Had to give him 1 star to write a review, not worth that star. Please read before hiring this caterer . He destroyed a beautiful wedding by inserting himself into the wedding party, he also came extremely drunk to the party, his food was not even worthy enough to feed my dogs. DO NOT HIRE THIS CHEF !! read more

Horrible! Took our money, Disappeared. Then came back with some claims of personal issues. We asked for our money back. Now he won't answer the phone or texts. read more

PLEASE READ BEFORE HIRING THIS CHEF. Not even half a star. This chef ruined a beautiful wedding. He inserted himself to the wedding party, his food was terrible. Lack season, taste and presentation. The chef was drunk and very unprofessional. DO NOT HIRE THIS CHEF. Terrible read more

The Dancing Palate is amazing!!! I'm still bragging about how good the shrimp and grits were! I requested a quote for a personal chef to come out and cook brunch for a group of us while we were visiting Miami. From the first point of contact, Chef Paul was nothing short of Excellent! He is very friendly, professional, patient, down to Earth and an even better Chef!! Chef Paul took his time to explain every single detail of the brunch and made sure everything I needed would be taken care of. He arrive on time well prepared and energetic!! We had a great conversation while he was preparing each entree!! We didn't have to lift a finger until it was time to FEAST! Everything he prepared was superb. While eating, Chef Paul was very attentive and made sure our mimosas stayed topped off and if we wanted more food we got it! They even washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen spotless before departing BONUS!! The COST was unbelievable and 1 thing for sure and 2 things for certain is I will be back for more SIR. I highly recommend The Dancing Palate read more

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The chef was wasted and couldn't even hold himself up. The bartender didn't know how to bartend at all. The food came out TWOO hours late. It was also cold and bland. I only ate the food it because i was starving.. And to top it alllllll off they cut the cake before the bride and groom could. The cake looked horrendous anyways so consider the bride lucky that she didn't get her picture cutting it because they ruined it. Don't hire this chef!! Don't do it!! read more

Can you leave a below zero review? This guy tried to starve everyone at the party due to his delays and then served up some food that was well below the big game that he talks. Embarrassing that he even has the title "Chef" in front of his name nonetheless being a "professional". He showed up hours late to the event and was clearly intoxicated. read more

Terrible and horrible service. First off came over 2 hours late and clearly drunk. The food was terrible and dry and not even what was offered. Just dry and burnt. Not only that but he allowed the cake to be cut without the bride and groom cutting it first! Then tried to hide in his truck like a coward trying to gaslight everyone saying the food was delicious even though more than half the people returned the food. read more

Showed up 2 hours late and drunk. Payed for short rib he purchased chuck roast. Can you say bait and switch? Food was awful. Dry, burnt, tasteless. Purchased 3 layer cake. 1st layer was supposed to be red velvet. It was red and awful, 2nd layer chocolate with cream filling was actually decent, 3rd layer cake with dulce de leche filling not very good. And to brake the camels back they cut the cake before the newlyweds. Very unprofessional. He nearly wrecked the whole wedding. He should go be a hype man or salesman instead of a chef cause he talked a good game and hyped everything up and it was all straight garbage. To the chefs crew. We do Thank You for trying your best unfortunately your boss set you all up to fail. read more

Paul and his team at The Dancing Palate are as good as it gets! I did a ton of research looking for the perfect catering company for my wedding and after communicating with several of them, choosing The Dancing Palate for our big day seemed like a no-brainer and fortunately they ended up exceeding our expectations. First of all, Paul is a super easy going guy who is highly responsive and an undeniably skilled chef. He was a pleasure to work with from the first communication and made me feel at ease about the whole process. We decided to go with a brunch reception for our wedding and were impressed by the brunch menu selections available on The Dancing Palate's website. As if that weren't enough, Paul made it clear that he was open to suggestions and that we could basically design our own custom menu if we wanted to. After speaking to Paul about our needs, we set up a tasting before the event. He came to our home and cooked up the most delicious samples of the foods we were interested in. Everything was made to perfection and we knew then beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was the right one for the job. We chose our menu and booked him for our big day without any hesitation. On the day of our wedding, Paul arrived early with his team and began setting up. They provided the tables, chairs, linens, and utensils for our event and had our venue looking fabulous within minutes of their arrival. They worked diligently in the kitchen and had the place smelling like a five-star restaurant. I heard multiple guests comment on how good everything smelled and everybody's appetite was eager for a bite of that delicious food. Once the servers began bringing out the appetizers and then serving the main dishes, it was easy to see why they call themselves The Dancing Palate because everybody's palate was doing a happy dance. Our guests happily gobbled down their food and loved every bite. The unlimited mimosas were awesome too and the servers were always around to pour refills as needed. The kitchen in the venue we rented was small and had its limits but Paul and his team never let that get in their way. Everything about the catering was perfect. Afterwards, Paul and his team cleaned the kitchen even better than the cleaning lady who had cleaned it before they got there. Despite a shortage of garbage bags in the house, they took all of their trash with them and left the place spotless. There were absolutely no cons about Paul or his team of awesome service professionals. It was fantastic from start to finish. It was reasonably priced and easily worth every penny and then some. Paul and The Dancing Palate helped make our magical wedding weekend even more spectacular and I highly, highly recommend them to anybody looking to cater any event no matter how big or small. We will definitely be hiring them again for private family events and any other future events we may host. We will recommend their services to everyone we know without hesitation. If you are looking for the perfect caterer for your special event, you need look no further than Paul and The Dancing Palate. Your palate and your guests will surely thank you! read more

I wanted to do something unique for my best friends bachelorette party and since we had 18 girls, I thought a private chef would be awesome. Paul and his staff were amazing! From the beginning he was very assuring that our meal was going to be delicious and that he would be willing to accommodate such a large party. I have to say, Paul accommodate every single allergy our large group had including two people who were strictly gluten free. I was very impressed. The cool part is that we could have created any kind of menu we would want and it was responsibly priced for 18 girls! We created a Mexican and Colombian themed menu that was delicious. First we had 3 appetizers that were laid out on a huge platter: margarita quesadillas, taquitos, and mini fish tacos. All were delicious and served with fresh pico de gallo. The for our entry, we had a authentic Colombian chicken dish and a piece of grouper. Both entrees are great! The best part was desert! It was sort of like a fried tortilla with tequila infused peach and apple inside with vanilla ice cream and whip cream. It was to die for and I wish I could have had more servings. The staff set our large table and cleared all the plates after each course. They also served and made all of the drinks we wanted; we provided al the alcohol and mixers! When dinner was over, Paul and his staff cleaned the kitchen and left it spotless. I must say, it was one of the best experiences of the weekend and I highly recommend him! read more

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Amazing! Was in town for a bachelor party with s group of friends and rented an Airbnb. Chef Paul was quick to response to my quote request, immediately had a menu built up and reserved our date. He was a pleasure to work with and the food was absolutely delectable! We went charter fishing the same day and chef Paul changed the menu on the fly and fried us up delicious mackerel and tuna steaks! Appetizers were out of this world and traditional southern Florida cuisine. Can't wait to return and eat with Chef Paul again! read more

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A+ everything. First thing is Chef Paul is wonderful to work with. I was so excited when I finally found someone to come and cook for my husbands Birthday. I mean YUM the food was amazing, the presentation was gorgeous and he was such a fun addition to our group. From the moment I messaged him, to showing up the day of I could not have been more pleased. Our kids adored him and ask when he is coming to cook again. I highly recommend and will hire them again! read more

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Use this company to cater your event. Chef Paul was the perfect choice in catering a private, elegant dinner during my brother's (modified by covid19) Bachelor Party. Chef Paul and his son were on time, responsive, understanding and produced a ridiculously delicious meal for our group. He should be top of your list in any research you do to hire caterers for private events. read more

We are from Dallas and rented a house for 15 people in Fort Lauderdale . We chose Dancing Palate based on positive Yelp reviews and a follow-up conversation with Chef Paul. It was for my wife's 40th birthday and we wanted a special meal catered to her tastes that would allow us to have a fun night together with family. Paul called us and discussed options, cuisine and our liking. We decided to do a Florida themed dinner that was a fusion of several prominent local cuisines. Everything from the first call was excellent. Paul promptly communicated, arrived on time, served an amazing meal, prepared a special "off-menu" cake that was exactly what my wife wanted. Side note, Paul sang to my wife for her birthday...he has an amazing voice. At the end of the dinner, they cleaned up and left the kitchen in better condition than they found it. The team at Dancing Palate made a special occasion more special. Highly recommend! read more

It was my father's 75th birthday and we wanted to do something special for him. The Dancing Palette did not disappoint. It was one the best experiences we've ever had with a private caterer(or any caterer for that matter). Everything from appetizers to dessert was executed with professionalism and an eye for the aesthetics. The "meatloaf cupcakes" were an especially huge hit with our guests. The custom made cake was beautiful and delicious! Lastly, to top things off, Paul even sang for us. Bravo! read more

Chef Paul and his family are amazing people. They catered our wedding, and it could not have been more perfect! They were so helpful by making every detail so perfect. I don't know what we would have done without Chef Paul's advice and expert perspective. The food was delicious, the cake was beautiful, and their commitment to their hard work was much appreciated. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. read more

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I was planning a 50th birthday party for my husband and I found dancing palate on yelp. I was very surprised after contacting many other caterers. we had about 30 to 35 people. Paul provided a full service event at a fair price. we had passed service of tapas, a Chef who cooked most of the food on site and a full bar with bartender. food was fresh and delicious. our guests were delighted ! the entire staff was so professional what a great team thanks Paul and RG for an outstanding experience read more

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So apparently a good personal chef is hard to come by in Miami. I met with a few others before choosing to go with Paul (executive chef at dancing palate). I needed someone to cook for my girlfriend and I as it was our anniversary. And considering she and I have eaten in quite literally 90% of the restaurants in the city, I needed someone that was going to impress. Dancing Palate certainly did not fall short! Paul took the time in our first meeting to help me construct a menu that was going to render us motionless... and it certainly did just that. We hadn't planned on a very large menu, but he had so many interesting offerings that I had to try more than just a couple. The great part is however, that anything you want you can suggest. If it's something they've never done before (good luck finding something), they will try it beforehand and MAKE it work. The "evening of" was perfect. Went off without a hitch! Dinner was served promptly as promised and everything was cleaned up and leftovers packed away (and there were lots of those). Between Chef Paul's personality and culinary prowess, we were more than pleased. Definitely getting my business and referrals in the future. read more

Cannot give a single star, but Yelp doesn't have an option for this - at least, not from my cell phone. This caterer promised much and delivered little, AND the little he delivered was awful. The server continuously scraped the sides of the bowl instead of serving from the edge of the center, giving the impression of being extremely cheap. It was a buffet so you one would think, "no problem, get up and get more" - not so quick, read below for a review of the food. wedding event and the expected number of guests did not attend; therefore, there ought to have been more than enough food for everyone, but no! There were no appetizers left for the wedding party, although they did manage to save a bit for the bride and groom. They rationed the food as if we were at war or perhaps in Cuba, after all it was Miami. Sadly, the food was equally disappointing. The paella was no more than a yellow rice with a few shrimp, slivers of chorizo and fewer calamari rings. It lacked flavor and was colorless and uninspiring. The chicken fricassee was a little better. The bread rolls were doughy and cold. Lastly, the servers were not friendly and seemed bothered when asked for any of the many things they were not tending to. I have attended many weddings and have never felt a need to review anything; in this case, I felt it important, not only to review but to warm others to not use these caterers. Overall review is less than zero! If you are looking for a caterer for a special event, save yourself some time and don't bother calling Dancing Palate! read more

This is long overdue, Chef Paul served our group of 15 on NYE 2020. It was arguably one of the best dining experiences any of us have had to date and his entertainment was incredible. He made it one of the best evenings we've ever had and look forward to his amazing food with live performance (a true treat) again soon! Thank you again Chef Paul!!! read more

I hired The Dancing Palate for a 3 course dinner party at my house. Communicating and planning with the Chef was easy. The day of he was 30 minutes late but got right to work. He started with a passed feta and spinach stuff mushroom which was excellent. I felt that the first course (spring green salad with olives, spicy pecans, goat cheese and granny smith apples) was under dressed. But the components were all delicious. People especially liked the pecans The second course (filet mignon, butternut squash risotto, bacon wrapped asparagus) was a problem. Everyone's steaks were fairly underdone. The woman next to me didn't eat hardly any of hers because it was so rare. All the steaks had a piece of bacon wrapped around them which I wasn't expecting and the bacon was extremely underdone. No one ate it. The risotto was also very underdone and mine was cold. I didn't complain at all to the chef because frankly I didn't think there was anything we could do without removing all 10 plates, re-cooking everything individually so no ones food was mixed and then cleaning plates and re-serving which I thought would be too problematic. And then I wanted to enjoy myself and my guests so I didn't speak to the chef about it before he left. Dessert (truffles with raspberries and a raspberry reduction) was delicious. It was supposed to have fresh raspberries which it didn't but everyone loved the taste. Catherine, the server, could have been better. She spilled wine with every pour. The red wine spills on the table cloth and runner were less annoying than the 2 drops she spilled on my white rug. But scrubbing them with a carpet cleaner they did clean up. She seemed shy and uncomfortable and not confident. Our guests stayed drinking and hanging out until almost midnight so my husband and I went straight to bed when everyone left and didn't even touch the kitchen or dining room. When we came downstairs to the kitchen the next morning we realized that one of the gas cooktop burners was on. It was on all night long. Myself, my husband and our 2 kids slept in a house with a gas burner on all night. We're incredibly thankful that nothing happened but that's a huge mistake. It was the rear center burner which is a low simmer burner so it's such a low flame I think the chef didn't even notice but he should have checked everything was off before he left. It literally could have burned the house down with us in it. Based on this experience I can't recommend them. We certainly won't be using them again. read more

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!! I cannot even begin to explain my experience with Paul and his team. EXCELLENT SERVICE!! Catered food for a surprise party with Paul and his team, not only was he super quick in communicating, unlike other caterers, I felt he cared about the party as much as I did. He was very fast in his responses, even when I messaged him constantly he was super polite and quick. When he came to deliver the food he was on time and did everything so fast and nicely that I didn't have to worry about a thing. They even prepped my oven so I don't need to stress about anything. Now talking about the quality of food - Beyond Excellent! I ordered the crab stuffed mushroom, the cod with polenta, the soup with grilled cheese, pasta with sundried tomatoes and side of garlic rice and potatoes. Everything was excellent. But I have to make a special mention about the Chicken Cordon Blue, AMAZING!!!! that dish was the highlight of the night. And the quantity he got was also very good. I ordered for around 30 people but it would have been sufficient even if 20 extra people came, which they did, like any other party. Definitely going to cater from them in the future. So relieved to find Paul and his team, now I never have to hunt for a caterer!! Excellent and very reasonable!!! read more

Chef Paul I had the pleasure of being a guest at a wedding your staff handled just today. I have to say that the only thing short of the horrible experience was your unprofessional response to the issues there. How do you run out of plates and good at a wedding function and have no plan in place to fix that. ???? I'll respond more tomorrow when I'm not so upset over the poor way you handled a once in a lifetime event of my friend. People did not eat and you just walked away. Sad. Beware folks. read more

Chef Paul and his team helped us celebrate a 30th birthday over the weekend. Given all of the COVID restrictions, Chef Paul provided a 5 star meal along with practicing safe and precautionary guidelines. I highly recommend The Dancing Palate for any private catering experience! read more

We hired Chef Paul for a small private dinner party - just fantastic! The whole experience was simple and we had a lovely evening. Paul assisted us select the menu, accommodating our preferences and dietary needs. He did everything he said he would.....and more....very professional and super quality food and service. And with everything going on...he was very health conscious in his working practices and the way the team conducted themselves. I would definitely use them again. read more

The Dancing Palate was absolutely wonderful to work with. Paul was very professional, friendly and was in touch with me throughout the entire year of wedding planning. Any questions I had, he quickly answered and most times he was way ahead of me. We had 90 guests at our wedding and decided on buffet style. We also chose them to do our bar and cake which was all included in the package. He handled everything seamlessly and the food, drinks and cake were amazing. I would definitely work with Paul again and recommend The Dancing Palate to anyone looking for an awesome catering company. read more

As the event planner/and owner of All OK'sions By Jess (and someone who absolutely loves a good bite!), I must say that Paul and his team at The Dancing Palate, are nothing short of amazing. I have yet to work with a better caterer or vendor than them. Paul has been working closely with me to develop a fun and creative menu for an upcoming Alice in Wonderland Event, and wow did he really already impress me with his ideas. He is both flexible and affordable and willing to go above and beyond! So excited to have the chance to work with this team and looking forward to hosting more events with The Dancing Palate as my go-to caterer and food service company. Thumbs up guys! read more

Exceeded our expectations by a mile! Paul was very personable, friendly, and social. He was super attnetive and matched our peronalites perfectly. He had some great stories especially the one about the waffle walkers! Every part of our meal was incredible and super delicouls. Taste, smell, and presentation were perfection! He served us and cleaned up for us. He left our kitchen spottless. He left incredible leftovers. Paul is truely a great person, chef, and entertainer. read more

Thanks to Chef Paul and his team our wedding reception was absolutely perfect! The service was great from beginning to end. Paul came to our house and did a private tasting for my now husband and I. We were blown away. We decided to go with him for our special day. He always got right back to me with my several questions. And he had an answer for everything. He had his rental company match the lowest quote I could find for tables and chairs and totally worked with our budget. He talked about his menu and food items with so much passion. And you could taste that.... The food was great! All the guests were impressed! He was so flexible with my being a very indecisive bride. When we finally did decide on the menu...they delivered. The meats were tender and juicy. The veggies were not mushy and full of flavor. The cornbread was amazing. The macaroni and cheese was as gourmet as it gets and had bacon!! YUM! The comfort food isn't usually on their menu but they did it for me and they nailed it! ....and it was fancy! We had two buffet lines for 120 people with a server at every dish making it efficient and easy for our guests. There wasn't anyone who left hungry. The bartenders and staff were friendly and accommodating. We needed a dance floor very last minute over some cobblestone and they made that happen! They made everything happen even beyond the food! Not only would I highly recommend their catering.... I will most likely use them again! A huge thanks to The Dancing Palate from a very satisfied bride! read more

I hired Paul and The Dancing Palate for my wedding on November 20, 2015. Paul was wonderful from the start. We had a tasting right away and it went wonderfully. I had contact more than half a dozen caterers but couldn't get them to be as flexible as Paul was especially for the price. The Dancing Palate is a fantastic value. The food was served on time, warm, and I got many compliments after the wedding. We had 135 guests and a 90 minute sit down dinner. I wanted family style with items served in bowls and sharing, yet sit down at the same time. I didn't find many caterers that would do that, but Paul understood me and it was perfect. A real family meal at our rustic classic wedding. I was very happy with the Dancing Palate and if I had to plan my wedding all over again would hire him back. read more

One of the best decisions I made for my daughter's birthday party was to hire this team to cater. Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful attention to detail and genuine concern for myself and my guests. Even helped out when my disaster of a birthday cake started to wilt from the heat. Can't say enough great things about them! :) read more

On NYE 2020, I had a wedding at the Villa Toscana, where the Dancing Palate and Chef Paul catered my BIG Day. First and foremost the food was absolutely amazing. I am still getting compliments from my wedding guests, on how awesome the food was and they never had wedding food that delightful! Above all Chef Paul and his family were a pure pleasure to work with! It was more than the food, the whole experience was incredible. Chef Paul came to our home and did a tasting for my husband and I. He was so knowledgeable, patient and kind. He gave me great ideas for pretty much every aspect of my wedding. The table setting, chairs, menu, cake design and flavor, signature beverage and even helped me plan out a timeline and things to consider for the wedding day. He went above and beyond and truly made me feel special. You can tell he is passionate about what he does and the joy of cooking and serving people! His family and team was amazing. They helped serve during the wedding day and it felt so comfortable and the helped me relax as they had everything covered! I can't wait to use The Dancing Palate in the future for other events! I know Chef Paul and his team will make any event absolutely amazing with incredible food! Thank you so much for really making my most memorable day, SPECIAL and ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! read more

Had a family event at home in Fort Lauderdale for approximately 30 people ranging from 2 to 90 years old. We realized that we needed professional help at the 11th hour and connected with Paul at The Dancing Palate five days prior to the party. He was immediately responsive and walked us through a number of options. Fortunately he had availability and came up with a Tapas menu (small plates) for people to enjoy. His services included his cooking everything at the house, a server, and cleanup afterwards. Everyone loved the food and no one left that evening hungry. Not to be missed were the meatloaf cupcakes, and pulled pork served on fried plantains - delicious! Final price came to exactly what he quoted and we even ended up with leftovers. We will use his services again. read more

The Dancing Palate catered a surprise birthday party for my sister's 60th birthday. Chef Paul was amazing. He was personable, very helpful planning the menu, and his food was fantastic. He and his staff were on top of everything. Our guests kept commenting on how delicious everything was and how great Chef Paul and his staff worked and treated everyone. I couldn't have been more pleased. Thank you The Dancing Palate for making our party a success. read more

Came to Miami for a bachelorette party and had a private chef booked who canceled the day of. Dancing Palate came through and sent Michael who cooked an incredible dinner for 11 of us. Everything was delicious. Coconut mahi mahi and garlic rice was to die for. 100% recommend them! read more

Can I just say one word?! Amazing! Chef Paul is an absolute genius. I'm a wedding and event planner and not only do my clients love him but he makes any situation work. He never steps back from a challenge and is always easy to contact. He works quickly and efficiently and I'm so excited he continues to service my clients. I would recommend in a heart beat!!! read more

We just spent an incredible weekend getaway in Ft. Lauderdale and Chef Paul of The Dancing Palate made our trip complete - three nights of the best cooking we've experienced in the Miami/FL area! His homemade ceviche, fish tacos, delicious wrapped steak, chicken mole...Not to mention homemade chocolate truffles and peach empanadas were out of this world. He was incredibly helpful, responsive and professional, despite being booked at the same time with other dinner parties and weddings - his service and attention made it feel like we were his ONLY clients for the long weekend. An amazing culinary experience and not having to think about shopping, food prep and clean-up made our trip to FL so much more fun, relaxing and delicious - thank you, Paul! read more

We recently hired Paul to cater our friend's Celebration of Life party. To accommodate the Mardi Gras theme, he created a wonderful menu that was enjoyed by all. The food was fresh, prepared onsite, abundant and served by a professional. A lighted pyramid held hand decorated cupcakes vibrant colors. From the tasting to the execution of the event, Paul was a delight to work with. Congratulations on a job well done. Ruth Philley, Key Largo, Fla read more

I booked with the dancing palate for a bachelorette party for 18 people in Miami Beach. Paul and his team were amazing throughout the entire planning process. He was professional in communication and was able to accommodate all of the food allergies in our group! I've never planned a dinner with a private chef before and was a bit nervous - but now I'm not sure why! Paul came with his team a few hours in advance and brought everything they needed including plates, silverware, cooking supplies etc. We were staying in a rented home so it was great that he was able to accommodate us. Every dish we had received 5 star reviews from everyone in the group. I wish I could have Paul cook for us every night! I would definitely recommend him and his team! THANK YOU!! :) read more