This was my first experience with hiring a chef and I had the added pressure of doing so for a…read moreparty of 16! Chef was thorough, very helpful, very fun, and made very good dishes. She brought the table settings, silverware, everything. She was, in a word, FANTASTIC. She prepped, served, cleaned, when I say everything I mean it. Bravo and thanks for being so accommodating.

From the owner: It's Personal. I will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste, budget and style. I have…read moreSignature Style. Food doesn't have to be complicated. It is Simple, easy to execute and can have beautiful presentation. It is My Commitment to use the freshest ingredients which means food that is exceptional in taste.

Kevin and his lovely wife brought everything necessary to make our anniversary/birthday dinner…read moreextra special. All of our guests were impressed with the amazing and healthy food as well as the ease and professionalism shown by Chef Kevin's team. This was the first time we had ever hired a personal chef and we were so pleased. Also, they cleaned up! What a treat. Looking forward to another dinner prepared and served by this team in the near future.

Chef Kevin came to our house for a dinner party with friends. He and his wife were so lovely. He…read moreprepared an amazing dinner (plus apps and dessert!) which was delicious, creative and beautiful. We'll be sokng this again next year! Very highly recommended him.

I'd called up Chef Carl for a number of things such as anniversary brunch, last minute grilling…read morewith the guys. But there's one that I will go in detail for you all and that was my baby shower. This wasn't your typical meatballs and Mac N cheese. He had put together a spread of food that was delicious and plentiful. I would always use him not just for the taste of his food but his professionalism and always set to pleased. Definitely would recommend.

I can vividly remember the taste and smell of the chicken...the texture and feel of the…read moreshrimp...the excitement of the apple crisp...my gosh, that was over 7 years when Chef Shipp entered my house and had his way with my kitchen, LOL. Dude created "An Experience" with the food he prepared for my wife and I. I've used Carl many times since then, and will continue to do so. #ChefLivesMatter #HeIsDope

Chris has been doing private cheffing for well over a decade( before it was cool) I was lucky…read moreenough to be on Chris's Podcast where he speaks to others who do the same thing a few years back and in our continued professional/personal relationship was able to bring Chris up to New Jersey for a dinner. Now you are probably thinking "that's weird you know this person outside of their business" and that's somewhat true though it's more of as a competitor though located far enough away our tribes don't clash so it's a alliance almost. Anyway the reason I felt compelled enough to leave this review was working on this event I feel like I hired Chris and got to be on the other end of things. And in that awesome almost out of body experience I wanted to leave a review for Chris due to his dedication and professionalism that he displayed in partaking in this event. He cooked 4 excellent courses and outshone me as a host with his guest interaction and knowledge of the dishes he prepared. Chris is a champion to all private chefs and I just wanted to leave this review, if you have never hired someone to cook for you and are in the DMV area (I think that's what they call Maryland/DC/ lower Pa) you should reach out to Chris!

We had a wonderful experience for our parents 50th Anniversary dinner. He worked within our budget…read moreand had so many delicious options it was hard to choose! We had the pepperoni spread, Maryland fish soup, braised short rib with mushroom sauce, spatzle, brussel sprouts, and lemon chèvre cheesecake. It was all phenomenal. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a private chef experience!

Where to begin? First, thanks to Yelp for allowing me to narrow my decision down! Yelpers have…read moreyet to let me down and THIS is why I automatically use Yelp all the time! To start, I reached out to Chef Bernard based on the Yelp reviews to see if he could prepare a romantic dinner for my husband and I on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. He was available and agreed to serve us. From the start, he was very professional and communicated well. He sent me sample menus with options galore. If there was something on the menu that I wanted mixed up a little, he had no objections. My husband is a very 'simple' eater so I wanted to know if the Chef could also prepare something 'simple' like Potato Au Gratin. Whew....he did and it was sooooooo good! He arrived at our home in what I call his mobile kitchen (because he had everything in it that one could imagine), introduced himself to us and got down to business. We had a few small plate items, entree and dessert. He talked to us while he prepared the meals and it simply felt like he was a friend. It did not feel weird or awkward having him in our kitchen at all. It was great! He gave us tips on cooking at he prepared meals and spoke to us more about who he was (in and out of the kitchen). Some of the items we enjoyed were: 1. Pork chimichangas 2. Cajun eggrolls 3. Peking duck rolls 4. Filet (cooked to order) 5. Potato au gratin 6. Broccoli w/cheese 7. Cheese blintzes wi/ a strawberry wine sauce 8. Crab cakes Everything was perfect! He served us well and we could not have asked for a better experience. We are looking forward to more dinner parties with him in our home. If you are looking for a chef to help you make a memorable event, Chef Bernard is your answer. He also prepares weekly meals for you or your family. My husband really enjoyed the food and he is still raving about it. We tried items we typically would never try in a restaurant. We loved it and we are true fans!

We love Chef B's weekly meals. Food is so delicious and just perfect for my family as we are all…read moresuper busy and don't have time to cook. The food is farm to table and always arrive in neatly packaged containers every Sunday evening so we have dinners stocked to enjoy the following week. I have had meal services with others before and this is by far the most skilled cooking of farm to table meals. I think it's a good value. One recent review I read was really not fair about "scam". That's just not true but I understand the frustration that led to a misunderstanding. I know the owner/chef was busy and working to try improve their marketing, ordering app, and communications. It's a small business so you just have to contact her directly if there is an issue and she will take care of it. I did that every time and I was patient because I want this good cooking to last to feed my family. Seems like great people. I've spoken to her and met the staff who deliver food to my house. We look forward to ordering each week!

I cannot say enough great things about Chef Jamie and Meal Mate DC! We're in California and had…read moresecured a beautiful Airbnb in DC for the weekend of our daughter's college graduation. We decided that, rather than try to find a restaurant for all the extended family in for the graduation, we would host a private dinner at the Airbnb prepared by a professional chef. We interviewed a number of chefs and Meal Mate was by far the best. Most creative ideas, most responsive, and best enthusiasm for the project! We signed with them months ahead of the date, and as it drew closer, I started getting reminders from Chef Jamie. Some questions, more ideas. On event day, Chef Jamie and Chef Nathan showed up exactly on time and started getting to work. First, the table was set beautifully with linen napkins and personalized menus/place cards. As guests arrived, we were all treated with a specialty cocktail and delightful appetizers. And then dinner. Wow!! Maybe the best ribeye steak ever. Wonderfully seasoned and incredibly tender. The sides were all great but that steak - oh, my lord. Dessert was a matcha tiramisu and it was the perfect finish! Throughout the night, the service was so smooth and then, before we knew it, the kitchen was cleaner than when they arrived and they were off. Like I said, I can't say enough great things about Meal Mate. Book them for your next event!!

This review is coming far too long after the amazing experience that Jamie-Claire created for my…read morepartner and I. For our anniversary, we wanted to learn everything possible about how to make Chinese hand pulled noodles. MealmateDC did not disappoint. Every piece of the experience was crafted to fit our needs, from a hands on lesson to historical analysis to a wonderful meal itself! Furthermore, we couldn't have been more comfortable than with Jamie-Claire. The kind, sociable, and caring demeanor brought to this special event, from inquiry to end, was irreplaceable. Please please PLEASE hire these professionals for any culinary dreams you have, and they are sure to bring them to life.

A Family Affair Catering provided exceptional service for my friend's 75th birthday celebration,…read morewhich I hosted for 105 guests. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of flavorful options that truly pleased the crowd. The presentation and overall setup were beautiful and added an elegant touch to the event. Chef Darryl was professional, organized, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. The pricing was very reasonable, and he even offered a wonderful tasting prior to signing the contract, which gave us great confidence in our decision. I highly recommend A Family Affair Catering for any special occasion.

To consider this a legitimate "business" is laughable, just like their food. Arrived over an hour…read morelate to an event and instead of being apologetic, had an attitude. Dinner was for 25 + people and there was barely enough food for 12. Not that this mattered, as EVERYTHING was inedible and there were no plates, cutlery or napkins provided. I take that back, the store brought $2.00 (price still on) cornbread and $16.00 cake were the ONLY items edible. The Mac and Cheese was dry and bland. I will give them credit for it being both overcooked and undercooked all in the same batch. I'm still trying to make sense of that! The only adjective that even remotely describes this Mac and Cheese is "disrespectful". Like, seriously, the disrespect was 10/10. The chicken was undercooked and bland. How do you make jerk chicken bland and soggy? I'm actually curious. The "blackened" salmon was overcooked yet not blackened, creating another "make it make sense" moment. I immediately spat out the greens. They were undercooked, not under-seasoned but literally "not seasoned". Wait, I take that back too, if you count the dirt and grit as seasoning. They should be ashamed of themselves for ripping people off. Pictures don't lie. The fact that they were sent pictures and still stood behind their product tells you all you need to know. Please, please, PLEASE do not let these people ruin your event and more importantly your special moments and memories. There are so many other respectable and legitimate Black-owned catering companies i.e. Ohhs and Ahhs, Henry's, Hitching Post.

Lettie created an amazing meal for our family wedding. She was reliable and easy to work with…read more She took the time to understand our vision for a farm to table meal and helped make our wedding day perfect. We have also been enjoying leftovers all week! I would hire Lettie again!

I had dinner by Lettie on Monday night and it was perfect. The only appetizer I had was a mini…read moreBLTs. It was delicious. Lettie is personable, knowledgeable and professional. Her Filet was spot on with a sauce that was nothing short of spectacular. I am not a big salad guy but her salad of mixed greens with a homemade dressing was superb. Everything was wonderful and I look forward to another dinner by Lettie soon.

Meagan was amazing! She catered our wedding on August 2nd and she did not disappoint! The food she…read moreprepared was delicious and my guests enjoyed every morsel! Thank you Meagan for making our day so Special! You really put both feet into this meal! Mr and Mrs Terry Sellers

My friend hired Meagan for our Girl's Day at her place and ALL THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND SO WAS…read moreSHE!! She was wonderful with a great attitude and clearly has a love and passion for cooking. The crab cakes were so delicious along with the sauce. It had barely any filler with large lumps of crabmeat. This was my favorite. The pork chops were perfectly cooked and were so tasty and tender! That was a favorite for a couple. The salad was so yummy with a lot of great flavors that came together beautifully. Our salmon was the entree which had a beautiful glaze and a nice crisp on the edges. Our apple crisp dessert was a perfect ending to our delectable meal. Honestly, it was perfect and nothing I would change. She was also such a pleasure and cleaned up EVERYTHING! You can't go wrong with her! I have had other private chefs and she has been the best so far!