Chef Jenn is the BEST! My husband hired her for a private Valentine's Day Dinner at our home. Every…read moresingle ingredient and her incredible attention to detail (can we talk about homemade pickled micro-mirepoix?) was incredible. The quality of ingredients and special flavors and new tastes we got to experience that night were amazing. Plus, she is very friendly and has a great personality - she will happily chat and explain all of her techniques and uniquely sourced ingredients. I'd absolutely hire her again. 10/10. Still dreaming of the pork tenderloin and flourless chocolate cake.

So much fun cooking with Jenn! We did a home cooking class as a Christmas gift and it was awesome…read more Would definitely do again, learned a lot and it was delicious

We had a great experience with Chef Ty for my parents 60th wedding anniversary at our Airbnb in La…read moreJolla. He was great, organized, communicative! The service was excellent. You should definitely use him for your next party or event!

Chef Ty has been to my house more than once, and he is wonderful! He's was a great communicator…read morewhen planning the menu and discussing the fine details and budget parameters. He brought a fun energy to my dinner party, and his food was delicious.

We hired chef Jillian and her team to cook at our home for a birthday event. We ordered multiple…read moreappetizers plus a three course plated meal for 40+ people. The entire experience was spectacular, from the pre-event discussions, the acceptance of our specific meal choice, the efficiency in the kitchen, the timely serving, the presentation and taste of the food, the cleanliness of the kitchen during and after the event and the professionalism. All our guests commented on how impressed they were and how much they enjoyed the food. Thank you chef Jillian and team to make our event so special.

Jillian and her team were on time- organized and the entire service was outstanding! Our Father's…read moreDay lunch for 14 was extra special this year. The menu she suggested based on the info I provided was so well thought out. My family kept saying afterwards how every single dish was just incredible- from the first appetizer to the main dishes and sides! Her presentation of the food - as we wanted family style was also just stunning. I have many pictures but here are two salads as an example.

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Heidi and Riley are fantastic! Delicious food, the kindest chef, highly recommend! We had the best…read moredinner.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! David has catered to my family and I multiple times and everyone is obsessed…read morewith his food and services. His food is scrumptious and so beautifully crafted. David is a true gem - we recommend to the highest degree for any occasion, small or grand!

David catered my company's open house event for about 300 people and did an outstanding job. It was…read morebuffet style with different food stations throughout our office. He served tri-tip sliders with cilantro and chipotle mayo, cheese enchiladas, chicken satay, ahi poke on a crisp wonton cracker, and a giant taco station with pork, chicken and beef. All of the food was fantastic and actually warm. That's the key, it was warm. *Highly recommend!

We hosted our Holiday Lunch with Something Homemade and had such a wonderful experience. Hunter was…read moreattentive and understanding of what we were looking for and he put together such a phenomenal lunch menu. Always so responsive and flexible. The day of our event executive chef Derek and his team arrived on time and set up a beautiful spread. The team LOVED the food. The chicken pot pie was a fan favorite and of course all the yummy deserts. If you are looking for an elevated food experience, I definitely recommend Something Homemade! We look forward to having them back for more of our events.

Something Homemade prepares exquisite meals, all Gluten-Free and delicious, for special events…read more I've been eating GF for 15 years and Something Homemade is, hands down, the best caterer. Included are pictures from a recent sampling in advance of a special event. Yummy! Highlights: wild mushroom risotto, Baja fish taco with lemon aoli, Hasselback Potatoes, Rosemary-Garlic Fingerling, Hummus cups with cucumber and carrots, Pigs in a blanket (GF) with Dijon mustard, Filet Mignon with Bearnaise (Side) & Garlic-Herb Compound Butter, Browned Butter & Honey-Garlic Salmon, and, of course, GF cupcakes. Stupendous!

There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

4.999 stars. Chef Josh made my 40th birthday party memorable and amazing for 22 people at my home…read more We asked a few questions to start and knew he was the right chef for us right away. He doesn't have a set menu, but sources the ingredients the morning of depending on what looks good and what's in season. We had three or four passed appetizers, a salad course, a grouper / risotto course, and a caramel bar for dessert. Everything was so delicious and all of the guests raved. I have no idea how he was able to cook all of that food for that many people in our home kitchen and make it so flavorful. To keep all of the food at a perfect temperature must have been extremely challenging. Chef Josh was such a cool person also, entertaining, always happy, and so respectful of our home. Thanks so much, Josh. We hope to have you help us out again at our next event.

Booked Jason this past weekend for a private catering super last minute. He was extremely…read moreaccommodating and helpful throughout the planning process since I really didn't have a set direction in mind. We only had a few days to prepared for a group of 30+ but he made the experience very easy on my end. We worked together to come up with a menu suitable for buffet style dining. He was communicative and helped take the stress off me planning for a big group with such short notice! As you can see I was so busy day of worrying about our party that I didn't even get photos except 1 starter but it was delicious!

5 stars + in every way!!! We celebrated my husband's retirement with a 5 course dinner party for a…read moresmall group of friends at our Airbnb in Encinitas. Jason created a fabulous and delightful event, all of our guests raved about the experience. All the planning was done from my home on the east coast--Jason couldn't have made it any easier, with his responsive communication and great menu ideas. He created a fantastic menu, which was only surpassed by the beautiful presentation and delicious food. Everything was amazing--especially The Mexican White Shrimp "Gambas Al Ajillo" and the Maple Pecan Bread Pudding, both were off the charts. Portions were generous and leftovers were meticulously stored to enjoy later! Clean-up was impeccable. I couldn't recommend Flavor Affinity any more enthusiastically, Thanks Jason!

We have had the pleasure of enjoying exquisite dinners prepared and presented by Personal Chef…read moreYoann Taboyan (chef@yoanntaboyan.com) twice for milestone occasions. Each time, Chef Yoann delighted us and all our guests with an exceptional meal that has become a favorite memory. Chef arrived hours before serving, with specialized equipment and fresh, high-quaiity ingredients. He carefully crafted each dish and we thoroughly enjoyed the complexity and fine taste of his top-notch French cooking. He paced the courses perfectly, explained each dish beautifully,, cleaned the kitchen when he was done --in short, he cared about every aspect of our experience. His policies and costs were fair and clearly stated upfront, with no hidden charges. Complimentary extras included custom menu cards at each place setting, fresh-from-the-oven homemade baguettes, and a referral, if requested, to a sommelier for wine pairings. It's extraordinary to celebrate like this in the comfort and privacy of your own home. We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Yoann and plan to have him at our house again.

I booked Yoann's catering service for my husband's 50th birthday and I'm so glad I did!…read more From canapés to the dessert, everything looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe this isn't some Michelin star restaurant. Everything tasted amazing. Each dishes was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or under salted. I ordered duck for the main, since that's my husband's favorite. I'm not a huge fan of duck normally but I enjoyed every single bite of it. Not to mention his home made baguette was so so good also! I'm still dreaming about every dish I had on this day and cannot wait to book him again for our special occasions.

If I could give 10 stars, I would! I searched for several weeks to find a chef to prepare a meal…read morefor my 30th birthday dinner party, and I am so glad that I found Chef Joe. Every other chef I spoke with would only do a 5-7 course menu, which is not what I was looking for. Chef Joe was happy to do 3 courses for us, and all of them were amazing. Coordination of the evening (menu, services, price, location, etc.) was seamless from start to finish, and he was very responsive and flexible any time I had a question or needed to make a change along the way. He left the kitchen of our Airbnb better than he found it, boxed up each person's leftovers if they had any and labeled the boxes for us by name, and even washed our plates and flatware when we were finished with dinner so that we would have them for the cake we planned to eat later in the evening. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, Chef Joe was also very personable and kind to our whole group. Reasonable prices, above and beyond service, and amazing food...I cannot recommend Couch Potatoes enough. Thank you, Chef Joe, for a wonderful meal and for making my 30th birthday better than I could have imagined!

Joe was great! He was very communicative prior to the event, he made delicious food, highly…read morerecommend the Caesar and the salmon! The apple crumble for dessert was great too. He left our kitchen spotless! Thanks Joe for a great evening!