I rate Simply Celeste's two stars. I'm extremely disappointed with the services rendered on…read more01/11/25. My husband's 80th Birthday Celebration. Event time 4pm - 9pm. On this date Celeste informed me via phone conversation said "I woke up feeling sick this morning and had to seek medical attention. I will not be able to attend the event. Not to worry my staff is enroute to the venue and they will do an amazing job ". Needless to say 2:30pm was the time agreed upon to arrive at the venue. There was no reason for the event to be delayed. Celeste had more than enough time to make the necessary changes to keep the event on time. The first server arrived nearly 4pm (event start at 4pm). She arrived with absolutely nothing. No tables were needed the venue furnished them. Although she had no tablecloths or any decorative items for displaying and enhancing the table setting. I had a table set for gifts and treats. I quickly broke down the table for the servers to setup for the buffet. I left the venue around 4:30 and the other two servers still had not arrived. It was 5pm and the table still wasn't set. I paid for 50 guest, a total of 47 were present. Four of my guest were eating off dessert plates vs dinner plates. I was so embarrassed, I felt like leaving the room and not returning. I asked a server how did that happen and was told we ranned out. He said I'll go to the store I thought what a great idea but a little to late now. All the utensils, butter, corn muffins (so hard you couldn't cut them with a knife). All these items Were in dinner plates used for table settings. Green beans were not fully cooked, asparagus were overcooked. Mashed potatoes were cold and the Mac n Cheese was too cheesy and salty. Zesty chicken and fried chicken was reasonably good but barely warm. The cheesecakes were delicious. They weren't displayed on any type tray just sat on in the original plastic container. Seven of our guest had arrived prior to the table being set and witnessed all the choas. I spent a large amount of money to be exact $3,552.00 to be disrespected and embarrassed in front of our guest. I deserve better than the services rendered. I reached out to Celeste on two occasions via email asking for resolution. Letting her know that she hadn't met her contractual obligations. I feel some portion of money need to be reimbursed. Celeste made it clear to me that she has absolutely no intentions of giving any type of a refund. She also stated that she was responsible for providing table cloths and if I needed them I should have requested them. I was really taken back I have never heard of a Catering company not providing their tables, tablecloths and decorative items to enhance the table setting. Is that what we do nowadays? I guess it isn't about making your client happy anymore. The second email has been ignored an avoidance she has not responded. I'm hopeful she will reply.

Celeste prepared dinner for 11 guests at a birthday party and we just loved it…read more First, Celeste was very easy to deal with - we texted and emailed and she was quick to respond. I had never met her but I didn't need to for this dinner. (I actually found her on Yelp!) Second, Celeste and her staff of two showed up early and took over the kitchen. It's truly wonderful to sit around right before a party because someone else is doing all the work. After the party, they cleaned up the kitchen; truth be told, it was probably a lot cleaner than when they arrived. Celeste, Frances and Vanessa were nice and friendly, too. Third, the food itself was superb and I'm posting some photos. It was delicious and had great appetite appeal. (I was so involved eating, I forgot to post the entrees - mesquite salmon and fried chicken.). My guests just raved about it and everyone wanted leftovers, of which there were plenty. You cannot leave hungry from Celeste's meal. Fourth, I enjoyed supporting a business owned by a woman and a Sun Devil! I think most people would enjoy have Celeste come and cook a meal and I strongly recommend her.

We've used Cuisine Privé on quite a few occasions. Whether it's something being dropped off or…read morebeing prepared in person by Sandra and her staff it is always perfection. We recently enjoyed a fabulous dinner for Thanksgiving. Everything was delivered on time ready to eat. They even included food tags although we did not need them since it was just immediate family. But we certainly appreciated that little touch. When the food arrived Sandra's assistant placed it in the kitchen for us. We had planned to eat later in the day; however when we opened the food containers everything was hot and looked so delicious we decided to eat immediately! Thank you Sandra for your consistency in delivering quality, delicious food.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary and chef Magumi was amazing! The table setting were…read morebeautiful. The lamb was spectacular and everyone had a great time. We definitely will use the services again.

I've used Chef Will's services a number of times now and it's always a great time! His entire staff…read moreis professional and personable! I will continue to hire this great group in the future for celebrations! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to impress friends/family and enjoy great food! Chef Will is the man!

Chef and team were so wonderful and easy to work with from start to finish! Laura provided…read moreexceptional customer service helping me tailor the menu for our large party! We celebrated my 35th and bachelorette in one weekend and the team helped make it extra special. Not only was the food delicious, but the service was impeccable and Chef's assistant Rachel made sure we had everything we needed during our delicious meal. Chef went above and beyond and added to the fun of our evening- we were a rowdy bunch of girls and his patience was unwavering! Can't wait to work with them again!

We hired Chef Steven for my elopement and it was the best decision! He was easy to talk to, very…read moreresponsible and accommodating to our needs. When we got back to the airbnb, he already had the appetizers ready to go. The food was beyond delicious!!!! Ingredients were the best quality. Everything fresh. Everything done from scratch in front on you. We had enough food to eat again the next day! After he was done, the kitchen was spotless. Having Chef Steven as part of our special day was perfect and if I had to do it again, I would 100% hire him back! Thank you for the amazing food and the memories. I still have dreams about the crostini and the sauteed sweet chili shrimp.

We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite…read more He gave us an amazing quote and an abundance of food items to choose from. When he arrived at our vacation home for the weekend, he was on time and he was prepared, he came with everything he needed. We were enjoying some music and playing bachelorette games while we waited and he danced along with us while in the kitchen cooking. He was so cool and he fit right in, it felt like a friend or family was cooking for us. While we waited anxiously because the smell of the food during preparation was so good, he gave us fresh guacamole and chips and salsa. He made this amazing street corn appetizer that I don't think I can live without. WOW! The steak and pulled chicken were both cooked to perfection. We had corn tortillas, hard shell, pico de gallo, rice and beans the absolute works, and every topping your heart could desire. We also had this delicious shrimp salad that was so colourful and yummy to our tummies. Everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared just right. Let's not forget the unbelievably tasty margarita he made, I mean I was in heaven, I wanted to bring him back to Atlanta. Thank you for being so professional and responsive during the planning process. You displayed such a beautiful presentation of food and we had an absolute blast with you! I will definitely keep you in mind for future events. HE TRAVELS!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, it was delicious!. Many thanks from us 12 ladies! You made our Bride to be so happy, she was very impressed!

We had Chef Anthony do my nephew's birthday celebration and everything was absolutely amazing!…read moreEverything he touches turns to gold! The most juicy and flavorful chicken, mouthwatering ribs, and links that will wake your taste buds. We're still talking about the incredible macaroni and cheese. His green beans were seasoned so we'll, even my toddler ate them! He mixes his own seasonings and he is the ultimate professional. We can't wait to have him cook for us again.

CaliZona Creations hosted my husband's birthday dinner and it was absolutely great. Chef Anthony…read moreand Rhonda were attentive to details including food allergies, menu and plating options. From the salad to the entree everything was delicious. I highly recommend them and can't wait to use their services again.

Chef Druw catered a birthday party I attended and the food was simply amazing. I highly recommend…read morehim

Got to try some meals through my brother and sister in law, the food was AMAZING!! Will definitely…read morebe ordering again!!

My sister hired Chef Upton for my 40th birthday party. I saw him as a contestant on an episode of…read moreCooked with Cannabis (Netflix) and I thought: how fabulous would it be to enjoy an infused dinner with friends?! Oh my gosh you guys- this was THE most memorable experience I have ever had for a birthday, and my friends are still talking about it to this day! Chef coordinated all details with my sister, including the fact that I have celiac disease and needed to eat GF. He prepared and curated a gorgeous 4-course infused dinner, and it was spectacular. I am a sommelier, so I asked him to present his courses while I did wine pairings- chef was incredible and just loved fitting in with my friends and family. He kept the kitchen moving while we enjoyed the courses, and he left the kitchen sparkling clean with leftovers in Tupperware in the fridge. The dishes were running and as the host, it was SO easy to host AND enjoy myself without any pressure or stress. - Truly, if you are looking for a really special experience, and one you'll remember forever... book Chef Upton. I can imagine he would be amazing for a bachelorette party too- I know we will absolutely hire him again because all of my friends just loved this too much!!! Thank you, Chef, for an amazing experience!

From the owner: Professional Private chef and food content creator, Chef Derek Upton has paved a path of his own…read more With a continuous 15-year track record of success and professionalism, he has cooked for pro athletes, celebrities and on national television. Most notably were his features on the Netflix original Cooked with Cannabis in 2020, Food Networks Chopped 420 in 2021, being in the top 5 best private chefs in Arizona for 3 consecutive years by Soeliesh Magazine Phoenix. and in 2024 making the cover of Soeliesh Magazine LA as the number 1 traveling private chef. Chef Derek believes in community and bringing people together, he is a natural entrepreneur, networker & connector of dots. He is always taking clients and always looking to connect so please reach out.

Justin made dinner for our Bach trip one of the nights. We had an Italian based menu with salad,…read morerisotto, and tiramisu. The food was amazing. All the girls loved it. The presentation also did not disappoint. His service is excellent. He explained things very well and was on time throughout the entire meal. He was responsive and addressed any questions or concerns in a timely matter. We definitely recommend him if you are looking for a private chef. We will be hiring him again for future events.

We use My Conscious Chef ( aka Chef Justin to us) two times a week! He listens to what our dietary…read moreneeds, and always delivers on the tastiest meals that the whole family loves!! We even use him when I need to look good hosting large parties. He helps prep the event so I can feel more at ease when hosting friends and family! He also helps me navigate other peoples dietary restrictions too so I can cater to everyone with his amazing food! We have also used him when planning corporate events!! He creates thoughtful and delicious menus, connects us with amazing staff to help serve and assist! I can't say enough amazing things! He really does it all and we would be lost without him!

Had the pleasure of working with Kory for my moms birthday. We had a 3 course meal and everyone in…read moreattendance loved it. I was able to switch up the menu to fit my budget. I enjoyed having a personal chef for our party because it made the experience more intimate and personal. His services are highly recommended. He also can be a meal prep chef for any of your health concerns.

I had the chance of trying Chef Session's food at a recent Super Bowl party and it was amazing…read morefood. I truly had a great experience getting to try his well crafted cuisine which for a Super Bowl party was above and beyond anything you would expect so I hope to be able to try his culinary mastery again in the future. I highly recommend having Chef Session for any event!