Chef Deanna prepared a meal for my small wedding in Joshua Tree and the meal and her service was…read moreexcellent. This was back in 2022 and it still stands out in my mind. Everything from getting the menu selected to the actual serving of and quality of food was top notch. Highly recommend!

I was very specific with my requests and she missed several details we had previously discussed…read morewhich was disappointing. She showed up on time which was appreciated so I'll give her that. However, the meal was pretty basic - nothing outstanding.

Chef Jay was incredible! I contacted him to help with a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party…read morein Palm Springs. He was quick to respond and was very professional from our first point of contact, which made me really confident in the level of service we'd have for our special evening. On the day of, everything was perfectly executed and all the guests really enjoyed his energy. He truly made us all feel catered to and we felt like he was part of our friend group! The food was incredible and everyone kept raving about how smooth of a process it was, from prep, to serve, to clean up. He was great at just integrating himself into the evening in a way that felt natural and incredibly comforting. 1000% would work with Chef Jay again and would recommend to anyone looking for a private chef!

Chef Jay was absolutely incredible!!! Truly a highlight of our trip. We hired him for my sister's…read morebachelorette in Palm Desert with a group of 19 girls, and he executed everything flawlessly from start to finish. The food was amazing! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell he really cares about the quality and experience. Beyond that, Chef Jay was so professional, organized, and easy to work with leading up to the event, which made planning seamless. What really stood out was how friendly and fun he was with the group He brought such a great energy while still running everything perfectly behind the scenes. 10/10 experience! We would absolutely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated, stress-free dining experience.

My wife and I along with my daughters and their husbands recently celebrated our 40th anniversary…read moreat a vacation rental in Palm Springs. So EVERYTHING has to be perfect! Chef Wayne was recommended to us by our hosts. Not knowing in advance what to expect, we kept our fingers crossed. Once I started communicating with Chef Wayne it was clear that we were in very good hands. He guided a beautiful menu! Upon his arrival, it was clearly obvious that he was a true professional! His food was creative and incredibly delicious. The portion sizes made the well worth it price a true value. We were amazed by how organized and efficient he served and cleaned. It is with the highest and strongest recommendation that all of us recommend Chef Wayne!!!! He helped to make an unforgettable memory that much better‼ PS Wish we had a photo of the amazing appetizer; fabulous California Crab Cakes.

Chef Wayne truly created a remarkable meal for 8 of us. Everything and I mean "everything"was…read moreexceptional. He and his server were prompt, courteous and start to finish outstanding. We literally had to do nothing from cocktails to dessert except enjoy shrimp cocktail, French onion soup fondue, Caesar salad, beef tenderloin, potatoes au gratin, green beans, and apple pie a la mode. Thank you Wayne and Tanya!!

Having a chef come to your house to cook might seem a bit bougie but Chef Ray made the whole…read moreexperience friendly, tasty, and affordable. We asked Chef Ray to make paella for four. He brought all of the ingredients and the cooking equipment, occasionally entertained us while the food was cooking, and cleaned up after himself. I mean spotless. We had chicken, sausage, and shrimp in the paella -- one of us didn't want mussels. Lots of high quality ingredients, including the saffron. We didn't think we could finish the large dish but I may have had three portions. Definite 5 stars for Chef Ray.

I was dreading a Big Birthday until I discovered Ray of Cooking What You Crave on Instagram who -…read moreexcuse the cliche - turned my frown upside down. I interviewed several private chefs to cook a dinner for 14 and knew almost instantly that Ray was my guy. As the dining table and kitchen are in close proximity, I knew chef would necessarily be part of the evening and I wanted someone whose personality would vibe with our unruly, irreverent, straight/gay tribe of bff's. What was served was superb. The food was yummy, scrumptious, delectable. All the words. And it was a real challenge to devise a menu that accommodated numerous personalities and dislikes. So, rest assured Ray is creative, resourceful and very skilled. But HOW it was served - with gregarious warmth and humor - truly made the evening special. Everyone totally fell in love with Ray and swooned over his culinary offerings. Days later, I was still receiving gushy texts about the food, the chef and the magical atmosphere. Thank you Ray, for helping turn a potentially crappy moment into a lovely, unforgettable one. I will take a little credit for having the common sense to choose you :)

Absolutely the best Thai food ever. Beats every restaurant in this valley. I am a long, long time…read moreThai food lover and nothing compares to the great flavor, beautiful presentation and the very large portions of Chef Benz food. If you haven't tried it, take my word and try it soon You will not be disappointed. Denise Pellegrini

Ordered tonight, loved the food. Very flaverful and fresh!!! Met Justin, nice guy and would totally…read morerecommend!!

Bryn and Beryn , thank you for a fabulous weekend!…read more I would highly recommend and we'll definitely hire them back for our next event. Had a fantastic waffle bar, Hawaiian BBQ, ice cream sundae bar and a fantastic breakfast with the best eggs benedict. Love is at the heart of what these two do. covid 19....in this new covid 19 normal, Bryn and Beryn were far beyond expectations, and eill mirror what ever comfort level of expectations your family had about process or space needs.. real people for sure... real good food!!!

Chef Brynn was great to work with and very reasonably priced. He made a 3 course meal plus hors…read mored'ouerves for our bachelorette party of 21 and everything was delicious. The carnitas and shishito tacos were a hit, but everything was great! The service was also top notch! Would definitely book again if I have another event in the area.

Dave did a wonderful job. Everyone raved about the food. Your staff are excellent and professional…read more Thank you for making our wedding a beautiful event

Dave catered our wedding and he's truly the best! He worked with us to come up with a solid menu…read moreand even an after party snack in the months leading up to our wedding, and everything came out so delicious. Me and my sweet tooth especially loved the desserts. Several of our guests told us how much they loved the rice crispies and strawberry shortcake (this one is a fave of mine and one of the best I've ever had). Dave is so easy to work with, as he is kind and I hope to have another excuse to use his services again in the future!

Chef Dean did an outstanding job at a Polo Party our client held recently, and we can't say enough…read moreWonderful things about the quality, and incredibly delicious food Chef Dean and his team prepared for this evening in the Beautiful Desert! We cannot wait for the next event, as it was such a treat and pleasure to partake in your Amazing Cuisine- thank you so very much Chef Dean & Team!!! :))

Chef Dean did an OUTSTANDING job working with me to curate a meal for my family all visiting for…read morethe first time since the start of COVID. We had some tough/random food allergies to navigate and he was amazing in his menu development to help navigate allllll of those while still creating a unique/fresh experience for my family. He was easy to work with, brought in quality step-on staff to assist the day of and executed the menu flawlessly! He's for sure my go to guy the next time I'd need a private chef in California!

I'd like to think I'm hipper than the hippest person out there... but I'm honest enough to admit…read moreI'm not anymore. I used to be deeply plugged into the fashion world. I wasn't just following trends, I was ahead of them. I wore things before they hit, before they made sense to anyone else. That takes effort, instinct, and money. It's a different kind of life. And unless you're in it every single day, on the creative or design side, you slowly lose touch with what's emerging now. Walking into Mojave Flea Trading Post brought all of that back in a very real way. I feel completely comfortable in a space like this, but it also reminds me of a version of myself that used to help shape what people wore. There's a quiet nostalgia to it. Not regret, just awareness. I don't need to be that person anymore. Now I care about different things. I look for natural fabrics like 100% cotton and linen, pieces that breathe, pieces that feel good on your skin and don't come with all the hidden downsides. And this store delivers on that. There are racks of thoughtfully curated items that feel both current and wearable, coming from new designers who are clearly paying attention. It's not just clothing. It's a point of view. And what makes it even better is the space itself. There's a matcha spot and a small food area tucked into the back where you can sit, slow down, and just enjoy being there. It turns a shopping trip into something more like an experience. This is a genuinely great addition to Palm Springs. The kind of place that gives the city a little more edge, a little more relevance. Palm Springs is lucky to have it.

Unexpected but very cute! Randomly added this to my must try list when visiting Palm Springs and…read moreglad I stopped by. Very cute and creative shopping space with many hidden gems! A little expensive, but enjoyed looking thru the beautiful pieces and creative space.