Anika supported our multigenerational and multi-dietary restriction household for years. Her care…read moreand attention to our needs, desire for feedback to improve, and flexibility with the menu customizations were fantastic. Before she left our area we stocked up on "anika food" via freezing and canning her creations. It was a sad day when we finally ate that last jar of carrot ginger soup. We miss her and highly highly recommend her creative and delicious services to anyone!

Anika and her cooking are great!!…read more I really cannot say enough good things about our experience with Anika and her amazing food. If you are a busy professional or family who is trying to stay fit and eat healthy, but lack the time or creativity to come up with fun and tasty meals, I would highly encourage you to reach out to Anika. Anika was able to work with some tricky dietary restrictions and make outstanding meals, each and every time. Value wise, the time she saved us in the kitchen, at the grocery store, cleaning up, etc., was worth more than what her very reasonable fees are. All in all, if you have ever considered hiring a private chef for yourself or for your busy family, look no further than Anika!

Chef Ron pulled off an amazing menu for a group of 14 adults with a wide range of dietary needs…read more (We had a few shellfish allergies, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and pregnant menu needs.) This was for my husband's 40th birthday dinner. I was so excited for each course that I forgot to take many photos. The food was outstanding in taste and presentation. For example, my husband likes spicy food but the rest of us don't like the same extreme level of spicy. I in particular am a huge wimp when it comes to spicy food. But Chef Ron took this information and made a spicy dish that we all could enjoy and it didn't burn my tastebuds off. The vegan and vegetarian guest were especially appreciative that the dishes they were served were not just side dishes, but rather proper whole dishes very similar to what everyone else was eating with some brilliant alterations. All the guests had a great time and raved about the quality of the food, cooking, and presentation, but the way I know for a fact that they weren't just being polite in their words, was that after every single course the plates were practically licked clean. When I reached out to Chef Ron for this special birthday dinner I was looking for something that was restaurant quality and fun and wasn't stressful. Chef Ron checked all those boxes and then some. He was extremely easy to work with on the menu and was beyond professional and fun during his explanations of the dishes. I will be looking for another reason to hire him in the future.

Many thanks to this group for sending me in the direction of Chef Ron for my mom's 70th birthday…read moreparty. He put together an amazing 5 course meal for 24 in my home. I've gotten rave reviews from everyone there. He helped me dream up a drinks and food menu tailored to my mom and her tastes. She felt truly special. Every member of his staff, as well as the bartender, were skilled and attentive. What an experience!

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!

We had the absolute best experience with Chef Joseph for my husband's 50th birthday celebration…read more From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive and took the time to walk us through menu options, answering questions and offering thoughtful suggestions. Communication was clear and seamless throughout the planning process, the day of the event, and even after. The meal itself was outstanding our guests are still talking about it and raving about how fun and memorable the entire experience was. The beautiful charcuterie to start the evening and the tableside Caesar salad were the perfect way to kick things off and really set the tone for the night. One of the biggest highlights was being able to actually enjoy time with our guests. Chef Joseph handled everything, and even cleaned the kitchen afterward, which was such an unexpected and appreciated touch. I would choose having Chef Joseph host an event in our home over a restaurant experience any day. It felt personal, relaxed, and truly special. I will absolutely be using his services again for both personal celebrations and work events. Highly recommend!

Chef Gina helped create a special dinner for a 10-person bachelorette party this past weekend and…read moreit was EXCELLENT! I am an event planner so was prepared to help set the table and help with any service items, but Gina brought an asst. with her and they took care of everything making the evening so smooth and special with their service and the food (they do this quite often, so have a very good system!). The food was outstanding! 10/10! Hours later, sitting around the fire, people were still bringing up how amazing the food was and what an impressive night we had with Chef Gina. Chef Gina herself was quick and easy to communicate with, was open to my suggestions on the menu and happily accommodated our groups' dietary restrictions, and then was a joy in-person to talk to and work with. I think our group will be thinking about and reminiscing on that dinner for a while. I would highly recommend Chef Gina without any reservations, and I hope she and I have a chance to collaborate again!

Chef Gina did the food for my all ladies 40th birthday brunch party, about 10 of us. It was…read morebeautifully presented and so delicious. She put all the finishing touches on things, a beautiful champagne bubble bar along with a huge spread for brunch - including my fave eggs benedict! I'd hire her again. All the ladies loved it. And Gina was easy to coordinate and work with.

Sherri is catering our company holiday gala and was the first caterer to actually LISTEN to what…read morethe concept and feel was for our event. She has worked closely with me to ensure that our vision is made a magnificent reality (within our budget) and produced a beautiful tasting luncheon for our founders. She's provided "above and beyond" service and assisted with helping us find additional vendors (such as bartenders). She's really incredible and makes fabulously flavorful, beautifully presented, fresh food.

I have had the distinct pleasure of sampling all of the made fresh daily scones, and these scones…read moreare truly some of the best I've ever tasted. Made with organic ingredients, grown locally in San Diego, and harvested by the Chef herself, Sherri. Each bite fills the senses with the garden. And each morsel is nibble into the divine.

Cucina Migrante hosted a cooking experience for 60 executives at my company. It received RAVE…read morereviews. I had one Zoom call with Francesco prior to the event, and he assured me that it would be a unique, dynamic experience and that everything would go well. He is such a warm and welcoming person and I completely trusted him-- which I'm glad I did. The event was chaotic due to the number of people, but they handled it with grace and made everything fun. We had applause break out a few times-- when does that happen with adults? Not often. But they really liked making pasta and I was here for it. Because we had the event outside at Coastal Roots Farm in January, it was a bit chilly. But both Julia at the farm and the whole Cucina Migrante team pivoted well and made the best of the whole experience. I really liked that this felt like an experience and not a class. It felt fun and not forced. AND it was delicious. I think that's what you can expect from this company, so I highly recommend them.

Beyond exceptional! I hosted my team of about 20 employees for our annual team building event and…read moretruly had an experience that was enjoyed by all... literally everyone loved it. What sets this event apart from all others is the attentiveness of the staff, the coziness of the atmosphere and the family vibe of the entire experience. If you need to host an event for 20-30 people, this is THE place to go. I wholeheartedly recommend this venue and the awesome staff at Cucina Migrante for your next corporate event!

My son had the best time in this cooking camp. He is 11 and likes to cook, but Chef Pharrell really…read morewent out of her way to teach him lots of fun dishes like noodles and pasta. He learned to chop things sauté things and he had so much fun doing it that he already wants to go back.

Chef Pharrell, of Artful chefs, is nothing short of amazing! I hosted a group of 10 lady friends…read morefor a holiday/birthday party, and Chef Pharrell worked her magic! It was so much fun to participate and help create the delicious lunch we then got enjoy eating! My friends raved about it, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a great chef and a fun party!

There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

4.999 stars. Chef Josh made my 40th birthday party memorable and amazing for 22 people at my home…read more We asked a few questions to start and knew he was the right chef for us right away. He doesn't have a set menu, but sources the ingredients the morning of depending on what looks good and what's in season. We had three or four passed appetizers, a salad course, a grouper / risotto course, and a caramel bar for dessert. Everything was so delicious and all of the guests raved. I have no idea how he was able to cook all of that food for that many people in our home kitchen and make it so flavorful. To keep all of the food at a perfect temperature must have been extremely challenging. Chef Josh was such a cool person also, entertaining, always happy, and so respectful of our home. Thanks so much, Josh. We hope to have you help us out again at our next event.

Hello, We were…read morelucky enough to find Chef Jason for a friend's get together in San Diego. The evening exceeded any and every expectation we had. We started with a white fish scallop ceviche followed by a farro pea arugula salad and then scallop risotto with chicken and brussel sprouts. The whole evening was 5 STAR!!! and Chef Jason was awesome. He was extremely professional but fun at the same time. He was focused on the task at hand while engaging our group and contributing to the conversation. In short when the opportunity to have Chef Jason returns we will be calling him again. It was the perfect start to a perfect evening which set the tone for the whole weekend. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Chef Jason. We feel like we got lucky finding you and hope you enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed you and the food which was A+++++++++. www.FlavorAffinity.com or FlavorAffinity on Instrgram. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Booked Jason this past weekend for a private catering super last minute. He was extremely…read moreaccommodating and helpful throughout the planning process since I really didn't have a set direction in mind. We only had a few days to prepared for a group of 30+ but he made the experience very easy on my end. We worked together to come up with a menu suitable for buffet style dining. He was communicative and helped take the stress off me planning for a big group with such short notice! As you can see I was so busy day of worrying about our party that I didn't even get photos except 1 starter but it was delicious!

Bravo Catering absolutely crushed it. From start to finish the experience was seamless and the food…read morewas unreal. They catered a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend and truly helped make the night unforgettable. They are an Italian caterer and everything was made fresh on site which made such a difference. The pizzas came out hot and perfectly cooked all night long, the meatballs were incredible (crowd favorite), and the fresh penne pasta with marinara was a huge hit. The bruschetta and salads were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Giuseppe was an amazing chef. You could tell he genuinely cared about the food and the experience and it showed in every bite. Raquel was a fantastic coordinator who kept everything running smoothly and was so friendly and easy to work with. The entire staff was professional, welcoming, and brought great energy to the event. The desserts were outstanding. An incredible assortment of Italian pasticceria that was the perfect way to end the night. They also do pop up events, and you can find their schedule on Instagram. Definitely check them out. Will absolutely use them again in the future and highly recommend Bravo Catering for any event.

You can't go wrong with this pizza, light balanced and full of flavor! Done hesitate to book them…read morefor your next event you will not be disappointed. Prompt and involved staff who will take care of you.