You can see/tell the Pasión Chef Elena D'Agostino puts into her dishes. Passion, GRIT & Dedication…read moreFall short of describing Elena's Culinary Work

We had the pleasure of having Chef Elena cook for us at my daughters 30th birthday. We had an…read moreintimate party of 5 served in the patio. We devoured everything she placed on the table. She served the best authentic Italian I have ever eaten. She was also very friendly and always had a smile.

My husband and I were having a small family only gathering for our wedding this weekend. We reached…read moreout to Lavish Cuisine because we didn't want to have to deal with making food. It was our first time hiring a chef for dinner and Catherine was able to walk us through the process. The process of planning and deciding on the menu was seamless thorough. The dinner was phenomenal. My husband is lactose intolerant and she was able to not only make a beautiful dinner that met our needs but also an out-of-this-world, dairy-free cake that was picture perfect and tasted wonserfully. Because they do all the shopping and cleanup and serving, we were able to enjoy dinner without any hassle. We couldn't have asked for a better end to our special day. I can't stress enough how much I recommend working Lavish Cuisine for any of your needs.

We organized a party for our homebuilders. Chef Catherine and Nicole made it a complete success…read more My wife made selections for the menu and communicated with Catherine a few weeks before the event. We settled on empanadas, cowboy caviar, paella, bananas foster and lemon trifles Catherine was on time and well prepared. She made cooking part of the party experience and everyone enjoyed watching. He food was OUTSTANDING! The paella scrumptious with seafood, chicken and chorizo. It looked great and tasted even better. Having Catherine prepare and serve this meal took a great load off us and let us enjoy the party. Highly recommend her services for a complete party experience

Absolutely the BEST FOOD in Texas and beyond!!! All items are made to perfection. The flavor is…read more"Busin Busin"!!!! The chef is a complete joy. She's well versed in all cuisines but her Louisiana roots shine through in all Creole/Cajun dishes. She is extremely professional and an absolute perfectionist. Most definitely a must try!!! Hire her today for all your culinary desires!!! A very satisfied customer

They put together a wonderful menu for our wedding at an extremely fair price. Nothing but good…read morereviews from my guest. A perfect zest and spice on the dishes. Couldn't recommend them enough.

I wanted to recommend Elf Nolan from Dinner Elf who has cooked for my family. My review: 'I am over…read morethe moon about Chef Nolan's visit! I originally met him back in 2018 at a Pottery Barn event I helped coordinate...fast forward to 2024 where I desperately need help with meals! Chef Nolan was AMAZING and the meals are AWESOME!! My kids couldn't wait to try everything. Talk about 5 star service- Chef Nolan was a pro start to finish. Can't wait to book again. Thank you so much' Nolan has a few open spots. Grab one with the code RC15165 for $10 off at https://dinnerelf.com

Dinner elf is in the San Antonio market now. I can't not say how happy I am for this service…read more You will feel like a celebrity with having a personal chef come in to your home and cook. No doubt. The first we all sat at the table watching him make his magic in the kitchen. Come on people there is nothing like a man cooking for you. Right Ladies!!!! We had Elf Chef Nolan come into our home and cook for the second time. The first visit was a sample meal and now we had a full service visit. He made 3 main dishes and 3 sides for us. Elf Chef Nolan was on time! He came with all the groceries cooked everything and even cleaned up before he left. I have to say it is such a treat for a man to come and cook for me personally because usually I'm the only one that cooks in our home. Everything he made was season perfectly. We ordered 3 family sized meals and sides: Pesto chicken breasts with mushroom alfredo noodles (side) Chicken tikka masala paired with the side of mediterranean style couscous is amazing. The dish was very well made and season perfectly. I would so order this again. Blueberry pancake muffins fresh made from the oven yumm. Baked salmon and roasted zucchini All of the main dishes and sides Were placed into my own containers. They usually pack them in disposable containers and have everything ready individual servings. We eat more family style and I prefer not to have more disposable containers going into the landfill. Dinner elf can meet your dietary needs. Take advantage in writing your notes on your order. Dinner elf will be a monthly treat for us. Thank you Dinner Elf and Thank you to Chef Nolan. Stars 1 star for easy ordering online 1 star for service 1 star for food 1 star for cleanliness 1 star for overall experience.

Amaaaaazzzzing food and service. We commissioned Jared's services for an in home dinner for our…read moresixth anniversary, and it was an experience we'll never forget. Everything was delicious and fresh. He added a personal touch of printed menus and a greeting card at the end. The most tender steak we've ever add, and we've eaten at the best of steak houses San Antonio has to offer. We can't wait to experience his services again.

Chef Jared created and prepared a delicious meal for our 6th wedding anniversary! We rented a home…read morein Gruene, TX and he came to us with all the groceries ready to go. He worked with us the week before to make sure we liked all the courses he customized as well. Jared is super friendly, has a great personality, and is an extremely talented chef with a superior culinary background. We absolutely plan to hire Jared again in the future. If you are looking for a special and unique experience, Chef Jared is the guy to call! Pictures below!

Chef Israel Vasquez provided an amazing dinner for my group celebrating a family member's…read morebirthday. Not only was the food delicious and attractively served, but Chef Vasquez was flexible to work with when I was having scheduling issues. Our family loves to cook and he was very willing to allow us to observe and ask questions; in other words, he not only provided a wonderful meal but entertainment as well! I highly recommend using Finesse Dining for your next "in-house" event!

Israel is THE BEST! His food is delicious, every course was prepared to perfection and taste. He…read moreworks with you to create the perfect menu for your event. We have used him many, many times, each time is even better than the last because he gets to know how you like things. He is a pleasure to have around as well. Warm and always has a smile on his face. He cleans up after himself the entire time and when he's gone it's as if he was never there. I highly recommend him for anything from a small dinner of 2 to a VERY large group. We have used him for both and everything in between! He always delivers the perfect affair.

We used JC Cooks as out caterer for a corporate event. Joyce was really easy to work with and help…read moreme navigate what choices to make on the menu. Food was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend her!

Excellent communication,clear quote, and performed services exactly as hired…read more Presentation was excellent, great food and timing as specified. Would recommend and hire again.

El Cerviche De Waldito? There is no sign. But thank goodness it still showed up on Yelp and I saw…read morethe sign for Puerto Rican, Cuban & Peruvian food. My friends wanted to share their favorite restaurant with me and I'm so glad they ordered because I can't figure out most of the menu. If you ask them, they will definitely make recommendations on their daily specials. Lunch buffet is easy- dinner is a little harder :-) Hole-in-the-walls are the best. And for good reason. They are usually started from scratch with sweat, blood and tears. You can taste the passion in their dishes. Waldo and his wife started off as a catering business and just expanded into a restaurant a year ago and are going strong. It's definitely a two person show so be patient and go when it's slow...you'll get to spend time with him and maybe he'll share his stories with you. It was all to-die-for and I'll be dreaming of this dinner for years to come. The pictures don't do justice. You need to try it for yourself. Tostones-fried plantains with homemade lemon juice/garlic dipping sauce Peruvian chicken tamale There was some special plate with pork and chicken and rice Coffee! the coffee for dessert was like espresso on crack. Super strong and sweet. yum. Oh cheese, reliving this is making me want to go for dinner.

Please note that this business is listed several times- three, the last time I checked. This is…read moreprobably to prevent you from seeing the mostly-negative reviews posted on all the others, but hey, make your own call. I got a groupon for this place and tried going no less than six times, but they were never open and had the worst customer service possible- I'd call and they'd tell me they'd be open the next day, but I'd drive up DURING THEIR POSTED HOURS, and they were closed. When I called back, they always blamed their catering business and how they had events on weekends that would take precedence. Well, maybe your regulars don't mind driving up to a closed restaurant, but I sure do. Like I said, called and came by repeatedly in a three month span, and never once was I apologized to or helped in any way- there was always an excuse. From those who have actually had the food, it sounds delicious. I just wish this place were run like a business and not like someone's pet project.

Chef Tena provided a wonderful girls weekend brunch up in the hill country. The French toast was…read moreamazing!

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