As a food connoisseur, I try different restaurants and give my opinion, but this by far took the…read morecake. From the unprofessional presentation of the choice of staff who didn't look fit for serving ANYTHING due to them looking as if they were going to play outside at an event; no hair nets, clothes were not correct for that type of event, facial piercing was unprofessional when you are serving at a professional event. THE FOOD...HORRIBLE! The dressing which was STOVE TOP, greens were from the bag and salty, the fried chicken wings was okay, I think it was from Sharks, but if the host paid for the food, the CATERING company should not tell someone what they can have, it should never be ONE piece of chicken and tell people that's all they can have, but rolled a pan of food on a cart out the door, as well as the inappropriately dressed kids of the staff that was there for what reason except to steal all the candy out of the box...there is more to this situation, but the staff messed up the kitchen at the event and left it leaving the guests to clean it up, all I can say is the wrong company was chosen as it was showed they weren't ready for the job! I DO NOT recommend this place to cater anything! I wish they had a 0 for the rating cause it was deserved.

From the owner: Refined, discreet, and dedicated to excellence — I’m a classically trained private chef with a…read morefoundation in French cuisine, sharpened through experience in high-end restaurants. I now bring that restaurant-level precision into private homes, crafting personalized menus and daily meals tailored to each client's taste, lifestyle, and health needs. I offer full in-home chef services, including ingredient sourcing, menu planning, cooking, and cleanup — all with a focus on seasonality, balance, and elegance. I’m also deeply engaged in modern nutritional science and can build ideal meal programs aligned with USDA dietary guidelines, accommodating everything from wellness-oriented eating to special medical or performance diets. Based in Chicago, open to relocation, and available for live-in arrangements. I honor discretion and confidentiality.

Oooh how much we love Chef D'Andre. Last year around this time, my now husband and I were looking…read morefor a Chef to create a plant-based menu for our wedding in June 2023. Thanks to Thumbtack, we stumbled upon this incredible human being. Since we preplanned with our Chef well in advance, we formed a great relationship with Chef DeAndre over time. There were a few hiccups regarding delayed communication, however, Chef did mention that was because he was going through a business expansion phase at the time. He was still professional and was very transparent during his shift in business. Chef D'Andre lol, if you are reading this, know that from the very first moment we tasted your delectable creations during the menu tasting, we knew we had found something extraordinary. The attention to detail and the exquisite flavors that you infused into each dish were nothing short of exceptional. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the array of flavors that graced their palates, and many said it was the best plant-based meal they ever had. Moreover, you took the time to listen to our preferences and dietary requirements, ensuring that every guest had a memorable dining experience. You have left an indelible mark on our hearts and taste buds, and we will undoubtedly cherish the memories of your exceptional cuisine for a lifetime. You are an outstanding chef, and we wish you continued success in all your culinary endeavors.

Had Chef back a second time to cook for my mother and her friends. He did a fantastic job as…read morealways. He is very communicative and works to make sure everyone is pleased... Cooking for older people with dietary needs can be tricky but he was willing to try and did succeed. He even made a dish i saw online and wanted to try! See you in 6 months for the next soiree!!!!

Chef Brandon Rogers is a culinary genius. I don't use that term lightly or with anyone…read more My sister and I were planning a 35 anniversary dinner for my parents. They had given us so much that we figured we would hire an in home chef to cook them a spectacular meal. My sister found Chef Rogers online and we got very lucky. Immediately upon our first conversation Chef Rogers was dropped into exactly what we were looking for, how we wanted things to be, and the quality of the meal that we were looking for. So let's talk about the quality. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. The meal consisted of tuna carpaccio (AMAZING), burrata (did not try), 45 day aged steak (so excellent) with whipped celery root (INCREDIBLE), and then a butter cake with macerated berries (HEAVENLY). It would be one thing if Chef Rodgers was an incredible chef... which he is but to really be so accommodating about the menu and just such an unbelievably nice guy is why you hire him. He is the total package and you're not going to find a better in home chef in the area.

A consummate professional. Utilized Chef Brandon's catering service for a memorial. We allowed him…read moreto create the menu providing only the dietary restrictions for some of our attendees. The food was delicious. His skill, creativity, and technique were evident. I was also extremely impressed with communication and professionalism. He delivered as promised. My guests and I were impressed. I would do business with him again.

I had the pleasure of having The Kitchenette project cook for my birthday dinner…read more It was 10/10 experience. Chef Tim made everything fresh at our home, all the dishes were beautifully plated and tasted phenomenal. Chef Tim made a dinner menu that was seasonal and very flavorful. He took his time to discuss and explain each of the courses that we ate. Lastly, he made sure to clean up everything that was used (plates, silverware and cooking materials). I would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Tim and crew helped create the most perfect dinner party at our house this past weekend. From…read morethe upfront menu creation to the final product, it was top-notch. Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about the multi-course dinner, which consisted of some very unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. His team, including a bartender, were incredibly nice, accomodating and made the night even more special. I highly recommend Chef Tim!

Nina has cooked for my Father, and for my family, separately, and we have very different requests…read more Nina listens carefully to taste preferences, dietary needs, and portions. All of us are so grateful for Nina's talents. She makes the house smell delicious, clearly labels containers in the fridge, explains which items go together, does the dishes, and leaves us all feeling healthy and cared for. She is terrific!

From the owner: Take back your precious free time and allow Nina to do the meal planning, shopping, meal prep and…read morecleaning. Meals are prepared in your home weekly based on your selections. Say goodbye to processed convenience foods, frozen entrees, drive thru and unhealthy take-out meals. Feel free to request healthier versions of your favorite international cuisines such as Asian, Mediterranean, Indian and more! No more anxiety over whether or not your take-out order is absolutely gluten free! Nina is proficient in making delicious and creative meals that are GF or AIP friendly.

Great food and great fun! Looking forward to booking again soon. He designs outstanding meals, too…read moremany favorites to list.

From the owner: Kevin's Kitchen: Serving Elmhurst and Surrounding Areas with Gourmet & Healthy Culinary Delights…read more Perfect for any event, we provide private chef services and catering available seven days a week.

Got office lunch catered, & it was such a crowd pleaser! Everything was delicious! Delivery was…read moresuper smooth & tortillas were the best! Highly recommend.

Stephanie did my 40th birthday, my son's graduation party and coming soon to my brother in law's…read morebirthday. Her taquiza set up is amazing!! Cooks everything to order and the meat and veggies are so fresh. She makes it so easy to host a big party. So professional setting up, cooking and cleaning up. We've had her meal prep meals which are amazing and so easy for during the week. We LOVE MOTHER PREPPER and always keep her in mind for big parties to meal prep or for her amazing pastels around the holidays! She does not disappoint

Amazing food, absolutely top notch and nothing like having it fresh and ready to throw together…read morewith minimal prep and maximum flavor and convenience!

Chef Jen is unbelievable! She has been cooking for us for several months now, and provides…read morerestaurant quality meals for our entire family- including our 3 kids who are very picky eaters. She is amazing at menu suggestions, extremely efficient and professional. I highly recommend her- best decision I ever made!

Early in the pandemic, when all the restaurants were closed and everyone was scrambling with what…read moreto do, there was an article in the Chicago Tribune about Chef Aram Reed. Based on that article, we decided to gather three other couples and have a "Four Courses of Quarantine Dinner" via Zoom. We were given 3-4 items to choose from for all four courses ahead of time so that we could essentially select what we wanted to eat for our dinner. Aram then prepared all the food and we drove in (from Naperville) to pick it up. He had it packaged in 4 separate bags and each course was labeled clearly with what to do with each item. There was also a menu enclosed. Everything was done in a very contactless manner. I don't want to say I was skeptical going in to this experience, but I kept telling my friends not to get their expectations up too high because I didn't know what to expect. I had never heard of Aram Reed before so was going in blind. What a very pleasant surprise! Aram was extremely easy to work with and the food was absolutely delicious! We all had our favorite courses, but each one was tasty, not over seasoned, and quite flavorful. Our menu consisted of: Appetizer: shrimp and grits Soup: French onion soup Main course: stuffed pork chop Dessert: key lime pie This is just my lay description of them, they were much fancier than this! The amount of food provided was so much - I only ate half of my appetizer, half of my soup, my husband and I split one of the pork chops, and he didn't eat his dessert! We were 8 very full, very satisfied, and very happy customers at the end of the evening!

We had a surprise birthday dinner for my Mom, Chef Aram and his team did a tremendous job to make…read morethe occasion special. We reached out to a few private chefs and Chef Aram was quick to respond and accommodate all of our needs. If we need to hire a private chef again we will definitely reach out to Chef Aram!