Pasta Mark made the pasta-making lesson such a wonderful experience! He's incredibly talented at…read morewhat he does and made it fun, engaging, and easy to follow. He was especially patient with the kids, taking the time to explain each step and making sure everyone felt included and confident. Not only was the experience fantastic, but the pasta was absolutely delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better personal chef or a more enjoyable lesson. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough incredible things about Pasta Mark. During one of the hardest times for our…read morefamily -- planning a celebration of life -- he stepped in and truly went above and beyond. Mark didn't just cater a meal... he created a completely custom pasta experience that felt personal, thoughtful, and made with genuine care. From the initial conversation, he listened closely to what we envisioned and added special touches that honored our loved one in such a meaningful way. The menu felt intentional, the flavors were absolutely delicious, and everything was prepared beautifully. More than the food (which our guests are still talking about!), it was Mark's heart and professionalism that stood out. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free, allowing our family to focus on being together and remembering someone very special. If you are looking for someone who brings not only culinary talent but compassion and personalization to your event, Pasta Mark is truly exceptional. We are so grateful for the care he poured into making the day as special as it could possibly be.

We have been using The Great Plate since it was difficult to cook our own meals. The food was…read morecustomized, affordable and delicious. If you are someone on the go, you want someone with over 40 years of experience meal planning and making great food. She is reliable and will cater to your specific dietary needs.. I highly recommend The Great Plate.

We have had a wonderful experience with The great plate. My daughter enjoys her cooking classes and…read morelooks forward to each session. We adore chef Eileen. She is wonderful and patient and very kind and has helped my daughter make her very own recipe book! We look forward to making our home made meals with miss Eileen.

I took a private class with Teri to bake a cake for my husband's 40th birthday, and it was the best…read moredecision ever. I've never baked a single thing in my life, but by the end of Teri's walk-through (and with lots of friendly guidance), I had a beautiful 4 tier cake to leave with. My husband was absolutely flabbergasted that I'd baked and I was shocked that it was actually delicious. He's eaten a piece daily since and can't stop talking about how good it is-meanwhile I can't stop talking about how much fun I actually had with Teri. She shared the recipe so I can make it going forward and I think I can actually pull it off thanks to the education I got at Chef Tech!

Thank you for the cooking class Chef Terri! Learned quite a bit from the class and encourage others…read moreto join. Have an open mind and be patient and you will enjoy the class and the environment that Chef Terri carefully curates. I recommend!!

My family wanted to surprise our Mother for her 65th birthday. A family friend recommended we hire…read morea private chef to create a special dinner event to celebrate the occasion. After speaking with a few chefs, we selected Chef Salvador because my father and I were impressed with his consultation. We were asked questions regarding her food preferences and were surprised to be sent multiple options characteristic of her taste. Salvador exceeded our expectations by creating an original menu featuring items we knew our mom would love. We chose a five-course meal featuring the following: Ceviche Short ribs with truffled mashed potatoes Duck breast with plum mole and cauliflower purée Spring salad with pomegranate, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, and blood orange vinaigrette Buttercake with berry compote Chef Salvador and his team arrived several hours at my Mother's home in Huntington Beach before we expected our guest of honor. We were impressed with the team's professionalism, the preparation was orchestrated perfectly, and we worried about nothing the entire evening. My Mother and her guests loved every course, every bite, and still rave about the experience. From the initial consultation to the tidy clean-up, every interaction with Chef Peralta was first-class. In fact, we will be hiring him again for my sister-in-law's baby shower next month.

I hired Chef Salvador for my sister's birthday. I wanted to have a seafood menu as that's her…read morefavorite food. Chef Salvador designed a personalized and special 5 course menu that we really enjoyed. It was an an amazing and fun experience to have a fine dining experience in the comfort of my own home.The food and service was excellent. The menu was...... ° Crab machaca tacos~ with peanut salsa macha ° Seabass ceviche ~ with mango & jicama ° Butter poached lobster ~ fines herbes hollandaise and caviar ° Branzino Amandine ~ ratatouille and green beans °Mango flan with strawberry sorbet Taste and presentation were on point!

Amazing romantic cooking class. My wife and I did this class for Valentine's Day. Everything was…read moreperfect and delicious. Creamy potatoes and delicious steaks. Can't recommend any of the classes offered here. Amazing and well worth the time and money.

Joined the Valentine's Day cooking class and had the most fun experience, and the meal was…read moreabsolutely delicious! We made filet mignon, baked brie with bruschetta, chocolate cake with berry compote. I loved every minute of it and cannot recommend enough learning from chef Zak! You will really enjoy your time there!!

Mitsuwa knows how to keep me coming back for more. I go to this Mitsuwa more often after the…read moreopening of J Sweets. I notice a new cooking class called Marche @ Mitsuwa after reading it from the weekly flyer. I forgot about it and went there to get my Tokyo Ginza Rokumeikan jelly fix. I never had crack but this jelly was so addicting like crack. There was a new kitchen with 2 TVs on top and a giant announcement in front of it. Something about cooking class at 10 am, 2 pm and 5 pm for Saturday and Sunday. The menu was Chawanmushi for Saturday and Beef Minute Steak with Red Onion Sauce for Sunday. I asked the chef how much the cost of its cooking class and he said that it was a free demonstration. It was 4 pm so I thought I would just wait and take advantage of the free class. The class started on time and at first there were only a few of us. People started to gather around pretty quick. The recipe was very simple but it was interesting. He demonstrated step by step and xeroxed recipe was available for free. We even tasted the delicious beef steak after the class. I forgot the name of the chef but he was very funny and knowledgeable. He even showed us little tricks that would make cooking easier. This cooking class is great for both customers and Mitsuwa itself. Customers can learn new recipe and get the ingredients from Mitsuwa after class. The chef even let us know that one of the ingredients is on sale. I am sure Mitsuwa will get additional revenue at the market from this smart "demonstration" ;) "Learn it", "Try it", "Taste it". No signup needed.

Chef Ollie makes the absolute best food with the freshest ingredients and warmest atmosphere. An…read moreabsolute must for anyone wanting custom catering or private cooking lessons. She is the best.

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Ollie's kitchen making the most delicious food together…read moreItalian style and learning great cooking tips as we cooked. It was such a memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed everything including the ambiance, the delicious food, Ollie's delightful personality and knowledge of food and how to prepare it and her beautiful kitchen. Can't wait to do it again!

LBCC Bistro is the test kitchen for students enrolled in the culinary program. Reservations…read morerequired via the OpenTable app. For an even $20, guests are provided a 3 course fixed menu. 3 appetizer options, 3 entree options, and 3 dessert options. With rotating cuisines, this particular week catered to Italian fare. My choices were the shrimp bruschetta, poached sole & panna cotta. Shrimp bruschetta- A large shrimp on top of bruschetta, placed squarely in a plate of fennel broth. The broth was an interesting take, as the bruschetta soaked it up & became slightly mushy/slightly crusty. Poached sole- A large fillet of sole, paired with carrots, asparagus and fennel. I could taste the sole was previously frozen, as I've caught & cooked sole, which is a fatty & flavorful fish. The fillet could've used more sauce. Panna cotta- A winner! The pulled sugar was fun to eat, providing a contrast in texture to the creamy panna cotta. Service was excellent. Located at Building V, parking is $2/all day at the adjacent structure on Clark & Carson. For a fair amount of a jaunt, free parking can be had at LBX. Wanna feel like a judge on Hell's Kitchen? Dining at LBCC Bistro is a great way to experience being a gourmet guinea pig. I look forward to booking again, soon.

Second time dining at LBCC and such a treat! I organized a private luncheon at LBCC. They offered…read moreus a great menu! The students prepare and serve the food! The dining area is beautiful.and spacious with wall of windows to watch the activity in the kitchen. In addition, there is a large screen monitor to view activity. Fun to watch the dishes prepared before they come out! For $25 (before tax and tip), you appetizer/salad, main dishes, dessert, and beverages! High quality gourmet meal artistically plated! We all.loved our meals and the exceptional service! We were served New Potato Salad, Yougurt Chicken or Garden Pasta, and Apple Tartin for dessert! All dishes were so tasty and elegantly prepared. The New Potato Salad was amazing! I definitely could have eaten an entire bowl it was so good! I love that the menu included the names of the students preparing (by dish) in the kitchen and serving in the dining area! Reservations are required! No walk-ins. Reservations are available thru Open Table 3 weeks out. They are only open for lunch, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for about 10 weeks each semester. Reservations book up fast and strongly suggest to keep checking if at first you don't see an opening. Definitely an underrated local gem in Long Beach!

Thought we were ordering from Thai Kitchen and when got to their location, was directed to this…read moreaddress. Thai food not good. 1. Drunken noodles great deal on the bogo but our party didn't want spice so ordered level "0". Came too spicy for most to eat. 2. Thai basil chicken lacked flavor, chicken dry and went into trash. 3. Pot stickers were ok but not homemade tasting. Ended up ordering sandwiches for everyone.

I'm gonna be frank and to the point…read more The Cave is the spot to eat from. Thai District tried their hand at Ramen and are under "Ramen district." You can't find a separate location for them so Partake is gonna get this. Thai restaurants/cooks have no hand at making ramen. The chashu is thick and chewy - not melt in your mouth good. The "seasoned egg" is seasoned in pure soy sauce. It's not soft-boiled. The soy sauce of it completely throws the spicy tonkotsu off. Then comes the butcher string, that should not have left the back of house. They offered a whole new bowl but I'm kinda turned off 'cause this was supposed to be my comfort meal to help with me grieving my bunny and it was just all a miss. =/ We have better ramen nearby. Please find it.

We recently hired Chef Moxie to create the menu and serve our guests at a party at our home on…read moreBalboa Island. Her ideas were creative and perfectly executed the day of the event. This was the 3rd occasion that Chef Moxie has taken the reigns and made us look like real "Foodies". She is always prepared and can handle unforeseen events with aplomb (like the time the electricity went out!) Her forte of heavy hors d'oeuvres and bite-size appetizers is always a hit, but she can do so much more. One of our favorites is the grilled beef tenderloin skewers with smoked paprika aioli. And the sun-dried tomato cheese ball she makes, rolled in pine nuts, is a personal favorite. Her motto to "Eat Elite" is easily brought to fruition with her talent and passion. Chef Moxie is always easy-going and personable during a party, our guests leave raving about the food, usually with one of her cards in hand. If you want a custom menu, delicious food, and great service that exceeds your expectations, then look no further.

Last Month, Chef Moxie (Sherri) catered an 80th birthday dinner for my mother-in-law and the entire…read moreextended family. (About 22 people in all). All we knew for sure was that my mother -in-law loves Italian food and that's what we wanted. From .the moment we first talked, Sherri was suggesting hors d'oeuvres, pastas and entrees that all sounded delicious. Once we decided on the menu, Sherri handled the rest. She hired the extra staff we'd need and showed up on the day of the party ready to prepare and cook our special meal. The food was exactly what my mom-in-law loves. Everything was made and served to our guests beautifully . Besides some delicious starters and "small bites" that were a big hit with the guests, we had Chicken piccatta, a delicious pasta with pesto sauce, and Sherri's incredible Caesar salad. She and her staff were delightful and convivial, the food was a home run, and my kitchen was left cleaner than when we started! I said to my husband afterwords, that if we had access to Chef Sherri on a regular basis, I could become quite the entertainer! She makes it that simple, easy and delicious. I will definitely use her for my next occasion!