Cancelled on me 7 days before the event because he clearly got a better offer. Really awful way to…read moretreat people

Michael cooked for 10 people at our home. Everything was delicious, pacing was good, and Michael…read moreand his team were friendly and easy to work with.

i ordered Christmas dinner for 13 guests a couple of weeks ago…read more Olivia was very easy to work with and accommodated a gluten allergy with no problem. the food was standard traditional Christmas dishes, so nothing super unique or fancy. it was very tasty, but definitely too much butter : ) i would work with Olivia again and recommend her for sure. thumbs up.

Olivia just understood us! From the very beginning, her creativity and professionalism helped my…read morefiance and I sculpt the wedding of our dreams! We called Olivia after speaking with many caterers about about approach, cuisine and budget, and we were honestly getting a bit defeated. My first conversation with Olivia was so incredibly refreshing in that I told her we are trying to decide between tacos or barbeque and she responded with a very effortless, "why choose?". This immediately put me at ease as we started to brainstorm together. All other caterers were now subpar. She crafted a beautiful menu for us that included mini (single-bite) sized tacos as part of the hors d'oeuvres and an upscale barbeque with hometown roots for the entree. Our guests have not stopped RAVING about our food (strong accolades for the BBQ still rolling in from our Texas and Tennessee-native guests, so you know it was great!). We received a truly personalized experience with Olivia. She even stepped in to work with us directly when we had questions and get saleswoman was unavailable! From the first conversation through the tasting and our wedding, Olivia was one of our top vendors. Her saleswoman, Christina, was excellent at offering advice and ideas as well as suggestions from other events they'd catered (either at 501 or otherwise). On staff, Olivia also has a food design team member who created the most instagram-worthy displays! Definitely an added bonus. Would 10/10 use and recommend Olivia!

Chef Stephen has done private dinners for us in our home twice now. Both times were spectacular…read moredining experiences. He has a wonderful selection of apps, starters, and mains to choose from and they were all executed to perfection! His portions were generous so we even had some leftovers for another meal the following day. If you're looking for a unique date night or a special occasion dinner in your home, I can't recommend Stephen enough.

excellent cuisine and perfect service for our dinner party-- 8 guests in our apartment. Stephen was…read moreso helpful in tweaking our menu and very responsive to our concerns. a big triumph!

Chef Amenta was fabulous! I hired him to make light bites for a surprise engagement party. He…read moreaccommodated my every wish. He was very easy to work with. We had limited time constraints and he performed flawlessly. His food was delicious!!! I highly recommend him.

Chef Amenta cooked us a fantastic Italian dinner at our apartment for my fiancé's 30th birthday -…read morewe worked together to curate the menu and every dish was incredible. Highly recommend using Chef Amenta!

I hired Chef Aless for my husband's birthday on 1/26/21 - as indoor dining was still closed in NYC,…read moreand way too cold for outdoor dining, I opted to have Chef Aless come by so we could have the restaurant experience at home. From the first time I got in touch with her, Chef Aless was always prompt with her responses - as it was my first time ever doing anything like this, she helped curate a menu for my husband and I based on our likes/dislikes. I had also gone back to her to switch up a couple items, which she had no problem with either - really appreciate the flexibility! On the day of, she came by a bit early (which was a non-issue for us considering we were idling by at home), and was very efficient as soon as she stepped in - we were served some delicious hors d'oeuvres (fig and brie crisps were divine!), an appetizer (truffle burrata and arugula, with a delicious pomegranate molasses dressing), second course (crab cakes with mango slaw, always a favorite in my book), main course (a perfectly medium rare Pat LaFrieda steak), some sides (a decadent sauce for the steak, creamed spinach and potatoes lyonnaise; if you coudln't tell, we wanted to replicate the NYC steakhouse experience), and lastly, chocolate mousse for dessert (needless to say, it was amazing). And best of all, she left the kitchen spotless, which was much appreciated. I also want to note that it's important to clarify what you're looking for when hiring a private chef, especially as a first timer (like me) - I thought Chef Aless was going to cook everything from start to finish at our apartment, however she actually came by with everything mostly prepared, and left the finishing touches for last. Granted, not everyone has a fully equipped kitchen so I totally understand her coming pre-prepped, but considering my husband and I both love cooking and have a nearly fully-equipped kitchen, we would've loved to see her in action and use the opportunity to pick up some pro-tips. All in all, Chef Aless was an absolute pleasure to work and speak with, and I'm so happy to have found her. If indoor dining is still closed off in the future, I will definitely be keeping her in mind for more special occasions.

I finally made it out to Chef Aless last night and it did not disappoint. The food, service and…read moreatmosphere were on point and we felt like we were is a cafe in Paris. The food is authentic and you can tell the chef who I believe is also the owner takes so much pride in her food and it shows. Her husband was on the restaurant floor tonight and even took the time to stop by to chat with us. What an amazing experience and the staff made us feel so welcome we even booked our Christmas party there! Amazing hospitality please keep the good work and we will see you again in December!

My husband and I used Jason as our chef for our wedding last weekend. From start to finish Jason…read morewas fantastic. Super easy to work with and the food was out of this world. We had almost every guest come up to us and compliment the food. I cannot recommend Jason enough!

Where do I begin? I've worked in hospitality for over 15 years here in NYC. I've had great…read moreleadership with celebrity Chefs, big name restauranteurs and hospitality groups. I've met, mentored, trained, worked along side of, for and with amazing groups of individuals all encompassing this world of creatives. So this brings me to this...how did I not discover Jason's Kitchen until recently? Where has this Chef been and why has he not blown up bigger than he has?!?! Jason is actually a classmate of mine from my hometown in New Jersey. I've followed him lightly on social media platforms through his culinary journey from birth of his unfathomable determination and skill to break out on his own - a self taught Chef running a full service catering company. Encompassing Private and Personal dining experiences in the luxury of your private home or event space, Chef Jason brings not only his complete professionalism, but also a mind blowing culinary exploration of perfectly balanced ingredients that not only touch each of your five senses, but envokes a feeling of complete bliss. Each dish is thought out with culinary precision and executed beautifully. You can taste each ingredient as it rolls around your mouth and tongue. Balanced with the simplicity of what brought this dish to concept. This culinary journey his menu takes you on is unreal. I have never worked for or with a more talented Chef, who's personal energy is calm and humble, and confident not cocky. We had a dinner party to celebrate a birthday and a divorce with 9 close friends. Chef Jason, his Sous Chef June, and our lovely servers Karl and Cara really made this evening special. Everything flowed seamlessly. Any anxiety I had walked out the door as soon as this team went to work. It was a quiet calm and focused energy. They also didn't mind me being in the kitchen watching and tasting and asking a million questions. I can not recommend enough Jason's Kitchen for your next event. Exceptional! Thank you Chef Jason and Sous June. You blew our minds away!

Absolutely amazing experience! Tomokase provided the Signature Sushi Service for 30 people for my…read morewife's 50th birthday at our apartment in Manhattan which was an incredible hit! The chefs were very kind, professional, and talented. The nigiri, temaki, and rolls were delicious and beautifully displayed for our guests who were also able to have made-to-order pieces. We will definitely work with Tomokase again, maybe for the Omakase private dinner. We are recommending them to all of our friends.

I was super hesitant to do an at home omakase but I really wanted to surprise my boyfriend for his…read morebirthday and Tomokase did not disappoint! They were super helpful and responsive via email. They made sure to follow up with me and make sure everything was perfect to surprise my boyfriend. We opted for a 4-person light omakase (10 pieces). One of our guests is a picky eater and they were super accommodating. He ended up having mostly salmon, yellowtail and veggies but everything was varied so he could have a similar experience to us! We did the sake pairings add-on and it was delicious. They brought over 3 different types and each were crisp and matched well with the omakase. My faves were: -Perch (so fresh!) -Hotate (scallop) -Uni (usually I don't like Uni [a sin as a foodie I know] but this was soo good) -both salmons (king and Scottish) -sea eel (similar to unagi but apparently diff and way better imo) -the cheesecake was a great sweet ending to the meal Kenji was our sushi chef and he was AMAZING. So nice, approachable and knowledgeable. You can tell he's honed his craft and takes pride in his work. We also had a waitress who was just as great (this was back in June and I forget her name) They both made sure to keep our drinks full, our bites fresh and the vibe/fun going! They interacted with us and told us about the different dishes and fish we were eating but also gave us private time. They also took pictures for us! Can't thank them enough for making it such a special event. They were quick to set up, professional and cleaned up efficiently afterwards. They brought everything we would need, plates, sake glasses etc. Overall, it is expensive but imo worth it! You pay for the quality, service and it's all done in your home! I didn't have to lift a finger. Best sushi I've had in NYC so far. I would 1000% recommend Tomokase and can't wait to try them again.

Matt's professionalism and passion for cooking truly set him apart. An exceptional experience from…read morestart to finish. Highly recommend booking him ASAP.

Amazing food from an out of this world chef. His range of expertise is wildly impressive. This man…read morecan COOK ANYTHING! Always beautifully plated and deliciously executed. And what's even more astounding is how humble and warm he is. With talent and a heart like his, you won't go wrong!

Tim was an excellent guide as we strolled through the different cultural experiences of Hell's…read moreKitchen, getting to try Japanese BBQ, Georgian cheeseboat, Mediterranean tapas, as well as comfort food with meatballs and the broadway cookie treat. With great storytelling flair and a caring attitude, Tim took us on both a gatstronomical and historical adventure that was well worth the experience.

My precious nephew booked Chef Denis to come to his apartment to teach us a cooking class for my…read morebirthday. So I flew up to NYC from Florida, so excited about my special gift. I had told everyone at home about what I was doing, and how much I was looking forward to it, and how cool it was. And then Chef Denis canceled the day before our reservation. I know things can happen but he did not use the word "emergency" when leaving his message that he was canceling. Fortunately I have world's greatest nephew so he took me to an amazing Italian restaurant, instead, for my birthday, after we spent a glorious day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And he bought me beautiful earrings. He really is the greatest nephew. I had a wonderful birthday. When considering this business, I think it's important to know that canceling can, and does, happen, and apparently in the absence of an emergency.

Great things are big reasons to celebrate! Birthdays, a 200th review and becoming an Elite All…read moreStar!! So, in honor of all these accomplishments, I'm dedicating my 200th review to Chef Lance, who helped make my birthday on Jan 27th perfect, very special and exactly what I had hoped for on many levels! From my first conversation with Chef Lance, I knew I found a wonderful Chef, and person! He replied to my initial contact within an hour of messenging him. Through our many emails and texts, together we created a menu that well exceeded 5 stars!! My birthday dinner was prepared in my home for my family, 6 people total! Dinner was called for at 7:30 and Chef Lance arrived at my home around 4:00 to set up and begin preparations. He was so cordial, knowledgeable and his stories of becoming a chef and all his experiences through the years fascinated me! Now for the good stuff, my menu.... Coconut Shrimp appetizer, Penne alla Vodka, Salad, Chicken Francaise and Honey Glazed Carrots. The entire night felt like we were eating in a very cozy restaurant! Chef Lance plated every dish and we enjoyed it all tremendously! Everything was just delicious! I have to point out certain things that stood out to me: the chicken was purchased from a butcher, jumbo shrimp were used and so incredibly fresh and succulent! The coconut was toasted beforehand and the homemade dipping sauce was nothing like anything I have ever had before. It was fruit based with an Asian twist, just fantastic! Because Penne alla Vodka is a favorite in my family, an extra batch was made so everyone could take some home to enjoy again! After dinner, my kitchen was completely cleaned and all dishes, pots, etc were washed. My daughters BF bought a cheescake for dessert so at that point it was time for Chef Lance to leave. From start to finish, he was in my home for almost 5 hours! I can't rave enough what an experience having a chef prepare an intimate dinner was like! If you are looking for someone who will exceed every expectation you may have, Chef Lance is who you should contact. There's no doubt I will be seeing him in my home again! Chef Lance, thank you for a birthday dinner experience I will never forget!!

Chef Lance did a fabulous job cooking a dinner party for 6 people celebrating some milestone…read morebirthdays. We did have some food/allergy issues with the group and Lance worked with us to create a menu that would work for everyone. It was truly a magical evening and I highly recommend him!!