Jillian is an amazing chef and a natural teacher. Love her!read more

In an effort to move my family towards more raw vegan food, I went in search for the best to…read moresatisfy my 3 discerning young boys(2 teenagers and a pre-teen). We are so luck to have found Jillian. You think your kids AND husband wont eat raw? Think again. Raw pizza, raw mushroom, raw soup, raw bread, raw sphagetti, raw almond milk and yummy brownies, and cheesecake etc. The kids asked," When is Jillian coming back?" Well, there you have it. We are having her come weekly to spin out delicious dishes for our family. Jillian is very easy to work with, flexible and just a great joy to have in the kitchen. I wish I can pack her up and take her with me everywhere we go!!

Chef Adam was great! awesome culinary skills, customer service, and timeliness. I recommend…read moreeveryone to book with Chef Adam.

From the owner: Experienced in the following cuisines:…read more French / Spanish / Italian / Filipino / Southern American / BBQ / Japanese / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Gastropub Available for: Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch / Dinner / Cooking Classes / Parties / Events / Team-building / Camp-outs / Picnics

Inna is a master chef, healthful cooking expert and a beautiful person! I've been to at least a…read morehalf dozen of her cooking events and it was always a highlight and amazing, inspirational, delicious experience. I learned so much from Inna-from new recipes, to cooking techniques to table decoration tips! Highly recommended!

I've had the great fortune of knowing Inna Revina where we actually met at Whole Foods!…read more I've come to admire and respect her dedication to living not only her Vegan Life, but also sharing it with many people in her amazing cooking classes! Inna has a rare respect for what she believes in and she love to share it with the public! I wish her ultimate success in her love of what she does because I know what her goals are in achieving a healthy lifestyle for everyone and sharing it with everybody with such a great love and care!

This is the second cooking event they've had at the apartment complex i live in. Really fun and…read morethe chefs are always super nice. i had a few friends with me and some friends who live in the same complex so we had a group of about 7. Food was good and chef did a great job. We had a bbq after the class by the pool, was a lot more fun then the class, but we really all enjoyed the class too! Would go again and def recommend these guys!

Big City Chefs made my birthday dinner unforgettable! Chef Annie was professional, friendly, and…read moreamazing to work with. She created a customized menu that fit my budget, came early to set up, and stayed late to clean up. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. They even pulled it all together on very short notice when no one else could. I'll definitely be hiring them again!

Jeremy has taken care of us 3x times. We're had him for all our family events. He's done a unique…read moremenu every time, always making sure to take care of any allergies or preferences. He's amazing to work with and always so helpful in building the menu. 10/10 definitely have him take care of your next private event

We hired Jeremy for a board dinner for our company. I organized the event so I worked with Jeremy…read moreon the menu, scheduling and price. Unfortunately, I wasn't in attendance but the following day these are the words I heard, "amazing food", "such a treat", "wonderful food", and "best duck confit I've ever had!" The owner of the winery that hosted the event said he would hire him for events at the winery in the future. If that doesn't say he's amazing, I'm not sure what does.

Our second time having catering from mise en place. Four impeccable courses made by Dan. Last time…read morewe were a huge group, and it was just as good in all ways with our small group. Thank you Dan!!!

Avoid! We paid a deposit of $1500 and then he ghosted us. We have emailed/called/texted and…read morereceived absolutely no response since he got our deposit. We have had to hire another chef and are now working with our credit card company for a refund of our deposit. Not sure what happened as he was nice at the beginning. But doubt means don't. Recommend you find someone who knows how to respond properly. Trusting Mise En Place was a big MisEnStake.

I hired a Chef Martin to create a special dinner for my husband's 80th birthday celebration, and…read morethe experience exceeded every expectation. From the very beginning, the communication was thoughtful, organized, and tailored to our preferences and dietary needs. The evening itself was truly unforgettable. The chef designed and executed an incredible 8-course tasting menu that felt like a five-star restaurant experience in the comfort of our home. Each course was beautifully presented, perfectly timed, and full of flavor--creative without being overwhelming, and clearly crafted with care What made the night even more meaningful were the personalized surprise touches woven throughout the evening. These thoughtful details made the celebration feel incredibly special and unique to the guest of honor, and truly elevated the entire experience. Beyond the food, what really stood out was the professionalism and warmth. The chef created a relaxed, elegant atmosphere that allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration without worrying about a single detail. Every guest commented on how special the evening felt. It was the perfect way to honor such a meaningful milestone, and we would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone looking to create a memorable, elevated event at home.

Well, Martin did not disappoint. We have worked with him in the past and thought to try again. The…read morefood as always was exquisite!! But the main event was the truly artistic, the way the food was served individually with a sublime description for each dish. So succulent and inviting to eat! Capitola Gardens will always be my first choice when planning a party/event. The attention to detail and the thoughtful interest in what you want is held in the highest degree of interest during the planning and ultimately the execution . Bravo and thank you again for making our party a huge success!

Michelle Exceeded Expectations for Wife's Birthday Party…read more My wife is hard to impress for her birthday. She doesn't like expensive gifts, but does food-centered events and adventures with our friends. I initially considered finding a cooking class somewhere and invite some of our friends but all the options seemed like a hassle and a bit impersonal. I then read about a chef that would take the class to your home and I thought - perfect. When I contacted Michelle she listened to my objectives and we determined that a cooking demonstration centered on paella would be perfect. In fact, she said that she will make the event an evening in Spain. The challenge was going to be making this a surprise, but Michelle coordinated with all of us, and my wife was totally caught off guard. That soon turned to delight to learn that she had an evening with her friends and learning about how to make paella ahead of her. Exactly what I had hoped for. Michelle served great appetizers, and then presented a special ham and gave a talk about the region in Spain it came from and why it was unique. The yard was decorated with a huge LOVE sculpture, and every detail of the evening was well thought out. Dinner was for 11, and she managed to do the demonstration while coordinating all the activities needed for the approaching meal. Our guests loved the demonstration and Michelle talked about ever y aspect of the process. I certainly learned a lot. Dinner was fabulous. We had a garden salad, much of it from her garden. Then to the centerpiece, the paella. Everyone agreed it was delicious to say the least. Michelle made each guest comfortable, and everyone got personal attention as she juggled activities in the kitchen. As the evening came to an end, my wife kept repeating how pleased she was, and how she loved sharing this special evening with some of our closest friends. I could not be more pleased. After thanking her for such a wonderful experience, we went to bed while Michelle cleaned up. When we woke up the next morning everything was in order with some tasty leftovers in our refrigerator to savor over the next few days. Very cool. As I declared at the dinner, Michelle made my dreams come true for my wife that made my dreams come true. So Michelle, thank you so much for a wonderful experience my Terri and our guests will always remember, you absolutely exceeded my expectations.

Tonight we celebrated one of our dearest friends 50th bday and Michelle helped us make it so so…read morespecial! From the set up, decor and the food, it was all exceptional, thoughtful, and unique. Plus she's responsive, receptive and considerate in her planning as we worked together on the style and menu, we couldn't have been happier with our experience and I would recommend her highly to anyone looking to do a unique and delicious dining experience! Thank you Michelle for knocking it out of the park! Can't wait to work with you again on our next memorable occasion! Thank u for making it all so special!