i will be recommending anyone for that Southern Experience with chef Layah. It's worth EVERYTIMEread more

Very welcoming and passionate. OMG!! This woman can…read moreCOOOOOOOOOK!! She's very personable and you really just want to give her a hug and chat it up like home girls. The process was super simple. I found her on yelp. She hit me back probably w/in 15-20 minutes. I wanted a nice meal made for my wedding anniversary. Year 11 married for Hubby and I. I knew I wanted steak and potatoes. She came up w/the chimmichurri (which I knew I loved), zuppa tuscana and infused strawberry shortcake. She and her assistant/sous chef came over a little bit early (I was a little late ) and she was just awesome! Very warm, personable and knows what she's doing. They were ein my kitchen working their magic and the smell of mouth watering food filled the house. The soup was done first. Hubby basically melted into the chair after his first bite. Seriously! It was flavorful and light abs presented in a very simple but comfort food way. 10 out of 10! A bit later the steak, loaded potato abs brussel sprouts came out. BOOM!! Looked good as f*ck and tasted out of this world! The steak was seasoned well w/out being salty or over done. There was a slight non spicy zing from the chimichurri. Also need to note the chimmichurri tasted so fresh, and flavorful I wanted to eat just the chimnichurri w/a spoon or slather it on EVERYTHING!! I definitely ate at least have of my brussel sprouts w/this magical, fresh, herby sauce.... because it was that damn good! Eating this had me thinking up schemes... ahem plans to get Layha to stay and cook more... or everything . I can and end very much enjoy cooking... but now I feel like I can't go back to my own cooking (woman womp). Oh well. I already booked Chef Layha for New Year, my birthday and Mother's day before the meal was completed. She also made these cute and small bourbon infused strawberry shortcakes. Real strawberries. Simple delicious, and juicy flavor. NOT SOGGY at all. Not overly sweet. Flippin awesome ! She also made some rotelle nachos for my kiddos when they get out of school later. I'll be tasting that very soon. Probably right after I hit the post button . Either way Chef Layha has some real talent. She made my day as well as my husband's. Her food was impeccable. She cleaned up my kitchen after the meal and there's plenty extra food. We're going to enjoy this food the rest of this weekend. For real!! I'm so looking forward to our next meal(s) from her. I hope others catch on to her talent... but a tiny selfish side of me is hoping I get to keep her to myself. Sorry not sorry

I catered a dinner for 2 to our Airbnb in Fredericksburg. I proposed that night so it was…read moredefinitely a special night for us. Joyce was on-time, came prepared, and not to mention the food was great!! We had focaccia with olive oil, grilled peach salad, a charcuterie board, sausage empanadas, paella with lobster, sausage, chicken, mussels and shrimp, and to cap it off creme brulee . The charcuterie board was average but everything else was exceptional! She even drive an hour to Fredericksburg to deliver and helped prep the table while I proposed. With covid going on we didn't want to sit down and a restaurant and most were only take out anyway. She came through to create the romantic dinner I had hoped for. Although it was pricey, that is expected when cooking for 2 and delivering an hour away. Not to mention there was lots of food. More than 2 meals each person which makes it a much better deal. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to cater a large group or for a special night for a few friends.

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!

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.

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

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.

My wife planned a casual dinner party for my birthday with family and friends and received a…read morerecommendation to use Natalie as a caterer. My wife and Natalie worked the menu together discussing likes and dislikes and tweaking some of the dishes. Natalie arrived right when planned, quickly got setup and went straight to preparing the hors d'oeuvre and buffet dinner for 20 people. The ingredients were high quality and everyone thought the food was delicious. Natalie worked very hard the whole 5 hours she was here and left the kitchen clean. I highly recommend her and we will definitely be trying her for a more formal seated dinner party.

Chef Natalie was outstanding!…read more I used her services to cook dinner for my fiancé and her friends on her bachelorette party. Her friends are still raving about how awesome the meal was and most importantly how awesome Natalie and staff were. If you need breakfast, lunch or dinner served for a group, do not hesitate to book Natalie!

it seems like everything menu is just amazing. You can tell that Chef Karissa is a professional…read more Everything from her amazing personality to her amazing food is on point. If you have not tried it yet, you need to check out her menu.

Karissa is truly the best. She and her team catered a 2 week event I was a part of. I have some…read morefood sensitivities, and Karissa went above and beyond to make some accommodation especially for me, even though she didn't have to and I didn't expect her to do so. Many other caterers out there wouldn't care. She cares and that's why she's the best. Also, the food was delicious. I strongly recommend

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Henry through Birding the Border with Texas A&M AgriLife…read moreExtension Service, and he was outstanding from start to finish. He was incredibly supportive of our event and went above and beyond to accommodate a wide range of participant dietary needs without compromising quality or creativity. The food was truly exceptional - - beautifully prepared, flavorful, and consistently well-received by our group. What stood out just as much as the meals was his professionalism and partnership mindset. He was very respectful of our budget and worked with us to make everything feasible without sacrificing the guest experience. He also provided thoughtful, practical recommendations for food logistics that will directly improve how we plan future events. Chef Henry was not just a chef, but a true professional in making our program successful. We would highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again.

We had Chef Henry for a bachelorette party. Henry was so patient and friendly with our group of…read moreladies. The steak was so tender you could cut it with a butter knife. Every course was delicious and had a beautiful presentation! Looking forward to our next booking!