Southern raised girl here. Initially I was like " how southern can he be... from Napa?"…read moreI was pleasantly surprised. Chef David was selected for his southern cuisine. We started with the crab cakes that were amazing. Light and full of crab meat. Then the salad, yummy and filling. The main course, fried chicken with a light crunchy batter, lobster Mac n cheese and asparagus. No lie, I was full after the salad. The main course was so good and then there was bread pudding with pecans. Everyone ate their plates clean. So the next morning, guess what I had for breakfast; leftovers which were better than ever. Chef David was professional in his cooking and serving. He arrived set up, served, cleaned and my kitchen looks nice and clean. He was so nice and the food is so good Great job Chef David

Chef David was incredible! He arrived at the house while our group was out wine tasting and he got…read moresettled and cooking smoothly. Dinner was ready about 30-45min after we arrived back at the house. David set the table, plated and presented each dish, and did all of the dishes! On top of the delicious meal, he made it so easy for all of us. I absolutely recommend the risotto and bread pudding. Thank you Chef David!!

I have been getting Delivered by Grace's individual meals and they are amazing! They are allergy…read morefriendly and Amanda is able to tell you the ingredients so you know it's safe for any dietary needs. She also understands the needs of different allergies and food intolerance so you can trust it's accurate. Side note, they are delicious too! I love working with Delivered by Grace!

Amanda was amazing. I had her cater my wedding with delicious appetizers. She has been in this…read morebusiness for a long time and not only knows food but people too. Whether you know exactly what you want or need somewhere to start she will be helpful in all aspects. Plus her food is bomb, pictures don't do her justice!!!!

My husband and I had the chance to experience a dinner by…read more "Cuisines By Lela", Private chef, Linda McCullough, last night. I cannot rave about Linda and her staff enough Her food is exquisite from appetizers to dessert ... absolutely delicious with such attention to detail and presentation. Her stories between courses were engaging and endearing ... talking about the recipes she still uses who were her grandmother's and how she procures herbs and veggies from her own garden..... loved it all !! And the food THE BEST SHORT RIBS I have ever tasted. Every epic bite was so full of rich flavor All the food was THE BEST EVER AND the house was left immaculate, everything cleaned and left better than how she found it I cannot recommend Cuisine by Lela more highly. A dining experience you won't soon forget !!!

We've had the pleasure of working with Chef Lela on multiple occasions over the last ten years…read more We've had dinner parties as small as four people and we had a 35 person dinner for my husband's 50th birthday. We live in Texas but always make a point to book Chef Lela anytime we are fortunate enough to make it to CA wine country. The food is always outstanding and we never leave one of her meals even remotely hungry. We love that she incorporates so many fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from her own garden into our meals. It's also a huge perk that she brings an assistant with her and they do all of the cleaning up at the conclusion of the meal. Absolutely recommend without hesitation!!!

After an extensive search in the Sonoma area for catering my best friend's bachelorette party of…read more12, I am so glad I hired Debbie. Not only was the food delicious, communication was excellent, she was punctual, and extremely professional. I appreciated that everything was set up in a timely matter and she was accommodating with various food allergies and one guest's last minute cancellation. I highly recommend Debbie as a caterer for your next event. My menu consisted of: -Appetizer: simple salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette and fruit and cheese platters -Taco bar with steak and fish -Sides: black beans, Spanish rice, red and green salsa, lettuce, tomato, onion, sliced olives, sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeños, tortilla chips, flour, and corn tortillas Dessert: fruit kebabs The food was plentiful and we even used the extra sides and made nachos. Thank you Debbie. You made our weekend!

Debbie was fantastic! So communicative and the food was out of this world! Our gathering of 12 was…read morevery impressed!

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration…read more We recently decided to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner party and to mark the occasion with something truly special: hiring a private chef for the very first time. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. Immediately after contacting Chef Camille Jeanty, her calm professionalism and genuine warmth immediately put us at ease. She took the time to understand our vision for the evening and even did a walkthrough to familiarize herself with our home and setup. She then created a stunning menu that perfectly matched our preferences, including a separate menu for our young grandkids! The evening was magical... every course was delicious with a real standout being the handmade Pappardelle Alfredo which prompted several requests for seconds! It was such a wonderfully relaxed, unhurried meal ... just what our "Italian vision" had imagined! What truly set this experience apart was Camille's individualized touch offering her bespoke dinnerware, beautifully curated flower centerpieces from a local Napa Farmer and even including a lovely, printed menu for each of our guests. It is also worth mentioning that Camille's well-trained staff were extremely personable as well as attentive! Our guests were raving, and we felt so pampered and celebrated. If you are considering a private chef for a special occasion, we wholeheartedly recommend Chef Camille Jeanty and her wonderful staff. Truthfully, they felt like family, and we gave them 5 Stars from start to finish! They helped turn our golden anniversary into a golden memory!

I reached out to book a farm cooking experience for a bachelorette weekend. From the start, there…read morewere red flags -- she missed our confirmed initial call entirely, and rather than reaching out to me, I had to call her myself. When she picked up, she explained she had just returned from a workout. During that call, I clearly communicated that our group would be staying at a hotel and would need an on-site venue -- not an option, a requirement. Despite this, I had to reiterate it again in a later email, suggesting she wasn't tracking the basic details of our event. Camille is really personable and kind-- I just felt like there was a lack of professionalism. After multiple email exchanges and weeks of back and forth, she sent a pricing breakdown on June 19th acknowledging she still needed to confirm farm availability -- while simultaneously letting me know I needed to sign a contract and submit a deposit by June 26th. I had already shared the experience with my group and gotten everyone excited. On June 24th, today, she informed me the farm had been booked and was unavailable. I want to address that respectfully. I confirmed the date and guest count with her over the phone during our very first call June 1st-- and reiterated both again in writing on June 19th. At that point, she had everything she needed to check availability. The farm wasn't contacted until June 23rd. I understand that securing a third-party venue has its challenges, and I have no doubt she works hard. But had the farm been contacted when she first had the date and headcount, we would have known much sooner and I wouldn't have shared the experience with my group prematurely. I wish her all the best and hope this feedback is helpful going forward.

They catered our wedding. It was PERFECT! You can't find better food in Napa. Great staff, classy.read more

OMG! Laurel's Catering is the absolute BEST! I hired…read moreLaurel's Catering for an intimate party for my Husband's 70th Birthday and was so totally impressed that I want to tell everyone about them to anyone who will listen! ! From soup to nuts she and her Chef husband Matt did an amazing, incredible job! Laurel has this amazing ability to connect with you and anticipate all your needs and wants. No is not in her vocabulary. She goes above and beyond and is an immense pleasure to work with. The plethora of food choices are beyond and the cuisine was over the top delicious. A taste sensation in the mouth. When I lived in Hawaii we used to say "broke da mouth" good! I have celiac's disease and my husband is a picky eater and they managed to prepare and present amazing, delicious items-- every single one of them! I can't speak highly enough about these two! Hire them, you will not be disappointed but rather delighted and impressed as I was! You guys rock!!!!

Adam Small and his team were recommended to us by a family member who also used his services for…read moreher wedding. We could not be happier with the recommendation as the appetizers and entrées were absolutely stunning -- both in flavor and aesthetics! Our biggest difficulty was choosing dishes from his diverse catalog of offerings since they all sounded delicious. He was also very accommodating and made various adjustments to account for particular food allergies that some of our guests had (without compromising on flavor at all). For appetizers, we chose: - Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna (Seka Hills EVOO, Sicilian Pesto, Herbs) - Ratatouille Tarts (Puff Pastry, Seka Hills EVOO, Parmigiano Reggiano) - Pistachio Flatbread (Onion, Burrata, Honey, and Chili Oil -- this one was a extra-huge hit with all guests) For dinner, we started with a Local Harvest Salad (Farm Vegetables, Fruit, Vinaigrette, Cheese, and Nuts -- plating was particularly beautiful for the salad), and had three entrée options: - Wagyu New York Steak (Imperial American Wagyu, Roasted Vegetables, Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, Potato Galette, and Red Wine Jus) - Signature Duck (Mary's Crusted Duck Breast, Hind-Quarter Confit, Potato Cake, Charred Vegetables, and Duck Jus) - Roasted Butternut Squash with Cannellini Beans (Charred Vegetables, Marinated Portobello Mushrooms, and Saffron-Rosemary Broth) Throughout our entire wedding and afterwards, guests were telling us how impressed they were and that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding! He and his team arrived right on schedule, set up (including silverware and plates) cooked and served outstanding food, provided extremely attentive service, and then cleaned up, leaving the kitchen absolutely spotless (while also deftly navigating a brief power outage!). We cannot recommend Adam Small Cooks highly enough! His food, attention to detail, and service are truly next level. Thank you again for making our wedding so special!

Chef Adam was amazing!!!…read more We celebrated a friend's birthday with 6 people at an Airbnb in Sonoma. We had a six course menu (see below for details) that was excellent! For the vegetarian in the group (me) he was able to whip up a wonderful dish when everyone else was eating halibut. Every single dish was a stand out and the group was so happy with how everything turned out. This was a wish of the birthday girl - to have a private chef and to spend time with her girlfriends. She was blown away by the experience. The 6 course meal included: Fried Baby Artichokes: lemon aioli, herbs, chili oil Flatbread: preserved truffle, pistachios, onion, burrata, honey, chili oil Ash Roasted Beets: kimchi honey, pistachios, ravigote, feta Charred Zucchini Agnolotti: fried sage, brown butter, lemon, pepper, parmigiana Seared Halibut: fennel-potato salad, herbs, haricot vert, preserved truffle champagne sauce Under-Baked Chocolate Cake: Italian meringue, Luxardo cherries, cocoa nibs Also, our kitchen was left spotless! Thanks again Chef Adam for giving us the perfect first day of our trip!

Amazing experience with these chefs. Great pizzas, great service, they even helped my five year…read moreold make a pizza and they were so generous. loved every second.

Chef Chay and his other chef Jason did an excellent job for my future daughter in laws bridal…read moreshower. Everyone loved the food. I couldn't Have been happier with every thing. Clean up was great. I was able to enjoy my party!

Chef Christian was more than just a caterer and chef, he spent quite a bit of time giving us…read moreinformation on the area and best ways to get to our villa from the airport, he cares about his guests whole experience and not just the food aspect. Speaking of food, he and his team provided exactly what they promised, and we will certainly use them again.

I wish Yelp let you rate 10/5 stars. Christian and his team were more than amazing. My experience…read morewas unbelievable. They literally took care of everything. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious. Big family-style Italian dishes. The courses were served, shared.... and devoured. We were a party of 10 and it was such an easy operation, completely hands-off. I would 1,000% recommend Culinary Mercenary to everyone. I will use them every time I go back to Napa Valley. Thank you!! P.S. Read the contract, it will have you literally rolling on the floor laughing.