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.

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!

Fantastic, authentic experience! We took the farmers market to kitchen cooking class where we…read moretoured around the Hillcrest Farmers market to pick out our items for our dish. We cooked risotto with pumpkin and meatballs. Delicious food and the ambiance of the house and front patio was beyond exceptional.

My husband organized a private dinner for my birthday with friends. It was truly such an amazing…read moreexperience. So fun, warm, and heart filling, AND belly filling!!! Chef Simone was amazing! He had some of us help out in the kitchen, and that was really fun/cool to get some tips on prepping some of the items. The food was seriously fantastic. He put together a tomato sauce and guanciale pasta for us, with some side dishes (chicken and prosciutto, mushrooms, and mashed cauliflower) and finished it off with a Tiramisu from scratch! Place a special cake for me on top of that, which was probably one of the best chocolate cake/mousse desserts (sorry I don't know what it's called) I've ever had. I would 100% do this again and highly recommend to anyone looking for something different to do with a big group.

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!

If I could give 10 stars, I would! I searched for several weeks to find a chef to prepare a meal…read morefor my 30th birthday dinner party, and I am so glad that I found Chef Joe. Every other chef I spoke with would only do a 5-7 course menu, which is not what I was looking for. Chef Joe was happy to do 3 courses for us, and all of them were amazing. Coordination of the evening (menu, services, price, location, etc.) was seamless from start to finish, and he was very responsive and flexible any time I had a question or needed to make a change along the way. He left the kitchen of our Airbnb better than he found it, boxed up each person's leftovers if they had any and labeled the boxes for us by name, and even washed our plates and flatware when we were finished with dinner so that we would have them for the cake we planned to eat later in the evening. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Chef Joe was also very personable and kind to our whole group. Reasonable prices, above and beyond service, and amazing food...I cannot recommend Couch Potatoes enough. Thank you, Chef Joe, for a wonderful meal and for making my 30th birthday better than I could have imagined!

Joe was great! He was very communicative prior to the event, he made delicious food, highly…read morerecommend the Caesar and the salmon! The apple crumble for dessert was great too. He left our kitchen spotless! Thanks Joe for a great evening!

We had a graduation party catered by Chef Francesca and the result was simply amazing. Chef…read moreFrancesca worked with us in the weeks prior to the event to customize the menu and adapt it to our venue. She listened to our requests and added her creative flair and culinary experience. The result was epic and left all guests very impressed and absolutely ecstatic. In addition to the quality of the ingredients, and the fantastic flavor, the presentation was pure art. Highly recommend chef Francesca for catered events.

If you are looking for excellent quality, authentic Italian food that is made with love…read more(sustainably & qualitatively sourced, prepped with careful attention to detail and flavor) I can think of no better chef in San Diego than Francesca. I've happily eaten at all her restaurants in San Diego but to be able to have her curate an at-home or in-venue experience is a delicious treat that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation. Plus, I always keep some of her yummy filled gnocchi in my freezer when I need a homey meal in a pinch.

I am amazed that some of the reviews That I have read about…read moreCozymeal talk about this service not having professional chefs? Or that the experience isn't good. I have found this service to be fun, entertaining, creative, great food and a learning experience. To be able to go into someone's home and meet other people and to experience what this chef has worked hard to do is nothing less then amazing. The one thing that I don't mention when I go to a Cozymeal experience, I am a Cozymeal Chef too! I've been cooking for 40 years and I am there to listen and learn instead of acting like I know everything.

Chef Marty was amazing. So personable and welcoming. She shared her family history and Italy's…read morehistory while teaching us to make pasta made it enjoyable and educational. She was a lot of fun and easy to talk with. She was very hospitable and genuinely enjoyed teaching us how to make pasta, tiramisu and bruschetta. I definitely recommend this class to anyone for any occasion.

We had the pleasure of working with Big City Chefs for one of our resident events, and they truly…read moredelivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their team hosted an evening delight featuring Swedish meatballs, an assortment of small bites, beautifully arranged charcuterie boards, wine, and a variety of appetizers -- all of which were a huge hit with our residents. The food was fresh, flavorful, and presented with great attention to detail. Even more impressive was their team's professionalism, hospitality, and seamless execution throughout the event. They were engaging, organized, and made the entire evening feel elevated and effortless on our end. Our residents had nothing but positive feedback, and the event created exactly the warm, social atmosphere we were hoping for. We highly recommend Big City Chefs for any community or private event and look forward to partnering with them again in the future.

HIred for a professional event. NOT THEIR FORTE!! The food was good BUT NOTHING like what was…read moreordered. Food for 100-125 was barely enough to feed 75 people - we were thankful there was less then anticipated. We were not dealt with honestly about several things. Buyer Beware.

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!