Chef Frank and his assistant are amazing! We halted a dinner party and before he worked with me to make the menu exactly what I wanted for the group. He made the whole process easy on me! He arrived right on time and was a master in the kitchen. He worked his magic and served us the most delicious dishes. The tiramisu with the crumble WOW mouth is still watering. Also, he left the kitchen spotless. It made me be able to enjoy the night even more. I would definitely hire again and recommend him to anyone in Chicago! read more

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We booked Chef Frank as a surprise dinner (8 adults and 5 kids) for my mom's birthday. This was our first time booking a private chef, and it was a wonderful experience! Frank was very communicative in advance of dinner - he was amenable to adjusting the menu to meet or needs and had great ideas and recommendations. The food was wonderful - we had 5 (!) courses: charcuterie, Caesar salad, truffle gnocchi, a choice of ribeye, salmon, or cauliflower steak, and a pumpkin mousse parfait. All of the adults raved about the food and the kids had their own meal (steak, mashed potatoes, green beans) which they all loved. We will definitely book Chef Frank again! read more

I hired GMarket Chef to cook for my small airbnb style wedding of 15 people. We worked with Frank on a menu, some dietary restrictions, and providing our own desserts. Our chefs Bobby and TJ were fantastic. They fit right in and pulled everything off without me having to worry about a thing. The food was amazing and there was so much that we kindly ask they save the leftovers to enjoy the next day. Everything was spotless when they left. Absolutely incredible value for the experience. read more

Absolutely amazing! Every single dish was prepared so well and the flavors fused so beautifully. Definitely recommend!

I had Frank and Ryan cook for a small birthday dinner party and it was AMAZING! Frank worked closely with me to build a 3 course menu with some of my favorite foods and took the time to answer all of my questions. It was an easy and straightforward process, communicating mainly via email. The price was very reasonable and there were no hidden costs. They also drove from the city out to my home in the western suburbs. Above all else though, the food was better than going to any restaurant! Fresh and full of flavor! I would highly recommend them. read more

Chef Frank and his team made an amazing vegetarian dinner for ~15 of us. The food was fresh, plated well, and most of all tasted incredible! He was super flexible and very easy to plan with. I would not hesitate to have another dinner with GMarket again and look forward to the next time I can! read more

We selected Gmarketchef to cook for us on our anniversary. We wanted to reproduce an unusual dish from our wedding. Chef Frank did a marvelous job of producing that dish. The entire experience was absolutely first rate. The food was all delicious, expertly prepared and plated. Chef Frank is not only very talented, but also very charming, flexible and nicely interactive. We look forward to a repeat. Thank you, chef Frank! read more

We had Frank and his team come to our home for a 40th birthday party with 30 guests. They were punctual, professional and the food was absolutely delicious. Nearly every guest made it a point to ask where we found Frank and comment on how fantastic the food was. His colleagues Josh and Corinna were great as well including their help with serving, clearing and making sure everything was perfect. Last but not least, their clean-up left the kitchen and dining area spotless! Definitely recommend and look forward to another reason to hire Frank again! read more

We had Frank from GMatket Chef at our home for a private tasting menu dinner, he was absolutely amazing so well prepared and worked with me on the theme of the party and put together an outstanding menu. Every single meal tasted amazing and presentation was top. Definitely will have them come back and recommend to anyone looking to have a private event with a top chef. read more

Frank came over to cook for a small party that we hosted. My colleagues hired him as a gift for me, which was an unusual and amazing idea. Frank cooked perhaps the best fine dining vegetarian meal I've ever had. He cooked non-vegetarian for our guests too and they were equally impressed. The creativity and flavours blew us away. I cook a lot, but this puts my attempts to shame. He was good fun and a pleasure to have in our home. We'll be hiring him again for sure. read more

We had Fank and his sous chef, Ryan, come and do a family style dinner for ten of us for a birthday party. They came and set the table with their own dinner and flatware, and cooked a fabulous meal. Every single person loved every one of the five dishes. Frank and Ryan also did a great job cleaning up and were very personable. Great professional service all around. We are definitely using them again! read more

Hired Frank to cook for my husband and I in our home for my husbands birthday. Working with Frank to develop our tasting menu was a pleasure - he has suggestions for each course, asks/listens to your preferences, and will modify dishes to your liking. I should have put "tasting menu" in quotes, as portions were much larger than typical tasting menus I've experienced leaving us full and with leftovers! Food was fresh and delicious. High quality, rich natural flavors, and truffles! Wonderful wonderful experience. Both Frank and his sous chef are very personable and a joy to have in our kitchen. Would recommend to anyone looking for a caterer or private dining experience. read more

Frank and Ryan cooked for a small dinner party we had recently. By far, the easiest and yummiest dinner party we have hosted. They made everything so easy - we let them in the door, and they took over from there, all we did was pour the wine! The food was delicious - kale/brussel sprout salad, pumpkin gnocchi, and seared halibut. Presentation and taste were above expectations! I would highly recommend them, and look forward to having them cook for us again. Thanks again, Frank and Ryan! (i am just sorry we forgot to take photos -- too busy eating!!) read more

Frank is a fantastic chef! I worked with Frank and GMarket Chef for my sister's baby shower where he did a cooking demonstration and lunch. Frank worked with me when it came to dietary restrictions and the menu. Frank is a great communicator. The day of, he and Chris were prompt, and the kitchen and demo were set up as people came in. It was an amazing event. People were able to learn and ask as many questions as the food was being cooked. Then the food was served by Frank and Chris and they even stayed and cleaned up. Frank was personable and funny and we had a great time. Chris took pictures the whole time and shared with us so we could enjoy and remember. I can't wait to throw another party and hire GMarket Chef again! read more

Our experience with GMarket Chef was everything we wanted and more. I would highly recommend Frank and his team to plan and execute your next private dining experience. His food looked and tasted great, and he was self-sufficient in the kitchen and cleaned up everything afterwards. Highly, highly, highly recommend. read more

We had the pleasure of catering our dinner party with Chef Frank from GMarket Chef. Chef Frank was fantastic and the quality of the food, service and professionalism was stellar. He arrived early and with all the tools necessary for the dinner, and went to work immediately upon arrival, no questions/requests asked. We hosted about 15 people and Chef Frank prepared steak, vegetables, salmon, and tiramisu for dessert. Every entree was exceptional. Our guests could not stop praising the food. Chef Frank even helped us clean up after dinner! His rate was extremely reasonable and my wife and I are excited to use GMarket Chef for future events! Easiest 5 star recommendation I have ever given. read more

Frank was so easy to work with from the beginning. He selected awesome appetizers for my party of 25 people and stayed within my budget. The food was awesome and I've never seen such an amazing charcuterie board! The Chef JT and the server Hugo arrived on time. Prepped the food beautifully and left my kitchen spotless. I will definitely use them again. read more

I found GMarket Chef Frank online while searching for breakfast trays and to-go lunch options for a wedding day service for bridesmaids and groomsmen to nosh on while getting ready and to take a sandwich along in the limo for a day of photos before the wedding. He was perfect. Frank asked a few questions and developed a menu that suited everyone's needs, tasted wonderful, and was also gorgeous to look at. Everyone loved it! And, Frank personally delivered the trays to the hotel rooms for us on time and without any effort on my part (mother of the bride). So appreciated! I HIGHLY recommend them!!! read more

I located "Guerrilla Market Chef" online while looking for a private in house chef as a Christmas gift for my family and friends (15 people total). After an immediate response, our conversations begun about my goals for the night, my budget, the location, food preferences/restrictions. Once we ironed these out, I almost immediately had multiple menu options/suggestions in my inbox. I replied with some personal favorite tastes within my family and back comes a tweaked menu...and I mean it was PERFECT! I even showed my co-workers (ya know to brag a little). Mind you, the whole way along this process Guerrilla Market Chef managed to keep in sync with the major sticking point that my little cousin is vegan (yes, not vegetarian, full blown vegan). I assumed she would get a side dish or two, or maybe one of our apps would adhere to her diet and she would be happy to be a part of the event. NOPE! Guerrilla Market Chef made sure that she got every single course (I think there was 7) that we did, including desert! She was SOOOO excited to be a part of the whole event she still talks about it daily. She loves to cook and is begging me for the recipes (that's how good they were). I even ate some of the vegan items. Which is not my thing. Also amazing! All of the food was procured by Guerrilla Market Chef at several high quality restaurant food supply stores that I did not have access to. The food was of better quality and cheaper than your "average joe" going to the local market could obtain. All receipts were provided the night of the event to ensure I got what I paid for without any food specific up charges being made. Trust me, my local market does not have food like this! Every single course just got better and better. I rarely eat seafood but the GIANT garlic shrimp app was the best seafood item I probably have ever had. I even ate one of the extras. What really sets Guerrilla Market Chef apart from the rest, aside from the AMAZING food, is the product that is delivered: * Professional interaction from day one * Immediate responses on email/text/phone communicatons * Flexibility * Showing up early * Cleaning the prep area and even the dishes (did NOT expect this one, wonderful surprise for my mother) * EXTREMELY polite * Answering all cooking and recipe questions * Describing each course to the group as it was being delivered * ALL, and I mean ALL food was AMAZING! - Ryan (if you need a reference: cell: eight 47, 722-7322) PS: I wish there was more than 5 starts to rate on yelp! read more

What started as a potentially risky Valentine's Day dinner plan turned out to be a delightful evening that surpassed our highest expectations. Frank prepared a fantastic 4 course dinner for the two of us and entertained us all the way through with stories and laughter. We can't wait to do it again, and the best part? We have tons of leftovers! read more

Had a great experience with frank for a New Years dinner He was quick to respond with meal ideas and suggests wine pairings He brings his own equipment and did a great job with and post dinner service read more

Chef Frank and his business partner were amazing!!! I was hosting a bachelorette party and hired chef frank to make our Saturday night dinner. It was a five course meal that was so impressive and delicious. Great portion sizes (we had a lot of leftovers even)! He cleaned up all the dishes and kitchen completely before leaving. Would definitely recommend - Thank you chef frank! read more

Frank prepared a wonderful dinner for my wife on her 50th birthday. It was an intimate family gathering and he produced an incredible 5 main dishes for us--lamb chops, seared chicken thighs, beet salad, red pepper hummus, and a cauliflower steak that I won't forget, served in a bed of quinoa. He was prompt, a wizard at interpreting my needs for the menu (Indian wife, American vegan hubby, suburban relatives who like to grill) and impeccably professional. On top of that he was price conscious which I respect, and left the place spotless. I wish him well as he build his business and would recommend him to anyone. read more

Frank and team provided an absolutely beautiful and delicious bridal shower luncheon at my home. The presentation was top notch and the professionalism was outstanding. I would not hesitate to hire Frank again for any special event, nor would I hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends or acquaintances. It is good to know that I have a wonderful resource should the situation require a A-1 professional chef. read more

We enlisted the help of GMarket Chef (Chef Frank) for an intimate rehearsal luncheon held at our home the afternoon before our wedding. I was already incredibly stressed with wedding planning and I really wanted our rehearsal lunch to be special, I just didn't have the mental bandwidth to think too much about it. Chef Frank took the reigns and created an absolutely SPECTACULAR lunch. I cannot begin to convey how easy it was. But not easy like ordering catering from Chipotle. Easy as in Chef Frank is so talented he crafted a menu that was thoughtful, bespoke, and perfect for the occasion. It felt oh so special and tailored to us. In fact, when he sent an initial menu I gave him some notes on things I might want to change and within a day he'd revised the menu perfectly. He arrived early and set everything up beautifully (really the presentation was simply stunning). Everyone was RAVING about how delicious the meal was and how gorgeous it looked. Oh, and most importantly, the cost was beyond reasonable for the number of folks we were hosting. Honestly, I would have paid the same if not more simply ordering catering from a big restaurant and this tasted 1000x better. We will be calling upon Chef Frank for many occassions to come, and I encourage you to do the same. Believe me, hiring a chef to cater a custom meal isn't just for rich folk. But Chef Frank will make you feel like you are one. read more

It's not often I find a business completely flawless in every possible way. However, Chef Frank has definitely earned his business the praise. I have always been a huge foodie but have never been much of a cook. Cooking was very intimidating to me and just the mere thought of being the kitchen had me breaking out in a sweat. After cooking with Chef Frank 1 on 1 on several different occasions I can now proudly say I look forward to cooking. He took his time to explain every single step and was very patient with this newbie. He also made sure we went at a pace I was comfortable with and never once did he make me feel little about my lack of cooking skills. Besides teaching he also does private dinners and let me tell you... the food is definitely worth the money. Chef Frank has been able to create menus catered to budget, restrictions, and special requests without complaint. Thank you GMarket for the great experiences and food! read more

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Frank provided an excellent and abundant 4-course meal to make our birthday celebration memorable! He made it easy for recommending a menu and executed it perfectly. It made me wish I had a private chef on call 7-days a week but for this specific occasion, he sure delivered and made it memorable. I'm sure there are a lot of options out there when it comes to choosing a private chef but you can't go wrong here. Frank will definitely be added to our contact list for future events! read more

The most amazing experience we have ever had. We gave this as a birthday present for our 12 year old granddaughter. Frank taught us alot about cooking as we made our way throught the meal. Dumplings, shrimp toast and a stir fry .each was more interesting to learn how to cook, then cook and eat. Worth every penny. A once in a lifetime experience. read more

Frank prepared a tasting menu for my upcoming birthday party, he used the suggestions I gave him and was able to put something together the next day. I was impressed with his customer service, clarification and transparency of all details. I will use his service in the future! read more

Frank was wonderful to work with, we had a dinner party for 12 - Frank had wonderful suggestions for the menu, was extremely responsive and the food was delicious! They were prompt, left my kitchen spotless and overall just very pleasant! I will be using them again! read more

Late post because life gets super busy but I had to take a moment to share just how great Frank is from GMarket Chef. My daughter was juggling many things including her wedding planning. The big day was on October 23rd. She tasked me with the caterer like maybe 2 weeks before? Insane I know but I was determined to make it happen! I Called a couple of spots based on Yelp and other online reviews. I called Frank and he returned my call promptly. We talked menu, venue and pricing. I took a bit to make a decision then called back and hired him. The contract, payment etc was seamless and convenient. Frank and his team arrived early we actually hadn't arrived to receive the order and he was like "no problem I'll make a little run and return". My contact met him and everything was delivered as promised. The set up went smoothly. It was a Saturday morning brunch and the food was amazing especially the shrimp and grits! We also had potatoes, delicious scrambled eggs with veggies and I usually do not like large servings off eggs because they are undercooked- these were not! Fresh fruit topped it all off with yogurt and granola. I was so pleased! I was a little nervous because it was so last minute but it worked out beautifully! Thank you Frank for doing such a spectacular job. I will definitely recommend you to my friends. read more

My family flew in to Chicago to celebrate my father's 70th birthday. I had previously set the menu with Frank via email and he was particularly attentive to any dietary and allergy restrictions. Frank was running a bit late that evening but got straight to work the moment he arrived and did a great job of preparing everything to perfection. After setting the table, Frank and his partner went through the menu for the dinner so that we knew what we were about to enjoy. I have to say I've never had a kale salad that delicious and the coconut curry shrimp was a unique and delightful treat. You could taste the freshness of the pasta as well as other ingredients. Frank and his partner were super professional and made sure to wear masks the entire time they were preparing the meal. It was definitely an evening to remember and I would highly recommend G market chef for one of your special occasions. read more

My Husband hired Frank & Billy to come to our home as a surprise for my birthday and it could not have been better. They were both extremely professional and gave us an experience that would be hard to match. The food was out of this world delicious and creatively put together as a true experience throughout the meal! I would absolutely hire them again for any private/in home dining experience or party we may have at our home! Fantastic job and what a great team you two make! Thank you for everything- we loved every minute of it! read more

This was the first event in Chicago where I was looking for a caterer. Frank from GMatket Chef was super responsive and came up with an innovative menu which catered perfectly to my guest lists' preferences. We were able to connect quickly via phone and a few email exchanges were all it took to finalize the details. His colleague came and set everything up on time and was a perfectionist. The food was even higher in standard than what Frank and his colleague had already set in terms of ease of communication and sounding delicious on paper. The quantity did not disappoint either, we had plenty of food left over. Highly recommend the team and will definitely look forward to having them cater future events! read more

Frank from GMarket catered a recent client lunch for me. Frank made everything so easy! I filled out the event form on GMarket's website and within minutes I had a response. All I had provided was when my event was, # of guests and few dietary preferences. Frank delivered an incredible custom menu. Also, I contacted GMarket 3 days before my event. So convenient! The lunch was for 25 people and every single person could not stop raving about the food! It was delicious, fresh and healthy! Will absolutely be contacting GMarket for my next event! read more

If you need a chef for a private party, Guerrilla Market Chef is my first choice. If GMarket Chef were unavailable for my proposed date, I recommend moving the date to fit GMarket's availability. This past weekend, I attended a private birthday party for 20 people and feasted on a beautifully orchestrated, absolutely delicious, multi-course dinner presented by Frank and his staff - Lia and Ryan. It truly was one of the best meals I've had the pleasure to savor. read more