It's been several years since I last went to a friend's house birthday party where Ed was the sushi chef. Recently a friend who is planning a bday party for his wife asked for Ed's name because I had shown him pictures. We have been to two of these birthday parties and both were very memorable and tasty! The food was exceptional! Although this party was set up in my friends home, Ed turned it into a functioning sushi kitchen and presentation bar. We literally ate sushi nonstop for 3 hours...one massive roll after the next, sprinkled with some tomahawk steak lightly seared...phenomenal! Ed is a very engaging guy with a great sense of humor. He is good at working the party and making everyone feel special. I asked him about the fresh wasabi he was serving. He sent me home with a packet of it and told me where to purchase (KP international, just fyi, in the freezer section. So good!). If you are planning a special in home event and want sushi, this guy can not be topped! read more

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Amazing food, excellent quality, super fun experience. I've been to several of Ed's amazing experiences and have loved every single one!!! I'm planning a big party this summer and will be hiring Ed for that too! read more

One of the besties birthdays and we had the pleasure to have this experience. The chef arrived promptly. He was very professional and personable. We had a different dish after dish from 5pm til weee hours of the night on a Saturday night..the food and presentation was superb. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend for that sushi at home experience!! read more

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This was truly a treat for a special occasion. Who'd have thought to have a private sushi catered dinner party? But that's what Ed Solivan does! Heard about Ed Soliven through my hairdresser of course. She knows everyone and every great foodie tip a girl could ask for. She'd been to a dinner here locally in Reno and the host hired Ed Solivan for this amazing experience. After seeing g get photos and hearing her raves about the experience I knew this was exactly what I was looking for when I had decided to host some very good friends engagement party. They'd been together for 20 years at this point and decided finally to make it official! Anyways I contacted Ed and everything was seemless from the get go. He's based out of Sacramento but it was nothing at all for his team to drive to Reno for this special event. We had the use of a very nice clubhouse and his team showed up on time, prepared, and hit the ground running. The dishes that were served were just outstanding and our sushi chef was full of personality and professionalism. Everyone was blown away and there was so much to eat. No one left hungry. Our guests of honor were thrilled as were all the gang from the OC that showed up. I highly recommend this company and experience. Bravo Ed !! read more

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All you could eat Sushi!!! Attended one of Ed's Unique in-home Private Sushi Experience at our friends house Summer 2018. And what an experience it was! Totally blown away by his sushi skills and knowledge. He is so charming and personable. Enjoyed the tastiest ceviche with root veggie chips. BBQ Ribs-outstanding, sushi rolls 9 feet long, scallop shooters & so much more. We gorged till 3am!! So get your family & friends together turn on some music and get ready to Party. You're in for a night you will never forget! That's why he's scheduled out months in advance. Call him, tell him what you like, don't like make it happen! read more

We have had the pleasure of enjoying the culinary expertise Ed & crew a few times!! The quality of the ingredients, the exquisite presentations, and the friendly sushi chefs are second to none!! (Thank you *WGG Wealth Partners* for introducing us to Ed Soliven!) read more

Make sure to read all the RECENT reviews about poor communication. They are SO true. Our friends booked for a party, and we were impressed with the food. Since then, have tried to book our own several times and it's been like pulling teeth to get a response. Most of the time there is ZERO response. A week or more will go by with no response. Totally unprofessional. Not like dealing with a normal business. read more

Ed is AMAZING!!! The food is incredible!! Ed has a great variety of food, and he is very good about taking care of special food needs. Ed helps make the party fun!! read more

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Ed is the consummate professional! He always arrives on time and the dining experience he provides goes above and beyond anything you could imagine. I have been a fan of Ed for years. As I have followed his career as a chef through several different sushi joints he always had something awesome waiting for me. I have seen him constantly grow and push the bar higher and higher. Since reuniting with him about a year ago I have hired him twice to do sushi events at my house. Both events were amazing and also very different. Every time you dine with Ed it is an adventure. Some of my guests called it "food Heaven" which it truly is. Not only do you get stunning dishes, you get an amazing show as Ed prepares fresh sushi and seafood over several hours right in the comfort of your own home. From sashimi and oysters to ribs and ceviche, and if your lucky a special surprise or two, you will literally feel like your on life styles of the rich and famous when dining with Ed. You will never get an experience like this, for the price he charges, at any restaurant ever!! If you haven't already booked your first sushi event with Ed stop reading this right now, pick a date and call Ed! read more

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He's THE MAN!! Great food and great entertainment, the value was incredible. Would do it again and again, we love Ed!!

To much fun! Ed is incredibly professional, personable, and organized. Not to mention creative at what he does. We booked him for my 35 birthday, ended up having a lot more people than expected. Ed rolled with it and had plenty of food for everyone. He adapted well with the rowdy crew. Everyone had a great time. Since then we have had Ed come back out to do a more intimate dinner for 6. This time it was a lot more personal. Which was awesome to get to know the him more and discuss the food we were enjoying. The guy was amazing in both settings from wild party to small dinner party. We now have booked Ed a 3rd time for my girlfriends birthday. I highly recommend this man. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Ed is the freaking man!!! We recently hired Ed to cater a sushi party at our house and we had a blast. He's so much fun, I'd hire him again just to hang out without the sushi! All jokes aside, he was very communicative and helpful before the party. Once he came over, he turned on his music and went to work. He turned out sushi (including several tuna dishes, nigiri, sashimi, and rolls) until the wee hours of the night. We still talk about how fun that night was and are always thinking of reasons to hire him again. You won't be disappointed. read more

After hearing positive feedback about Ed Soliven while being enticed and seduced by all the photo images (aka. food porn) posted in social media; I decided to join in on the hype and booked him for my Mother's 65th birthday celebration this past July. Couldn't be any more pleased with the exceptional service, exclusive one of a kind presentation, and the fresh quality and delicious food delivered. The pictures lived up to its hype and the food just kept on coming... I was in food heaven! It was an absolute "H-I-T" which we continue to rave and fantasize the thought of the great taste of amazing ribs melting off the bone, one of the best sushi's and seafood I've ever tasted. Throughout the entire booking, Ed was very responsive and helped me customize a menu tailored to kids, adults and the various different taste buds that come along with it. He is very passionate with what he delivers and is very easy and entertaining to work with. Highly recommend Ed Soliven for any private chef, event, celebration, catering needs that will exceed all expectations. Thank you Ed and I look forward to future bookings. read more

We have had the pleasure of experiencing Ed's wonderful dinning experience many times!!!! He has catered our house warming party and my birthday this year alone! We had friends in town a week ago and he did a fantastic dinner for 6. Everyone was impressed. He is always very personable and a very fun addition to any party. I could not recommend him more!!! Oh and the food......he does more then expected and it's all so amazing!!! It's always extremely fresh and the flavors are on point!! read more

Ed is an amazing chef and entertainer! Not only did we get a fantastic meal of freshly prepared sushi, we also were schooled in the art of his sushi creations! I would highly recommend him for your next event. Your guests will love you for it and leave with a full belly and unforgettable night. read more

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We tried to use Ed for a retirement catering but communication was very poor. Amongst other communication issues, Ed asked us to be "as specific as possible" regarding what we liked which we did but ended up getting a generic menu. In the end we just felt like he wasn't engaged and didn't want our business. read more

My wife and I attended a business get together last night. Chef Ed was there making his delicious and beautiful creations. He was GREAT and the food was AMAZING!!!! read more

More than a meal, it's an experience! Ed is professional, captivating, fun, and a fantastic chef. I can't convey in words how impressed I was with the whole evening. The food was fresh and fabulous. I will be enlisting his services in the future without a doubt. Ed, thank you for such a wonderful evening! read more

Chef Ed did an amazing job catering our family reunion for 60 people. His food was delicious and the presentation was outstanding. Even the kids loved it. He was professional from start to finish and I've already received multiple requests to have Chef Ed back for our reunion next year! read more

Ed is simply awesome! I have known Ed for several years and have watched him hone his creative skills behind the sushi bar & fortunately now, in MY kitchen!!! We have booked several sushi parties with Ed and are always blown away, wonderful food, great flavors, top quality fish & a chef who truly knows how to put it all together! Ed provides a food "Event" while you & your friends sit back & enjoy! read more

Ed is the most gracious patient and talented chef. He loves good people and his food, and literally works all night for them. So grateful for this man! read more

Ed is AMAZING! He selflessly gave his Sunday morning to come and teach a group of 70 middle schoolers how to make some sushi. He was so patient and thorough the kids had such a blast. The food that Ed prepares is out of this world. He is quick and efficient and becomes your best friend. He works very clean and creates art within his dishes. I will recommend him to everyone! read more

I have attended several of Eds events and consider him a friend. He always has something new to deliver us and always something delicious. His food is fantastic but what really shines through is his personality! He takes his craft to a whole new level..... a whole new experience! Thanks Ed!! read more

First off let me say that this is my third review. In order for me review something it has to be outta this world. Ed catered a New Years event for us 2 years ago, and honestly not only was the food the best we've ever had, but just Ed as a person made it enjoyable. He has a huge heart, incredible personality and incredible cooking skills. If you want the best dining/food experience you've ever had, book Ed. Period. Book him fast because this cult classic is catching on and you may have to wait 1.5 years like us to enjoy him again!!! Well worth the wait!!!ii read more

I absolutely love Ed Soliven!!! He genuine loves what he does and genuinely loves creating for people. It's amazing to watch the creativity that flows when he is given a knife and the freshest local seafood around. And he'll make the food right in front of you in your own home or party venue. Hands down, the best sushi dining experience you will ever have!!! 20 stars!!! read more

Mr. Soliven is incredible. I experianced the most fresh, amazing food thanks to him. He brings 5 star skill, food and personality to you! Such a hard working joyful man. I highly recommend his experiance to everyone! read more

You will treasure the memories of Dinner with Ed. He is fantastic. You can't have a better "hone chef" experience, sushi or not! I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

What can I say, Ed is so good at his work that it seems as if its all play, but make no mistake the food and service are five star! He is genuine and sincere. He is a talented Chef that makes everyone feel at ease. Convivial is a great way to describe his laid back style. you love fresh fish, sushi, sashimi, grilled, you name it he has a way to prepare it so you and your guests will simply say wow! read more

Ed catered my wedding. It was AMAZING to work with him, he is creative, innovative and his food is amazing. My guests enjoyed his company and his food- probably the biggest hit at my wedding was the sushi. THANK you, I would definitely use Ed for all future private events. read more

The only way to do sushi! Ed brings his mad skills and entertaining personality right to your kitchen for you and your family/friends. After attending 3 events with Ed, I still can't believe I spend less money than if I were to go out for sushi AND... the food quality is better, the presentation is better, the entertainment value is remarkable. The new way to do sushi. Thanks for paving the way Ed! read more

What a great experience, the food was as good as it gets. Ed was kind, warm, and super friendly, I feel like he is part of the family. You'll love his super laid back island approach, really makes your guests feel right at home. Took time out to answer any questions, paid great attention to any food allergies, an came up with a fabulous menu everyone could enjoy! Thanks again Ed read more

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Ed is amazing...he is an artist and will take your event to the next level. He is fun,his food is fresh and it is just an amazing experience to watch him!! Dine with Ed...you will love it. read more