I found Roberts' Ranch Catering & Events here on Yelp. My younger sister and I were planning a bachelorette party in Palm Springs for our older sister. They popped up because they are in La Quinta. During the year it took to plan this party, Chef Mark and Amy were SUPER responsive and transparent. They provided us menus and quotes for what we wanted. We wanted a late breakfast/brunch for the bachelorette party. We chose the biscuits with jam, "crack" bacon, scrambled eggs, and country potatoes. At first we thought our selections were too simple, but WE WERE WRONG. The "crack" bacon was the star of the show. It was the best bacon any of us ever had. We still talk about the bacon, and the breakfast as a whole. I would recommend Roberts' Ranch Catering to anyone that wants catering. They did everything from set up, cooking, plating, serving and clean up. Thank you, Chef Mark and Amy, for everything! We are still talking about your cooking :) read more

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My sister and i were blessed enough to get the chance to experience Mark Roberts catering for our birthday this weekend. He and Amy came in and did their thing. They were so professional and even better, the food was absolutely outstanding. What matters most to me now is how businesses handle Covid protocol and they had masks on the entire time and practice safety social distancing. The food was everything and more. The ingredients were fresh and made with love, you could just tell and with every bite there was a new feeling of satisfaction. The portions were out of this world so make sure to have an appetite because you will not be eating lightly. The next time we're in Palm Springs area, we know exactly who to contact. read more

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Considered booking this catering crew for brunch. After receiving an invoice and being told that my invoice was good for 24 hours When I went to update my invoice because I was going back and forth on brunch and dinner They tell me that there is another client who wants them for the whole day. And that they will keep me in the loop. Mind you this is a week before my event. In my opinion they're overpriced And unprofessional They clearly care about the money more than the client. Do not recommend this catering company. As for the comment below I reached out with in the 24 hour time period to book just the brunch as previously discussed I was on the fence about booking the dinner but for sure had wanted the brunch which was noted in my texts below. Best of Luck! There are more accommodating caters read more

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I was more than pleased with Mark and his team. We booked Mark for brunch for 6, since he was already booked for dinner during our trip to Palm Springs. He arrived early and went straight to work. He's taking the appropriate measures in light of Covid and plated the food to avoid direct contact. Now the food....the food was amazing. One of my friends is a chef at an LA restaurant and if she gives food praise, then I know it's good. The portions were great, we had leftovers, and the pricing was incredibly reasonable. Mark also stayed around to make sure we didn't need anything further and they even wrapped our leftovers up for us. I would recommend him to anyone and we look forward to hiring him again! read more

AMAZING ! Had to start it off like that because this personal chef experience was top notch . They were very kind and professional. They provide all the food, they cook it in your home at your convenience, and they serve it out and wait to clean it up before they leave . DO NOT GET ME STARTED ON THE FOOD! Sooo good !! We all kept going back for more . The food looked as good as it tasted honestly. I have to say- the butter cake is a MUST ! Definitely would recommend and would give Mark Roberts Catering more stars if I could . He's like a traveling at-home restaurant. Very ideal especially during this time ! read more

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BEST BRUNCH EVER!!! All of the food taste fresh and organic . Everything was made from scratch . I will never eat at ordinary restaurants anymore because they took my palate to a whole new level. It was worth every penny! read more

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We recently hired Chef Mark for my 40th birthday dinner. Even during the current pandemic, he created a truly stunning meal while still ensuring our safety. We opted for the seafood food board and it did not disappoint. Everything was cooked and plated perfectly, and my friends are still raving about the "best meal of their lives!" It was truly a treat. Chef Mark was also super patient with our group, as there were a lot of drinking shenanigans happening during his prep work. Lastly, he's very responsive/helpful and the meal planning portion went very smooth. Highly recommend! read more

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Chef Mark is great!!! Had chef Mark and his wife come to our Palm Springs house to have a four course meal. EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME!! read more

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I was super excited to get a personal chef for my 30th birthday. I wanted to pick something I never normally do. I ended up finding Mark on yelp, and reached out to him, not knowing if he would have availability.. since I was reaching out to him a couple days before my birthday weekend. I was amazed he responded that same night. He was very helpful.. I had a lot of questions, and kept changing my mind. He never seemed annoyed or not wanting to assist. Mark was willing to work with me, and even offered suggestions. I finally decided literally like the day before. He was all for it. He was very prompt to when he said he would arrive. And when the food was going to be ready. I offered to give him more time, and he was like "no, you said 5 and it will be ready at 5." His assistant was very friendly. She was willing to take our pictures and she was very accommodating. I enjoyed talking with her. She made sure if we needed anything she would help. The food from start to finish was so good. I couldn't believe how amazing it tasted. I loved every piece of it. The Ooey Gooey cake was so my favorite! I really enjoyed this experience with Chef Mark, he didn't even mind when my crazy friend made crazy remarks. He was reasonably priced. He was definitely worth every penny. I would definitely use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to have a personal chef for an event. Thank you Chef Mark for making my birthday memorable! read more

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Wow. Chef Mark is AMAZING!!!! We hired him for my bachelorette party with 20 girls and he cooked for us for brunch and dinner. From the beginning, he was easy to communicate with, very responsive and flexible with our needs. His food was by far some of the best meals I've ever had in my life. His Filet Mignon and Lava Cake was an absolute hit and we've been talking about it since then. Alizae was his assistant for the day and was just as amazing as Chef Mark. They both made sure we had everything we needed and definitely provided the above and beyond experience. I highly would recommend Chef Mark for any event!!! We loved him! read more

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I do not know how he accomplishes this one man show, but he definitely exceeded our expectations. Mark was easy to communicate with throughout my whole booking process. He came to the home about 3 hours early to start his prep and I was surprised he did this all himself. He brought everything: dishes, utensils, grills, etc. and he even brought fresh flowers for the centerpiece of the table. He was very professional and worked in such an organized and structured manner. He did not let us help him at all. In fact, we all just took naps while he did his magic in the kitchen. He served each of us individually by each course. He took away any used utensils and plates as the meal went by. When it came to the main course i was surprised to see that each us received our own bone in rib-eye! For that price, I was blown away. I picked our menu which was: appetizers: pretzel bun sliders with bacon, ceviche & bruschetta(w/edible flowers!) salad: caprese main: rib-eye dessert: lava cake with fresh raspberries Everything was so good and he encouraged us not to eat because we'd be full by the time we got to the main course...he was right. We were stuffed but we couldn't pass up that luscious lava cake. Everything came out beautifully plated AND delicious! On top of that, everything came out on time. There were 12 of us in a bachelorette party, so we paid for the bride-to-be. Split amongst 11 of us, we paid ~$102 each and that is including tax, tip, fees, etc...It was definitely worth more! He also cleaned up everything and left the kitchen spotless. I suggest you work with Mark, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

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Chef Mark was absolutely amazing to work with! I wanted to do something a little different and give my husband something he has always wanted to do, learn how to properly cook ribs and chicken on the grill! I reached out to Mark and we chatted about how we could make this a fun awesome day of grilling for my husband. He suggested all of these amazing meats and sides and desserts that sounded delicious. Not only did he show him how to correctly cook meat on the grill and showed multiple styles and ways to do it, but we even learned how to make our own wet and dry rubs for the ribs! We ended up with a feast of fantastic homemade BBQ that could have fed an army but lucky us we got it all to ourselves! I definitely will be reaching back out to Chef Mark again! read more

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TL; DR - Was really excited to book with Chef Mark because of all the great reviews and awesome menu. Unfortunately for me he booked over our reservation and when I followed up he was unapologetic, unresponsive and extremely unprofessional. Would not trust him for any type of important event. I called Mark on 7/12 to book a private chef for brunch on 8/7 for a friend's bachelorette. He confirmed the reservation over the phone and told me to send our menu preferences via the form on the website (kind of weird, but ok). I asked him if he needed anything else to confirm our reservation and he said no. Again, thought this was strange but took his word for it. Yesterday I called to re-confirm the reservation and ask about some menu items and he looked up the date on his calendar and says "are you Jamila?" After responding that is not my name he says "Oh, ok, well it looks like that date is booked." Um yea - it should be booked because I booked it two weeks ago! At this point I'm very concerned because we're 2 weeks out from the party and of course everyone will be booked. He says he's going to "figure out where the miscommunication came from and call me back when he gets to his desk in 6-7 hours." I feel optimistic because of all the stellar reviews that he has that he will work this out. 7 hours passes and I hear nothing. I text him to follow up and, well, the messages are below for you to read yourself. Not a single follow up, not a single apology, and 0 accountability. Completely ghosted after literally confirming a reservation and blowing it. I am convinced that these reviews are fake because if this is how he treats his customers I can't imagine how he treats their food. read more

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Mark Roberts is a culinary phenom! He is a young creative and talented professional, who's food is comparable to any top chef in the game. He is very accommodating, flexible, and super easy to work with. His surf and turf main course (steak and lobster tails) and crab cake appetizers left my guests and me in total awe. Additionally, his award winning chocolate mousse dessert was a HIT for this non-chocolate lover! If I were rich, I would have him cook ALL of my food EVERY DAY! Hire this guy! read more

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Mark did a fantastic job cooking for our friends and family in Palm Springs during a recent trip. The food and presentation was amazing! I would highly recommend Mark and plan on using his services in the future. read more

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Chef Mark came over to our rental house last night to cook for our girls weekend away, and all we can all say is OH. MY. GOD. the food was incredible!!! We'll be using him every time we come out for these weekends from now on! Menu: bruschetta on polenta, goat cheese & watermelon bites for appetizers, ribeye & scallops with corn, potatoes, brussel sprouts, asparagus, and carrots for the entree, and strawberry shortcake and chocolate lava cakes for dessert. AMAZING meal, and Chef Mark is such a fun guy!!! Do not hesitate to book him, he's worth every penny! read more

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Mark and Amy are dynamite!!!! My fiance Neha booked them last minute (on the day of the dinner) to come to our house in Palm Springs and cook for 9 hungry men celebrating my bachelor weekend. We ate Caprese Salad, Crab Cakes, Lobster Risotto, Steak, and Peach Crisp a la Mode. Not only was each meal a 10 out of 10, but we had so much leftovers that we were able to get a whole extra meal out of it. Extremely impressed with their business. I would happily recommend them to anyone else looking for a private chef. Will definitely book them again next time I'm in Palm Springs! read more

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Our family had the pleasure of inviting Chef Mark, his lovely wife and his gracious staff to our La Quinta vacation rental. The meals he planned for us - and the daily tweaking of the menu - left us in complete awe and full for hours. His recipes, presentation and interaction with all of us was nothing short of perfection. I truly felt they were all part of our family and looked forward to seeing him in his cowboy hat whipping up the treat of the day each morning. Every meal was made by scratch in our home, using fresh and local ingredients. We are already planning our next family gathering and looking forward to having him back. A truly special person and experience! read more

Amazing! Highly Recommend! We were lucky to reserved Chef Mark for all our meals for one day! Brunch (must request the bacon and whip cream for the fruit and waffles), Charcuterie Board (not pictured) and 3 Course Dinner (Salad, Surf & Turf and Strawberry Short Cake Dessert). Everything was delicious, service was very professional (Chef Mark arrived early to prep, cook, plate, serve and clean after) and the portions of each meal were huge! I will definitely be reaching out to Chef Mark next time I'm in the Palm Springs area again! read more

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Where to start, I can't say enough good things about chef Mark. He came to our villa at the hotel here in desert springs for our bachelorette party. Working with mark was a breeze, I contacted him for a quote on brunch and was presented with a price per person and a menu of options. I was a able to pick two amazing dishes that our bride to be loved. Mark arrived and brought everything he needed with him and he cooked away in the kitchen. The food was delicious and he was incredibly kind and put up with listening to all of us girls chit chat in the room while he cooked. Sometimes I forgot he was even there. He set the table and even served everyone, this was the five star treatment and a five star meal. Will definitely be using chef mark in the future for more events. read more

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Great Service && the Food was Amazing and made perfectly! I would definitely recommend Mark for your private breakfast & private dinner needs. read more

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My girlfriends and I just had the pleasure of working with Chef Mark as a private chef during a bachelorette weekend. I can't speak highly enough about his professionalism, level of service, attentiveness, and culinary talent! From the get go, Chef Mark listened to our needs and wants and came up with an amazing menu that blew other private chefs out of the water - especially given his fair and super reasonable pricing. We also had numerous dietary restrictions and last minute changes that Chef Mark graciously accommodated, which was so very appreciated. As for the day of, the meal was incredible and such a special experience. All 11 of us girls, all with very discerning culinary palettes, couldn't stop raving about the food. The quality, quantity, service, and experience were all amazing especially given the pricing. Chef Mark went above and beyond and was the perfect part of a wonderful weekend. I'd totally hire him again if I lived in the area - and couldn't recommend him highly enough. read more

Thank you Chef Mark for making my husbands 50th birthday party amazing. Everyone loves your food and complementary service. We were on a budget and you didn't flinch. You made our buffet style meal amazing. The desert bar- lemon bar bites, brownie bites, cheesecake minis and chocolate chip cookies went like hotcakes. Not to mention the pulled pork sandwiches, sliders, and turkey club with an amazing salad. The food was great but the customer service was top notch. Thanks again. Hope to see you soon! read more

Well I will start off with Chef Mark gets the CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD!!!! I hired him for my 37th birthday and I did not regret it!! I had 7 more women with me to celebrate and they were ALL satisfied with his creations. He knows his way around the kitchen and he does it with love and passion and you can taste the quality in the food. The portions are big enough to keep you full for hours. For Brunch: Chilaquiles, potatoes, the homemade biscuits & jam & bacon. All very,very,very delicious. He puts his own twist in the Chilaquiles and its hard to go back to what I previously have had because of that. Those are a must order!! For Dinner; Watermelon goat cheese bites, crab cake, strawberry spinach salad, and Halibut and the chicken. All exceeded my expectations and taste buds especially the Halibut with the risotto. That was so fresh, and the BEST I have ever had and the other 7 women agree. Just to top it off, Amy was the best!! For brunch & Dinner, she set up our brunch and dinner table outside and served us so nicely and was just the topper to our day. They make a great team and I will definitely be hiring Mark again. Give him a try,, U won't be disappointed!! read more

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Exemplary! That's Chef Mark Roberts. We were celebrating my 60th and my sons 36th birthday. I was concerned about everyone enjoying the meal with all the different palates. Chef Mark surpassed all expectations. The quality of his ingredients could be tasted in every bite. His level of professionalism was top notch. His kind smile and gentle personality made it easy to interact with him. He took an informal family gathering to the next level with his mastery. Thank you Chef! Based on your own words, you provided that for me. I'm grateful. Richest Blessings! "The best experiences in life are with great food, the people you love, and in a place you can be yourself." -Chef Mark Roberts read more

We hired Chef Mark for a bachelorette party of 9, and he went above and beyond our expectations. The whole process was effortless. Chef Mark is very responsive, flexible with your budget/menu, and very personable & accommodating. He came three hours early to prepare and brought everything (i.e., cookware, dishware & utensils) himself. He also served us during our dinner and cleaned up the kitchen afterwards. We spent around $100pp for our menu of stuffed mushrooms, butternut squash, surf & turf, and chocolate lava cake. He is quite generous with his portions, so the price was well worth the food & experience. I definitely recommend him for any of your events. Thank you Chef Mark! read more

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I cannot say enough amazing things about Chef Mark and his food! He catered a dinner and brunch for us and it was all exceptional! Very professional from start to finish. My guests cannot stop talking about the food and I am seriously addicted to his "Crack Bacon!" Give yourself, your guests and your taste buds the best gift ever and hire Chef Mark and his team! read more

Amazing! I can't say enough about Mark and his crew. I was planning a last minute trip to Palm Springs and wanted to have a special dinner for my husbands birthday. Mark responded quickly and helped me decide on a menu which made the process so easy! He and his staff showed up early and prepared by far the best meal I have ever had for our party of 8. The meal was so incredible that we asked for him to return later that weekend and blew our minds once again for breakfast. Thank you Chef for everything! read more

Chef Robert's delivered a marvelous experience for my best friend's surprise 60th Birthday celebration. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,it was a small party of 10. The meat board gave us a delicious variety of halibut, chicken and steak accompanied by roasted vegetables. All items were prepared on sight from scratch, including a German chocolate cake for the birthday candles. I look forward to future events with Chef Mark. read more

Mark is an amazing chef and has made several great meals for us. He is so professional and takes care of the customer start to finish. I have and would recommend Mark to all Of my friends. read more

I am beyond happy that I found Chef Mark Roberts here on Yelp. We booked Mark for my 40th Birthday Brunch in Palm Springs. He was quick to respond to my initial inquiry and subsequent messages. The Brunch menu was amazing...the highlight being the French Toast, Surf and Turf Benedicts, and the homemade Cowboy Biscuits. He and his wife showed up at the exact time they said they'd be there. Very soon after that, the house was smelling so good. Brunch was ready exactly at Noon, which is the time we wanted to eat. It was a beautiful experience, and I would definitely hire Mark again. read more

Hire Mark! You won't be sorry! Best part of our trip to PS!! He is FANTASTIC!! I planned a girls weekend for a girlfriend's birthday, and she mentioned she wanted to have a private chef come to our rental (turns out Mark had been to our rental several times before). After doing a TON of research, I knew I wanted Mark. I reached out well in advance of our date because I was afraid he'd book up, and he called me back while he was on his honeymoon!! That's how dedicated he is to making your event special! He could not have been easier to work with. He was super flexible while I was trying to nail down the guest list. And just all around accommodating. On the day of the dinner, he was professional, charming, and his food is INCREDIBLE!! My group was made up of women who have traveled all over the world and describe themselves as foodies. And we were blown away by each of the dishes! They were delicious, creative, beautifully plated, and generous (we made amazing scrambles the next morning with the leftovers!). Our plan is to make it an annual tradition! It felt like a luxurious treat! read more

I hired Mark to prepare a special birthday dinner party for my partner, Bill. He's very personable, professional, detail oriented and an outstanding chef. I look forward to working with him again. Birthday boy's comments say it all: Chef Mark Roberts and Assistant Amy did wonderfully for my 65th birthday dinner party hosted in our home. Starting with my list of favorite foods, Chef Mark created a delicious 5 course dinner using his vision, recipes and extensive use of fresh ingredients. He also recommended wines, that indeed paired well. After serving desserts, they quickly cleaned up and left us to enjoy our after dinner drinks under the stars. A very nice evening was enjoyed by all as this delectable experience was much more personal and quieter than a restaurant. We will do this again! read more

I found Chef Mark on Yelp and immediately called him after reading all of the wonderful reviews. He did not disappoint. I hired him to cook a special dinner for 8 adults to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The menu design was easy with all of his great suggestions. He arrived 3 hours early, brought all of the table settings, center piece, etc. He and his helper were very professional. He made 2 amazing appetizers, followed by squash soup, salad, steaks, mashed potatoes and 2 desserts. Needless to say, we were all stuffed and everything was amazing. My parents were delighted and loved this surprise as their anniversary present. I highly recommend hiring him and will certainly call him next time I'm in town and planning a special dinner. read more

We were in Indio for a girls bday weekend and hired Mark to prepare us a delicious dinner. He did not disappoint! He brought everything... fresh food ingredients, flowers, stemware, etc. We were served Baked Oysters followed by a portobello stuffed mushroom, caesar salad, scallops and finished with the best cheese cake I've ever had! Every dish was beautifully prepared and with a beautiful presentation. Mark was a joy to have in our "home" and very personable. I highly recommend Mark! read more

Great, great, great!! Delicious food! Great service! Everything felt very personalized! You could tell that the Chef has a great knowledge of flavors!! They were an awsome team and I will definately book them.in the future!! read more

Worked with Mark on a shoot recently and he created some of the most incredible food I've ever tasted. Incredible chef skills and great people skills. Highly recommend Chef Mark Roberts!! read more

Wow! What an amazing experience and Chef mark went above and beyond our expectations! Our food was amazing to say the very least; beyond anything I've had in high end restaurants. He is very detailed from center pieces with fresh flowers and own silverware. You only need a stove and cooktop for Chef Mark! I can't express that you will not be disappointed! I will definitely hire him again! read more

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Mark is PHENOMENAL! Excellent communication from the start, so the planning for a relaxing weekend for a group LA women was easy-breezy :) Mark cooked for us all day Saturday, both brunch and dinner, and each meal and every course was DELISH!!! He also created the tablescape, which added to the overall presentation of his beautifully plated food. Every bite was scrumptious! Lastly, his professionalism and kind manner were a breath of fresh air. We couldn't of been more pleased as Mark met all of our expectations! Thanks again :) read more

Doesn't get any better than this!! Chef Mark picked a perfect menu for my guests - whom may be a bit picky. Who would have known that all this great food could come out of my kitchen? The filet mignon was prepared perfectly and the halibut was "...the best I've ever had!..." (from one of my guests that doesn't even prefer fish.) All prepared in my home and cleaned up beautifully. No need to look any further. Mark Roberts Catering is a great value and his food is definitely 5-Star! I guaranty you will not be disappointed!! -Thank you Chef Mark and Catherine for an awesome birthday dinner for my wife! read more