We hired Chef Charlie from Mint Personal Chef to cook a private dinner in our home for our 17th…read morewedding anniversary on October 25th, 2025, and the entire experience was exceptional. He created a beautifully curated menu featuring a Belgian endive salad with apple, almonds, blue cheese, honey, and mint, a flavorful curried butternut squash soup with coconut milk, pepitas, and chives, a perfectly cooked rosemary and thyme roasted chicken with honey-dijon Brussels sprouts and sweet potato mash, and the most comforting baked apple crumble with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Every dish was absolutely delicious and plated with stunning presentation. Chef Charlie even provided printed menus for each of us, adding such a thoughtful touch. Beyond the food, he was warm, conversational, and engaging--clearly putting intention and heart into every detail. We would definitely use his services again and recommend him without hesitation. A perfect anniversary dinner!

The universe gifted an opportunity for a friends reunion in Orange County, about halfway for…read moreeveryone / home for no one. I had 2 weeks to plan dinner, one guest has food allergies and a couple preferred to NOT dine in public. I rented a house with a nice kitchen (and made sure the owner knew it was for a dinner party), but now I needed a chef. I had many referrals from local friends, but everyone they recommended were either booked or not suited for a small dinner party. With 8 days left, I did what I should have done in the first place and checked Yelp. Mint was highly rated, had excellent reviews, and seemed to do smaller events. I sent an inquiry overnight, explained what I was trying to accomplish -- hire an in-home private chef, to cater dinner for 4, and included the list of food allergies. I woke up to an email from Angela -- it was very courteous, succinct, with an attached 1-pager of pricing AND a of list items to choose in each course (4 courses / 1 item each). Folks: this is how you do business, it make as easy as possible to say yes. Nobody else I communicated with was this responsive, and this easy to work with. The type of cuisine (to me: fresh / farm to table / New American) was what everyone would enjoy, with great options in each course, and their pricing was in-the-ballpark. I replied with my choices, they sent a link to contract and pay by credit card, and we were booked/confirmed in 3 emails spanning a couple hours. [[thank you!]] Menu: * English cucumber topped with blackened shrimp whipped avocado cream cheese & microgreens * Arugula salad with blueberries, avocado goat cheese, lemon honey vinaigrette * Seared Ribeye Strip with shallot peppercorn sauce Lemon roasted broccolini, sweet potato mash * Chocolate flourless cake with fresh whipped cream & berries AND the Salted Caramel banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream [[life hack: you CAN order 2 deserts, and yes it cost more, and f-yes it was worth it]] Day-of was flawless: Chef Jacyln arrived with everything to prepare dinner, was flexible on timing and service. The guests were drinking and chatting with her while we snacked on the first course. We sat for the salad, which was tasty and a perfect pallet cleanser. I devoured the entree and dug-deep for the self-control to NOT lick the plate. Everyone loved desert, not everyone would have loved either of the deserts, so I was pleased I opted for both (not just because I ate both). Chef Jaclyn was fun to watch and talk to, and did a masterful job of fading when were talking about something else. She made-do with the cookware/plates/etc in the AirBnB, the only thing we lacked were containers to take leftovers home (our fault!). She served us, and cleaned up (spot-less), which I wasn't expecting. The whole experience was 10/10 - I cannot wait to book and host again. Thank you Mint and Chef Jaclyn!

Chef Ronnie is amazing! My husband organized a surprise birthday dinner party for us and two of…read moreour close friends. Chef Ronnie came to our house with his assistant Lisa (I think - sorry!) and they were both just awesome. Ronnie is super down-to-earth and totally friendly. My friends and I were super obnoxious and loud and asking ridiculous questions and he seemed to have fun right along with us. Also, and maybe this should have come first, but his food was also absolutely amazing. He worked with my husband for almost two months coming up with a menu that I would love...and I did. Wow. The first course of a salad was amazing and it just got better from there to the pesto pasta, the shrimp dish, the steak and then two desserts! We were absolutely stuffed. He also left the kitchen cleaner than before he got there! I would highly recommend him. Definitely 5 stars!

Ronnie and his assistant were amazing. We had friends to dinner and I thought it would be nice not…read moreto cook or worry about anything in the kitchen, the food was excellent, he is extremely trust worthy and pleasant and we just loved him. I would work with him whenever I have a dinner party. Thank you Ronnie Highlights: carrot honey soup, pear tart

I cannot say enough great things about Taste That LA. We had a party with about 150 guests and they…read moredid an outstanding job. I received so many compliments on the food that was served. I will be sure to hire them again.

I had the pleasure of tasting Taste That LA's food in Palm Springs. The venue was gorgeous, but the…read morefood really put it over the top. The Taste That LA team was attentive and professional. I would highly recommend them for large events as all guests were happy and full!

I hired Daniella to help with recovery after a surgery that required a special diet. She made my…read morerecovery as painless as it could be, and I credit her nutritious food with helping me heal faster. Before the surgery, I sent her my doctor-provided list of foods I could and couldn't eat along with my personal preferences. She immediately created a rough template for 3 meals a day, plus snacks. Each morning, she brought my food for the day, and at night after I had finished it all, we would talk or text so that I could give her any feedback. She would adjust the next day's meals, and we did the same process each day for about 10 days. Her food was delicious, made with quality ingredients and packed well. But just as important, she was so easy to work with and, frankly, so accommodating to my smallest feedback. She was also always so quick to respond. Literally, I could text her, see the Read notification, then see her typing within seconds. This happened most of the time. I don't think I ever had to wait more than 10 minutes to get a response. Amazing! Truly, the only thing I looked forward to each day was her food - it was that good! When I was in pain and depressed, that little happiness each day made all the difference to me. There were some dark days during those 10 days of recovery, but I'll always remember her and her food with fondness.

Daniella did a private dining experience with us - she was prompt, professional, and easy to get…read morealong with. The food was amazing and she personalized it to me and my wife. She mentioned she does catering, we will be hitting her up in the future

The owner is so sweet and the food is very good. Generous with the sauce and the meat is tender…read more Definitely order the 10pc to try 2 flavors because they're all so good. The Honey Jerk Jamacian w Mango & Pineapple Salsa was our favorite. We ordered Honey Jerk Jamacian w Mango & Pineapple Salsa, Murgh Makhani Indian Butter, Lemon Pepper Steppas Wet, and Bacon Fat Confit Tennessee Whiskey.

I stopped by Melnificent Wings a couple of weeks ago for lunch. It's located inside a food mall…read morewhere you can walk up to different restaurants and order food to go or eat there. Most of the restaurants have a QR code to view their menu but the cell phone service inside the building is horrible so you can't pull up the menu. I found the wings at Melnificent to be high in price for what you get. I believe it was around $18 for 6 wingettes. I ordered the original with dust and didn't really taste a flavor (also, I am not a fan of large wings) I went to ask for a sauce on the side and was charged $1.50. Once I put the sauce on the wings they were better. I had Mac and cheese for my side and it was decent. The person that helped me was nice and helpful. I found street parking but it was a challenge to find a spot on a weekday afternoon.

Shout out to Chef Lamor and team for amazing dining experience at our friend's wedding. Your food…read morewas amazing especially the prime rib, mushrooms and salmon. Everything was absolutely delicious!! Great job!! I highly recommend this chef to cater your next event. Seriously!! Great job!! Kudos to your team they were friendly, did a great job and were a delight. Thank you again!!

From the owner: Lamor’s Creole Kitchen bringing New Orleans flavor to the west coast. We mix Southern Cuisine with…read moreclassic American and French to bring you big flavors and nola Love to your palate. Book us for all your catering service needs, from small dinners to big weddings and work events.

Jordie and her wonderful team were incredibly friendly. We booked Jordie for a nice private…read morebachelorette celebration dinner. From the very beginning, Jordie stayed in excellent communication with coordinating the logistics. She was professional, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process. She was able to accommodate the group's dietary restrictions/ allergies without compromising the menu idea. The presentation and attention to detail with plating aligns with one at a fine dining restaurant. The courses were delicious. I would definitely recommend Jordie & would gladly book her again in the future.

We had Jordie's Joint cater a birthday party for about 20-30 people (specifically the Mac n…read moreCheese). This dish stole the show. I made a plate for my son, snuck a bite of the Mac n cheese, then immediately made a u-turn to get some for myself. It is incredible. To further illustrate the point, throughout the night I'd hear someone yell, "Who made the Mac n cheese?!?" Yes - it was that good. There are no "before" photos...Only after. I highly recommend Jordie's Joint!

Aimer by Marie is excellent - awesome all around chef experience. We loved our French/Vietnamese…read morecooking lesson and delicious meal! Working with and learning from Chef Marie was a 5 star experience! Marie did an outstanding job of helping us celebrate my wife's birthday by teaching our family how to prepare a delicious French/Vietnamese meal, and the entire experience was fun and delightful. She offered many options for the menu and helped me select a spectacular assortment of flavors! From beginning to end, working with Marie was easy, professional and wonderful. She was punctual, communicative, budget friendly, and provided great ideas for our menu and is an excellent teacher. We learned to cook shrimp spring rolls, gyoza, her magic delicious sauce, Seabass, mushroom risotto, and Creme Brule. Each item was fun to prepare and turned out perfectly! Marie was a pleasure to be with, our kids loved the experience, and she cleaned up everything to perfection. We strongly recommend Aimer by Marie and cannot wait to have her out again to teach us French pastries, and more!

I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Chef Marie for an Easter brunch with my family, and I cannot…read morerecommend her highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and far exceeded my expectations--especially as this was my first time hiring a private chef. Chef Marie was incredibly responsive and easy to work with during the booking process, which immediately put me at ease. On the day of the event, she arrived right on time and brought such a warm, kind, and professional presence into the home. The food itself was outstanding--beautifully prepared, thoughtfully executed, and absolutely delicious. You could truly taste the quality and care in every dish. What impressed me even more was how much she handled behind the scenes. She prepared much of the meal in advance, served everything effortlessly, and left the kitchen spotless. It allowed me to fully relax and enjoy the time with my family, which is truly priceless. This was a 5-star experience in every sense, and I would not hesitate to book Chef Marie again for future gatherings. If you're considering a private chef for any occasion, I wholeheartedly recommend her--you will not be disappointed.

I hired Daisy to cook for a special event I organized and the experience/food was fantastic. I…read morewanted to make the event as stress-free as possible for me because it was my first art gallery and I had a lot to take care of. I told her what I wanted (mainly finger foods/apps) and she came up with a menu, cooked, and presented the dishes beautifully. The food was delicious but more importantly to me, it took a big weight off of my shoulders so I could focus on my gallery and my guests. Very easy, very delicious! Assistant cat butler helped!

Daisy is simply spectacular. There is no one I could recommend more highly for customizable,…read morepersonal meals. The taste of the meals, catering to my preferences, convenience, and her customer service and friendliness are top-tier. Thank you, Daisy!