I came across Gmarket from an internet search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience…read morewas absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

BELIEVE THE HYPE. We are a difficult crowd to impress and Gmarket soared above our expectations for…read morea 15-person Thanksgiving extravaganza. It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to host our loved ones at our home. We trusted Gmarket at the helm and we are very grateful and glad we did. This team is professional, responsive and cares about their work in a way that translates to the table. Exceptional food. Our guests were heard singing the praises throughout diner, on repeat. We were a rowdy bunch and Chef Bobby and his crew knew how to handle us. By the end of the night, it felt like we were all celebrating the holiday together. We are grateful to Gmarket for the memories and I am looking for another excuse to get a caterer!

I had the pleasure of having The Kitchenette project cook for my birthday dinner…read more It was 10/10 experience. Chef Tim made everything fresh at our home, all the dishes were beautifully plated and tasted phenomenal. Chef Tim made a dinner menu that was seasonal and very flavorful. He took his time to discuss and explain each of the courses that we ate. Lastly, he made sure to clean up everything that was used (plates, silverware and cooking materials). I would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Tim and crew helped create the most perfect dinner party at our house this past weekend. From…read morethe upfront menu creation to the final product, it was top-notch. Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about the multi-course dinner, which consisted of some very unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. His team, including a bartender, were incredibly nice, accomodating and made the night even more special. I highly recommend Chef Tim!

I don't know that I can properly find the exact words to describe my experience with Kirk and his…read morestaff. He was exceptional and the food was absolutely delicious. This was thee best experience I've had with a personal chef. No details were missed. If you are looking for a professional chef and good authentic quality food. Stop here. My guest were all smiles and every dish was absolutely amazing!

Chef Kirk and team are simply amazing, he came in and produced. A phenomenal menu with food, and…read moreprofessionalism. I will definitely use his services again.

Outrageous. The salmon was perfectly cooked, cookies were otherworldly and what a great guy. I real…read morepleasure. Highly recommend.

Joe recently catered a 50 person wedding shower for us in my mother in law's home and we could not…read morebe any more pleased with the results. Joe worked with us to come up with the menu, and while he can prepare pretty much anything your heart desires, we ultimately decided on the Maryland style crab cakes with mango salsa, Nova Scotia smoked salmon with creme frachie, dill, and capers on a crispy potato pancake and pesto stuffed mushrooms with melted mozzarella for the appetizers and then carved roasted turkey breast with apricot glaze, mixed baby greens salad with candied walnuts, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and roasted baby red potatoes for the entree. Everything was delicious and we received rave reviews from all of the guests! In addition to the amazing food, the server he brought with him made the shower a breeze for the hostess, taking the coats of guests as they entered, walking around and serving appetizers and drinks, and picking up after people had finished. During the party there was little for us to do but socialize since she took care of everything and at the end there was nothing for us to clean up! We actually got to enjoy the party! To top it all off his fee for all of this is very reasonable and you end up with a much more intimate gathering than if you went to a restaurant. Would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Angela and her assistant Pam provided our family with a wonderful crab boil we will never…read moreforget. Her attention to detail and passion about culinary arts was evident in every part of the meal she created for us. We enjoyed every morsel and detail. We also appreciated how flexible she was working with what we had at a secondary home! Thank you!!!! We will DEFINITELY see you again!

Chef Angela and her Sous Chef, Tamara, were fantastic! We celebrated a bachelorette getaway and…read moretried to make it super special during Covid and hired Chef Angela for the event. They were on time, brought everything, including dishes, table clothes, cloth napkins, flowers etc , served really good food and then cleaned everything up beautifully! Both of them were super friendly and personable and Chef Angela was easy to communicate with before the event. We could not have been more pleased! Thank you for creating such a special evening for the bride-to-be!

Had Chef back a second time to cook for my mother and her friends. He did a fantastic job as…read morealways. He is very communicative and works to make sure everyone is pleased... Cooking for older people with dietary needs can be tricky but he was willing to try and did succeed. He even made a dish i saw online and wanted to try! See you in 6 months for the next soiree!!!!

SCAM - I'm saddened to express HOW DISAPPOINTED I am with d'andres food. He cooked for Thanksgiving…read moreand the food was at best sub par. We paid $1500 and the food was atrocious. he and his cousin were great when we met them, he has not been rude to us either. I rarely leave negative reviews, but seeing so many positive reviews on Google and then such negative reviews on Yelp, I would ask that you BEWARE before you hire him. The food was bad.

Chef Brandon Rogers is a culinary genius. I don't use that term lightly or with anyone…read more My sister and I were planning a 35 anniversary dinner for my parents. They had given us so much that we figured we would hire an in home chef to cook them a spectacular meal. My sister found Chef Rogers online and we got very lucky. Immediately upon our first conversation Chef Rogers was dropped into exactly what we were looking for, how we wanted things to be, and the quality of the meal that we were looking for. So let's talk about the quality. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. The meal consisted of tuna carpaccio (AMAZING), burrata (did not try), 45 day aged steak (so excellent) with whipped celery root (INCREDIBLE), and then a butter cake with macerated berries (HEAVENLY). It would be one thing if Chef Rodgers was an incredible chef... which he is but to really be so accommodating about the menu and just such an unbelievably nice guy is why you hire him. He is the total package and you're not going to find a better in home chef in the area.

A consummate professional. Utilized Chef Brandon's catering service for a memorial. We allowed him…read moreto create the menu providing only the dietary restrictions for some of our attendees. The food was delicious. His skill, creativity, and technique were evident. I was also extremely impressed with communication and professionalism. He delivered as promised. My guests and I were impressed. I would do business with him again.

I used Chef Paul catering for a banquet dinner and I was very happy with everything. The food was…read moredelicious and delivery was on time and set up was done very quick. All who attended the banquet told me how much they enjoyed the dinner. I am sure we will use them again next year.

We had a great experience working with Tricia and the team at Chef Paul Catering for our event…read more Throughout the planning process, Tricia was incredibly patient and accommodating as we went through multiple rounds of menu changes while finalizing the details. On the day of the event, she was professional, attentive, and willing to help with whatever we needed. The food was great as well, and we would absolutely recommend and work with Chef Paul Catering again in the future.

Awful! Chef Leslie is completely unprofessional. Her cooking is a best mediocre. Her attitude is…read morecompletely unprofessional. She did not follow through on her commitment to me and I would not recommend her under any circumstances. There are so many other personal chefs out there who are more talented and know how to treat a customer right. Find someone else!

Chef Leslie is the blessing that our family needed. We are two busy professionals, who struggled to…read morefind time to grocery shop and cook meals for our family. With freshly made, organic meals prepared according to our preferences, we come home, quickly reheat our food, and just like that, dinner is served. Chef Leslie is always finding new recipes for us to try, and her cooking is simply delicious. It's obvious that Chef Leslie is passionate about her skill, and we feel very fortunate to have found her.

As a food connoisseur, I try different restaurants and give my opinion, but this by far took the…read morecake. From the unprofessional presentation of the choice of staff who didn't look fit for serving ANYTHING due to them looking as if they were going to play outside at an event; no hair nets, clothes were not correct for that type of event, facial piercing was unprofessional when you are serving at a professional event. THE FOOD...HORRIBLE! The dressing which was STOVE TOP, greens were from the bag and salty, the fried chicken wings was okay, I think it was from Sharks, but if the host paid for the food, the CATERING company should not tell someone what they can have, it should never be ONE piece of chicken and tell people that's all they can have, but rolled a pan of food on a cart out the door, as well as the inappropriately dressed kids of the staff that was there for what reason except to steal all the candy out of the box...there is more to this situation, but the staff messed up the kitchen at the event and left it leaving the guests to clean it up, all I can say is the wrong company was chosen as it was showed they weren't ready for the job! I DO NOT recommend this place to cater anything! I wish they had a 0 for the rating cause it was deserved.

From the owner: Refined, discreet, and dedicated to excellence — I’m a classically trained private chef with a…read morefoundation in French cuisine, sharpened through experience in high-end restaurants. I now bring that restaurant-level precision into private homes, crafting personalized menus and daily meals tailored to each client's taste, lifestyle, and health needs. I offer full in-home chef services, including ingredient sourcing, menu planning, cooking, and cleanup — all with a focus on seasonality, balance, and elegance. I’m also deeply engaged in modern nutritional science and can build ideal meal programs aligned with USDA dietary guidelines, accommodating everything from wellness-oriented eating to special medical or performance diets. Based in Chicago, open to relocation, and available for live-in arrangements. I honor discretion and confidentiality.