I came across Gmarket from an internet search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience…read morewas absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

BELIEVE THE HYPE. We are a difficult crowd to impress and Gmarket soared above our expectations for…read morea 15-person Thanksgiving extravaganza. It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to host our loved ones at our home. We trusted Gmarket at the helm and we are very grateful and glad we did. This team is professional, responsive and cares about their work in a way that translates to the table. Exceptional food. Our guests were heard singing the praises throughout diner, on repeat. We were a rowdy bunch and Chef Bobby and his crew knew how to handle us. By the end of the night, it felt like we were all celebrating the holiday together. We are grateful to Gmarket for the memories and I am looking for another excuse to get a caterer!

Chef Katie is FANTASTIC! My brother gifted me one of her in-home cooking classes, and we had the…read moremost wonderful night getting to know her, learning new recipes and (of course) eating the delicious meal she curated specifically for our group of four. Starting with our initial email exchange about food preferences, allergies and many, many menu ideas, and extending beyond the class to follow-up restaurant and recipe recommendations, the entire experience with Chef Katie was easy, effortless and fun. Everything felt accessible; communicating with Katie felt like chatting with an old friend, the recipes were as realistic as they were delicious -- meaning, we'll actually make them on a weeknight since they don't take hours to prep/use obscure ingredients -- and there was nothing stuffy or transactional about having a professional chef teach a class in our home. No doubt, Katie is as professional as they come. What's more, though, is she is a genuinely good human and a joy to be around. I couldn't recommend the cooking class experience more, and I look forward to doing it again soon!

My family has been working with Chef Katie for about a year now. I originally reached out after I…read morehad my third baby. My husband and I were in a routine of serving a "kid dinner" (e.g. chicken nuggets) for our kids and ordering takeout for ourselves. I wanted to sit down for family dinners, but I could not figure out how to work full-time, take care of my kids after school/work, and make healthy family dinners. Enter Chef Katie... our routines completely shifted with her weekly meal delivery service. Everything is prepped and ready to go so all I have to do is heat everything up at dinner time. We now sit down for family dinners most nights, and we are all eating MUCH healthier. A year ago my husband was 10 lbs heavier than he has ever been in his life, I was carrying extra weight too (for obvious reasons). I've never cared much about the number on the scale - but I do care about feeling healthy. It is kind of crazy to fast forward to almost a year later. My husband lost those 10 lbs, I am down to my weight before I had ANY kids, and am reaching into my closet for things I haven't worn in years. And I feel like I have more energy now than I have had since before I had kids. I am just amazed by the impact of eating good, quality, healthy food. Thank you Chef Katie!

I had the pleasure of having The Kitchenette project cook for my birthday dinner…read more It was 10/10 experience. Chef Tim made everything fresh at our home, all the dishes were beautifully plated and tasted phenomenal. Chef Tim made a dinner menu that was seasonal and very flavorful. He took his time to discuss and explain each of the courses that we ate. Lastly, he made sure to clean up everything that was used (plates, silverware and cooking materials). I would highly recommend him for any event!

Chef Tim and crew helped create the most perfect dinner party at our house this past weekend. From…read morethe upfront menu creation to the final product, it was top-notch. Our guests haven't been able to stop talking about the multi-course dinner, which consisted of some very unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. His team, including a bartender, were incredibly nice, accomodating and made the night even more special. I highly recommend Chef Tim!

Had Chef back a second time to cook for my mother and her friends. He did a fantastic job as…read morealways. He is very communicative and works to make sure everyone is pleased... Cooking for older people with dietary needs can be tricky but he was willing to try and did succeed. He even made a dish i saw online and wanted to try! See you in 6 months for the next soiree!!!!

SCAM - I'm saddened to express HOW DISAPPOINTED I am with d'andres food. He cooked for Thanksgiving…read moreand the food was at best sub par. We paid $1500 and the food was atrocious. he and his cousin were great when we met them, he has not been rude to us either. I rarely leave negative reviews, but seeing so many positive reviews on Google and then such negative reviews on Yelp, I would ask that you BEWARE before you hire him. The food was bad.

In one word ... "Flabulous!" The description of the wine-and-dine event hosted in the kitchen of a…read morePark District facility mentioned assisting with food preparation, but we participants were more inclined to pull up stools to the counter so we could view the process. Chef Rob was just fine with this. He is friendly and passionate about his work; it was fun to chat and hear about how he transitioned from the corporate world to his own catering biz. Our menu featured Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, grilled boneless chicken thighs, couscous, and homemade frozen custard with lemon crumbles. For the non-cheese eaters in our group, Rob prepared a separate salad with olive oil vinaigrette. The chicken and veggies were very tasty, seasoned with nothing more exotic than salt, pepper and dehydrated garlic. There were practically no leftovers. The custard was richer and more velvety than Culver's. The only dud was the bland and mushy couscous. Before the meal was over, we were already contemplating a future event with Rob.

We worked with Babito's Bites to cater a Hawaiian-themed lunch for a celebration of life luau in…read moreJune 2023. Rob was excellent to work with, extremely communicative, responsive and flexible in designing a custom menu including Kalua Pork, Shoyu Chicken with Rice, Pineapple and Meatball Skewers, Pineapple and Tofu Skewers, Hawaiian Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Hawaiian Rolls, and a beautiful Fruit Tree including pineapple, watermelon, grapes, melon. Rob and his team of two others arrived an hour before the event started to get everything set up well. The food was delicious, and the guests were raving about the variety and flavors. It seems like Rob has a great range as a chef and is especially accommodating of any dietary restrictions or preferences; in fact, we asked him to work around some specific unique food sensitivities for our event and he did a wonderful job navigating that. The pricing was very reasonable for such high quality, and I can't recommend Babito's Bites enough based on the incredible food and phenomenal service we experienced at our event.

Chef Angela and her assistant Pam provided our family with a wonderful crab boil we will never…read moreforget. Her attention to detail and passion about culinary arts was evident in every part of the meal she created for us. We enjoyed every morsel and detail. We also appreciated how flexible she was working with what we had at a secondary home! Thank you!!!! We will DEFINITELY see you again!

Chef Angela and her Sous Chef, Tamara, were fantastic! We celebrated a bachelorette getaway and…read moretried to make it super special during Covid and hired Chef Angela for the event. They were on time, brought everything, including dishes, table clothes, cloth napkins, flowers etc , served really good food and then cleaned everything up beautifully! Both of them were super friendly and personable and Chef Angela was easy to communicate with before the event. We could not have been more pleased! Thank you for creating such a special evening for the bride-to-be!

Couldn't have asked for a better experience! I was traveling to Chicago for work and have a lot of…read morefood allergies. Jesse and team were able to make me amazing meals dropped off directly at my hotel. The food was delicious and fit all my complicated needs. Couldn't recommend them more!

I tried La Cuisine's 'Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce' and it was deliriously delicious. The…read moresteak medallions were incredibly tender. The rich, beefy taste combined with their tangy, herbaceous chimichurri sauce took this entrée to the next level. The fact that it was so easy to reheat just added to the appeal. I'm ready to try more of their magic!

This is my go to place for all things delicious! I love the sultani platter with both chicken…read morebreast and ground chicken kebobs. Of course the dill rice is always perfect and the green spicy sauce is a definite must as a dab that will add a perfect kick to each bite. My friends and I hit Noon at least once a month for our "vent session" and the waitstaff know us by now. They know we will need a nice glass of wine (heavy pour is needed-lol). And they bring the food in waves so we have time to sit and enjoy. I love this place on a weeknight because it is always bustling with people. Families, groups of older gents out for their weekly get together and friends like my table. Love the vibe! Please know- you can choose the dine in "north side" of the building for a nice outing with full bar service or you can choose the "south side" entrance for a casual faster service vibe geared for delivery pick up and tv to watch for a quick dine in. I find the staff to be very nice, welcoming and they will explain anything you don't know about. The menu is very detailed and lots of pictures. Last week, Jorge, our server, made sure our wine glasses were full and told me I would love the chicken fassenjan. As always- his suggestion turned out to be my new favorite!! Thanks, Jorge! You know we will be back-

We did take out by going in to order! We ordered one of the chicken dishes and the Koubideh wrap…read more While we waited we had the Persian tea and it was delicious!! When we got home I was pleasantly surprised at how much food they gave us and it was all well made and absolutely tasty. I look forward to going back to dine in the fancy part of the restaurant.

Chef Chris Exceeded my expectation! He was easy to work…read morewith. He communicated & responded quickly! The food he served was exceptional! He help make a very special surprise engagement dinner spectacular!

The dinner party was a smash success! Everybody loved the food. It was delicious! Chef Jacob and…read moreTom were outstanding! They worked hard to accommodate the stops and starts of the party, while making sure the food was perfect when served. They did a great job cleaning up! A big thank you to both of them! And many thanks to you for being understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule! It was a wonderful experience! Thank you Chef Chris and My Private Chef for a wonderful evening