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Burrata salad

I hired the Branded Chef for a fun Galentine's dinner party this past weekend with my closest girlfriends. Joe and Laura were so sweet and the food turned out AMAZING! All of us couldn't get enough and loved everything. We started out with a charcuterie board to nibble on while we mingled. Once we sat down we were served the raviolo with brown butter and sage (homemade pasta!), the burrata salad, chicken Milanese, and lava cake with raspberries for dessert. Everything was superb and they left the kitchen as clean as it was when they started. Highly recommend hiring a private chef for a special occasion or celebration. Joe and Laura were top tier!

Ahi crudo

We hired Joe for my husband's 40th birthday and we were more than impressed!!! We did a poolside private dining experience for 14 people. Started with tray passed appetizers, and a welcome cocktail Joe help curate according to my husband's taste. This was followed by by a 5 course dinner. There were some members of our party, including my husband, who are vegetarian. Joe was able to craft vege and nonveg options for each course. Every dish from appetizers to desert were absolutely AMAZING!!! Our guests were all very impressed by the food, including the vege options. High quality ingredients, with amazing, unique flavors. Laura did the dining table decor and did an amazing job. It was sophisticated and perfect. She was an amazing hostess as well. Joe also had a bartender for our event who made the best cocktails. Our guests really enjoyed engaging with all three of them. They added to a great atmosphere for our event. Highly recommend Joe and his team. He is very easy to work with. Very responsive and accommodative. I cannot say enough how amazing his food is...

Ravioli w/organic egg yolk, brown butter...

YUMMERZZZ‼‼ WHAT A SPLENDID MEAL‼ I was about to celebrate a milestone birthday with 16 of my dearest friends, and wanted to have a stellar dinner, prepared at my house, that could stand up to some of the insane Michelin-star restaurants that I've been fortunate to dine at, both here and abroad. I searched online for 'best private chefs' and found Joe (aka The Branded Chef), read his amazing reviews and text him an inquiry. He called me a few hours later and after a terrific conversation, I knew I'd found my chef. Joe was wonderful and extremely helpful in assisting me to choose a fabulous menu...and I knew I'd have a VERY nice meal. HOWEVER, MY BIRTHDAY DINNER/THE BRANDED CHEF EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS!! Joe and Laura (his fabulous partner and sous chef) prepared everything from scratch in my kitchen and presented us with a magnificent 5 course meal that was simply DIVINE! EVERY DISH was gorgeous and cooked to PERFECTION‼ We had an amazing large ravioli, a scallop to die for, ahi crudo (omg!), an elegant fennel caesar salad, and my guests had pre-chosen either the splendid ribeye cap or an amazing branzino. Simply listing them here does not do them justice. All were SPLENDID, ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFIQUE‼ I cannot rave enough about how delicious my dinner was, every bite, every flavor more exquisite and creative than the one before. I'm salivating just remembering it all. And Joe, Laura and our server (also named Joe and also fabulous) were so lovely, warm and fun to be with AND left my kitchen, spotless! I couldn't have wished for a better meal or night and cannot wait to hire them again...THANK YOU ALL‼ WOW‼‼

Mmzz D.

I can't even begin to express our gratitude towards Chef Joe and his team. top notch professionalism. attention to detail. customer service. and the food was on another level!! our guests, one after the other, could not stop raving about the food the entire evening! we had 9 horderves, 3 salads, and 2 desserts, all perfection! and not only did they prepare everything fresh in our kitchen! they cleaned up and left the kitchen spotless! photos do not do justice to this team! I highly recommend Chef Joe and will definitely have them for another private event!

Lava Cake was a table favorite!

We hired Joe and his incredible team for an 80th birthday dinner celebration for my mother for 20 guests. Joe was super easy to work with, very professional, and the food was amazing. He arrived on time and immediately started working in the kitchen. The timing was perfect and everyone commented on the great service and taste. When the party was over, I walked into a clean kitchen which was such a treat. I've never had a personal chef cook for any of our events and I'm never looking back. I've already put in a request for another event (my brother is engaged!!!) and will be fine tuning the plans today. I have already recommended them to a few friends so if you are considering hiring them....do it! You'll be glad you did :)

Lixaida L.

Look no more! This is THE chef you need for your event! Hired him for a 30 ppl 40th B Day Brunch and it was AMAZING. He went above and beyond. Guests were raving about every single dish he served. He is also very responsive and attentive since the moment you contact him. So you are never stressing before the event. I have found my "go to" chef for my events!

Hired Joe for my 25th birthday party and it was by far the best birthday I've ever had. The food was absolutely delicious and presentation was amazing. He was extremely flexible with adding last minute people as well as making sure those with dietary restrictions were well taken care of. He arrived two hours before dinner to prep and served the food right on time! Once dinner was finished his team cleaned our entire kitchen and left it how it was before he got there. Thank you so much Joe, Laura and Joe!

Sweet, sour and savory simple apatitizer for 4th of July

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Best Chef EVER! Highest of quality and service! We had a smaller gathering and it was amazing!

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Everything went well. Joe's chef skills was superb. It was a great experience - a memorable one for my family and friends

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Absolutely amazing experience to celebrate our wedding anniversary -- highly recommend!!

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Top Chef .. everything from scratch.. very intuitive and detailed into the presentation and taste is beyond words. Recommend 1000

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Joe did a Mother's Day buffet-style brunch for our family and the experience was phenomenal from start to finish.

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Chef Eric B - Heirloom tomato and burrata salad

Chef Eric B

(52 reviews)

This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

We hired Chef Eric for a private dinner in Oceanside. He was great with communication, offered a…read morelot of options for the meals, and made coordination very easy. The food was absolutely incredible with generous portions. I highly recommend also upgrading to the server, who served, refilled our glasses, and made us feel like royalty. Eric and his server were great to talk to, executed flawlessly, and left our kitchen spotless before leaving. One of the best meals of our lives, hands down.

Your Sous Chef. Personal Chef & Caterer - Iceberg salad

Your Sous Chef. Personal Chef & Caterer

(93 reviews)

Chef Daniel recently gave me one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had. For my birthday,…read morehe prepared a custom four-course meal for my husband and me in our home, and it was truly incredible. To start, he created the most amazing charcuterie board with bacon-wrapped dates, fresh fruit, and a wonderful selection of meats and cheeses. We also enjoyed a delicious caprese salad with buttered toasted baguettes, followed by flavorful chicken masala served with rice, roasted veggies, and naan bread. For dessert, he made my favorite: yellow cake with chocolate frosting, made even more spectacular with fresh whipped cream and berries. Beyond the food, Daniel is so personable and fun--he created a warm, relaxed, and entertaining atmosphere throughout the evening. He even cleaned the kitchen afterwards, which was such a thoughtful gesture. I will never forget this experience, and I can't recommend Chef Daniel enough if you want to make your event truly special!

Hiring Chef Daniel was the best decision we made for hosting a special birthday dinner at our home…read more After just one phone call, he created an unbelievable menu completely tailored to our guests' preferences. We had made it clear how important it was that we had to do minimal setup and clean up (because we didn't want the birthday girl to be working on her birthday), and Chef Daniel and his talented crew made it so easy. He brought exactly what he needed, and they left the place spotless. And the food! Every guest raved about each course. Guests who didn't like fish raved about the seafood. Others who usually don't like bacon-wrapped dates said they finally found a version they loved. And Daniel was thoughtful enough to tailor kid-friendly chocolate sauce for the kids who couldn't have coffee with their affogatos. Don't hesitate when choosing a private chef to make your occasion special - hire Chef Daniel and enjoy an amazing night!

Hibachi Catering - So entertaining!

Hibachi Catering

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We used this hibachi catering company for my husband's 30th birthday at an Airbnb and it was an…read moreabsolute hit. From start to finish, the experience was seamless - communication leading up to the event was clear, friendly, and super reassuring. I did some other research on different companies in the area and this was the easiest to order from and get estimates. Day of, the chefs showed up early, got set up quickly, and were ready to go right on time. The food was fantastic and there was so much of it - we were still enjoying leftovers for many meals afterwards. Beyond the food, the entertainment really made the night. The chefs were hilarious, engaging, and kept the whole group laughing with plenty of surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. This is such a great option for a big group and made the celebration feel extra special without having to leave the house. Highly recommend booking two chefs if you can - it keeps service moving quickly and doubles the entertainment value. Would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone looking to do something fun and memorable.

We hired Hibachi Catering as a post Thanksigivng surprise while family was in town and boy did they…read moredeliver! Not sure how we didn't think to do this sooner, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we plan to use them again. For reference our grouped from age 5-83 and everyone was happy with the entertainment and food. They went above and beyond to make this a special event for our family. Thank you Hibachi catering!

Kitchen Curative - Stuffed Pepper | Romesco | Dino Kale | Mushrooms | Grains | Lemon Quinoa | Steamed Broccoli | Vegan

Kitchen Curative

(5 reviews)

The knowledge and expertise of this company is beyond reproach! If you have any kind of digestive…read moreissues or merely want some terrific meals, you have come to the right place. Not only are Alexia and Andrew a pleasure to work with, they both are truly dedicated to their work and it shows. The combination of working with a learned nutritionist who helps guide a dedicated chef to create amazing healthy meals to help you heal is priceless! I honestly have never learned so much about nutrition is such a short period of time. So life-changing. And the meals from Andrew are very creative, yummy and satisfying. I'm never hungry after having one of his creations. They are such a joy to work with. And they truly belief in what they promote, and it shows! Thank you Alexia and Andrew for your help!

Andrew from Kitchen Curative has been our personal chef for last 6 weeks so far. He comes every…read moreMonday and plates us dinner that night, and then he does all of our food prep for the week, including lunches and dinners. Everything is labeled and he even cleans up after he's done cooking! Best best of all... the food tastes AMAZING!!! OMG!!! He has introduced new foods and tastes to us that my wife and I had no idea existed, and he has transformed familiar foods into whole new taste and experience. And second best of all, he's pleasant to have in your kitchen! Meaning, he's not weird or awkward or anything. He's very knowledgeable about what he does and sometimes takes the time to teach us fun facts about certain things. Not only do we enjoy the time-savings he gives my wife and I for cooking healthy meals, but he teaches us things as well. And you know what... some people have a cleaning service to come clean their home for them to save time, and some people have a personal chef come to their home and cook for them to save time. If you do meal prep for the week, you know how it's easy to spend almost a whole Sunday cooking and packaging food for the week! We truly love this service! Don't know why we didn't think of this before! Thank you, Andrew!

The Branded Chef - personalchefs - Updated May 2026

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