We were looking for a unique experience for our 11 year old son's birthday. He and his friends are super into sports and steaks, so I started searching Yelp and came across Chef Philly Phil, who shares the same passion for food - especially steak! I couldn't recommend him more for your special dinner and evening. Among other reasons why: Communication: He was incredibly responsive and thorough from day one. He answered my questions and helped me prep everything from the food to the kitchen set up to make the night a success. Very professional and helpful. Kid-friendly vibe: Chef walked into a wild house with 6 fifth grade boys watching the Ram's championship game. He was so positive and there for it all! He adjusted his tip sessions during commercials and kept the boys super engaged even with so much going on. FOOD: He and Tiffany prepared creamy mashed potatoes, homemade herbed butter, multiple cuts of steak and fresh broccoli - all of it was INCREDIBLE. The flavors were some of the best we've enjoyed. Thank you, Chef Philly Phil and Tiffany! read more

Chef Philly Phill - Amazing steaks with homemade butter from Chef Philly Phil - Personal Chefs Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I met Phil at a Christmas party where he was cooking for a friend of mine, and I was completely blown away by how delicious everything was. Every dish was incredible! Later I found out that Phil prepares and delivers personal meals for people who live alone or just want amazing home-cooked food without the hassle. Now he brings me a week's worth of meals every Thursday, and I honestly look forward to it every single week to see what he's made next. His pot roast was unbelievable--honestly even better than the one I make, and I consider myself a pretty good cook! Everything he prepares is thoughtful, flavorful, and clearly made with real skill and care. Phil also offers personal cooking classes. I'm planning a pasta night with a few friends where we'll make our own ravioli and sauce together, enjoy a bottle of Chianti, and learn from a truly talented chef. I can't wait! If you're looking for a fantastic personal chef, weekly meal service, or even a fun cooking experience with friends, Phil is absolutely the person to call. Highly recommend! read more

I recently reached out to Chef Philly Phill with an odd request.. I was looking to recreate the Fork N Film experience at home with a surprise Shrek themed dinner for my husband's birthday. I received a response quickly and he was totally up for it and created a silly (but delicious and well rounded!) menu for the evening. He and Tiffany served the themed foods as we played the movie and even our youngest kids sat and ate each course. Everyone had so much fun and Phill and Tiffany were so easy to work and get along with. Would definitely use them again and recommend to everyone.. Thank you Phill and Tiffany for the great memories! read more

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They are so amazing!! The best food and empanada hands down!! The variety is unbeatable! The chef owners are awesome & super cool! Can't wait to have them back again! read more

Chef Philly has been making my sons, weekly lunches, and they have been so well liked! Chef always makes what I suggest or give sample menus and he always delivers! The food is fresh and my son loves his food. It's always well balanced between carb protein veggies and fruits. All my son's favorites! Highly recommend for meal prep! read more

A BBQ for my son's birthday was such a hit due to Chef Phill's on-site catering services! He was able to set up an outdoor grill to accommodate my 70 guests at the Redondo Beach Lagoon. He made mini sliders, chicken skewers, and pasta salad. All was perfectly seasoned and appealing for kids as well as adults. The bite-sized portions were perfect for parents that were busy watching their kids play. Highly recommend his level of service, quality of food, and accommodating personality! read more

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I just finnished a retreat in Joshua Yree where Philly Phil was our chef and every day I was there he concocted some amazing vegan and gluten free dishes! Not one meal was a disappoint!! My favorite was a dessert that was an avocado chocolate mousse that was absolutely amazing!! I would highly recommend Philly Phil for any event you need catered. Not only is he an amazing chef and his food is incredible, his energy is contagious and so vibrant! He became part of our family! read more

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Thank you Chef Philly Phill! We were a group of five and Chef Philly Phill made our day pleasantly memorable. I'm so happy he responded to my inquiry! Chef provided just what I was hoping for- a fun filled day of learning to prepare a new meal. He was well prepared, neat, professional, good natured and generous in sharing his knowledge. My family and I are looking forward to our next session, the one after that and subsequent sessions too! read more

Philly Phil was present at our Manifestation Mastermind Retreat presented by Miro and Nicole. The food was absolutely amazing. With the varied dietary requests Phil stepped up to the challenge and was able to provide both nutritious and delicious meals all 5 days! His attitude and personality are a bonus to his great cooking! Love you Chef!!! Highly recommend!! 10 stars! read more

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I had the pleasure of enjoying Philly Phil's delicious food for 5 days at Miro & Nikki's Manifestation retreat in Joshua Tree. Every meal was nutritious and delicious. On top of that he balanced food allergies and issues of 17 people! Philly Phil was so delightful to talk to and accommodating AND he taught a cooking class one night. Wow, is one word to describe the entire experience. Thank you Philly Phil! read more

Where do I even begin? Chef Phill is the real magic chef. It's as though he came to my bday last Tuesday night on a mission to make people dream of his food forever & ya know what? Mission accomplished. Chef not only helped us move a very heavy /cumbersome table from high heights, he also served up the most succulent, delicious beef empanadillos I've ever had in my life. No sauces needed. From the crunchy savory freshly fried tostones with homemade mayoketchup, to Puerto Rico's take on lasagne called pastelon to the pollo guisado (all of which I'm still eating leftovers!) my guests & I were blown away. I am sure chef would have been happy to cook quietly in my kitchen but people were constantly coming upstairs to ask him for his food's secrets. (Apparently the secret is in the sofrito recipe.) Arroz con gandules & arroz blanco abounded & kept my guests from getting way too tipsy off my ultra boozy cocktails. Tiffany, his faithful business partner, stood behind the buffet like a jovial soldier all night serving the extremely joyful party goers. She also helped clean up too & somehow, Chef used a deep frier in my kitchen & left exactly zero trace of oil. I can't even fry a chicken breast without getting oil everywhere. 10/10/10/10/10. read more

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Fantastic work & great personality! Chef Philly Phill has both talent as a chef and a fantastic attitude

I recently engaged Chef Philly Phill and his staff for my mother's repast. Of course, I was trying to plan a number of events (internment, memorial service, etc.) during a very stressful and emotional time. That said, Chef and his team were fantastic! He was responsive, patient and understood the assignment. My goal was to honor my mom in a memorable way. My mother was known for having teas in her home. I didn't want a typical tea, but one that was reflective of who she was. I got proposals that took too long to get, proposals that didn't reflect what I wanted and proposals that came way too late. When I contacted Philly Phil, it only took one or two calls to firm up the menu, etc. The team worked with the church, and it all came together beautifully. There were three things I heard over and over from my guests: 1) How good the food was (petite red velvet cake, sweet potato pies, banana pudding, brisket sliders, fried chicken on top of biscuits...), 2)how everything reflected the person she was and 3) how proud she would have been and that it was as if she had planned it herself. As my last tribute to my mom, they understood my vision and executed it well beyond my expectations. They handled EVERYTHING. There wasn't a moment when I had to ask for anything, question anything or think about anything. On top of everything else, they were patient and remarkably kind. I'm not sure my review does them justice. I would not hesitate to recommend them for your event. Unfortunately, I wasn't in position to take photos, but many of my guests did, and I'll update the review once they are forwarded to me. They were exceptional! read more

Today, my family and I had the honor of indulging in some of Philly Phill's Empanadas. Like I said to the Chef, it was not the Bomb, it was the EXPLOSION. From the crust having the perfect crunch to the filling being super juicy and yummy for our tummy. His menu is very eclectic and I guarantee you, there will always be an element of surprise. You need to book your next event with Chef Philly Phill...He will not disappoint. (Numi Sauafea) read more

Philly Phill is amazing! His food is delicious and he has a passion and warmth that's infectious. He prepares food that feeds the soul with love and joy. He's amazing at preparing foods for events that accommodate different dietary needs! read more

Wow! Deep gratitude to Chef Philly Phil for nourishing us so beautifully during the Manifestation Retreat with Nicole and Miro in Joshua Tree. This vibrant salad was just the beginning. I jumped into enjoying the Zucchini Boat stuffed with quinoa and ground turkey (followed by a heavenly gluten-free baked apple cobbler) that I forgot to take more photos! I also drooled on my After 5 attire from the chocolate avocado mousse he made. Every meal was crafted with care, and if any participant had dietary requests, he fulfilled them with ease. If you're looking for a chef who infuses love, positivity, and incredible flavor into every dish, I highly recommend Chef Philly Phil! read more

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Excellent Food!! This chef has catered several events I have gone to at Trustedgut Brewery in Redondo Beach CA!! His Empanadas are amazing!! He has a few different kinds too! I tried the Beef, Veggie & Buffalo Chicken ones. All were great! Please consider him for your next event!! read more

Chef Philly Phil was recently hired for a teambuilding event for 8 people. From start to finish, the experience was fun, informative, and delicious. We made pasta from scratch and also two different sauces. The ingredients were fresh, and the atmosphere in the kitchen at Lazy Acres was welcome. Best of all, we got to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that we made ourselves, and also delicious salad, bread and tiramisu that Chef provided! Chef Phil is a great teacher - engaging, patient, and full of helpful tips. I highly recommend hiring Chef Phil for a cooking class and also for a catering event! read more

Chef Philly Phill gave a fabulous cooking lesson for a birthday celebration. He showed us step-by-step how to make Spanish Paella and Beef Empanadas (made all the better with Chef's special sofrito from his own family recipes). Both were absolutely delicious, and everyone who tried them loved them. Chef is so knowledgeable and with his fun-loving approach and genuine personality, his cooking class is a memorable experience. read more

We had Chef Philly Phill cater a 3 day offsite meeting for work and the food was AMAZING! Such great flavors you can tell a lot of love goes into each dish. Probably the best grilled salmon I've ever had and the chicken stew reminded me of my moms stew...YUM! On top of that the desserts were to die for. If you need a caterer I HIGHLY recommend Chef Philly Phil! read more

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Chef Philly Phil is awesome! I reached out to him on a Thursday for a company lunch on Friday and he was super responsive and helpful. We catered a Cinco de Mayo lunch for 15 people at my office and everything was great. It even arrived HOT! Tortillas, chicken, carne asada, rice and beans + ALL the fixings. Will 100% use his services again. Can't wait to try his empanadas!! read more

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Chef Philly Phil was simply wonderful! I hired him at the last minute to do a cooking class for my granddaughter's 10th birthday present the next day. He helped me narrow down my choices to three kinds of empanadas, a beef mixture, a pizza version, and sweet apple for dessert - and they were all full of rich flavor - and fabulous! He brought all the ingredients - and also the air fryer. The best part was how great he was with Kaira - and also my younger granddaughter Amara. Kaira loves to cook, and so she especially loved learning new skills and now has some really great recipes to prepare for her family - and I picked up a few tips, too. I highly recommend Phil whether it's for a cooking class - or for catering an event. His food is fabulous - and so is he! read more

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Best empanadas I've ever had! Great customer service too. Will be using Chef Philly Phill for many more get togethers.

I tried Chef Philly Phills catering at my friends birthday party and it was sooo good! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection, I even went back for 2nd and 3rds! Looking forward to booking him for my own party. read more

Omg!!! I can't express enough how amazing the food is!! The taste is everything you would want and the presentation was so impressive! Thanks Philly Phil!!!! read more

Chef Philly Phill cooked us a vegan meal at home and it was tremendous! Not only is he a fantastic chef and charismatic presenter, but he also really knows his stuff when it comes to plant-based cuisine. I have been an ethical vegan for over 25 years and my partner has a couple of food allergies, so we are pretty challenging to serve. We were blown away by the flavors, the artful presentation, and the variety of dishes and honestly can't stop talking about our incredible meal. We will definitely be calling on Chef Philly Phill again. read more

Food is excellent, absolutely delicious. Best Arroz con gandules I a have had in yearsssssss and staff is so friendly, treated me like family! It took me back to when I was a young girl being taken cared for by her Puerto Rican babysitter. Thank you Chef PhillyPhil!!! read more

Chef Philly Phil's food is amazing! I've had the privilege of trying his dishes a few times. His buttered shrimp over rice was extremely tasteful! On another occasion I had a Puerto Rican dish he made which I don't remember the name of but man that was incredible! And his personality just makes the whole experience even more fun. I highly recommend him for your catering needs. You won't be disappointed! read more

Chef Philly Phil is amazing! I reached out because I needed catering services for a company event and from the beginning he was so friendly, very open to suggestions and to making personalized meal options for different food restrictions. The food is AMAZING, every single dish was delicious and he took care of every detail. We're very happy with his service and food and we'll be definitely reaching out to him for our next events! read more

If you want mouth watering, filling, amazingly authentic food talk to Philly! Not only does Philly have the best attitude and personality for the job, his food is out of this world !! The authenticity of the meals and the portion sizes are simply perfect. He is a pleasure to be around and is willing to accommodate any and all of your needs when it comes to catering, meal prep or teaching you to cook on your own. 100/10 highly recommend, you don't wanna miss what he's got to offer !! read more