I was doing some research on a private chef for my sister's bachelorette small gathering. During…read morecovid there isn't much that we can do and I really wanted to make my sister's event memorable. Chef Lucas was beyond exceptional in planning and organizing the three course meal for the event. He created a personalized menu which made it that much more memorable!! Before the event he asked for everyone's dietary restrictions/allergies and took what stated into consideration. Chef Lucas wore a mask the entire time and he was very clean! He even washed all the dishes after we all enjoyed the meal and left the kitchen so spotless. He made my sister's event very memorable and I am so fortunate to have meet chef Lucas! He drove all the way from San Ramon to seaside for the event. The three course meal all were too good and I loved the details of how each dish was presented. I would recommend chef Lucas to all!

Chef Lucas prepared not only a wonderful meal but an exciting exhibition of culinary delights. From…read morestart to end, the flavors married each other stately and fit like a glove to the wines that we chose to open. The professionalism was above reproach and descriptions of each dish on point. He was punctual and very accommodating. Extremely easy to work with. I would highly recommend Chef Lucas for any special events. My husband's birthday dinner was fantastic! This was our 6-course dinner: Ode to Exotic Flavor 1999 Salon Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France Dungeness Crab Souffle 1990 Domaine Coche Dury Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy, France Fresh Made Pasta with Black Truffle Sauce 2013 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 'Vaillons' 1er Cru Chablis, Burgundy, France Duck Breast with 3 Hour Polenta & Roasted Farmers Market Vegetables 1978 Domaine Albert Ponnelle Vosne Romanee En Magnum Vosne Romanee, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France Pesto Butter Crust Rack of Lamb 1982 Chateau Palmer Margaux, Bordeaux Chocolate Souffle Tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

I've worked with Johana for almost a year in San Carlos. My partner and I needed help with meal…read moreprep while we worked full time and had a new baby. Having someone to do menu planning and grocery shopping was a huge time saver and ensured that we had home-cooked meals to eat rather than falling back to ordering takeout every night. Johanna provided a wide variety in her meals. Most menus came directly from her, but sometimes I would request certain types of food or specific dishes she had made in the past that were our favorites. Johanna tailored her menus to meet my dietary restrictions (low saturated fat). She always left the kitchen clean with clear instructions for the meals and even some cooking tips along the way! Johanna came every 2 weeks but was flexible around holidays and vacation. Would absolutely recommend her services!

Background: Contacted Chef Johanna about preparing food for…read moremy small wedding in the spring of 2022. My (now) husband is a severe Celiac and so making sure all food is completely Gluten-free was the number one concern. The Chef was quick to respond and so helpful in brainstorming a potential menu for the event (we settled on Mexican). She then got started on putting together the recipes and gathering the proposed ingredient list. This is where the Chef went above and beyond for us-she sent us the full recipes and proposed ingredients(down to the specific brands) so that we could ensure that everything was free from gluten and free from cross-contamination (a shocking amount of spices are processed on the same equipment as wheat). She even was able to find a way to make gluten free Tres Leches and Tiramisu (our favorites). For our wedding cakes! Menu: Crudités with Green Goddess Dip Queso Fundido with Chorizo Pico de Gallo Chopped Salad Chili Verde Stew Slow Cooked Barbocoa Tacos Roasted Zucchini Sweet Bell Pepper Rice Spicy Citrus Black Beans Tres Leches with strawberries Tiramisu Preparation: The chef packaged up all of our food so that my sister could pick it up and transport it (our venue was 4 hours north of the bay). She provided detailed instructions for reheating the food and prepping the cakes. She even made sure we would have any additional utensils that would be necessary. She gave me an accurate and in-depth invoice that broke down the expenses and made it easy to work into our wedding budget. Food: WOW WOW WOW! The best part (obviously) was the food! Everything was fresh and vibrant and so so delicious! The Queso provided the best cheese pull I have ever seen and my husband and I are still drooling over that Tres Leches and my family keeps bringing up how incredible the dinner was! Additionally my husband was able to freely eat everything to his hearts content, confident that he wouldn't become ill on our special day. I cannot recommend Chef Johanna enough!!

Chef Lionel's food is amazing! He combines interesting ingredients that blend together for a…read moredelicious taste and experience. It's all very healthy, and made fresh the day you get it. He can also adjust recipes to my personal health needs, allergies and preferences. Food is delivered right at my door and easy to reheat. In these times, it's such a pleasure to have someone else do the planning shopping and cooking for you!

From the owner: We cook delicious, healthy, personalized meals in your own home kitchen or deliver them to your…read moredoor. No matter you have food allergies, or you want to follow Keto, low-carb, gluten-free, veggie diets , we will design personalized meal plans for you to maximize your nutrition intakes. We will take care of grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning; your kitchen is left sparkling clean and you can enjoy your favorite meals any time.

What an incredible evening!! Thank you to Alice who was so sweet and professional. We had never…read moreexperienced a private chef before and my best friend was turning 40 so luckily Alice was available to cook a wonderful surprise meal for us at home. I look forward to booking her again because honestly it was such an amazing evening and experience, especially when she would explain the history of each meal and the origin of the ingredients. I can't wait to do it all over again with her! Hire her now, she is a wonderful authentic top chef!

Best. Dinner. Ever. Not only the food, but the whole experience! We contacted Alice for my…read morebirthday: I wanted a true and legit Italian dinner for my family and friends, to celebrate also my heritage. Everything in the dinner was not just perfect, but the extra mile. She cooked for us and explained each dish with details and stories. The food was really delicious, truly traditional Italian food (reminded me of my grandma's amazing food). The choice of the ingredients and the recipes was incredible (my husband still talks about her had made ravioli!) Overall: authentic food, cozy atmosphere created, lovely experience. Alice is professional and extremely nice. Will book her again very very soon, looking forward to it

Adam Small and his team were recommended to us by a family member who also used his services for…read moreher wedding. We could not be happier with the recommendation as the appetizers and entrées were absolutely stunning -- both in flavor and aesthetics! Our biggest difficulty was choosing dishes from his diverse catalog of offerings since they all sounded delicious. He was also very accommodating and made various adjustments to account for particular food allergies that some of our guests had (without compromising on flavor at all). For appetizers, we chose: - Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna (Seka Hills EVOO, Sicilian Pesto, Herbs) - Ratatouille Tarts (Puff Pastry, Seka Hills EVOO, Parmigiano Reggiano) - Pistachio Flatbread (Onion, Burrata, Honey, and Chili Oil -- this one was a extra-huge hit with all guests) For dinner, we started with a Local Harvest Salad (Farm Vegetables, Fruit, Vinaigrette, Cheese, and Nuts -- plating was particularly beautiful for the salad), and had three entrée options: - Wagyu New York Steak (Imperial American Wagyu, Roasted Vegetables, Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, Potato Galette, and Red Wine Jus) - Signature Duck (Mary's Crusted Duck Breast, Hind-Quarter Confit, Potato Cake, Charred Vegetables, and Duck Jus) - Roasted Butternut Squash with Cannellini Beans (Charred Vegetables, Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, and Saffron-Rosemary Broth) Throughout our entire wedding and afterwards, guests were telling us how impressed they were and that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! He and his team arrived right on schedule, set up (including silverware and plates) cooked and served outstanding food, provided extremely attentive service, and then cleaned up, leaving the kitchen absolutely spotless (while also deftly navigating a brief power outage!). We cannot recommend Adam Small Cooks highly enough! His food, attention to detail, and service are truly next level. Thank you again for making our wedding so special!

Chef Adam was amazing!!!…read more We celebrated a friend's birthday with 6 people at an Airbnb in Sonoma. We had a six course menu (see below for details) that was excellent! For the vegetarian in the group (me) he was able to whip up a wonderful dish when everyone else was eating halibut. Every single dish was a stand out and the group was so happy with how everything turned out. This was a wish of the birthday girl - to have a private chef and to spend time with her girlfriends. She was blown away by the experience. The 6 course meal included: Fried Baby Artichokes: lemon aioli, herbs, chili oil Flatbread: preserved truffle, pistachios, onion, burrata, honey, chili oil Ash Roasted Beets: kimchi honey, pistachios, ravigote, feta Charred Zucchini Agnolotti: fried sage, brown butter, lemon, pepper, parmigiana Seared Halibut: fennel-potato salad, herbs, haricot vert, preserved truffle champagne sauce Under-Baked Chocolate Cake: Italian meringue, Luxardo cherries, cocoa nibs Also, our kitchen was left spotless! Thanks again Chef Adam for giving us the perfect first day of our trip!

I booked Luis on 6/28 for my parent's anniversary. We communicated back and forth for details and a…read moredraft menu between 5/26 -6/8 and it was confirmed. I also booked a harpist to play that day. I texted Luis on 6/28 morning to confirm since I had not heard anything from him before. He texted and told me to call him, and told me he had an emergency surgery and was out for 2 weeks. I'm not sure when the surgery took place either before or after the date but I was NEVER informed prior. Thankfully I did not put in a deposit but I did not anticipate on being left in the dust with zero communication especially since I had to text first...Luis apologized and offered a "zero transportation fee" for a next booking. Now I get things come up, but it was confirmed for that month, and I am unsure how my date was missed. I typically don't write reviews, but this was upsetting. The text messages show I had to cancel a musician right after Luis called me. And the emails shown below are of the confirmations and draft menu.

Excellent presentation, delicious taste! They were courteous, quiet, organized, and the service…read morewas impeccable!!

We LOVED working with Chef Braggs! Of all the things we appreciated, what stood out was that he…read moremade planning and executing the entire thing seamless. We had passed apps, family style mains, cake + cocktail/wine for 14 guests. Along with his team, he took care of all the preparation, service and clean-up -- and it always with such warmth & joy!

We had the absolute pleasure of enjoying a paella dinner prepared by Chef Braggs, and it was…read morenothing short of amazing from start to finish. The meal began with a refreshing watermelon and peach appetizer that was perfectly light and flavorful, such a creative and delicious way to start the evening. The paella was the true star of the show: rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of vibrant flavors that transported us straight to Spain. And to top it all off, dessert was a cherry crumble that struck the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It was the kind of meal where everyone was going back for seconds (and thirds!). Beyond the food, the entire experience was made even better by how easy and enjoyable it was to work with Chef Braggs. He was responsive, flexible, and incredibly engaging throughout the evening. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion came through in every bite. Highly, highly recommend for any special occasion or private dinner, you won't be disappointed!

Hired them for a private dining experience at my house for a special occasion. Dimitar was punctual…read moreand professional, and the experience was amazing. An incredible multi-course meal with wine pairing, designed just for our tastes and preferences. Wow! What an experience! I've hired private chefs a few times, and Dimitar is the real deal. Will definitely hire again.

Great service!!! He had smile the while time. I really enjoyed the Duck Breast with the bourbon…read moreglaze!

We hired Kerlin to cater my aunt's 62nd birthday lunch back in September, and she was extremely…read moreprofessional and easy to work with. She's skilled in a variety of cuisines and offered to curate a full menu, though we chose the dishes ourselves. Kerlin was responsive throughout the planning process and helped us adjust quantities for our guest count. She also handled grocery shopping and provided a detailed menu, which made everything stress-free. On the day of the event, Kerlin arrived several hours early to prepare and cook, and she left the kitchen spotless. The food was delicious, and hiring her saved us money by avoiding restaurant minimums. I highly recommend Kerlin if you're looking for a private chef for your event.

From the owner: I am starting my small business in a private/personal chef career to grow as a person in the food…read moreindustry. My goal is to gain the trust and confidence of my clients through my cooking. I graduated as a chef from Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa Valley. I created menus to showcase what I bring to the table. I am proficient in French cuisine, Latin cuisine, and Asian cuisine. I also have the skills to create personalized menus revolving around a client’s individual dietary plan. I am open to catering to your house, whether that is for an event, a party, a family lunch/dinner, etc. I will be glad to go over any questions you may have and provide more details as to what my business will consist of.

We hired Dom to cater a birthday party for 75 people. He did such an AMAZING job! Communicating…read morewith him about date, time, location, menu was so easy. He was responsive to both e-mails and texts. He came over about a week before the party to figure out where to set everything up. The day of the party, he and his staff came over early and got everything set up before the guests arrived. All the food was delicious, especially the ribs, lumpia, and the cobbler. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They did everything -- setting up, cleaning up, even helped us take our group photo! We were able to relax, socialize with everyone, knowing everything was taken care of. We got so many compliments on the food and the friendly service. I would highly, highly recommend him for any event! Thank you so much!

I cannot say enough good things about Dom's Nom's Catering. Having relied on them for both…read morecorporate functions and a friend's 50th birthday celebration, I can confidently say their consistency, service, and flavor are top-tier. Chef Dom is a joy to collaborate with and tailors the menu specifically to your event's vision. You can taste the genuine care of a family-owned business in every dish served. Reserve your date well in advance--they book out quickly for good reason!