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!

Chef Patti is hands down the best personal chef in Orange County! We've worked with her through…read moreCook, Learn, Feast!, and I can honestly say she's been a lifesaver. She's incredible at working with a picky eater and has gone above and beyond to accommodate very specific nutritional needs without ever making it feel complicated or stressful. She's also just such an easy person to be around--warm, genuine, and truly caring about her clients. You can tell she loves what she does, and it shows in every meal she prepares. Her communication is excellent, her food is always delicious, and she puts so much heart into her work. I can't recommend her enough if you're looking for a personal chef who really listens, adapts, and delivers.

Patti, of Cook, Learn, Feast, introduced me to cooking several dishes as well as culinary…read moretechniques. She is well trained and very knowledgeable. She is also a great personal chef. I was very surprised that, after finishing my Greek Chicken, she had cleaned the kitchen. Wow! I would highly recommend her for cooking classes, personal chef duties, and general culinary services.

Chef Daniel recently gave me one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had. For my birthday,…read morehe prepared a custom four-course meal for my husband and me in our home, and it was truly incredible. To start, he created the most amazing charcuterie board with bacon-wrapped dates, fresh fruit, and a wonderful selection of meats and cheeses. We also enjoyed a delicious caprese salad with buttered toasted baguettes, followed by flavorful chicken masala served with rice, roasted veggies, and naan bread. For dessert, he made my favorite: yellow cake with chocolate frosting, made even more spectacular with fresh whipped cream and berries. Beyond the food, Daniel is so personable and fun--he created a warm, relaxed, and entertaining atmosphere throughout the evening. He even cleaned the kitchen afterwards, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will never forget this experience, and I can't recommend Chef Daniel enough if you want to make your event truly special!

We recently coordinated with Chef Daniel his cooking expertise for our daughter's 30th Birthday…read moredinner. We were all amazed of the delicious food prepared by Chef Daniel and Sous Chefs. We definitely recommend Chef Daniel, delicious food and excellent service! Thank you so much Chef Daniel for an unforgettable dinner experience you provided to our guests.l! ‍

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Ollie's kitchen making the most delicious food together…read moreItalian style and learning great cooking tips as we cooked. It was such a memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed everything including the ambiance, the delicious food, Ollie's delightful personality and knowledge of food and how to prepare it and her beautiful kitchen. Can't wait to do it again!

Chef Ollie George created the perfect surprise dinner for our family of 8 guests. The special…read moredinner was for my sister's birthday. The meal from start to finish was perfect. The meal was delicious and beautifully crafted, plated and served. We felt like royalty. The charcuterie board had delicious artisan bread, lovely cheeses, olive tapenade, seasoned crackers and fruit. Our dinner by request was fish and Ollie worked her magic. It was incredibly prepared with olives, tomato and lemon. It was served on a bed of garlic, herb mashed potatoes. The best fish we ever tasted! Contirno was delicious braised broccolini. A most beautiful individual fresh fruit tart was served with ice cream. Caffe' corretto accompanied dessert. This was a magical night. My sister's birthday was so special because of Ollie's attention and care in the planning and execution of this dining experience. If you are in need of a personal chef you will be thrilled with Ollie! She's gifted and wonderful. We are huge fans!

I can personally recommend this place as EXTRAORDINARY! I came across it at a retreat on Catalina…read moreand I was BLOWN AWAY! The freshness, the flavor the uniqueness, and the absolute healthiness of every bite was and is some thing I think about since 2018 lol! I don't know what it was but it was delicious! And this was definitely one of the main things that I think about still from that trip! I was so impressed with the amount of food and the fast preparation it just seems like there is a staff of 20 people. I was just blown away. I can't wait for my friend to use them at her wedding! The unique concoctions and the display and the colors everything was gorgeous! It was like watching art and then getting to eat it! :-)

PHINOM CUISINE's plated catering perfected our farm-to-table wedding this summer!…read more We had a delicious appetizer spread, along with gorgeous yet delectable passed hors d'ouvres. Phinom's servers took the time to craft a special plate for my best friend and her husband as they took pictures after the ceremony; everybody was so moved by this sentimental gesture because there were no special requests prior. The meal itself was TO DIE FOR. We knew we'd found a gem as our Moroccan friends raved non-stop about the authenticity of the flavorful Chicken Tajin! From the beginning, MAYA (their executive chef) was prompt and accommodating, consistently staying on point in every aspect. And even though I was overwhelmed with other Maid of Honor duties, I immediately felt comfortable with YOUSSEF (their event coordinator) taking the reins when it came to all things food- and service-related. From the rentals and the bartenders to the guests with food allergies, everything was handled with grace and ease. I could tell we were in very good hands. Having worked with many caterers throughout the country for a variety of events, I can honestly say PHINOM CUISINE provided the most heavenly delicious food at an exceptional value. I've noticed many caterers will try to tack on sneaky surcharges and bill you after an event, but Phinom is beyond fair and ethical. In fact, they went out of their way to meet our needs and took care of us every step of the way. I'll be recommending them to everybody! FIVE STARS for MAYA and YOUSSEF's mouth-watering food and A+ service!

Pasta Mark made the pasta-making lesson such a wonderful experience! He's incredibly talented at…read morewhat he does and made it fun, engaging, and easy to follow. He was especially patient with the kids, taking the time to explain each step and making sure everyone felt included and confident. Not only was the experience fantastic, but the pasta was absolutely delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better personal chef or a more enjoyable lesson. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough incredible things about Pasta Mark. During one of the hardest times for our…read morefamily -- planning a celebration of life -- he stepped in and truly went above and beyond. Mark didn't just cater a meal... he created a completely custom pasta experience that felt personal, thoughtful, and made with genuine care. From the initial conversation, he listened closely to what we envisioned and added special touches that honored our loved one in such a meaningful way. The menu felt intentional, the flavors were absolutely delicious, and everything was prepared beautifully. More than the food (which our guests are still talking about!), it was Mark's heart and professionalism that stood out. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free, allowing our family to focus on being together and remembering someone very special. If you are looking for someone who brings not only culinary talent but compassion and personalization to your event, Pasta Mark is truly exceptional. We are so grateful for the care he poured into making the day as special as it could possibly be.

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.

Andy helped make our party a huge success! The food and staff were absolutely fantastic. Guests…read moretalked about how delicious the food was all night. The staff was punctual, professional, and made everything worry free for us so we could enjoy the party. I highly recommend using Andy for any of your catering needs and will definitely be using him for future events.

Andy did my daughter wedding and he hit out of the park, the service the preparation was…read moreoutstanding, his crew was professional not to mention the quality of the food and the variety was outstanding, we had braised short ribs to go with a spread that was nothing short of amazing, as per my daughter description, which was music to my ears my daughter day was a smashing success, we had never been served a meal that was nothing short of perfect. Andy and his staff are true professionals, there should not be any hesitations using his services he did a great job. No standard wedding food here he will knock your socks off great job Andy and thank you for your terrific service I will recommend you to anyone that asks for a Pro like your team keep up the great work. Lloyd G

We have been using The Great Plate since it was difficult to cook our own meals. The food was…read morecustomized, affordable and delicious. If you are someone on the go, you want someone with over 40 years of experience meal planning and making great food. She is reliable and will cater to your specific dietary needs.. I highly recommend The Great Plate.

We have had a wonderful experience with The great plate. My daughter enjoys her cooking classes and…read morelooks forward to each session. We adore chef Eileen. She is wonderful and patient and very kind and has helped my daughter make her very own recipe book! We look forward to making our home made meals with miss Eileen.