We had a party of eight that Chef Nic thoughtfully prepared for us. The process, from beginning to…read moreend, was easy and the communication was excellent. I'm sad I was so busy enjoying the food that we forgot to take pics! We are an older foodie bunch, all whom have hosted with private chefs before and this one did not disappoint any of us! I asked for unique items (i.e. something I don't usually have or can cook myself) and Chef Nic sent me suggestions to choose from. We ended up with a 5-course meal which was way too much food, so afterwards we asked, "What course would we have skipped?" and couldn't decide! Chef brought most of the food prepared enough for ease of cooking and serving, and brought it all out in surprisingly even serving times. The chef immaculately clean-up my kitchen and even started the dishwasher. We highly recommend Chef Nic and Gather & Forge.

I had Hot Honey Ham & Fromage Sandwich With Tomato Basil…read moresoup. These guys may be the only people who can create a unique version of (Tom & Che) that's better than my own version. Absolutely perfect for lunch!!!

Hires this team for a work event and the food was fantastic. Punctual and professional and a great…read morespread. The swordfish was incredible! Thanks y'all

The food was excellent and cooked perfectly. The choice of hors d'oeuvres and entrées was exactly…read morewhat we wanted. Blake came, brought his own cooking, utensils, and pots, prepared all the food appropriately and dinner was served exactly on time. He cleaned up afterwards.

Chef Steph is truly exceptional. We are vegan, and she has an incredible ability to transform any…read moremeal we choose into a thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely delicious vegan dish. Every single week we are blown away by the flavor, creativity, and care she puts into her cooking. Her meals are so good that we honestly no longer want to eat out. The food she prepares for us at home is consistently better than what we would order at restaurants, and that says everything. Each dish feels intentional, nourishing, and beautifully balanced, with just the right touches to make it feel special without ever being heavy. Every meal has been outstanding, and the consistency is what truly sets her apart. Chef Steph has completely changed the way we eat at home, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. If you are considering working with her, do it. You will not be disappointed.

I never thought I'd be able to justify the luxury of a private chef service, but I keep this…read moreservice as a lifeline in my back pocket for weeks that we just need a little extra help, like when the demands of parenting and working during a global pandemic seem extra burdensome. So far, we've had three appointments, and they've all been wonderful. For each one in advance, you choose the time/date for your chef, three entree items and three sides. The "sides" is a bit of a misnomer, as you can often make meals of these in themselves. They include salads, hot breakfast casseroles, pies, and more. Recipes range from Mongolian Beef to Shepherd's Pie, homemade granola bars, Thai Chicken salad, etc. I imagine if we did this weekly, the options might get monotonous, but doing it every once in a while works out well for us so that there are usually a few new options that appear the next time we're ready to book an appointment. For each item you'll see an estimate on how much extra it will add to your bill in groceries in addition to the base chef cost. The chef will stop at your local HEB to shop for your ingredients fresh right before your appointment. You pay a $35 deposit, which you can get refunded if you cancel the appointment by the stated deadline (and they send you frequent reminders -- they're not trying to pull one over). On average with tip and the cost of groceries, we usually spend around $225 for our family of four. The meals last us a while. Sometimes we share them with friends who could use an extra meal, or sometimes we freeze the leftovers. There are instructions for reheating, freezing, etc. As stated in other reviews the chefs are generally efficient and very tidy, leaving your kitchen looking spotless, with a huge amount of prepared food for you to enjoy (it's hard not to dive right in). Communication by text is great. During COVID, the chef has worn a mask during the appointment and the service has had very clearly communication about canceling in the event of COVID exposure, etc. I appreciate that they're taking it seriously. If I had a couple of critiques, it would be that whatever process gets communicated to the chef regarding ingredients might need to be streamlined. The past two appointments, our chef has had to make a couple of grocery store trips because he forgot items, and this prolongs the preparation process. I would also love to see a bit more variety to the menu options. It would be nice to have it broken down roughly by type of dish (seafood, beef, casserole, etc.) and price (budget friendly or special splurge). Other than those minor tweaks, we love the service, and I imagine we'll keep using it as occasional customers.

I found Chef D on Yelp and I'm sooo glad I did. I needed a private chef to help me create a special…read morenight for my small team of 6 people and he came through. Many other chefs were either too busy or didn't cater to small groups. Chef D and his mom, Evelyn, were so sweet. They offered a range of private chef/catering services that made it flexible for my group and our budget. We went with a Dinner Experience which consist of a choice of salad, entree, 2 sides, and dessert, all served family style. We also picked 2 appetizers that were delectable. For the entree, we went with Sous vide steak which was perfectly cooked. Sides were the Mac and cheese (must try!) and grandma's greens (also a must). Dessert we went with cannolis which was delicious but a little too sweet for my taste. Chef D noticed that one of us was lactose intolerant so he made a separate side just for my employee. That was super thoughtful. We had a lot of food leftover so some of us got to enjoy the meal more than once. 10/10 recommend D'jour for your private dinner.

We hired this private chef team led by Chef D and his wonderful mother for a bachelorette party,…read moreand they absolutely exceeded our expectations! From the very beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and easy. They arrived right on time, fully prepared with a clear plan and a fantastic team. The food was phenomenal--delicious, beautifully presented, and the portion sizes were perfect. Everyone left full and happy! Pricing was very fair for the quality and service we received. What really stood out was how well the team balanced professionalism with personality. They were fun, engaging, and added to the vibe of the evening. I would 100% work with them again and highly recommend them for any special occasion. They helped make our night unforgettable! Thank you Chef D and team.

We hired Chef Eric and his team at Culinary Misfits to take care of the catering for our dinner…read moreparty of 10. This was the first time i've hired a catering service to come in for a party because I usually like to cook. However after doing that for several years I realized I was missing out on a lot of the fun and conversations with my guests. Chef Eric and his team showed up about an hour early professionally dressed of course and unpacked their gear to prep everything and chat . We had opted to have an extra staff member come with him and she took care of serving, pouring drinks etc. which was invaluable I would highly suggest doing this as she walked around with Hors D'oeuvre and was such a delight to the ambiance. All of the food was incredible as one might expect, steak, fish, salads, polenta cakes and much more was perfect. Dessert was SERIOULSLY good - the Carmel Budino (photo attached). Aside from the delicious food and wonderful service we appreciated the extra mile the team went to completely clean everything and put the kitchen back to exactly as it was, they even swept the floor. I couldn't believe it. I highly recommend any menu from them and i'll definitely be using Culinary Misfits again in the near future. The icing on the cake was not only did they prepare, plate and serve everything but he memorialized the event by making a cool TikTok video which I am SO HAPPY ABOUT! Give him a follow on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@culinarymisfits/video/7190437522856529198

"Fantastic service and delicious food! Everything exceeded my expectations -- highly recommend!"read more

Delicious! Chef Adam did heavy hors deouvres for a party we hosted, and they were all smash hits…read moreand gluten-free!

Brunch was phenomenal!!! He came to do brunch bfast during my bachelorette party - specifically for…read morea Pancakes & Panties Brunch - and everything served was super delicious!! Carbs were somewhat needed and he delivered!! Most scrumptious pancakes, super light & fluffy, incredible frittata with goat cheese and veggies that just melted in your mouth, bacon exactly how I like it cooked, and this homemade granola that everyone lusted after & kept going back for more!! There were at least 5 of us who searched the house high & low for the leftover granola, which outta tell ya. Everything was just divine!! You cannot go wrong hiring this chef for your personal event!! You'll be extremely happy and have an overly satisfied belly for sure.

Shawna, totally made our celebration complete, serving 2 gourmet dinners in the same number of…read moredays. Arriving on time, quality meat and ingredients to make a special evening a gourmet experience! Each night had a different decor theme. Very friendly and accommodating! She delivered exactly what was requested in a fashion we all so enjoyed. As my family parted, we all agreed, our next get away will have to be in Shawna's " service area" ! Thank you so much for an unforgettable memory, you are a "Gourmet Jewel" Candace

They catered a Celebration of Life on short notice. We were from out of town and had never done…read moreanything like that before and Chef Shawna was a huge help. Way more people than we anticipated ended up wanting to come and they were able to take care of everything and food was fantastic!

I got to attend a Whiskey dinner thrown by Leave it to Kievit and had such a good freaking time! I…read moreloved the feast of appetizers and all of the flavors. Chef Danny created some amazing small bites that jived really well with the tasting. He also interacts with the group and you can see how much this man really loves cooking! My ultimate favorite was his bread pudding. Drooling just thinking about it. I think dinner parties are way cooler than restaurants after this Whiskey dinner. Cheers to being a winner winner chicken dinner!

Danny cooked us and our friends an incredible meal during the holidays! His appetizers were…read moreamazing and the main course was nothing short of spectacular. The best part about having Chef Danny cook at your place was he makes everyone feel like they are part of the action! He educated and entertained us! Our friends have since had him back to cook for them at their house. Don't miss it!

We had the pleasure of Monique cooking for us for Galentines and it was a great experience from…read morestart to finish. She was very communicative and we were able to customize our menu as well, which you aren't generally able to do with large groups. We loved the multi course meal and highly recommend her services!

Monique was amazing to work with. We hired her to cater a private family dinner for about 25…read morepeople. We had family flying in from around the world for my husband's military promotion ceremony. She fit us last minute into her schedule on a Friday night during sxsw. She went above and beyond, to make our event go as smoothly as possible. Food was excellent -- the Chipotle Lime Shrimp and the Cinnamon Cheesecake were incredible. We also had her recommend wines to go with each course and her incredible knowledge of wines introduced us to some tasty new wines. We highly recommend Monique!

We recently used Chef Mike at NOLA Kitchen for a private corporate event. From initial conversation…read moreto dinner execution Chef Mike was on point. I reached out to establish a menu, he made some helpful suggestions and was flexible around timing. Deposit paid. Prior to our engagement he confirmed times and menu items and asked about any changes, we had a minor reduction in headcount which was no problem. Day of Chef Mike arrived on time with all the required items to cook and the ingredients for his recipes. Truly, everyone had a blast! This was dinner for six at an AirBnB in Austin, he's done this type of thing quite a few times and can enter AirBnB's with a passcode to start preparing if you or your guests are running late. Very accommodating overall. As far as the food was concerned, YES! Amazing. Everything from the appetizers to salad to main and finally desert. The hero of my meal was the Crab Salad with Ragivote dressing and the Crawfish Etouffe, stellar food. He also gave a bit of a breakdown of Creole/Cajun history. I would 100% book Chef Mike again. I know our group was smaller than usual for him but he was super accommodation. I would recommend him for any corporate event catering or group private dining in the Austin area!

Chef Mike catered a Sunset Valley Cajun event for 120 people and the food was wonderful. Red beans…read moreand rice (v), boudin balls, chicken and shrimp jambalaya, and spinach and artichoke dip and chips all on the menu. Everyone enjoyed the evening and no one left hungry. We highly recommend Chef Mike for catering.