Chef Mendivel is great! We've had him cook special dinners for us twice now and he does a great…read morejob. We had a lovely 3-course dinner for my husband's birthday and it was delicious! Highly recommend.

It would be impossible to overstate what a wonderful experience it is when Chef DJ Mendivel…read moreprepares a meal for you and your guests! Our family was BLESSED to have Chef DJ prepare an amazing feast for our large multigenerational family reunion in Cloverdale Oregon. Chef DJ created such an amazing feast comprised of salmon fillets, scallops, seasoned veggies, braised short rib, Desert tarts and so much more.. He was Sooo kind, answering All of our questions, explaining the origins of the French names for the different dishes etc... He also had the children watching his every move... And you know he's an amazing chef when the kids table kept saying "thank you" and "more please". If you want to experience the shear joy of having a highly skilled, friendly, helpful and kind private chef prepare a custom made meal for your gathering, you cannot find a better chef than Chef DJ Mendivel... His meal was the highlight of our week-long family reunion

My experience with Chef was fantastic. he was very responsive from the beginning. suggested an…read moreamazing menu and made the slight adjustments that we requested without any issue. the execution of the dinner was flawless and the highlight of our family vacation.

Chef Josh catered an amazing 5 course meal for 13 guests in our home. I was celebrating a milestone…read morebirthday and didn't want to take everyone to a restaurant so thought this might be a fun experience. WOW was I right! From the first few emails I knew that Josh was going to be great to work with. He listened to all of my ideas and together we came up with a delicious menu. He had so many amazing dishes as inspiration and really created the perfect menu for me and my guests. Josh answered all of my emails promptly and with such a kind attitude. We all absolutely loved the amazing food and the entire experience! Honestly, everyone was talking about it for days afterward. It was such a unique experience for each of us. None of us have ever been treated to such a special meal in a private home. There were many great comments about each course but the Oregon Mushroom Soup was the favorite for many! My sister doesn't usually like mushrooms but convinced herself to try the soup and then decided it was her favorite course ~ of course she loved everything else too. Josh and his assistant India were just so pleasant and approachable. That made a huge difference to the experience. We loved having both of them in our home. And... they cleaned everything up! I'm very particular about my kitchen and they didn't disappoint in that respect either. I could go on and on but really just want to say that Josh exceeded all expectations. We hope to have another occasion to work with him in our home.

Destiny officiated our wedding. She was amazing! She took our individual encounters and created…read moresuch a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony. It was so personalized. She effortlessly helped me stay focused and grounded when the tears started flowing. I truly felt her calming energy. She was easy to communicate with to get everything I wanted and more. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a personalized, heartfelt, one of a kind wedding.

Destiny was such an integral part of our wedding weekend. We postponed our original plan and…read moredecided to do an intimate family only wedding just 6 weeks out from our date- and she was a lifesafer! She met with us at the space to ensure COVID precautions could be be taken, and was helpful with suggesting things she had seen at previous events in Cannon Beach. She took care of the rentals (tables, chairs, all cutlery and serving ware), the food, and suggested a florist for our beach installation. Not to mention the food... which was unreal. I'm not kidding when I say- when we talk to our family about our wedding my dad immediately mentions the food. We were blown away- it was such an enjoyable process talking to Destiny about our food dreams and likes/dislikes and seeing what the team created from local, healthy ingredients that also reflected us as a couple. I have already recommended Destiny and Culinary Concierge to anyone who asks about our wedding but wanted to post so those looking to do a special event would feel confident in hiring them as well! Thank you again for everything!!

I coordinated a girls trip to Oregon for MLK weekend in January. I initially sourced Michelle on…read moreYelp through my research to hire a personal chef for my girls getaway weekend. Upon my initial email, she responded within 24 hours with a request to set up a phone conference to discuss the details of my event and my group's dietary preferences. Within the next couple weeks, we spoke by phone and she was asked many questions about the group, the event, meal preferences, etc. We spoke so long the conversation become very personable and I then explained to her that I was looking at other chefs, as well. She emailed me within 48 hours a nice menu including appetizers and dessert. I was very impressed. I had two ladies within my group whom were vegans and vegetarians and she ensured our meal would work to their palette. When I made the decision to work with Michelle, the professionalism continued. Me and Michelle kept in contact and right up to the event to confirm the menu details, the deposit, etc. On the day of our dinner, we entered the home and the aura of the food and the presentation was amazing. We started our meal with a fruit pico de gallo mix with fresh fruit that was absolutely devine. She also arranged a charcuterie board with fresh hummus, variety of cheeses and crackers. There was also a salsa tray with blue chips, fresh made guacamole and two different types of salsa. Our main meal included tilapia, blend of chorizo potatoes, rice and beans and mix of corn and flour tortillas. She ensured everyone's needs were met and me and my friends enjoyed every bit. Michelle ensured the kitchen was clean before she left. Michelle is a gem to work with and her attention to detail is amazing. It shows through her work ethic, food display and taste that she has a sincere passion for this work. If you are in the Portland area, please do not hesitate to book Chef Michelle for your culinary needs as you will not be disappointed.

I was in Oregon for a girls wine trip weekend and one of my friends found Michelle from extensive…read moreinternet research. I'm so happy she did! While we were touring Oregon wine country, Chef Michelle and her assistant Gina were busy preparing us a feast for our return. As soon as we opened the door, we were met with glorious smells and smiling faces from them both. We started our meal with finely chopped mixed fruit that I would say was reminiscent of a fruit salsa. The fruit was sweet and refreshing. Then we fantastically arranged charcuterie board that had all types of fruits, cheeses, crackers, dips and breadsticks. We didn't know where to begin because we also had blue corn chips, salsas and fresh made guacamole on the table. Deliciousness at its finest! Our main meal was tilapia fish for tacos, a blend of vegan chorizo potatoes and spices for a vegan option, rice, beans and a mix of flour and corn tortillas. When I say all the food was fresh and flavorful and all the flavors just engaged so well with each other, that would be an understatement!!! This was a culinary party at its finest and I'm so happy I was able to have this experience while visiting Oregon. Both Chef Michelle and Gina went above and beyond to assure we were well taken care of and Gina even played shoulder shaking music to keep us grooving while we enjoyed our meal. If you are ever looking for a personal chef with very personal touches, Chef Michelle will not disappoint.

Went in for the first time today... amazing! The food was fresh and the atmosphere was so relaxing…read moreand Beth was very informative of the upcoming events. We are definitely going to make this a regular stop. Heck, we are even going to try a "pasta" making event....FUN!

Love the oatmeal spice cake,blueberry buckle,mudslide brownies. Also have had…read more Pasta dishes, meat loaf and a very good sweet potato casserole love it.

Chef Rebecca was amazing! I reached out to Rebecca as I was planning a small bachelorette for my…read morecousin in the Willamette Valley area. We thought it would be fun to have her cook dinner for us one night in our beautiful AirBnb while we enjoyed some of the wine we had purchased. Her communication from the beginning was top notch, and she even shared some winery and restaurant recommendations with me in advance to help with my planning for the rest of the weekend. At one of the wineries we visited, the owners raved about her talents! The food was delicious and the price divided among the girls was very reasonable. The soup and dessert were our personal favorites! See the photo descriptions to see what she served. Chef Rebecca easily found her way around the Airbnb kitchen, and she never bothered us to ask where something was located. The kitchen was clean and pristine when she left! I highly recommend her for any event needs, big or small!

Words can't even describe how great our experience was with Chef Rebecca!! We hosted a private…read moredinner for a group of 10 people at our VRBO in Willamette Valley. Rebecca was very communicative during the planning phase and had a wide range of delicious food options to select from that were able to accommodate a nut allergy and gluten intolerance. The biggest takeaway from our experience with Chef Rebecca (outside of an amazing meal with creative and unique dishes) was her attitude given the unforeseen circumstances - the power went out at our VRBO and then running water stopped working. Chef Rebecca kept a positive attitude and made the entire meal on the grill with one flashlight and a couple of candles. The food was outstanding and was of high caliber even with the nontraditional kitchen setup. Thank you again Chef Rebecca!!!

TLDR; Alison is absolutely amazing, accommodating, communicates well and most importantly extremely…read moretalented in her work. We booked Alison for a bachelor party dinner for 9. I scheduled a phone call with her about 2-3 weeks prior to the event where she gave me a thorough breakdown of the menu while giving me suggestions for what would go well with our expectations. The day of the event, her execution was absolutely perfect from showing up prepared, setting the table, presentation, and the food was absolutely delicious, all 9 of us cleaned our plates. Her personality and communication is just as perfect as her dishes. Thanks for such a great experience.

From not so good experience from the last catering service, we were looking for a new service for…read moreour annual Open House with a little over a hundred guests. We found one! Alison's menu variety is great. Her crew was really friendly and we could tell they enjoy what they do. They put the leftover away in the refrigerator and left the house spotless. One less thing to worry about the Christmas season for us!

Love "The Boutique Chef". From start to finish a fantastic and yummy experience. Chef Michelle is…read moresuch an amazing chef and will custom create your meals to your palate and needs. Don't wait another day if you're considering hiring the Boutique Chef. You will not be disappointed!

Michelle is AMAZING! My family and I hired Michelle to do an at home cooking class and it was…read moreperfect. We gave a basic idea (hand made lobster ravioli) and she came up with the rest of the 5 course meal. We all learned, cooked and had a great time together. She gave tips I will remember forever. She even helped clean, made great suggestions and was a joy to be around. We will call her again! Thank you Michelle! Love the boutique chef!