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I scheduled Chip for a to come to my house for an intimate dinner for two as part of proposing to my girlfriend and we had a perfect experience. I was naturally nervous about the whole experience and using someone for the first time with the pressure to make every detail perfect. Chip could not have been more friendly, pleasant and accommodating to my scheduling and even hid in his car to be out of the way during the actual proposal! I consider myself to be a good cook and was very impressed with Chip's general knowledge of food and the kitchen, his menu choices, the pairing of sides with entrees, and most importantly his ability to adjust his food to suit my food allergies. We had his crab fritters, apple mesclun salad, beef short rib, grouper, and the molten chocolate souffle. The presentation and flavors were incredible and he packed all of the leftovers into "to-go" plates for us at the end of the meal. Chip made everything very easy and it was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy an exquisite meal (with no clean up) in the privacy of our home. His table service was friendly but not intrusive and he did an excellent job taking cues on when to check on us during and in between courses. We're looking forward to having Chip back for a similar in home dining experience and as a caterer for dinner parties. I only regret that I didn't take more pictures of the food. Thanks Chip!
What you need to know: Chef Chip's food is AMAZING! Seriously, this was definitely an unbelievably delicious meal - I highly recommend the herb-crusted rack of lamb and apple mesclun salad. His prices are actually reasonable for his high quality. He's very accommodating and flexible if you have allergies or wish to put a twist on his signature menu items. He's very adaptable to the environment (we had an older smaller oven that he made work) and just a very kind human being! I wanted to plan a special night for a friend of mine who wasn't able to celebrate her birthday properly due to the pandemic we're all in currently (gotta love 2020). I saw a few friends had been using private chef services and decided to do my research, which is when I came across Chef Chip's listings and saw how highly rated he is. Chef Chip: I absolutely cannot say enough great things about Chef Chip. From the moment I reached out to him with my ideas, he was very helpful, kind, and willing to work with me to create the perfect experience. In-person you get the same deal. Since it was just the two of us for dinner and the kitchen/dining room are virtually the same room, Chef Chip was very engaging with us, making us laugh and sparking interesting conversation throughout the night. It was incredible to learn about the Chef's journey and how he's completely self-taught. Overall, you're in great hands with Chef Chip as he's always willing to work with you to create the experience you desire and he's just a very down to earth and kind person. Food: - Appetizer course - Calamari Fritti. The Calamari was tender and not chewy at all, perfectly crisp, and the vodka sauce on the side was a perfect citrusy and tomatoey compliment to the dish. - Salad - Apple Mesclun salad. Probably one of the best salads I've ever eaten in my life. The gorgonzola, shaved apples, and that lemon honey vinaigrette combination was so flavorful and a perfect light dish in between the appetizer and main course. I will say the highlight of this salad was actually the spiced walnuts which gave a unique texture and flavor to the salad - didn't surprise me at all to learn that the "spice" used on these walnuts was actually made by the Chef himself! Once again putting his own special twist on an already amazing dish. Main Courses - I wanted to try something different, so by my request, Chef Chip prepared an exquisite lobster tail on top of a delectable risotto with a steak medallion. I opted for his tried and true herb-crusted rack of lamb with the red wine jus, and risotto cake. For my friends course, she LOVED it. The lobster tail was cooked perfectly, the risotto underneath the tail had bits of lobster meat from the rest of the lobster in it and was so tasty! Her steak medallion was done just how she likes it and the veggies were a nice compliment to such a rich dish. My herb-crusted rack of lamb was a whole experience. Before cooking it, the Chef let me taste his homemade pesto that would encrust the lamb and by itself the pesto was phenomenal! When I finally got to taste it on the lamb, I was just in heaven. The lamb was perfectly cooked to what I like (medium-rare) and was so juicy. The risotto cake was something I've never had before, and as a fan of fried things, this was just stunning. I mean it's fried on the outside and creamy on the inside, what's not to like? The red wine jus that accompanied this dish just took it to the next level - I seriously would bathe in that jus because it was just so damn good! Dessert - Finally to end the night, we went with the Chef's Molten Chocolate Soufflé which was an amazing end. The soufflé was cooked to perfection, molten center, fluffy outer, and the vanilla ice cream made the dish that much more delicious. Price: This was way better than I thought it was going to be. I ended up paying about $260 in total for the dinner (which included food costs). Considering the convenience of having Chef Chip come to us, and the quality level of the food, as well as his overall demeanor, I'd say this was a great price point as you wouldn't get everything he offers spending the same amount at a restaurant around town. All-in-all, I'll definitely be securing Chef Chip's services again in the near future and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking an upscale dinner from a fun and engaging chef in the comfort of their own home. His food is phenomenal and he is an excellent chef.
Chef Chip was AWESOME!! He served us a six course, ambulatory, small-plate dinner for 30. We had the polenta with mushroom raging, fried green tomatoes with succotash and shrimp, porcini roasted duck breast with orange saffron sauce, lamb merguez sausage with raita, fried pork belly with blackberry demi glacé, and bread pudding with whiskey sabayon!! Everything tasted GREAT!! Service went well! There were only two small hiccups: 1. Chef uses his sons to help out with service. They are pre-teen/young adolescents and were not quite as worried about sanitation. One was seen cleaning the edge of two plates by licking his thumb and wiping it down. However, when called to Chef Chip's attention, he immediately addressed the behavior and it wasn't repeated. 2. Chef provided the dishes and silverware. However, there weren't sufficient forks so guests were instructed to hold on their forks for all six courses, which was hard with game play and other activities. The most impressive thing was that we had a family emergency and he was super flexible as we tried to figure out what needed to happen next. Overall, the experience was amazing!! Servers were friendly and did a super job making sure everyone was served and all needs were being met!! I would definitely recommend him and use him again!
Chef Chip is the real deal. We had the calamari...best we've had in forever. His salad with shaved apples, gorgonzola and self spiced walnuts is a must have. Hand cut filet REVERSE SEARED with to die for bordelaise sauce that I'd eat a cardboard box if it were covered in it. Gruyere potatoes with nutmeg were a show stopper for my husband and preteen. Molten chocolate souffle was the perfect finish. His prices are so reasonable for the insane quality you get. I worked in fine dining for years & am picky. I'd recommend him to anyone I know. He's a gem. He not only cooked an amazing meal, but taught me as he went along (I love cooking). Bonus, he took the time to fix a burner on my stove that wasn't working & taught us out to make 30 min homemade, insane fries!!!! Just book him....before I do.
We Hired Chip for a bday dinner party for my sister. My family was very happy and we had a good time. My favorite was his seafood gumbo ,which is a lot for me to say because I've had gumbo many times and never liked it that much. The eggplant appetizer was also a win in our books. We had the lamb dish and my dad and bro in law said that was their fave of the night so I guess you can't go wrong with Chip. I'm happy to recommend him to someone and we would hire him again.
I purchased a romantic dinner for 2 from Chip last year as a Christmas gift. It was AMAZING and now that Christmas is approaching again, I've already reached out to do it again! Last year we had the crab fritters, Apple Mesclun Salad, Seafood Stuffed Flounder and the Molten Chocolate Souffle for dessert. Each course was DELICIOUS and prepared with such care. We sat at my counter island while Chip cooked (he brought all his own supplies) and we all just chatted away. It was a lovely evening and I can't wait to do it again!!
Chef Chip and his team created a meal for my friends (twins) 40th birthday party! We had six different small plates. Each was course worthy. The succotash with fried tomatoes and grilled shrimp to the duck breast with mashed potatoes to the lamb sausage all were are amazing. The night was topped off with a New Orleans style bread pudding with warm whiskey cream sauce. Presentation added to the taste of every plate. His service and timeliness was very professional. I might use him for my birthday!!
2 years ago
Chef Chip cooked a family dinner for 8 for my mother's 70th birthday. He was easy to communicate with, flexible with menu options, and just overall a joy to work with. Chip is good-natured and friendly and joined in our family banter with ease, while at the same time producing a gourmet meal from a tiny kitchen in a rented house that had only a hodgepodge of dishes and cutlery. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, blueberry salad, filet and scallops and sea bass, and lemon curd. Everything was cooked to perfection, and he even took the time to teach my niece a little something about plating and presenting during the dessert course. Overall it was a 5-star experience that would have been worth twice the (surprisingly affordable) price! read more
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I scheduled Chip for a to come to my house for an intimate dinner for two as part of proposing to my girlfriend and we had a perfect experience. I was naturally nervous about the whole experience and using someone for the first time with the pressure to make every detail perfect. Chip could not have been more friendly, pleasant and accommodating to my scheduling and even hid in his car to be out of the way during the actual proposal! I consider myself to be a good cook and was very impressed with Chip's general knowledge of food and the kitchen, his menu choices, the pairing of sides with entrees, and most importantly his ability to adjust his food to suit my food allergies. We had his crab fritters, apple mesclun salad, beef short rib, grouper, and the molten chocolate souffle. The presentation and flavors were incredible and he packed all of the leftovers into "to-go" plates for us at the end of the meal. Chip made everything very easy and it was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy an exquisite meal (with no clean up) in the privacy of our home. His table service was friendly but not intrusive and he did an excellent job taking cues on when to check on us during and in between courses. We're looking forward to having Chip back for a similar in home dining experience and as a caterer for dinner parties. I only regret that I didn't take more pictures of the food. Thanks Chip! read more
What you need to know: Chef Chip's food is AMAZING! Seriously, this was definitely an unbelievably delicious meal - I highly recommend the herb-crusted rack of lamb and apple mesclun salad. His prices are actually reasonable for his high quality. He's very accommodating and flexible if you have allergies or wish to put a twist on his signature menu items. He's very adaptable to the environment (we had an older smaller oven that he made work) and just a very kind human being! I wanted to plan a special night for a friend of mine who wasn't able to celebrate her birthday properly due to the pandemic we're all in currently (gotta love 2020). I saw a few friends had been using private chef services and decided to do my research, which is when I came across Chef Chip's listings and saw how highly rated he is. Chef Chip: I absolutely cannot say enough great things about Chef Chip. From the moment I reached out to him with my ideas, he was very helpful, kind, and willing to work with me to create the perfect experience. In-person you get the same deal. Since it was just the two of us for dinner and the kitchen/dining room are virtually the same room, Chef Chip was very engaging with us, making us laugh and sparking interesting conversation throughout the night. It was incredible to learn about the Chef's journey and how he's completely self-taught. Overall, you're in great hands with Chef Chip as he's always willing to work with you to create the experience you desire and he's just a very down to earth and kind person. Food: - Appetizer course - Calamari Fritti. The Calamari was tender and not chewy at all, perfectly crisp, and the vodka sauce on the side was a perfect citrusy and tomatoey compliment to the dish. - Salad - Apple Mesclun salad. Probably one of the best salads I've ever eaten in my life. The gorgonzola, shaved apples, and that lemon honey vinaigrette combination was so flavorful and a perfect light dish in between the appetizer and main course. I will say the highlight of this salad was actually the spiced walnuts which gave a unique texture and flavor to the salad - didn't surprise me at all to learn that the "spice" used on these walnuts was actually made by the Chef himself! Once again putting his own special twist on an already amazing dish. Main Courses - I wanted to try something different, so by my request, Chef Chip prepared an exquisite lobster tail on top of a delectable risotto with a steak medallion. I opted for his tried and true herb-crusted rack of lamb with the red wine jus, and risotto cake. For my friends course, she LOVED it. The lobster tail was cooked perfectly, the risotto underneath the tail had bits of lobster meat from the rest of the lobster in it and was so tasty! Her steak medallion was done just how she likes it and the veggies were a nice compliment to such a rich dish. My herb-crusted rack of lamb was a whole experience. Before cooking it, the Chef let me taste his homemade pesto that would encrust the lamb and by itself the pesto was phenomenal! When I finally got to taste it on the lamb, I was just in heaven. The lamb was perfectly cooked to what I like (medium-rare) and was so juicy. The risotto cake was something I've never had before, and as a fan of fried things, this was just stunning. I mean it's fried on the outside and creamy on the inside, what's not to like? The red wine jus that accompanied this dish just took it to the next level - I seriously would bathe in that jus because it was just so damn good! Dessert - Finally to end the night, we went with the Chef's Molten Chocolate Soufflé which was an amazing end. The soufflé was cooked to perfection, molten center, fluffy outer, and the vanilla ice cream made the dish that much more delicious. Price: This was way better than I thought it was going to be. I ended up paying about $260 in total for the dinner (which included food costs). Considering the convenience of having Chef Chip come to us, and the quality level of the food, as well as his overall demeanor, I'd say this was a great price point as you wouldn't get everything he offers spending the same amount at a restaurant around town. All-in-all, I'll definitely be securing Chef Chip's services again in the near future and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking an upscale dinner from a fun and engaging chef in the comfort of their own home. His food is phenomenal and he is an excellent chef. read more
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Chef Chip was AWESOME!! He served us a six course, ambulatory, small-plate dinner for 30. We had the polenta with mushroom raging, fried green tomatoes with succotash and shrimp, porcini roasted duck breast with orange saffron sauce, lamb merguez sausage with raita, fried pork belly with blackberry demi glacé, and bread pudding with whiskey sabayon!! Everything tasted GREAT!! Service went well! There were only two small hiccups: 1. Chef uses his sons to help out with service. They are pre-teen/young adolescents and were not quite as worried about sanitation. One was seen cleaning the edge of two plates by licking his thumb and wiping it down. However, when called to Chef Chip's attention, he immediately addressed the behavior and it wasn't repeated. 2. Chef provided the dishes and silverware. However, there weren't sufficient forks so guests were instructed to hold on their forks for all six courses, which was hard with game play and other activities. The most impressive thing was that we had a family emergency and he was super flexible as we tried to figure out what needed to happen next. Overall, the experience was amazing!! Servers were friendly and did a super job making sure everyone was served and all needs were being met!! I would definitely recommend him and use him again! read more
6 years ago
Chef Chip is the real deal. We had the calamari...best we've had in forever. His salad with shaved apples, gorgonzola and self spiced walnuts is a must have. Hand cut filet REVERSE SEARED with to die for bordelaise sauce that I'd eat a cardboard box if it were covered in it. Gruyere potatoes with nutmeg were a show stopper for my husband and preteen. Molten chocolate souffle was the perfect finish. His prices are so reasonable for the insane quality you get. I worked in fine dining for years & am picky. I'd recommend him to anyone I know. He's a gem. He not only cooked an amazing meal, but taught me as he went along (I love cooking). Bonus, he took the time to fix a burner on my stove that wasn't working & taught us out to make 30 min homemade, insane fries!!!! Just book him....before I do. read more
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We Hired Chip for a bday dinner party for my sister. My family was very happy and we had a good time. My favorite was his seafood gumbo ,which is a lot for me to say because I've had gumbo many times and never liked it that much. The eggplant appetizer was also a win in our books. We had the lamb dish and my dad and bro in law said that was their fave of the night so I guess you can't go wrong with Chip. I'm happy to recommend him to someone and we would hire him again. read more
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I purchased a romantic dinner for 2 from Chip last year as a Christmas gift. It was AMAZING and now that Christmas is approaching again, I've already reached out to do it again! Last year we had the crab fritters, Apple Mesclun Salad, Seafood Stuffed Flounder and the Molten Chocolate Souffle for dessert. Each course was DELICIOUS and prepared with such care. We sat at my counter island while Chip cooked (he brought all his own supplies) and we all just chatted away. It was a lovely evening and I can't wait to do it again!! read more
9 years ago
Chef Chip and his team created a meal for my friends (twins) 40th birthday party! We had six different small plates. Each was course worthy. The succotash with fried tomatoes and grilled shrimp to the duck breast with mashed potatoes to the lamb sausage all were are amazing. The night was topped off with a New Orleans style bread pudding with warm whiskey cream sauce. Presentation added to the taste of every plate. His service and timeliness was very professional. I might use him for my birthday!! read more
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My heart, soul, and stomach have never been more satisfied. I surprised my bf with a romantic dinner for two. We sat at our bar while Chef Chip prepared our meal. There was never a dull moment as he is SO personable and easy going and a great conversationalist. We ordered the crab fritters, apple mesclun salad, filet mignon, scallops, and molten chocolate dessert. He forgot the crab fritters BUT get this... he drove alllll the way back home to grab them for us and drove alllll the way back to our place to cook them and the little extra wait was absolutely worth it. Those things are heaven! He was sure to prep everything before he left so the wait wasn't long when it was time to serve. There are no complaints. I will DEFINITELY hire Chef Chip again in the future. I recommend to anyone. read more
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Chef Chip is the best! After interviewing many private chefs in the Atlanta area, I hired Chip for my mom's birthday celebration. He's entertaining, knowledgeable, and flexible. His dishes are delicious, and he gives great cooking tips. My company has also hired him to bring in his famous Omelette Bar for breakfast meetings...always a hit. We will definitely be using him again for the holidays! read more
8 years ago
Chef Chip is awesome! He is very down to earth and personable. He cooked a dinner for three and the food was DELICIOUS!!! The shrimp and gritcake is to DIE for. I swear every ingredient he touches turn out to be a delectable masterpiece. He was prompt, polite, and courteous. And even cleaned up after cooking! I would definitely recommend him and his services. read more
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Good morning! Are you available on Fathers Day to do a bunch? I only have five in my party. I am trying to do something special for my son who is a new father and my fiancé at our home. Please let me know thank you?l
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