I don't know that I can properly find the exact words to describe my experience with Kirk and his…read morestaff. He was exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious. This was thee best experience I've had with a personal chef. No details were missed. If you are looking for a professional chef and good authentic quality food. Stop here. My guest were all smiles and every dish was absolutely amazing!

Chef Kirk and team are simply amazing, he came in and produced. A phenomenal menu with food, and…read moreprofessionalism. I will definitely use his services again.

I had the pleasure of having The Kitchenette project cook for my birthday dinner…read more It was 10/10 experience. Chef Tim made everything fresh at our home, all the dishes were beautifully plated and tasted phenomenal. Chef Tim made a dinner menu that was seasonal and very flavorful. He took his time to discuss and explain each of the courses that we ate. Lastly, he made sure to clean up everything that was used (plates, silverware and cooking materials). I would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Tim and crew helped create the most perfect dinner party at our house this past weekend. From…read morethe upfront menu creation to the final product, it was top-notch. Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about the multi-course dinner, which consisted of some very unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. His team, including a bartender, were incredibly nice, accomodating and made the night even more special. I highly recommend Chef Tim!

Awful! Chef Leslie is completely unprofessional. Her cooking is a best mediocre. Her attitude is…read morecompletely unprofessional. She did not follow through on her commitment to me and I would not recommend her under any circumstances. There are so many other personal chefs out there who are more talented and know how to treat a customer right. Find someone else!

Chef Leslie is the blessing that our family needed. We are two busy professionals, who struggled to…read morefind time to grocery shop and cook meals for our family. With freshly made, organic meals prepared according to our preferences, we come home, quickly reheat our food, and just like that, dinner is served. Chef Leslie is always finding new recipes for us to try, and her cooking is simply delicious. It's obvious that Chef Leslie is passionate about her skill, and we feel very fortunate to have found her.

Chef Angela and her assistant Pam provided our family with a wonderful crab boil we will never…read moreforget. Her attention to detail and passion about culinary arts was evident in every part of the meal she created for us. We enjoyed every morsel and detail. We also appreciated how flexible she was working with what we had at a secondary home! Thank you!!!! We will DEFINITELY see you again!

Chef Angela and her Sous Chef, Tamara, were fantastic! We celebrated a bachelorette getaway and…read moretried to make it super special during Covid and hired Chef Angela for the event. They were on time, brought everything, including dishes, table clothes, cloth napkins, flowers etc , served really good food and then cleaned everything up beautifully! Both of them were super friendly and personable and Chef Angela was easy to communicate with before the event. We could not have been more pleased! Thank you for creating such a special evening for the bride-to-be!

Oooh how much we love Chef D'Andre. Last year around this time, my now husband and I were looking…read morefor a Chef to create a plant-based menu for our wedding in June 2023. Thanks to Thumbtack, we stumbled upon this incredible human being. Since we preplanned with our Chef well in advance, we formed a great relationship with Chef DeAndre over time. There were a few hiccups regarding delayed communication, however, Chef did mention that was because he was going through a business expansion phase at the time. He was still professional and was very transparent during his shift in business. Chef D'Andre lol, if you are reading this, know that from the very first moment we tasted your delectable creations during the menu tasting, we knew we had found something extraordinary. The attention to detail and the exquisite flavors that you infused into each dish were nothing short of exceptional. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the array of flavors that graced their palates, and many said it was the best plant-based meal they ever had. Moreover, you took the time to listen to our preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring that every guest had a memorable dining experience. You have left an indelible mark on our hearts and taste buds, and we will undoubtedly cherish the memories of your exceptional cuisine for a lifetime. You are an outstanding chef, and we wish you continued success in all your culinary endeavors.

Had Chef back a second time to cook for my mother and her friends. He did a fantastic job as…read morealways. He is very communicative and works to make sure everyone is pleased... Cooking for older people with dietary needs can be tricky but he was willing to try and did succeed. He even made a dish i saw online and wanted to try! See you in 6 months for the next soiree!!!!

I came across Gmarket from an internet search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience…read morewas absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

BELIEVE THE HYPE. We are a difficult crowd to impress and Gmarket soared above our expectations for…read morea 15-person Thanksgiving extravaganza. It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to host our loved ones at our home. We trusted Gmarket at the helm and we are very grateful and glad we did. This team is professional, responsive and cares about their work in a way that translates to the table. Exceptional food. Our guests were heard singing the praises throughout diner, on repeat. We were a rowdy bunch and Chef Bobby and his crew knew how to handle us. By the end of the night, it felt like we were all celebrating the holiday together. We are grateful to Gmarket for the memories and I am looking for another excuse to get a caterer!

I've had the luxury of hiring Chef Izzy on multiple occasions, and each meal was nothing short of…read moreperfection. From appetizers to grilled meats to deserts every thing Chef Izzy made was stunningly delicious. Aside from his skills in the the kitchen, Chef Izzy is one of the most personable, charming, and cultured people I have ever met. I have friends who rave about an evening with Chef Izzy as one of the most unforgettable dinners of their lives.

From the owner: Chef Izzy Chicago is a two-person operation with the ability to provide additional staff…read more Specialties: Clean food and Mediterranean fare. When Izzy isn't cooking for corporate affairs or private home functions, he's supplying catered food for a vast array of events. Book him for culinary educational experiences, cooking entertainment, or just to get the job done. Izzy's humor and charm alone will make any food event enjoyable. But he's committed to providing a thoroughly delicious memory for everyone he serves.

I used Chef Paul catering for a banquet dinner and I was very happy with everything. The food was…read moredelicious and delivery was on time and set up was done very quick. All who attended the banquet told me how much they enjoyed the dinner. I am sure we will use them again next year.

Our event was a big success and we thank Chef Paul Catering for making it perfect…read more The Staff made everything seamless, they were warm and friendly and very professional. Food was excellent, everyone enjoyed and complimented everything. We couldn't have asked for more.

Attention to one very specific detail: gluten-free. What…read morewere we served? Pasta WITH gluten. My niece, who has Crohn's and has to get infusions every two weeks, had luckily only had one bite. It could have been disastrous. The fix: I will bring it up in a team meeting.

I learned awhile back that if i was going to have 3 kids + a busy job I needed to outsource as much…read moreas possible. I also learned that I lack serious talent in the kitchen (as my kids will tell you) so I've always been on a hunt for different meal plan services to make my life easier and tastier. About a year ago I hired Girl And The Kitchen. I had a long intro call with Mila to discuss our likes, dislikes and nutrition goals and then she assigned us a chef based on our needs. We had our first chef for about a month and knew right away it wasn't a good fit. Her food was beyond salty and then one week she "forgot" to cook for us....and that was the end of that. And then Mila introduced us to Christine who has been cooking for us for an entire year now. Her food is really good (think 95% of her meals have been hits over the past year), she's lovely to menu plan with and extremely flexible. We do a combo of her recipes and ones I find that I gave her and all is great. We look forward to her food every Monday and literally eat it for every lunch and dinner for the week. My kids usually start complaining around Wednesday that they are sick of the 3ish entrees/sides she made so I'll usually make them pasta or a frozen meal at that point, but it works really well for my husband and I all week long. This is probably the priciest of the meal services/chefs I've used thru the years, but also the most customized. It costs $95/hr for the private cheffing fee and I ask her to limit it to 3 hours - or tell me ahead of time if it's going to be longer than that. From there there's a service fee, grocery shopping fee and then it's the cost of groceries. They are also willing to do your grocery shopping while there, but I find it easier just to instacart all the snacks and other items we need for the week. Christine drops the food off every Monday. I know many clients prefer the chefs to cook in their house, but I personally like the drop off service since I'm working from home and already feel like i have too many people in my house on a daily basis. You can also use them to cook for private parties. We've done that once for Passover and the food was great, although it was much pricier than takeout from local restaurants so I'll likely save for special occasions in the future. A big thank you to Christine (and Mila) for keeping us well fed each week! Highly recommend for others looking to eat good, healthy food who also don't have time to spend in the kitchen!

I've had the opportunity to do multiple virtual cooking classes with The Levantine Kitchen and Chef…read moreCharles. The classes were accessible, straightforward, and, most importantly, fun! Charles is patient and highly knowledgeable. He helps make the meal and gives tips along the way for cutting vegetables, storing food, and seasoning. After the classes, the recipes we used went into my regular rotation for dinners which speaks to how easy he makes it! I will definitely be contacting The Levantine Kitchen for future classes.

Charles delivered a truly superb light buffet dinner, consisting of two dips and three different…read moresalads. Each salad had a unique and special flavor. There was a salmon and artichoke salad, a chicken and arugula salad, and a carrot and beet salad. The dips were Muhamara and hummus. Guests couldn't stop raving about the food. I will definitely be in touch with Charles to arrange another event. Highly recommend. Planning for the event was easy and delivery was prompt even considering downtown Chicago traffic on a weekday at 5:30 in the afternoon.