We recently contracted Taste by Tina for a home dinner party for twelve people. From the first…read moreconversation with Chef Tina were impressed with the professionalism, friendliness and completeness of Tina and her team. They arrived on time and set up a beautiful table with flowers, candles and decorations. The appetizers they served were delicious and the dinner was sumptuous with a grand presentation. Their service, food and friendliness were wonderful and Chef Tina's prices were more than reasonable. And afterwards, the clean up was complete and thorough. We highly recommend Chef Tina for your next event - you won't be disappointed!

Absolutely amazing service and food! With only a weeks notice, Chef Tina did an outstanding job…read moreputting together a brunch for my daughters bridal suite on her wedding day. Very accommodating when looking for Gluten Free options!

Dylan was professional, friendly and communicative throughout the whole process of scheduling our…read moredinner and until the day of. Every dish he made was absolutely amazing, the whole family is still talking about his steak and cake! Will definitely be booking Dylan for future dinners :) highly recommend, an unforgettable experience and worth every penny!

Don't hesitate for a second if you're thinking of booking Dylan for a private event. My family of…read more8 (+ 3 kids) wanted to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary in a special way. Dylan customized our menu based on my family's preferences for fresh, clean naturally flavorful dishes and he delivered an epic 5-course dinner that tasted as incredible as it looked. Truly fine dining in the comfort of our Airbnb home. I also appreciated how laid back and flexible Dylan was the entire time - he's a true professional and rolled with the punches. His 2nd chef couldn't make it last minute but Dylan made sure this didn't affect our experience by shopping for half of his ingredients and swinging by to check out our kitchen the day before so that he could maximize his time the day of. The presentation of each course was also perfectly timed, allowing for room to breathe in between and each new course was brought to us hot and fresh off the stove. (Anyone who's hosted Thanksgiving dinner will know it's not easy to time the cooking of multiple dishes at once - I've tried and failed ). Additional bonuses that were meaningful to me: All produce was organic, and the seafood/meat was purchased fresh the day of from Whole Foods (tender grass fed rack of lamb, melt in your mouth sea bass, and truly the biggest scallops I've ever tasted). FYI Dylan is also fantastic with nosy kids who like to ask silly questions and/or get involved in the kitchen. Can't wait to taste his cooking again in the future!

CT and his talented staff did an incredible job for our work event. He came to our home and brought…read moreall supplies needed. He was professional, on time, and most importantly the food he prepared was delicious. We had 12 guests and he and his team created a 4-course meal worthy of the 5-star rating. (salad, soup,meat,dessert), but add a billion ingredients to those foods and he made it mouth water. We will be using his services again in the future as he can obviously handle any group size easily. Thanks CT and team!

n So the pros of this company is the exposure for first time private chefs looking to gain some…read moreclientele in their local area. The owner seemed like a very nice down to earth guy. Cons: Very unorganized, the woman who works in "HR" also works another 9-5 job so i received emails, offer letter etc at 12 am very often. I received client introductions at 9pm. To connect with clients you have to cc the owner and the client., you have to do three way zoom calls and phone calls. Which im assuming is because the owner has some kind of trust issues which will explain my later issue. Once i was offered the job The owner told me my pay, told me he would pay upfront for all groceries etc. i got my offer letter and it stated the total opposite. Never in my personal chef experience would i pay for grocieries and be reimbursted. I didnt received any clients or feedback for weeks. It was a bunch if back and forth i was constantly checking in to see whats next. Once introduced to clients whom i found out had been waiting for services since december the woman in "HR" shared their address and contact info to reach out to them but didnt tell me i had to three way the owner when i called them but the owner tells me why didnt i add him to the call. I connected with 4 potentials in one day. Basically the threw all the people at me that had been waiting for months. There was one couple who wanted to chef services to be done in a certified kitchen (which is ok) or their home. Two days after the interaction the owner CT calls me an tells me they ran a background check on me and decided to take another route.. There are so many things wrong with that 1. How would they have gotten my information to run any kind of background check? 2. A background check was not a prereq for this position 3. You cannot just run a background check on someone 4. The owner was trying to tell me that these random people ran my information which i never shared anything with them besides my nick name So here is the short. The owner is a liar. He illegally ran a background check on me without my consent or knowledge, he lied on the potential clients saying that is was them and they told me it wasnt them. He also tells clients that he requires serv safe for the job etc. which he did not even ask me for( but i do have it). He shares your private information chefs and clients. I have addresses and email etc of clients before even meeting them. This guy is bad for business. Hes a racist and i gave him no reason to even run a random check on me lol. Even tho the things on there were either dismissed or a misdemeanor. CT violated my privacy and this business will mot get very far. After i asked him for a copy of such background check i was ignored . Be careful sharing your information with these people Erica and caster are both responsible. I shared my personal informaion for tax purposes only.

Chef Sean was amazing. I took a weekend trip to Philadelphia with some girlfriends and wanted to…read moresurprise them with a dinner. I found Chico Verde through a Google search and reached out. From the very beginning Sean was very professional. He was on time for the dinner and even made slight alterations to the dishes in order to accommodate one of the ladies. The food was delicious. Every. Single. Dish. In addition to great food, he also provided great conversation. He made us feel comfortable and at ease. I have no complaints. Please book him if you're looking for a private chef. You won't be disappointed.

Sean continues to delight and provide delicious, healthy food and all I have to do is heat it up!…read moreHe has so many meal prep options to choose from, and I can't wait to host a summer party and have him cater! He's so great!

I don't even know where to begin. My husband and I, along with some friends of ours, went to Onna's…read moreadorable space for dinner last night. This was one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. We enjoyed a Spanish tapas themed menu, along with a cooking lesson. The food was out of this world, and it was fun to learn new kitchen tricks. My husband and I are huge foodies and cook all the time; even we learned new techniques! Onna is so kind, and easy to engage with; we just loved her! We would have stayed all night (we practically did) if we could have. Her mom assists her in the kitchen and she is just as sweet! We will be back for sure. We are already planning to her Onna cook for us again!

Full & Happy is a great space ! I took a cooking lesson with Onna, who is such a breath of fresh…read moreair. The food she cooks is delicious and definitely do-able at home. She gives you recipes and pictures of your lesson. She is a great teacher, always knowing or finding out the answers to your questions and she does a great job of not getting frustrated. I would definitely gift a lesson to a friend or do a lesson with a bunch of people again !

We hired Chef Matts for a baby shower for twenty-five people. The food and service were excellent…read moreand everyone was happy with their meal. The pumpkin soup prepared by the chefs was an especially tasty treat. From appetizers, to soups and salads, main course and desserts were all served with professionalism. Chef Matt was friendly and easy to work with. Overall we received a great value and personal chef experience.

From the owner: Personal Chef Services, Meal Preparation, In-Home Chef, Private Parties, Cooking Classes, Weddings,…read moreBirthday Parties, Special Occasions, Anniversary, Weekly Meal Preparation, Specialty Diets, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, Holiday Dinner, Holiday Parties, Buffet Service, Grazing Stations, VIP Chef Services, Special Diet, Vegan Cuisine, Gluten-Free Cuisine

Chef Sue Clair is AMAZING!!! We hired her a few times for various reasons and she has never…read moredisappointed us. My husband originally hired her as a surprise for a romantic dinner for two for my birthday. Chef Sue made us "seared ahi tuna with broccolini and forbidden black rice with toasted sesame seeds." She also made a gluten free apple tart for dessert. It was all prepared and served to us in our home. Best part was ... the clean up was done by Chef Sue Clair as well. I felt like royalty and the meal was top notch. After that experience, we hired Chef Sue Clair for prepared meals. What a great decision. We went with a bi-weekly package which consisted of three entrees (4 of each and customized for our dietary needs) I LOVE SOUPS ... so I choose a lentil curry carrot soup as one of my entrees. All I can say is yum!!! Chef Sue does it all ... romantic dinners, customized meal prep, dinner parties, delivered food for events ... you name it. She's one of the best and I would recommend her over anyone if your in the Phila

From the owner: I am a personal chef who provides specialized services for busy professionals and small families…read morewho have health related conditions from specific allergies, pre -Diabetes/ Diabetes, weight loss, low sodium/hypertension, Gluten intolerance, and other varied health issues. I customized cooking classes to your wants and needs. We offer services for small boutique catered events. As a certified health coach Chef SueClair provides health advise and support and can set up a customized plan or series of sessions to address issues unresolved in your life.

We hired Chef Missy to provide an executive chef and staff for our formal black-tie Christmas…read moredinner, and we simply couldn't be happier. The communication was great, we worked together to develop the menu, and the execution was perfection. Our guests raved that the food was some of the best we've had in the 20+ years we've been hosting this party, and we agree. Her staff were fantastic, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and seamlessly. We very much look forward to using Chef Missy and her team for future events. Thank you!

Chef Missy catered a Celebration of Life at our home for 80 people. She and her stuff were…read moreabsolutely wonderful. They prepared and served the most delicious food and were so helpful in every way. I didn't have to worry about a thing and every guest commented on how delicious the food was. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Our asian fusion class with chef Huda was amazing. We had so much fun learning and the food was…read moredelicious from the appetizer to the dessert. We can't wait to do it again.

My friend and I had an exceptional evening with Chef Landi. We went to his Vegan Mediterranean…read moremeal. This was my third experience with the Chef and I find him to be wonderful! Not only superb recipes, but a wonderful teacher as well. Chef is affable, knowledgeable and has wonderful stories of his cooking experiences both in the states and abroad. Every time I leave, I want to cook more and try these great recipes. I'm not a vegan, but no one would ever know these are vegan recipes. Delicioso!