Having a chef come to your house to cook might seem a bit bougie but Chef Ray made the whole…read moreexperience friendly, tasty, and affordable. We asked Chef Ray to make paella for four. He brought all of the ingredients and the cooking equipment, occasionally entertained us while the food was cooking, and cleaned up after himself. I mean spotless. We had chicken, sausage, and shrimp in the paella -- one of us didn't want mussels. Lots of high quality ingredients, including the saffron. We didn't think we could finish the large dish but I may have had three portions. Definite 5 stars for Chef Ray.

I was dreading a Big Birthday until I discovered Ray of Cooking What You Crave on Instagram who -…read moreexcuse the cliche - turned my frown upside down. I interviewed several private chefs to cook a dinner for 14 and knew almost instantly that Ray was my guy. As the dining table and kitchen are in close proximity, I knew chef would necessarily be part of the evening and I wanted someone whose personality would vibe with our unruly, irreverent, straight/gay tribe of bff's. What was served was superb. The food was yummy, scrumptious, delectable. All the words. And it was a real challenge to devise a menu that accommodated numerous personalities and dislikes. So, rest assured Ray is creative, resourceful and very skilled. But HOW it was served - with gregarious warmth and humor - truly made the evening special. Everyone totally fell in love with Ray and swooned over his culinary offerings. Days later, I was still receiving gushy texts about the food, the chef and the magical atmosphere. Thank you Ray, for helping turn a potentially crappy moment into a lovely, unforgettable one. I will take a little credit for having the common sense to choose you :)

Chef Kristin has done a number of cocktail and dinner parties for us. Her food is amazing. She is…read moretruly a culinary genius in the kitchen. She also does meal prep for us which is incredible. I highly recommend you use her.

The evening we had with Kristin and Frank was spectacular. They engaged with our guests seamlessly…read moreand made everyone feel fantastic. This was a bachelorette party event, and with 10 people to deal with different allergies and preferences, they were spot on! They combined several cuisines to make a spectacular dish that we couldn't get enough of. I will use Chef Kristin again in a heart beat, and wish I already had something on the books!

Chef Matty provided meals for our three day company retreat, and not only did he come through with…read moresome really good cuisine throughout (don't miss out on his Mediterranean!), he delighted with some really nice surprises along the way (no spoilers here). He also made sure he took good care of the one vegetarian in our crew, as well as being very attentive to some food allergies we had in our group. His pricing was fair, and he was super prompt and flexible. Our comms were a bit hit or miss as we dialed in details a couple months before the event - but once we got to within a week or so, and certainly as we were going through the event, his comms were on point. He provided a bartender on our first night, and that was probably the only place there was room for improvement, as the bartender wasn't very personable, and left without saying goodbye or cleaning up after himself. We'd definitely use Matty again next time we're out in the desert!

Mediocre food, and No follow through. My experience with Crafted Kravings does not fit with some…read moreof these reviews. I felt like I was conned. The chicken was chicken legs covered with (bottled) BBQ sauce, the baked beans tasted like they were out of a can. the ribs were tough, not fall off the bone good. No clean up, though he said he would be by the next morning to clean up. The chef is a bit crazy....I did not want to write this knowing he could retaliate. If he shows up at my door again, I am calling the police.

Chef William is out of this world fantastic. A true gem. We had the most amazing meal with 8…read moregirlfriends in town for the tennis tournament. We will definitely be inviting him back for our next trip. The food is extremely fresh and unique. The tapas were absolutely delicious and the paella was packed with seafood. He is an excellent communicator and truly passionate about his craft. 5 stars!

This was so delicious!…read more What a great experience for my friends bachelorette party. I was looking on Yelp for a paella chef to come to our AirBnB in Palm Springs and found Chef William. It was easy to email, setup what we wanted, and book. Chef was on time, very professional, and made a delicious and impressive meal. Chef and his CDC were great. They came in, assembled the gas grill paella setup (indoors and it worked great, not smokey). His assistant offered to make us all a cocktail with ingredients we had on hand which was really nice. They even brought fancy ice cubes for our drinks. When the paella was ready, chef brought it out for us to see and take photos, it was like art! The paella pan was HUGE for 11 people! We got the just the paella dinner, and it was a lot of food. They served us bread, a salad, and then the paella course. We got the classic seafood paella and it was delicious! SO MUCH seafood. We each got a lobster tail, 2 scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, octopus, shrimp..... it was incredible. The whole night felt like such a great value and the presentation was so impressive. I wouldn't hesitate to have chef William back for any future getaways to Palm Springs!

I am delighted to offer my highest recommendation for Brother's Brunch & BBQ Catering. I recently…read morehired Trevor to cater an 80th birthday champagne brunch, and he, along with his assistant Ethan, exceeded both my expectations and those of my guests. The food was abundant, delicious, and beautifully presented. The variety of choices was exceptional, and the made-to-order omelets were truly a highlight of the event. The wide selection of fresh ingredients allowed everyone to customize their omelet exactly to their liking. One especially thoughtful touch that impressed everyone was that, after placing an omelet order, the hot dish was personally delivered to guests wherever they were seated. Trevor and Ethan arrived promptly at 8:30 a.m. for my 11:00 a.m. party and immediately began preparing everything from scratch. They carefully cleaned and plated fresh fruit, arranged an assortment of breads, and created a stunning brunch display. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and organization made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. At the end of the event, they left my kitchen spotless. My friends were so impressed that several are already planning a BBQ gathering just so we can have Trevor cook for us again!

Chef Peter de Mas that's so helpful pitching in at the last minute and delivering a knockout family…read morebirthday dinner and dessert. He was so personable and phenomenal. We had Filet Mignon with whatever the marinade washat was so good, truffle mashed potatoes, a banana crepe dessert and some yummy green beans plus delicious appetizers. I'd hire him again and at heartbeat.

I would give 10 stars if I could! We'll definitely be working with Chef Tonya for all of our future…read moreevents. You won't regret booking her! We wanted to host an engagement party for 25 people at home with hors d'oeuvres and dessert bites. Upon reaching out, Chef Tonya quickly responded with her full menu offerings and suggested popular items, as well as what she thought would pair well with our "wine night" theme. On the day of the event, we were in awe of how delicious everything was. She's incredibly intuitive and knows exactly when to take initiative too, which we appreciated the most. We didn't need to direct her on where anything was--she simply found what she needed without interrupting the flow of the evening. At the end, she thoughtfully packaged all the leftovers using our Tupperware and Ziploc bags, making it easy to store or send food home with guests. Some of our favorites from the night were the crab cake bites, baked potato bites, lemon bars, and cheesecake bites. All the veggies in the crudité were incredibly fresh too!

Chef Tonya and daughter Chef Faye were amazing! They catered the rehearsal dinner for my son's…read morewedding in Cathedral City. This was my first time to hire a caterer, as I usually do all the cooking myself. With my first phone conversation with Chef Tonya, I immediately felt very comfortable that Tine to Dine would do a wonderful job and that the food would be made with love and care. We had a group of 35 guests and chose a menu of small bites. The presentation was beautiful (they even provided a centerpiece!) , there was something for everyone (young children to special diets) and every item was absolutely wonderful! Made from scratch, with good, fresh ingredients. Raves from all our guests! Perfect. My son and his fiancé also used Tine to Dine for their day after wedding brunch. We had the pleasure of a 2nd meal prepared by Chef Tonya and Chef Faye! And all was wonderful again!

Stephen cooked an amazing dinner for our group of 8 in Indio. He worked with me seamlessly to plan…read morethe perfect menu, including making our two vegan attendees feel included by making them a plant-based protein option. The food was incredible - you could tell the freshest ingredients were prepared, with such attention to detail. And while we loved all of the menu items, I have to say the crudites were the surprise hit of the evening. Stephen used the freshest of vegetables, and he pickled them divinely. We literally couldn't stop eating the vegetables (in addition to the rest of the meal). We certainly look forward to working with Stephen again. He has a true passion for his craft, and you can taste it in his food.

Amazing ! We had Stephen prepare dinner for 14 for my son's 30th birthday. Her arrives about an…read morehour before the party all prepared. He has a large van/truck labeled "Food Dept". Most of the dinner is all prepped and he just finishes up the cooking in your kitchen. Very professional and great, fresh tasting food. We had two appetizers that were so good. Tuna on crispy rice and beef carpaccio. Next Caesar Salad that was fresh with homemade dressing and croutons. The main course was a perfectly cooked filet and sea bass. Fresh veggies and a homemade pasta as a side. Best part is when he's done, so is all the clean up. I highly recommend him.

I love working with Chef Ashelanna! She is my go to Chef for all my luxury vacation guests. She's…read moreextremely gifted, professional and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

This review is long overdue but Chef Ashelanna is amazing! She came to my vacation rental in Joshua…read moreTree in February 2021 to make my birthday dinner for me and 11 of my guests. Her staff were very professional and she worked with me through picking out the menu, pricing, and setting up everything when they got there. The food was so good and I'm still thinking about it until this day! Ashelanna is super kind and easy to get along with and knows how to cater to your needs while making the experience fun. We had crab cakes, watermelon and monk fish skewers, the most tender filet mignon ever, twice baked potatoes, broccolini, arugula and chickpea salad, and a pomegranate cheesecake for dessert. She also has a camera man that takes great photos and sends you all of them after. They take care of everything from the shopping, set up, cooking and clean up to make the experience seamless for all. Book her for an amazing experience, you won't regret it :)

A True Aloha Experience:…read more TOP--Chef Tony Flavors!! Presentation Food-timing Vibes 10/10 customer service from email #1, all the way through the party, which went off without a hitch! Loved this team, and will absolutely hire them again! More than fair pricing and package. Deepest Mahalo, and do yourselves a favor: BOOK this team immediately.

Tony was professional and handled every detail of the event. He was responsive to texts and emails…read more He visited the venue in advance to make sure the kitchen was in order. Chef Heng was delightful. Everyone complimented the food, and there was plenty. Service was excellent.

WOW!!! We had the pleasure of having Chef Albert and his amazing team cater our intimate wedding…read morereception at home for a total 16 people. From start to finish, the whole experience was smooth and stress-free. Chef Albert made the process of choosing the menu super easy and was more than happy to accommodate all our preferences. The meal began with two appetizers--hamachi crudo (melt-in-your-mouth fresh) and bacon-wrapped asparagus (perfect savory flavor). The broccoli cheddar soup was rich and creamy followed by a panzanella salad. The highlight of the evening was the 8oz filet mignon, cooked to absolute perfection--tender and juicy. To end the night, we indulged in a crème brûlée. I had never done anything like this before, and my now-husband and our family have been raving about the food and experience. If you're looking for a private chef who delivers above-and-beyond service, do not hesitate to book this team. They truly made our wedding day unforgettable!

I have never experienced an incredible dinner like this! A four course meal that was perfection!…read moreChef Garcia brought everything to the home we were staying at and cooked the meal right in front of our eyes all the while, having great conversations with our party of seven! His Sous Chef was on point and assisted very professionally! The food was first class! A must try!