Pasta Mark made the pasta-making lesson such a wonderful experience! He's incredibly talented at what 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! read more

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We cannot say enough incredible things about Pasta Mark. During one of the hardest times for our family -- 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. read more

Highly recommend Pasta Mark for a Private Dinner! I attended a friend's birthday party at their home. Mark and his team took care of everything! They brought place settings, served, and cleanup! The pasta was made onsite along with all of the food prep! Everything was freshly prepared! I'm addition, Mark engaged a few of the guests and the birthday girl with making pasta! The food was wonderful! The focaccia excellent. Salad very fresh with a nice light dressing. The ravioli very lemony and tasting. The steak was done perfectly, tender and tasty. The main pasta dish was amazing! If you a looking at bringing a chef into your home for an intimate meal, Mark is the one I would recommend. What a nice change from going out to dinner and wonderful to let someone else do the cooking and Freed up to be a host and enjoy your own party! read more

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I recently came to Main Street winery just for Pasta Mark. It was the night before my birthday and I wanted to try a few of his dishes. We were bummed that the lasagna ran out, but that's OK. Just give us another reason to come back. We went with the Bolognese and Lemon Ricotta ravioli with the Focaccia bread. Let me tell you that both dishes were incredible and the bread is divine. It has the best crunch on the outside but the inside melts in your mouth. The pasta was delicate but bursting with flavor, and not overtaking either. It's really nice to see Mark in his element, preparing each dish in house. Main Street winery offered an amazing selection of wine, including a zero proof that was amazing. Our waitress was super sweet and made us feel at home. Can't wait to be back, to try something new! read more

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I have been seeing this guy on Instagram for a while and finally went Tuesday night and had one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Everything was incredibly fresh and well-made. read more

This is my 3rd or 4th time coming to Main St Wine Bar on a Tuesday night just for this pasta!! It's so delicious every time! I finally had a chance to bring my husband who is kinda picky and he loved it! Thank you! Also Candice is great too! read more

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Had their pasta and focaccia at Main Street wine company. Fresh made pasta, sauce, and focaccia. Watched it being made, so fascinating to watch. Candace is an engaging person to chat with while Mark mans the kitchen. And the food is/was delicious read more

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Mark was incredibly engaging and interacted well with our kids and the food was heavenly!

Attended this class on Sunday and it was so much fun! Sipping wine.. learning to make pasta from scratch by the way such a great way experience. 10 out of 10'would recommend let me add the chef was kind enough to give us a parting gift ( small flower arrangement and dessert). read more

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Chef Mark (Pasta Mark) came to our home, taught us to make pasta then cooked us a delicious meal! He is extremely professional and made the evening enjoyable and relaxing. He comes well prepared and made hosting this evening a breeze. If you are looking for a fun evening, then reach out to Mark! You will not be disappointed. read more

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I had the honor of enjoying their amazing cuisine at taste Downtown in Long Beach. Delicious ravioli perfect texture the flavor was rich and creamy. The cook was incredibly informative warm and inviting he explained/presented the dish with immaculate professionalism, and love. I felt his pride and respect for his craft. Definitely hitting the restaurant for a fabulous meal. First more ravioli and the explore the menu at every visit. read more

Mark was amazing!!!! The wine is so affordable and the pasta is to die for. We loved our time here and it was genuinely just so enjoyable to sit up at the bar and spend time with all of the servers. Highly recommend asking for their favorites!!!! read more

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Pasta Mark is the best! His Lemon Ricotta pasta is my favorite, but you can't miss with any of his awesome pasta dishes! Great focaccia bread & salads are amazing as well. Can't go wrong with a Pasta Mark creation! Check him out at Main Street Wine Bar in Huntington Beach on Tuesday nights. read more

*Review of Pasta Pop-Up* My friend James posted on IG about Chef Mark's pasta pop-up, where he pulls out fresh pasta sheets and makes delicious pasta dishes right in front of your eyes - in a parking lot in Huntington Beach. I knew I had to see (and try it) for myself so I made the trek to my old stomping grounds in HB (OVHS alum over here!). I showed up and waited behind a few others while Chef Mark meticulously doled out his pasta dishes by hand and served them up. I ended up being his last customer of the night as he pulled out his final sheet of pasta to make me two dishes - the agnolotti pasta & squash, and the Two Toned Ravioli. He topped both dishes off with a sprig of fresh basil from his garden and large Parmesan shavings that I will never say no to. I got the chance to chat a bit with Chef Mark as he wrapped up his service. By day, he works in LA but he loves pasta making and is a private chef as well. You can see the passion and I feel good supporting my local hometown chefs! He now has a residency on Tuesdays at Main Street Wine Co in HB, so if you want to be wowed with delicious pasta creations, stop by - or hire him for your next private event! Hope I get the chance to experience both options in the near future. read more

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At home dining experience for 5 for a birthday dinner. Everything went perfectly. Arrived on time, super nice and friendly. All the food was amazing and the cleanup was spotless. He boxed up everything we didn't finish. I can't recommend enough. Very much looking forward to booking him in the future. read more

EXCELLENT fresh pasta, FANTASTIC foccacia, and great service! I highly recommend Pasta Mark.

STOP spending one more second looking for a chef. They will not hold a candle to this culinary genius. I have planned a dozen private chef meals and this was by far the best. First of all Mark is one of the kindest people of ever had the pleasure of meeting. He arranged to cook a last minute anniversary dinner and Hour and a half from where he was. He even brought my wife flowers and champagne. He then began hand rolling 3 different types of pasta with the love and care of an artist. He plated them better than any Michelin star restaurant . Best part is the pasta is better than anything I've tasted here or in Italy. I can't say enough nice things about this guy and his cooking. His pricing is incredible. Please book him before he realizes what his services are really worth. read more

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Mark came to the Pasadena area and did a wonderful job with my daughter's birthday party. They all lived it! read more

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Quick response! Amazed at how fast I was responded too and the fair pricing. Honest company

WOW just WOW! I hosted a bridal shower and Chef Mark's pasta making experience and 5 course dinner was fantastic. He came very prepared and even broomed the area after dinner was done. We made raviolis and it was such an easy interactive activity that everyone enjoyed. I HIGHLY recommend hiring him. He was very helpful and communicative during the whole process. This was definitely the highlight of the night. read more

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Took a pasta making class with Mark and it was a blast! He was very knowledgeable and patient. We made a few different pastas and then were served a delicious 4 course dinner. Would definitely take another class from him. Can't wait to use my skills in my own kitchen! read more

We had the pleasure of having Mark create an amazing 4-course dinner at our home to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Mark was responsive and professional from the start working with me on a customized menu just for us! I will tell you, if you are looking for an amazing experience and even better food, hire Mark! He is personable, informative, and an amazing chef! He uses the freshest of ingredients and created some of the best pasta I have ever tasted! Thank you again Mark for the wonderful evening in making our anniversary a special one! We will be calling you again! read more

OMG! Fresh pasta made by scratch right in front of me. Literally some of the best hand made food I've had in forever. Had him cater our companies white board party and his food was the hit of the event! Def recommend! read more

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Pasta Mark craftfully prepared my wife and I a private four course meal at our home to celebrate our 11 year anniversary. It was a godsend since we have two babies and can't really leave our house to celebrate anymore. The food was delicious, he paid attention to every detail, and his service was highly professional. He made our anniversary feel very special. Highly recommend. read more

Mark taught a cooking class for my daughter and her friends for her 11th birthday and it was a HUGE hit! The menu was very impressive - gnocchi, two types of ravioli, focaccia and salad - and he struck a balance between having the right amount prepped ahead of time and having plenty of hands on work for them to do! They felt very sophisticated and grown up using his cooking tools, and enjoying the meal all plated and fancy - but he also kept it very fun, and light - kids spilled a whole plate of fresh pasta on the ground? He (and therefore they) didn't miss a beat - and the party kept going. All in all, I would highly recommend Mark for a gourmet yet fun experience! I want to schedule an adult event next! read more

Small Tuscany wedding preview party for my niece. Pasta Mark was a perfect choice for this event! He arrived with such a great personality and settled right in with ease. We started with the pasta making tutorial, amazing as he made it stress free and fun! Dinner was DELICIOUS! Great salad followed by ravioli with red sauce then agnolotti (I think!) with a light sauce. Both pastas were cooked to perfection (how he does that in a foreign setting is beyond me), very flavorful, and surprisingly light! Pasta Mark was a fantastic chef, had great presentation skills, and had the best personality to deal with a party crowd! I would recommend him for any event!! read more

Hands down the best!! Mark came to my house for a girls dinner to celebrate our dear friend's upcoming wedding. Everything was perfect, the food was amazing! We will be using him again and I know my friends are already recommending him too. read more

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We went to Mark's pop up event and had a great time! The pasta was delicious and unique. Looking forward to the next pop up.

Went to his HB pop up. Delicious pasta! Very well seasoned sauces! We had the tortellini. Either the wait!

Chef Mark came to work with the Girl Scout Ambassadors (Junior/Seniors) of San Gorgonio Council and taught the girls how to make spaghetti noodles from scratch. Marks' patience, organization and kindness show throughout the entire event. The girls said it was the best older girl event they have attended. I highly recommend Chef Mark and look forward to our next class. The food was fresh and delicious. read more

BEST PASTA EVER!!! Had a private, intimate birthday dinner with some girl friends and we were all blown away by the honey nut squash ravioli. I recommend Mark to anyone looking to eat yummy pasta or even learn how to make fresh pasta as he offers lessons as well. Super friendly, clean and easy to work with. read more

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What a great experience! In preparation for my daughter's wedding in Italy later this year, I was searching for something different for a get together at home for the ladies in the family - aunts and cousins - and found Pasta Mark online. Chef Mark is great to work with, professional, personable and thought of everything to make the evening of pasta making and dinner special. He even brought flowers for the bride-to-be, a really nice touch. My daughter is vegan and he happily accommodated with vegan and non-vegan options, both of which were delicious. As others have mentioned, he cleaned up thoroughly and quietly. We ladies agreed that our event with Pasta Mark was "the best night we had in a while!" Thanks, Mark! I highly recommend Chef Mark and have already reached out to schedule him for an upcoming work event! read more

Pasta Mark was awesome! He led our team of 40 in pasta making. It was a great team building experience but also having a private chef to share his love for the food and bringing people together. Mark was great with planning leading up, helpful with advice on how to make this event work, and patient with questions and understanding what we wanted to accomplish. Highly recommend. After such a successful company event we hope to have him do a personal event! read more

Some of the best pasta i've had. He's cheffed at some of the best restaurants throughout the country and it shows. Highly recommend for anyone that likes good food. read more

Pasta is so fresh and delicious!! It was fun to see fresh pasta made right in front of you! It's an art for sure

We hired Chef Mark for a private dinner at home. He was so responsive before confirming menus etc. On the day of the event, he was on time, brought everything and answered all our questions about what he was making. Our dinner was incredible, we loved every bit of it. Fabulous salad, two delectable pastas and a wonderful peaches and cream crème brûlée. His attention to detail is incredible and he uses unique ingredients in his cooking. We would definitely hire him again, and will recommend him to everyone, read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! Mark did an incredible job cooking for my private party of 20 people. The food was incredible, prepared on time, and Mark brought everything with him to prepare and serve the meal, and left the kitchen spotless. Mark was very mindful, courteous, and a true professional throughout the entire process, from planning through day-of execution. Thank you Mark! read more

This is hands down the best pasta I have had in a long time. Definitely recommend trying the raviolis they were to die for!!!