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!

Selecting A Family Affair catering for my private birthday cigar & cocktail event was a very wise…read morechoice. Chef came through with his signature mini chicken & waffle, savory, fork-tender lamb chops and shrimp & grit tartlets. These were the perfect bites to accompany my birthday bourbon selections. Chef Darryl and his team made celebrating my birthday at home the perfect gift!!!

Family affair catering really came thru for my anniversary dinner/ party!…read more The food was GREAT with great service to match! Never hired caterers and they exceeded my expectations! DEFINITELY will use them again!!

Living Social had a deal where you would pay $100 for a personal chef from Insatiable Bites to come…read moreto your home and prepare a 3 course meal for 2 people that included wine. I thought, gee, this sounds pretty awesome, let me give it a whirl. The personal chef, in this case it was the owner Rakita, comes to your home with her own ingredients/food and prepares the entire meal for you. They do use your pots/pans and cooking utensils. The only thing they require of you is a working stove and oven, other than that, you can sit back and relax and have them cook and CLEAN UP for you. Yes, you read that correctly, they even wash the dishes and clean up after preparing the meal. They serve you the wine and all of your courses, so you literally can sit back and relax. Who's the genius that thought of this idea because I can truly get used to this!!!! I was able to choose my menu from her various selections of a prefix menu. I decided on the "Southern/Cajun Influenced" dinner. This included: Appetizers - Deviled Eggs Main Course: Smothered Chicken with Braised Collard Greens and Seasoned Potatoes Dessert: Signature Pound Cake. Everything was delicious! Granted a few issues occured with the potatoes and chicken not being cooked thoroughly, but Rakita promptly corrected the issue. The portions were plenty for 2 people to devour. I would've loved bigger slices of cake (it was jammin' on the one) but I'm a little on the greedy side when it comes to delicious desserts, so what would you expect from me! If you plan on booking this catering company for an occasion, you must BOOK EARLY! Weekends are understandably their busiest time, but if you plan well in advance I'm sure they will be able to accommodate your schedule. Also, after you do book your catering experience, make sure you request a confirmation/reminder email from the staff because I experienced some confusion on the date of my dinner. Keep in mind that they serve Hyattsville and surrounding areas. Check with IB to make sure they serve your area. They not only cater romantic dinners for 2 like I requested, but they also cater private events/celebrations, teach culinary demonstrations and wine/food pairings. IB also has gift certificates available. All and all I enjoyed my personal chef experience. Rakita was a very friendly, professional and down to earth person, who just so happens to be able to cook her tail off! Kudos to Insatiable Bites, a creative idea that I'm sure will continue to grow and grow!

Chef Rakita was wonderful! She arrived on time and was very professional. We learned how to make…read moremuffins which went along with our diet and she tailored the meal to fit our diet as well. She also gave us some great cooking tips. We had a great time chatting with her. The food was delicious and we will be incorporating all of her dishes to our meal rotations! Great idea for a tasty meal prepared in the comfort of your own home. She also did all the cleaning up afterward - leaving our kitchen in better shape then she found it.

Chef Snipe did a fantastic job with my wedding anniversay brunch for two. The meal he prepared for…read moreus was super delicious. We really enjoyed having him in our home. He's very professional and pleasant and to top it off a fantastic chef!! I was so pleased, and probably won't go out to another restaurant to eat for a very long time! The experience was so great that we wish we could have him prepare romantic meals for us every week. Thank you Chef your the best! Shawn & Gerald Cuffie

10 stars! Chef Snipe is a rock star! I surprised my husband for his birthday with a dinner cooked…read morein our home by Chef Snipe. I can't say enough good things about the experience. Chef Snipe's food is as beautiful as it is delicious. Each dish has a special aspect that sets it apart from anything we've eaten, even at the best restaurants. Chef Snipe has a warm and lovely manner, and we enjoyed having him in our home. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Snipe to make your special occasions memorable!

We had a last minute crisis and Made with Love stepped right up. The food was wonderful. The…read moreservice exemplary. The staff a delight. Heartily recommend.

I based my decision on reviews from Yelp and Google, and I was pleased with the food…read more For my husbands surprise birthday party, I ordered a total of nine items from the menu. The portion sizes were more than enough, and we had leftovers for a few days! Everything tasted great, except for the mac and cheese, which was just one item that didn't hit the mark for me. My guests enjoyed everything else. My favorites were the meatballs, curried potatoes with chickpeas, cajun alfredo pasta, and the red beans and rice. The food arrived early and hot, which was fantastic. I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I ordered fried wings and sweet chili wings but received baked wings instead. It was too late to address it, but they tasted great regardless. Jaclyn was very patient with my update requests, and I would definitely recommend this place! Overall, I was very happy with everything, and my husband had a wonderful surprise birthday. Thanks to God, Jaclyn, and her team!

Good meal service. Enjoyed most and will try other selections soon. Good experience overall-most…read moremeals can serve two or have left overs.

These folks are absolutely incredible! The meals are…read moreexceptional as is their delivery program. If you are busy and don't have time to prepare meals, you can depend on these guys to make it happen. We have been using them for over 6 months and never an issue!

Wonderful absolutely wonderful! Great food and service. They showed up on time and was very…read moreorganized and clean. Highly recommend

Steph was amazing! Steph took her time to explain her services and listened to my vision of what I…read morewas looking for and perfectly executed! I definitely recommend Steph for any private chef experiences.

Eliza is a godsend! Her meals are delicious and nutritious. Her organic ingredients and thoughtful…read moremenu planning assured that our family was well-served at each meal she brought to us. She even helped us "acclimate" our younger children to more adventurous eating while providing them with a few "safe" dishes too. If you can bring Eliza into your family, you are very lucky indeed!

I have hired Eliza twice to feed a group of 50 college students a special dinner at a yearly…read moreretreat. Both times the food and the service have been amazing. Eliza delivered mouth-watering meat, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives with gorgeous salads and delicious desserts. My students raved about the food and we had lots of leftovers, the portions were generous and the service was superb. Eliza catered the meal just beautifully. I know she sources many of her organic ingredients from her own large garden and you can really tell the high quality of the ingredients. She also worked with me through several e-mail exchanges beforehand to keep us within budget. The value of her meals is exceptional, meaning, you simply won't find better food for less money. She is the best. I literally begged her for her recipe for carrot salad, and she gave me not only the recipe but a bunch extra of it the following year so that I could take some home. I ate it for breakfast the next day, which is not what I usually eat for breakfast! Eliza is amazing. You won't be disappointed.