Paid $3,000 for a private chef experience in San Antonio with "Mr. Gonna Make It Happen" -- and it…read morewas a complete disappointment. We agreed on a multi-day menu that was supposed to be high-end. What we got was the opposite. The chef claimed to serve premium ingredients, but they were clearly not what was promised. "Ora King" salmon was just regular salmon. "Wagyu" filets were tough, chewy, and nothing close to real Wagyu. The lobster had an off, fishy taste and was borderline inedible. Dishes were poorly executed across the board -- overcooked, oddly prepared (including breaded fish that should never have been breaded), and not even close to a gourmet standard. Portions were huge, but quality was extremely low. It felt like quantity was used to hide lack of skill and honesty. The biggest issue wasn't just bad cooking -- it was misrepresentation. Charging premium prices while serving subpar ingredients and misleading the client is unacceptable. For $3,000, this was nowhere near a luxury private chef experience. I would strongly advise anyone considering this service to look elsewhere.

Edited a minute ago I wanted share my experience with Mr…read more Make It Happen Catering not only was he a professional he was friendly and very thorough he went above and beyond for a recent catering at my house for my family. He pulled through again appetizers were the mini crab cakes cooked to perfection, Second course summer salad was fresh and had a citrusy raspberry vinaigrette. The main course was Lamb Chops with port reduction cooked exactly the way I like them served with sweet potato and Brussels sprouts. And dessert was the perfect finish to the meal it was so hard to leave room for the bread pudding with cream anglaise. Thank you Chef you are so helpful with menu ideas we had the perfect dinner so delicious!

Texas Prime Catering is the best! We've used them for multiple holidays and have always been…read moreimpressed with their food, quality and service! It is apparent the owners love what they do. Whether it's the brisket, prime rib, or turkey, our family and friends have never been disappointed. They are top notch and I highly recommend!

I was traveling from ca to Florida and made a stop in San Antonio and ended up at some event in…read moredowntown with food vendors. This was one of the vendors and they were great! They worked with my son's celiac gluten free food restrictions. They gave us samples of their chili which was great! The food was amazing and I even got a little extra when I asked for some more sauce. Great people, great food. I would definitely recommend them!

We recently used this local San Antonio chef for a 40-person corporate party, and the experience…read morewas outstanding from start to finish. Even though this was a pickup order, the food presentation was beautiful and looked like it was presented with care. The menu offered had impressive variety, delicious options. Perfect for a professional gathering. The standout for us was the macarons each one had a unique flavor If you're planning a corporate event, private party, or catering in San Antonio, I highly recommend, this service made our event memorable.

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

Booked a private hibachi chef to come cook at our house for Father's Day and it was the perfect…read morecall. He showed up with all the gear and ingredients I didn't have to lift a finger. Super friendly guy, kept us entertained the whole time with his hibachi tricks and personality, while keeping the sake shots coming all night. Never ran dry once! Food was banging perfectly cooked steak, garlicky fried rice, veggies with that great smoky char. Everything hot, fresh, and made right in front of us. Great vibes, great food, unlimited sake, and a dad who felt genuinely celebrated. Already booking him again!

Such a great experience! Fun chef, great vibes, and amazing food. The show was entertaining, the…read moretiming was perfect, and every guest loved it. If you're looking for a memorable hibachi party in San Antonio -- book Alamo Flame!

Mona was so great to work with! I wanted to plan something special for my fiancé's birthday and…read moreMona helped make the day extra special. She was very easy to communicate with and was very responsive throughout the process. We did an interactive cooking class and Mona was very informative and patient with us throughout. The food came out AMAZING to say the least and my fiancé was blown away. We can't wait to have Mona back in our home for another occasion in the future. 10/10 would recommend.

This review is a month late but definitely deserve the five stars Chef Mona cooked for my…read moregathering of family visiting from out of town, and every single person absolutely Loved Mona's dishes. I asked for Paella and it was a beautiful presentation and a delicious experience. Chef Mona also provided an appetizer of potatoes with an amazing sauce that everyone was intrigued about; also delicious... and did it all in my relatively small kitchen. Chef Moma was prepared, punctual, courteous, friendly, and her service contributed to an amazing gathering with family. I absolutely recommend her!

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.

This was a really fun experience. My best friend and I attended the shrimp scampi with homemade…read morespaghetti class. It was our first cooking class ever. We learned a lot of good information and recipes that can be replicated at home. The food was delicious. FRESH pasta for the win!

My friend and I had a great time learning how to make delicious French cuisine! We ended up…read morecollaborating with another couple, which actually added to the fun. The chef also sends you a copy of the recipe afterward--perfect for continuing to practice and build on the new skills I learned!