Words fail to express how grateful I am for the service and professionalism that I received from Chef Andrew. He made this event memorable and successful. There's only one problem, now my fiancé wants me to plan the wedding . read more

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We hired Chef Andrew to host an exclusive brunch for myself and nine friends. We were thoroughly impressed with the results! Chef Andrew arrived early and was very well prepared for our event. He did the entire set-up...menus, place setting, plated entree...the whole nine yards. He was very polite and interactive with our group of ladies...totally trustworthy! Our menu included shrimp and grits, chicken sausage, pancakes, made to order omelettes, potatoes, fruit, and beverages (coffee/tea). Everything tasted delicious and the service was outstanding. We will definitely utilize his services again when visiting the Atlanta area. You will not be disappointed when choosing Chef Andrew. read more

Chef Andrew and his staff were incredible, was truly a five star experience in our home! My husband and I hosted a New Years Eve dinner party for 11 people. He prepared such an amazing coursed menu and the presentation was BEAUTIFUL! All of our guests were very impressed and we all had such a wonderful experience! He was also very helpful, responsive, and thoughtful during the planning phases and selecting a menu. This made our NYE very special and so easy to host! Chef Andrew and his staff set a beautiful table and made sure that every detail was taken care of (linens, glassware, flatware, etc). We will definitely use his services in the future! He was also very kind to our curious toddler who loves to "help cook" and showed her all of the food he was preparing (she even had her own little plate of leftovers the next day!) read more

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Great personal touch and customer service. Thinks out of the box! Tell a friend to tell a friend. The food and drinks were too good to put in words. read more

I really enjoyed working with Chef Andrew! He catered a business dinner at our home. Chef responded very quickly to my initial inquiry and communicated well throughout. He values attention to detail and seems to take great care to make sure our event ran smoothly and was set up nicely. On the day of the dinner, he and his assistant took care of everything. The food and beverage were excellent and the overall experience was excellent. read more

Direct Elite, Chef Andrew is amazing. If I was allowed to give 10 stars I would do so without hesitation. He made my mother's 75th birthday an evening to remember. He was attentive and accommodating from day one. I was not sure what we wanted, although his suggestions were spot on and exceeded our expectations. We have guest continue to rave about the food and the service. There is no question, our next event Direct Elite will be the first option on the list. read more

Chef Andrew & team are awesome!! I found Chef Andrew by searching Yelp & looked at the picture & reviews. Hands down I would give Chef Andrew 10 Stars if possible. Did a small catering for my job & everyone had nothing but compliments. The food and service was wonderful. Chef Andrew & team are very professional and he worked around my Theme that I had & I can't complain!! Will definitely use him again & will spread the word!! read more

Chef Andrew and staff are wonderful to work with. Professional and his replies to requests are prompt. He can help plan the perfect menu for your event. Food is delicious especially the beef tenderloin and bread pudding!! He brings all the supplies you need for a beautiful table. We held a small post wedding brunch and I didn't have to lift a finger. Woke up to him cooking in the kitchen and afterwards everything was cleaned up and back to normal. How great is that??!! read more