My husband and I were having a small family only gathering for our wedding this weekend. We reached…read moreout to Lavish Cuisine because we didn't want to have to deal with making food. It was our first time hiring a chef for dinner and Catherine was able to walk us through the process. The process of planning and deciding on the menu was seamless thorough. The dinner was phenomenal. My husband is lactose intolerant and she was able to not only make a beautiful dinner that met our needs but also an out-of-this-world, dairy-free cake that was picture perfect and tasted wonserfully. Because they do all the shopping and cleanup and serving, we were able to enjoy dinner without any hassle. We couldn't have asked for a better end to our special day. I can't stress enough how much I recommend working Lavish Cuisine for any of your needs.

We organized a party for our homebuilders. Chef Catherine and Nicole made it a complete success…read more My wife made selections for the menu and communicated with Catherine a few weeks before the event. We settled on empanadas, cowboy caviar, paella, bananas foster and lemon trifles Catherine was on time and well prepared. She made cooking part of the party experience and everyone enjoyed watching. He food was OUTSTANDING! The paella scrumptious with seafood, chicken and chorizo. It looked great and tasted even better. Having Catherine prepare and serve this meal took a great load off us and let us enjoy the party. Highly recommend her services for a complete party experience

I wanted to recommend Elf Nolan from Dinner Elf who has cooked for my family. My review: 'I am over…read morethe moon about Chef Nolan's visit! I originally met him back in 2018 at a Pottery Barn event I helped coordinate...fast forward to 2024 where I desperately need help with meals! Chef Nolan was AMAZING and the meals are AWESOME!! My kids couldn't wait to try everything. Talk about 5 star service- Chef Nolan was a pro start to finish. Can't wait to book again. Thank you so much' Nolan has a few open spots. Grab one with the code RC15165 for $10 off at https://dinnerelf.com

Dinner elf is in the San Antonio market now. I can't not say how happy I am for this service…read more You will feel like a celebrity with having a personal chef come in to your home and cook. No doubt. The first we all sat at the table watching him make his magic in the kitchen. Come on people there is nothing like a man cooking for you. Right Ladies!!!! We had Elf Chef Nolan come into our home and cook for the second time. The first visit was a sample meal and now we had a full service visit. He made 3 main dishes and 3 sides for us. Elf Chef Nolan was on time! He came with all the groceries cooked everything and even cleaned up before he left. I have to say it is such a treat for a man to come and cook for me personally because usually I'm the only one that cooks in our home. Everything he made was season perfectly. We ordered 3 family sized meals and sides: Pesto chicken breasts with mushroom alfredo noodles (side) Chicken tikka masala paired with the side of mediterranean style couscous is amazing. The dish was very well made and season perfectly. I would so order this again. Blueberry pancake muffins fresh made from the oven yumm. Baked salmon and roasted zucchini All of the main dishes and sides Were placed into my own containers. They usually pack them in disposable containers and have everything ready individual servings. We eat more family style and I prefer not to have more disposable containers going into the landfill. Dinner elf can meet your dietary needs. Take advantage in writing your notes on your order. Dinner elf will be a monthly treat for us. Thank you Dinner Elf and Thank you to Chef Nolan. Stars 1 star for easy ordering online 1 star for service 1 star for food 1 star for cleanliness 1 star for overall experience.

You can see/tell the Pasión Chef Elena D'Agostino puts into her dishes. Passion, GRIT & Dedication…read moreFall short of describing Elena's Culinary Work

We had the pleasure of having Chef Elena cook for us at my daughters 30th birthday. We had an…read moreintimate party of 5 served in the patio. We devoured everything she placed on the table. She served the best authentic Italian I have ever eaten. She was also very friendly and always had a smile.

Very welcoming and passionate. OMG!! This woman can…read moreCOOOOOOOOOK!! She's very personable and you really just want to give her a hug and chat it up like home girls. The process was super simple. I found her on yelp. She hit me back probably w/in 15-20 minutes. I wanted a nice meal made for my wedding anniversary. Year 11 married for Hubby and I. I knew I wanted steak and potatoes. She came up w/the chimmichurri (which I knew I loved), zuppa tuscana and infused strawberry shortcake. She and her assistant/sous chef came over a little bit early (I was a little late ) and she was just awesome! Very warm, personable and knows what she's doing. They were ein my kitchen working their magic and the smell of mouth watering food filled the house. The soup was done first. Hubby basically melted into the chair after his first bite. Seriously! It was flavorful and light abs presented in a very simple but comfort food way. 10 out of 10! A bit later the steak, loaded potato abs brussel sprouts came out. BOOM!! Looked good as f*ck and tasted out of this world! The steak was seasoned well w/out being salty or over done. There was a slight non spicy zing from the chimichurri. Also need to note the chimmichurri tasted so fresh, and flavorful I wanted to eat just the chimnichurri w/a spoon or slather it on EVERYTHING!! I definitely ate at least have of my brussel sprouts w/this magical, fresh, herby sauce.... because it was that damn good! Eating this had me thinking up schemes... ahem plans to get Layha to stay and cook more... or everything . I can and end very much enjoy cooking... but now I feel like I can't go back to my own cooking (woman womp). Oh well. I already booked Chef Layha for New Year, my birthday and Mother's day before the meal was completed. She also made these cute and small bourbon infused strawberry shortcakes. Real strawberries. Simple delicious, and juicy flavor. NOT SOGGY at all. Not overly sweet. Flippin awesome ! She also made some rotelle nachos for my kiddos when they get out of school later. I'll be tasting that very soon. Probably right after I hit the post button . Either way Chef Layha has some real talent. She made my day as well as my husband's. Her food was impeccable. She cleaned up my kitchen after the meal and there's plenty extra food. We're going to enjoy this food the rest of this weekend. For real!! I'm so looking forward to our next meal(s) from her. I hope others catch on to her talent... but a tiny selfish side of me is hoping I get to keep her to myself. Sorry not sorry

Layha was kind enough to cook and cater to large family breakfasts including mimosas with fresh…read morefruit and berries. I am a cook myself but when having family gatherings and cooking early are a deterant for me. But she was able to come and cook fresh shrimp and grits. Scambled eggs with cheese, bacon cooked to perfection with sausage, smothered potatoes and honey butter biscuits. She catered one dinner consisting of a taco bar with homemade Chipotle chicken, charro beans, homemade avocado crema with all the taco fixings ! She even made charcuterie cups and fruits cups for appetizers. Everything was fresh delicious, and nothing went to waste everybody was highy impressed by the taste and quality for the budget. She is definitely worth a try as a new chef and any budget

We had a party of eight that Chef Nic thoughtfully prepared for us. The process, from beginning to…read moreend, was easy and the communication was excellent. I'm sad I was so busy enjoying the food that we forgot to take pics! We are an older foodie bunch, all whom have hosted with private chefs before and this one did not disappoint any of us! I asked for unique items (i.e. something I don't usually have or can cook myself) and Chef Nic sent me suggestions to choose from. We ended up with a 5-course meal which was way too much food, so afterwards we asked, "What course would we have skipped?" and couldn't decide! Chef brought most of the food prepared enough for ease of cooking and serving, and brought it all out in surprisingly even serving times. The chef immaculately clean-up my kitchen and even started the dishwasher. We highly recommend Chef Nic and Gather & Forge.

Completely incredible dinner with Chef Dan at Gather & Forge. The meal was truly exceptional,…read moreunique, & everything that came out was presented beautifully. Dan was so nice, helpful at explaining each dish, and made the overall experience seamless for all the guests. We had a large 15 person group and this was the perfect evening meal. EVERYONE was impressed and had the best evening. I highly recommend using them for your future chef needs!

Shawna, totally made our celebration complete, serving 2 gourmet dinners in the same number of…read moredays. Arriving on time, quality meat and ingredients to make a special evening a gourmet experience! Each night had a different decor theme. Very friendly and accommodating! She delivered exactly what was requested in a fashion we all so enjoyed. As my family parted, we all agreed, our next get away will have to be in Shawna's " service area" ! Thank you so much for an unforgettable memory, you are a "Gourmet Jewel" Candace

They catered a Celebration of Life on short notice. We were from out of town and had never done…read moreanything like that before and Chef Shawna was a huge help. Way more people than we anticipated ended up wanting to come and they were able to take care of everything and food was fantastic!

We used JC Cooks as out caterer for a corporate event. Joyce was really easy to work with and help…read moreme navigate what choices to make on the menu. Food was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend her!

Excellent communication,clear quote, and performed services exactly as hired…read more Presentation was excellent, great food and timing as specified. Would recommend and hire again.

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

I reached out to Not To Worry Chef to help with meals during my busy week. I am on a journey to…read morebecome a competitive athlete and Jaime was very understanding and accommodating of my strict diet. He has taken a burden off of my shoulders and has created some amazing meal options for me! I share my meals with my son, who can be a picky 4 year old eater, but he loves his meals just as much! Thank you Not To Worry Chef, for your amazing food and outstanding customer service! I hope to keep your meals stocked in my fridge for a long time!

I cannot express how incredible Chef Jessie was for my 40th birthday. I asked for whimsical,…read moreplayful, and nostalgic--and she delivered something even more special than I could have imagined. We had a group of 14 with a wide range of tastes and food personalities, and every single person loved the meal. She even created a special after-dinner drink to pair with a dessert that was made by my late mom for decades. Jessie was an absolute joy to work with - thoughtful, creative, and truly an amazing chef and person.

Chef Jessie was perfect in every way. She made my wife's 40th birthday party amazing. The menu was…read morecatered to her perfectly and was delicious. Service for 14 people is no easy task. I highly recommend her. Great food, great attitude, and professional. Thank you Chef!