Catered dinner at our house. Every dish made by Chef Lisa was delicious. The crispy quinoa and…read morespinach cakes were my favorite. So much flavor and great texture in every bite. Excited to have Chef Lisa cater our next event.

Chef Lisa is second to none. She's professional and organized and amazing! I highly recommend her…read moreservices for your next event. You will not be disappointed!

I haven't written a Yelp review in over 4 years and I felt the need to jump on here to do so to…read morerave about Lindsey's services. I honestly did not know what to expect when hiring a personal chef for a night. I found Lindsey (Lili Magnolia) via Yelp and chose her services because everything she displayed on her website felt honest. We needed a catered dinner in Topanga, CA for my friend's bachelorette weekend (15 ladies) and Lindsey was the perfect fit. PLANNING - Booked Lindsey about 2 months in advance - Quick to respond (usually within an hour) - Used Honeybook to book her services (e.g. sign contracts, make payments) so it felt safe and secure. - Customizable menu (we had a vegan guest and Lindsey had a bunch of suggestions) - In-tune with how much we wanted to spend per person (no more than $100) DAY OF - Showed up on time w/ her sous chef (our location was quite obscure in the Topanga Hills so we thought the drive was a bit daunting but she and her sous chef handled it like champs!) - She was extremely kind and gave us tips on how to roast vegetables! - Food was beyond delicious and for a party of 15, we did not run out - Flexible to serve the food buffet style or family style, up to us - Did not need instructions around the kitchen or the grill in the backyard (We had rented an Airbnb) MENU (highly recommend) Starters: - marinated roma tomatoes w/ grilled garlic bread - crab cakes w/ romesco sauce - seasonal crudites w/ dip Salads: - rustic whole leaf caesar salad w/ torn croutons & shaved parmesan - zucchini carpaccio w/ arugula salad, shaved parmesan & pine nuts Mains: - classic roast chicken w/ citrus & rosemary - grilled skirt steak w/ chimmichurri - marinated grilled tofu w/ sautéed wild mushrooms (vegan) Sides: - roasted baby carrots - roasted brussel sprouts - classic garlic mashed potatoes All in all, I would highly recommend her services. As weird as this sounds, they blended into the background and did not get in the way of our party for the night. However, they were super caring and gracious enough to bring our dishes to the table when we had inadvertently switched from having it buffet style to family style. On top of that, Lindsey and her sous chef worked quickly and efficiently to put out the food for us. They cleaned up the kitchen and left it nicer than they had found it. In addition, they also wrapped up leftovers and put them right into the fridge for us. (Yes, the leftovers the next day were still delicious) I would definitely book her again if I find myself in the LA area needing a chef.

Lindsey was such a delight to work with. She made planning a luncheon for 10 people incredibly easy…read moreand breezy. She's incredibly talented and catered to my every need (pun intended). She also accommodated our dietary restrictions and provided a spread of delicious foods that everyone in the house couldn't stop raving about. I HIGHLY recommend contacting her for catering needs, personal chef brunches, demonstrations and cooking classes/lessons. She will n it disappoint. She's a professional who makes the entire experience stress-free, despite there being a curve ball when we found out my grill didn't work! She improvised and had everything ready as scheduled.

I hired this group for a beach picnic corporate event Aug 19th. Nothing short of an amazing vendor…read moreto use for this style need or any needs. I was hosting a 30+ person team beach party. The communication was great with the entire team: sales rep, the prep team, Chefl, and accounts. My needs were met mostly overall, even though we did over serve way to much food I tried to cut back on, and was told to keep it - it was a per person headcount that matters, I personally did not want to over serve and toss any food in the trash - but they did assure me they would donate it whatever was left and we did have some. They even took liberty to box it all up at the end of the night and pass out what they could. Our two servers during the event were SO nice and helpful. The company set up and tore down so all I had to do was enjoy the event and provide to my team. They served my drinks, kept the food full all for a 4 hour event. They work hand in hand with Santa Monica Picnic Co, which was the set up with chairs and tables to make this event totally amazing on SM beach. The event went so well, and everyone loved it.

I just used Vucacious Catering for my wife's 50th birthday party. The food was amazing and they…read morecould not have been more kind and helpful. We also added on a bartender and she was great as well. I would definitely use them for any catering needs in the future. Very easy to work with.

I hired Leslie to cook a suprise birthday dinner for my wife and to to teach my wife how to prepare…read morea similar meal. Leslie was fantastic in helping to plan the meal and choose all of the dishes. She purchased all the food, arrived on time and prepared a great meal. She even cleaned up everything before she left! I highly recommend her as a chef and as a teacher.

Our meal was perfect. Since we lost our home in the Palisades Fire, we were in dire need of…read moredelicious , nutritious and comforting food. Leslie delivered those things- along with a dose of love and compassion. 5 stars!

Bite Catering absolutely crushed it at our company's casino-themed party. From start to finish, the…read morefood felt thoughtful, elevated, and perfectly matched to the energy of the night. Working with their CEO, Elizabeth was a delight as she worked hard to help me create the perfect menu for the event. The passed appetizers were instant crowd-pleasers--the chicken cigars were dangerously good, the seared ahi tuna was fresh and beautifully presented, and the wagyu bites were a total showstopper. People were literally tracking down servers for seconds (and thirds). The stations took things to another level. The pasta station was a hit with everyone, the Vegas carvery felt indulgent and on-theme in the best way, and the dim sum station added a fun, unexpected twist that guests kept talking about. It struck that perfect balance between comfort, flair, and "wow" factor--exactly what you want at a casino party. If I had to offer one small note for creative rework, it would be the tacos and tamales station--and that's probably my Los Angeles roots talking. They were solid, but in a city where tacos and tamales are basically a competitive sport, that section just didn't quite hit the same high bar as the rest of the menu. That said, overall Bite Catering delivered an exceptional experience: great food, great service, great flow, and a menu that felt curated rather than generic. Our guests are still talking about it, and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again for a big, high-energy event.

The food delivered looked nothing like what is shown on their website. For $1,900 what arrived was…read moredisappointing in looks, amount AND taste. Would have been better off ordering salads sandwiches from Mendocino Farms for a fraction of the cost. Sliders were the size of a quarter, salads arrived already tossed and the Chinese chicken salad was done with purple cabbage and due to being dressed the chicken turned purple as well as the almonds. Caprese salad consisted of quartered tomatoes, mozzarella balls you get at the market and tossed in a bowl. Terrible presentation. Embarrassing is an understatement. I would NOT recommend using, it was an awful experience and when I called the Monday after the event they brushed me off and I haven't heard back from them. BEWARE, you won't get your money's worth and will feel ripped off.

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!

I was looking for a personal chief for my girlfriends birthday. After a long and tedious search I…read moreoffered Leigh the the opportunity to cook a very special dinner for us!! A better choice could not have been made..She made recommendations for the menu which I thought were fantastic and allowed me to add items I thought Seta would enjoy as well. When the night came upon us Leigh showed up right on time and ready to cook!!! She not only cooked dinner but set the table as well. And what a table she set, using things I had no idea I even had in the house..As we finished each course Leigh would bring out another and clear the table of the empty dishes and wash them.. I'm telling all of you skeptics out there if you want to impress your significant other or just friends this is who you want.. Stop lookin' you found her!!

I want to express my extreme gratitude at the expertise, customer service, and sheer niceness of…read moreChef Leigh. I am trying to pull something together for New Years Eve at the last minute, and Chef Leigh could not have been more delightful and helpful. She took the time to offer suggestions that were within my budget. Highly recommend!

Woah Nelly was amazing! We absolutely loved the…read morefarm-to-table flavors. The ingredients were so fresh and the dishes had a genuinely handmade with love quality. It didn't feel cookie cutter or bland. Food was so incredibly important to us. And Woah Nelly delivered. Guests were raving about the quality of the food for weeks, saying how it was the best they've had at a wedding. Seriously, the mushroom fonduta is a thing of dreams! They noted everyone's restrictions perfectly, and were able to make small tweaks that really matched the dishes to our taste. We chose to serve family style and it was perfect for us. It felt homey and comfortable and allowed people to help themselves to however much or little they wanted. Waiters did water and wine service so no one got thirsty, and everyone was so friendly and professional. Something really sweet: my fiancé's mother only drinks hot water (we even set up a whole tea & coffee table for her), and the catering team made sure she never ran out. Amazing service for sure. Our coordinator Amber was also on top of things and great at getting back to us quickly and remembering the many small notes we had given her. 10/10! Finally, I'll admit that one of the things I fell in love with was that they provide some of the best baguettes I've ever had, that comes from a bakery a couple hours away from LA. It is honestly at the level of the best bakeries in France (I am French myself, I would know). So here's my petition for you to try it during your tasting and see if you want to add it to your menu. Just ask them to not cut it into thin slices at the reception.

Woah Nelly catered our wedding, and we were so happy with them. The food and drinks were really,…read morereally good. And they were a pleasure to work with from start to finish.