This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

We hired Chef Eric for a private dinner in Oceanside. He was great with communication, offered a…read morelot of options for the meals, and made coordination very easy. The food was absolutely incredible with generous portions. I highly recommend also upgrading to the server, who served, refilled our glasses, and made us feel like royalty. Eric and his server were great to talk to, executed flawlessly, and left our kitchen spotless before leaving. One of the best meals of our lives, hands down.

Chef Jonathan was wonderful to work with. My family loved all the dishes he created!read more

Big thanks to Chef Jon and his wonderful team for preparing dinner for my family for the second…read moretime. Each of his dishes are delicious and he's able to come up with a menu to accommodate any dietary restriction. I'd highly recommend and can't wait to use his services again!

After a major health setback and a sudden serious surgery in our little family, we came to find…read moreourselves in a predicament. The predicament involved having the joy sucked out of food due to a VERY restricted diet. What does 2 informal foodies do with a new lifestyle that consists of staying under 15 grams of saturated fat per day, under 1500 mg of salt per day (that's under 1 tsp), kicking out cholesterol-high foods like shrimp and red meat and other general un-fun new rules? We looked for help! We ate pretty healthy to begin with...but with so many new rules, we went looking for culinary expertise. I tried meal services but was amazed at how limited those are to diets like Keto that are the exact opposite of what the Cardiologist was telling us to do. Enter in Whole Health Everyday which I found right here on Yelp. Chef Rebecca Club, the owner, spent time with me on the phone and in a short period of time, was able to assess exactly what I needed. She matched us with Chef Robert, a culinary genius that literally brought sunlight back to our dreary diet. On Thursdays, Chef Robert would cook for us for the week, in our kitchen, wearing a mask because of our immunocompromised situation (check with Chef Rebecca if you have this issue b/c not all Chefs will do this) for the whole week. He would make family meals in my own large casserole tupperwares that we could then assemble for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I need a whole paragraph to describe Chef Robert's special dishes. He makes a tray of ground turkey and black bean enchiladas in a verde sauce that will make you cry! He makes egg white bites that are better anything I've ever had before and these are NOT made with heavy cream! I could literally go on and on but maybe I'll just leave you with some of my fave dishes... *Ginger chicken breast bahn mi with jalepenos, picked daikon and carrots *Tilapia tacos with cabbage, pico de gallo, and yogurt crema *Japanese chicken meat balls with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts *Tuna Poke with mango and avocado served with cucumber slices and low fat/salt chips *Chili con turkey, kidney beans, peppers, avocado and cheese I can only imagine what Chef Robert could do if he could cook with as much salt and fat as he liked! The process for our weekly sessions looked like this: 1) Chef Robert would email us over the weekend with meal suggestions 2) We choose what we want, or ask for more suggestions until we finalize the meals for that week 3) He sends us a shopping list by Tuesday night 4) We order grocery pickup for the things on the list and have everything in our fridge by Thursday morning 5) Chef Robert comes Thursday morning, cooks like crazy (sometimes using the grill outside, our Vitamix etc) 6) Chef Robert shows us where everything is, what sauce goes with what, how to assemble a sushi handroll (yes he would make us sodium light sushi and taught us how to roll it) etc. 7) Chef Robert would clean the kitchen so it looked perfect before he left 8) I would receive an invoice from Whole Health Everyday for that session, it would hit my credit card and I would repeat the next week I really cannot recommend Whole Health Everyday enough. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!

Chef Emira has changed my life! She makes delicious food for my family every week. It's healthy and…read moretasty. My kids eat it no problem! If you're looking to have professional food for dinner so you never have to cook, this is where it's at. I used to spend so many hours agonizing about cooking and cooking myself but now, it's done and I have more time back for myself and less mental load.

Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

BEST CREW EVER!! This team of professionals was absolutely…read moreincredible! We were looking for a unique and over the top feel, which involved many menu changes along the way. They were understanding and accommodating throughout the entire process. The food was so beautiful and delicious, Chef Micah can accommodate almost any request. Every single employee had a great attitude and a huge smile. Of course we had some unexpected challenges, like with every event, but they really stepped up and everyone came together to help. I would absolutely recommend Iron Catering Crew for your next event!

Highly recommend--Iron Catering Crew is where it's at! Chef Micah and his Iron Catering Crew is an…read moreabsolute must-have for any party or event! We've hired them multiple times, for small intimate family parties up to 100+ people parties and they always bring our theme to life with their creative, fun, and delicious food that our guests can't stop raving about. Their team is not only talented but also incredibly fun and engaging--they truly add a great energy to our parties event. If you're looking for a catering team that goes above and beyond to make your vision a reality, Iron Catering Crew is the one to call. They're masters of their craft, and their attention to detail is unmatched. Thank you for making our events so memorable! We can't wait to have you back for 2025 parties!!!

We recently celebrated my mother's 90th birthday, and Taylor Made Cuisine made the entire event…read moretruly special. From start to finish, their team delivered a warm, wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. The food was outstanding--beautifully prepared, delicious, and thoughtfully presented. Every detail felt professionally handled, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy such an important milestone with our family and friends. What really stood out was their communication. They were responsive, attentive, and collaborative throughout the planning process, making everything seamless and stress-free. It's clear they care deeply about their clients and take pride in their work. On top of all that, their pricing was very reasonable for the level of quality and service provided. I wouldn't hesitate to use Taylor Made Cuisine again and highly recommend them to anyone looking to host a memorable, professionally catered event.

Food was excellent, as was the service. Beatriz and Mathew were our servers…read more They were so accommodating. Occasion was 80th Bday party for 20 people at Hotel Joaquin. Even in pouring rain...all went smoothly.

Gina and Quality Thyme personal chefs were a huge blessing for our family. Gina cooked for my…read morefamily of 5 weekly for almost a year and a half during an especially hectic season for us. In our case, she cooked in our home on Tuesday, making a beautifully plated hot meal for us all that evening, and filled our refrigerator with fresh food for the rest of the week. Most weeks Gina prepped: Fresh cut up fruit & veg for snacks 1 make ahead breakfast item (breakfast burritos, smoothie packs, etc.) 1 hot lunch I could re-heat for school lunches (like pasta dishes & Mexican beef & rice bowls) 2 additional complete dinners with sides 1 prepared marinade that I could use to marinate a protein later in the week, as well as veggie sides prepped and ready to grill or roast quickly 1 "treat" snack, dessert or quick bread Our family goes through a LOT of food with teenaged boys and athletes, and Gina made feeding them all healthy food throughout the week possible without completely overwhelming me. She adjusted well to allergies and other dietary restrictions (we are a gluten-free household and eat a LOT of protein), and was always open to suggestions and trying new things that worked well for us. Truly, I don't know what we would have done without her during that period. Her food is delicious, nutritious and was well loved by our family. Try her for yours...you really can't go wrong!

In today's busy world, finding time to grocery shop, meal prep, and cook is very difficult for our…read morefamily. We always seem to order out more than anticipated just for ease and convenience, but are left feeling guilty due to the fact that take out is less than ideal for the healthy lifestyle we want to lead. Enter Chef Gina and her amazing company Quality Thyme. She takes the time to understand our nutrition needs, cuisines we love, and custom prepares meals for our family that fit all of those requirements. She is personable, punctual, extremely professional and the food she makes is amazing!! Every dish is full of good nutrients, fresh ingredients, and the whole family loves it. I would recommend her to everyone!

She is AMAZING! My husband hired Chef Jillian for my 30th birthday to surprise my friends with a…read moremeal at an air bnb we rented. He planned the menu with her to keep it a surprise for me and it was fantastic! She did such an amazing job with every course, and I was blown away by the quality. She is worth every penny! She and her team are also quite patient if you and your guests have had a bit too much wine, which was very much appreciated. The quality and presentation is amazing, and her ability to cater the meal to your taste was superb. She nailed it even without a lot of direction, she's just that good!

Chef Jillian is AMAZING! From the moment my fiance reached out to her, we knew she was the perfect…read morefit. We found her to be an absolute pleasure to work with. After reviewing our likes/dislikes/allergies/etc, we loved her suggestions and trusted her creativity. Chef Jillian (& crew) created a gorgeous, incredible, five course wedding dinner for us and our 18 guests. We look forward to working with her again!

We hired The Branded Chef to cook at our home for my husband's 40th birthday, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded every expectation. Joe, Laura, and Sergio were incredibly professional, warm, and attentive from start to finish. They made everything feel seamless and special -- not just a dinner, but a true experience. The curated menu was outstanding. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. We were completely stuffed by the end but kept going back for more because it was just that good. Beyond the incredible food, what really stood out was how special they made the evening feel. It was relaxed, celebratory, and truly memorable -- exactly what I had hoped for. I'm so grateful we chose The Branded Chef for such an important milestone. We would absolutely book Joe and his team again without hesitation!

We hired Joe and his wife for my father-in-law's 70th birthday celebration, and yet again they…read moreabsolutely exceeded every expectation! From the moment they arrived, they brought a calm, professional, and genuinely warm energy to our home. It always feels like we are being hosted by longtime friends who just happened to be incredibly talented chefs when they are serving. Every single dish was perfection -- beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and bursting with flavor. Beyond the food, what truly stood out was their kindness. They were attentive yet never intrusive, and they handled everything effortlessly: setup, service, and cleanup. It allowed us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our celebration without lifting a finger. If you're considering hiring a private chef for a special occasion, look no further. Joe and his wife, Laura helped make this milestone birthday unforgettable, and we are already looking for an excuse to book them again!

Great and wonderful experience. Good info and detailed pricing. They cleaned up well in the houseread more

Roshi catered my husband's birthday dinner at our house with 4 other couples. The food,…read morecommunication and service was all great.