If I could give this 10 stars, I would. What a wonderful evening for my husbands birthday. Above…read moreprofessional, friendly with an amazing talent for food. The best part was they cleaned up everything. They spent some time educating us on food preparation, temperatures and seasonings. This is a nice experience for a special occasion that is as intimate or festive as you'd like.

In a nutshell: I tried to hire The Tailored Chef for my…read morecousin's bachelorette dinner. He bailed on me last minute and was extremely unprofessional about it. I'm glad to see there are people who are happy with his services but I have found that with reviews, people who get the short end of the stick don't say anything unless it's really, really bad. So I imagine that there are people out there who have had similar experiences to mine but didn't deem it worthy of their time to leave a review. I think it's a huge inconvenience to write this review but I wish someone else would have done this so I wouldn't have had this experience in the first place. Therefore, I am writing this to pay it forward so future bookers can have this data point before deciding if they want to book and put the reliability and concrete-ness of their plans, the smoothness of their event and ultimately their happiness and satisfaction in the hands of this careless, indifferent and unprofessional flake. Long version: The only part of the entire encounter that was positive was that after I submitted the inquiry through Yelp, he responded pretty quickly. After that, it all went downhill. Not only were the email handoffs not warm (as in a "warm handoff" that doesn't leave the customer feeling thrown around between people), unprofessional, disjointed and caused for poor customer experience, I repeatedly had to ask for a link to pay once they had confirmed the date and sent me an invoice confirmation because they had thought I had paid and I hadn't - I was being ethical and trying to make sure they got paid. Then all of a sudden one day, I got an automated email confirmation that my confirmation had been cancelled. No communication from Chef Lin Old or his assistant, Theresa. I had to reach out to THEM asking about the email and was just assuming the best and that they had cancelled it in order to send me a new confirmation where I could pay. But oh no. Chef Lin responds with the unbelievable email: "I decided to take the last two weeks of July - the first week of August to go on holiday. I'm the only one who teaches the classes ( Culinary Instructor of 11 years @ The Art Institute) so no one could cover it. That is why I canceled." I attached the email because I still can't believe how unprofessional he was. I am counting on his services, we are ONE MONTH out, he committed to my dates and the service, he cancels and doesn't even do the courtesy of letting me know himself. I am the one who has to reach out to get clarification and when he provides it, he doesn't even offer acknowledgement of / accept responsibility for / act with professional courtesy for the lack of etiquette and professionalism he is exhibiting. I then write him an email saying how disappointing this experience is and that I will write a review to let other people know they simply cannot count on him and his lack of professionalism. He responds with "Not sure what the second email is about demanding an apology & wanting to write a bad review. If this is how things are starting then we may not be a good fit for each other?" I have attached screenshots of these emails as well. I didn't demand an apology. I pointed out he didn't provide one; "That's super disappointing to hear and the lack of apology or proactive explanation for the inconvenience is really poor customer experience." And not a good fit? What a petulant understatement. I live in San Francisco and perhaps the level of service and standard of professional etiquette is higher there than in the Virginia Beach area but I found Chef Lin Old's correspondence, limited customer service, and backing out of his commitment of service (last minute, no less!) abysmal. I am sure that if we had gone through with the service, he himself would have been unbearable. The ego, dismissiveness and lack of ownership that insidiously eeked out through our interactions would have ruined my cousin's party's evening. I'm a silver lining person and so I've convinced myself it's a good thing the reservation didn't go through BUT I do not tolerate behavior like this in the customer service industry. I don't care - small company to Amazon. We are all customers these days and interactions should be led with and based on empathy and compassion. The way Chef Lin Old approached this CS interaction was like a large company that didn't care about the small customer and how it ruined their day / trip / experience: indifferent, careless, un-empathetic. No one wants or deserves to be treated this way. I am so thankful that I was able to find another chef on such short notice but being treated with such unprofessionalism and being stranded last minute without a chef when the entire attendance of the bachelorette (including the bride-to-be, my cousin, who I can't let down!) were counting on and looking forward to a private cooking class, I feel obligated to write this review so no one goes through what I did.

Hired them for my boyfriend's birthday and it was AMAZING! You definitely get a bang for your buck…read more They were punctual, friendly, organized, and most importantly TALENTED. The food was delicious and the best thing is that we have leftovers for tomorrow! Highly recommend. Not to mention how they left the kitchen very very clean!!

We booked the Ambient Personal Chef for a family vacation in Sandbridge, Va at a vacation house. We…read morehad ~13 adult total including 2 children, a newborn baby, and adults from 30-75. My husband and I were delighted with the planning process. We received multiple menu options that managed to balance picky eaters, food allergies, pregnant, and breastfeeding members of our party! In addition to a 7 day breakfast & dinner menu, we also put together a grocery list for snacks & lunch foods. The meals were over the top delicious. This is coming from 2 New Yorkers who are accustomed to fine dining and spend a lot of their time in the best restaurants around. Every meal was professional, cooked to perfection, and appealed to all. The desserts were fabulous and I'm not even much of a sweets eater. For the 4th of July we had a TON of food - we ate it for days and savored every bite. Despite the fact that the chefs were around us during our family vacation, their presence was never intrusive. We enjoyed the pool, playing games, watching TV, and chatting. They respected our time and space. We are planning the same vacation and considered a new location, but are returning to Virginia for Ambient Personal Chef. You will not be disappointed.

This was a 60th birthday party for my husband and she came through and was absolutely amazing the…read moreguests loved it. We even had food, allergies, vegans, and additional food restrictions, even with all the food challenges, she made the accommodations and everyone loved the food she prepared and everything was delicious. I am so impressed and so awwed by all of her food The ingredient, the taste, everything was amazing. Everyone was delighted by all of her dishes I highly recommend her to any, and everyone I will be calling her and using her services again.

From the owner: I am a servsafe certified, classically trained, and inventive chef. I enjoy meal planning, grocery…read moreshopping, and preparing meals. I also enjoy creating themed foods for fun parties or catering small events such as baby showers, dinner parties, or birthday parties.

We came on vacation to Virginia Beach and Chef Jackson prepared amazing meals for our 10+ guest…read more She is definitely the one for the job!!! Amazing.

From the owner: Our business specializes in International Cuisines along with American Cuisines. We cater small to…read morelarge events ranging from 2-100 guest. We provide all of the necessary equipment, along with tableware, dish-ware, table decor, and also surprise our guest with complimentary bottles of wine for wine pairing for each cuisine. And a birthday song if one of out client's has a birthday during scheduling of event. We strive to deliver the best Culinary experience possible to our clients. We can't wait to hear from you!

Savor Of elegance was my first personal chef experience and I can tell you it continues to be worth…read moreevery single penny! Chef Delvin focuses on quality and does not cut corners. Everything is covered down to a T. Savor of Elegance has smoked my turkey for Thanksgiving, cooked for my husband and I for a romantic Date night at home, as well as support the VA Hampton medical center nurses for nurses week and birthdays for lunch. Chef Delvin is very versatile and can cook for any occasion. He also specializes in customized carved watermelons and fruit baskets that are 100 times better than edible arrangements. I highly recommend and will continue to indulge in the best Savor Of elegance has to offer!

I can sum this up in one word! WOW!!! Delvin and his crew knocked this wedding out of the park!…read moreEVERYTHING... the booking, the menu, the set-up, the food and clean-up, ALL AMAZING! Savor of Elegance is, "from this day forward, till death do us part" my catering partner. Thank-you so much.

Chef Mark cooked our private dinner in OBX during our recent vacation and it was nothing short of…read morephenomenal. Chef Mark was very personable and efficient, and each dish he served was AMAZING. Highly recommend booking their services! Thank you!!

The six-course meal he prepared was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish was…read morecrafted with precision, and you could taste the care and quality in each bite. He tailored the menu perfectly to our tastes, and everything--from the appetizers to the dessert--was simply delicious. What made the experience even better was how wonderful he was with our two young sons. While we enjoyed our gourmet meal, Chef Ramsey made them mac and cheese, chicken fingers, and a mixed fresh fruit plate. The boys absolutely loved their meals, and Chef Ramsey handled their curiosity and questions like a pro. He wasn't the least bit bothered by their excitement and happily engaged with them while he cooked. It made the evening so much more relaxing for us as parents. On top of his culinary skills, Chef Ramsey's personality was warm, professional, and friendly. He left the kitchen in pristine condition--better than it was when he arrived. It was truly an extraordinary experience that brought the joy of dining at a fine restaurant into the comfort of our home. We're so glad we opted for this experience to celebrate our anniversary. It's something we'll always remember, and we can't recommend Chef Ramsey enough!