If I could give 10 stars, I would! I searched for several weeks to find a chef to prepare a meal…read morefor my 30th birthday dinner party, and I am so glad that I found Chef Joe. Every other chef I spoke with would only do a 5-7 course menu, which is not what I was looking for. Chef Joe was happy to do 3 courses for us, and all of them were amazing. Coordination of the evening (menu, services, price, location, etc.) was seamless from start to finish, and he was very responsive and flexible any time I had a question or needed to make a change along the way. He left the kitchen of our Airbnb better than he found it, boxed up each person's leftovers if they had any and labeled the boxes for us by name, and even washed our plates and flatware when we were finished with dinner so that we would have them for the cake we planned to eat later in the evening. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Chef Joe was also very personable and kind to our whole group. Reasonable prices, above and beyond service, and amazing food...I cannot recommend Couch Potatoes enough. Thank you, Chef Joe, for a wonderful meal and for making my 30th birthday better than I could have imagined!

Joe was great! He was very communicative prior to the event, he made delicious food, highly…read morerecommend the Caesar and the salmon! The apple crumble for dessert was great too. He left our kitchen spotless! Thanks Joe for a great evening!

We have had the pleasure of enjoying exquisite dinners prepared and presented by Personal Chef…read moreYoann Taboyan (chef@yoanntaboyan.com) twice for milestone occasions. Each time, Chef Yoann delighted us and all our guests with an exceptional meal that has become a favorite memory. Chef arrived hours before serving, with specialized equipment and fresh, high-quaiity ingredients. He carefully crafted each dish and we thoroughly enjoyed the complexity and fine taste of his top-notch French cooking. He paced the courses perfectly, explained each dish beautifully,, cleaned the kitchen when he was done --in short, he cared about every aspect of our experience. His policies and costs were fair and clearly stated upfront, with no hidden charges. Complimentary extras included custom menu cards at each place setting, fresh-from-the-oven homemade baguettes, and a referral, if requested, to a sommelier for wine pairings. It's extraordinary to celebrate like this in the comfort and privacy of your own home. We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Yoann and plan to have him at our house again.

I booked Yoann's catering service for my husband's 50th birthday and I'm so glad I did!…read more From canapés to the dessert, everything looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe this isn't some Michelin star restaurant. Everything tasted amazing. Each dishes was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or under salted. I ordered duck for the main, since that's my husband's favorite. I'm not a huge fan of duck normally but I enjoyed every single bite of it. Not to mention his home made baguette was so so good also! I'm still dreaming about every dish I had on this day and cannot wait to book him again for our special occasions.

We've been ordering meals from Alec/Deeply Nourished for years. I was first referred by a friend,…read moreand when I found out Alec uses organic/clean ingredients to make the meals, I had to try it! Since that first order we've ordered many, many times from Alec during busy weeks when we don't have time to make meals at home. I love how delicious and nutritious all the meals are, and Alec is always coming out with new and interesting dishes. Everything is organic, meats are grass fed/wild caught, and oils are clean (no seed oils). My favorites are the beef rendang, salmon chimichurri and pomegranate chicken. I like to get these in "family box" sizes so we eat the protein with either salad or rice we make at home, the food lasts longer this way. His entrees are also delicious and we sometimes get these for my husband to take to work with him. I also love the pesto and garlic chili sauces - we get these in the 8oz jars and they go so well with the proteins (or other meals we make at home)! For dessert I love the peanut butter bars and currently, the mochi cake (new item)! Delivery is always prompt. Alec is also really kind and very quick to respond to emails or texts. I have asked him about the surfaces food is cooked on and appreciated that they only cook on stainless steel and parchment paper, as this is really important and often overlooked! He also packs the meals in eco-friendly/sustainable boxes and is always updating packaging with the next best option. I also love that the big jar sauces come in glass mason jars. Thank you Alec & team for making healthy nutritious meals we can feel good about eating!

I entered on a whim on my way to my car. And I'm so happy I walked in! I think the adrenaline from…read morefinishing a sculpt class across the street at Activate House made me impulsive. I left with two salads. And I don't regret it! My goodness the steak salad is to-die-for! The steak portion and flavor--amazing! As well as all the fixings! Nutrient-densed, well-balanced, and tasty! The 2nd salad I picked up was the Salmon Peach Salad. Ahhhhh!!!! I don't see peach in salads a lot so I'm very excited to devour it!!!!

We had Sifnos Greek Catering cater our wedding and we could not have been happier with the…read moreexperience! We had a Lebanese/Greek wedding and everyone was more than satisfied with the cuisine! We worked with Alex for months ahead of our wedding to curate the best menu to meet everyone's needs. The hummus, spanakopita, beef kabobs, falafel, salad, goat cheese ravioli, and baklava were absolutely delicious, people went back for more! Alex's team not only provided us with our delicious buffet style dinner, but provided bartenders and servers to pass out tray passed appetizers during cocktail hour. They cleaned up afterwards and even helped cut and pass out our cake, which was not catered through them, without any additional fees. We ran out of some alcohol during the night and they generously drove to a store and bought more for us and we easily paid them back for the cost. For how much Sifnos provided for us, food, service, professionalism, and ease of mind, they were more than affordable and fair. I highly recommend SGC for all your event needs! Thank you Alex and the rest of the team!

We used Sifnos for a rehearsal dinner we had this weekend in Rancho Santa Fe. They were fantastic…read more On time and the food was out of this world! The staff tended to everything- from passed appetizers to place clearing, set up. They kept the whole area clean and boxed the the left overs. The helped with everything. the bartender did an amazing job serving 62 people including young people who like to have a few (lol). I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!! Alex is easy to work with and cared about any questions that I had.

My friends have brought in Chef and the Host for big birthday parties twice, and I'm not entirely…read moresure what people at the party liked more... seeing old friends, or digging into Chef Will's food!! Will and Karen do an excellent job of getting everything ready, and their team that they bring in are so nice and helpful. Food is FANTASTIC!! There's something for everyone on the menu. I lost track of my favorite items quite honestly. Both parties were for 50+ people and the floaters brought app's out to all the party goers and made sure that if you had a favorite, they'd be back with more! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

If you're looking for a truly personalized, high-end dining experience, Chef and the Host is an…read moreabsolute must. Karen and Will are an incredible team: Attentive, professional, warm, and exceptionally talented in the kitchen. From the very beginning, they made the entire process seamless and stress-free, helping with planning, menu customization, and ensuring every detail was thoughtfully handled. They completely took the pressure off hosting my wife's 40th birthday celebration, allowing me to actually enjoy the evening alongside our guests. Most importantly, they made my wife feel incredibly special, celebrated, and pampered throughout the entire experience. The food was beautifully presented, perfectly prepared, and genuinely memorable. Our guests are still talking about it. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be booking them again for future celebrations. Highly, highly recommend!

The best ever. Best chicken piccata;), pizza , lamb chops, and authentic Italian pasta…read more Presentation is awesome Love Chef Daniel

I was entertained by Chef Daniel. He was born and raised in Italy in the Lazio region. I had talked…read morewith him a bit while he prepared a 36" Paella from scratch in the back yard of a dear friend's promotion ceremony. Although I have heard of Paellas being made by personal chefs or other 'specialty' catering companies, I thought it extremely challenging for Daniel to make it for a client, especially since there was going to be a Chef (me) attending the celebration. He even questioned me as to my credentials . . . I did the same with him. I think it's slightly a Chef thing. I figured Daniel caught on to me at that point when I was very curious as to his final product since Paella is one of the most technically difficult dishes to pull off. Since I had participated in a similar Paella party at one of my camping adventures in our RV, I knew the sequence that Daniel was following. He executed perfectly. I think Daniel also provided a bit of charcuterie as an appetizer, but it was the Paella that stole the show. Daniel even brought me a plastic fork (culinary school all over again) to test the creation as the rice was cooking to sample the flavor, consistency and doneness. BTW, Daniel even had a nice crusty bottom on that paella. Super nice guy. My five stars represents my hope for this company, although this was certainly not a five-star meal; it was however, a skillfully executed dinner party with Chef Daniel at the helm. Read my other reviews. Dicks

We had such an incredible experience with Nathan and his team and were treated to an extravagant…read moreexperience from start to finish. His food is phenomenal and the service was top notch. He was very communicative throughout the process and helped customize a menu that was perfect for my mom's 60th birthday. We all said, "how will we ever go out to eat at a normal restaurant after this experience?" It was such a special night that we will never forget! We look forward to working again with him for future events!

Chef Nathan was an excellent choice for our private dinner at a short-term rental in La Jolla!…read moreNathan and his team pulled off a great, multi-course plated dinner for our bachelorette group of seven. The theme was "off the market" and the menu matched that perfectly. Amazing produce, beautiful presentation. Nathan was so helpful during the menu development, suggesting surf and turf for our entree, which was an epic surprise for the bride. We really appreciated the lengths they went to source the fish. We were a persnickety group with many preferences and restrictions, and the team made a delicious low-gluten, dairy-free, soy-free meal that accommodated pescatarians and omnivores alike. On top of all of that, Nathan prepared two mocktail bases (fruit purees and herbal simple syrups) for us to mix ourselves the following morning for an 'elixir bar.' YUM. We initially said that we'd do the tablescape, but the Plates by Payne team swooped in and did it all for us. The dinner service was attentive and seamless so I could simply spend the evening celebrating with friends. Our airbnb kitchen was tiiiny, but this dinner was a HUGE win.

I have participated in many of his virtual classes. he delivers the ingredients for the class and…read morealways adds something special. His classes are entertaining and easy to follow. the price is not bad either. I don't usually like cooking but he got me to be more open to cooking different things and my husband loves cooking pizza dough now and me pesto. I love how he is so passionate about the class and ingredients.

We had a corporate team building event with Chef Giacomo. He and his wife were a great team! We had…read moreso much fun and absolutely loved that we could make such delicious food under Chef's direction. Chef personally delivered each of our bags of ingredients to our homes... what an amazing personal touch that shows his passion for his work! We had artichoke hearts, gnocchi with pesto, and the amazing tart de la nonna. Our team is still talking about the event and the food a week later! I can't wait to try these recipes again. Fun times!!!!