This review is way overdue, but this year has been just a little crazy. My wife's 30th birthday was back in July, and I was mortified because I wasn't going to be able to do anything special due to COVID. But after a while, I found Chef Chip online. I was a little nervous getting his services for the first time for my wife's birthday, but I am glad I did. His communication with me was fabulous from moment one. He Arrived one hour earlier to start cooking brunch and returned in the afternoon for dinner. Everything was perfect. The food was of excellent quality and delicious. His prices were very fair, with all the costs explained upfront. I won't be surprised to see him one day on the TV winning TOP CHEF! I can't wait to have Chef Chip back here for another fantastic meal. THANKS CHEF! read more

Chef Chip is wonderful! We have had him provide us Omelettes and Beignets for several Brunches! Today it was a Baby Shower. Our guests loved the "best omelettes they have ever had" and the beignets are simply amazing! He is personable, professional and makes every occasion a joy! read more

Chef Chip cooked a family dinner for 8 for my mother's 70th birthday. He was easy to communicate with, flexible with menu options, and just overall a joy to work with. Chip is good-natured and friendly and joined in our family banter with ease, while at the same time producing a gourmet meal from a tiny kitchen in a rented house that had only a hodgepodge of dishes and cutlery. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, blueberry salad, filet and scallops and sea bass, and lemon curd. Everything was cooked to perfection, and he even took the time to teach my niece a little something about plating and presenting during the dessert course. Overall it was a 5-star experience that would have been worth twice the (surprisingly affordable) price! read more

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I scheduled Chip for a to come to my house for an intimate dinner for two as part of proposing to my girlfriend and we had a perfect experience. I was naturally nervous about the whole experience and using someone for the first time with the pressure to make every detail perfect. Chip could not have been more friendly, pleasant and accommodating to my scheduling and even hid in his car to be out of the way during the actual proposal! I consider myself to be a good cook and was very impressed with Chip's general knowledge of food and the kitchen, his menu choices, the pairing of sides with entrees, and most importantly his ability to adjust his food to suit my food allergies. We had his crab fritters, apple mesclun salad, beef short rib, grouper, and the molten chocolate souffle. The presentation and flavors were incredible and he packed all of the leftovers into "to-go" plates for us at the end of the meal. Chip made everything very easy and it was a wonderful experience to be able to enjoy an exquisite meal (with no clean up) in the privacy of our home. His table service was friendly but not intrusive and he did an excellent job taking cues on when to check on us during and in between courses. We're looking forward to having Chip back for a similar in home dining experience and as a caterer for dinner parties. I only regret that I didn't take more pictures of the food. Thanks Chip! read more

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What you need to know: Chef Chip's food is AMAZING! Seriously, this was definitely an unbelievably delicious meal - I highly recommend the herb-crusted rack of lamb and apple mesclun salad. His prices are actually reasonable for his high quality. He's very accommodating and flexible if you have allergies or wish to put a twist on his signature menu items. He's very adaptable to the environment (we had an older smaller oven that he made work) and just a very kind human being! I wanted to plan a special night for a friend of mine who wasn't able to celebrate her birthday properly due to the pandemic we're all in currently (gotta love 2020). I saw a few friends had been using private chef services and decided to do my research, which is when I came across Chef Chip's listings and saw how highly rated he is. Chef Chip: I absolutely cannot say enough great things about Chef Chip. From the moment I reached out to him with my ideas, he was very helpful, kind, and willing to work with me to create the perfect experience. In-person you get the same deal. Since it was just the two of us for dinner and the kitchen/dining room are virtually the same room, Chef Chip was very engaging with us, making us laugh and sparking interesting conversation throughout the night. It was incredible to learn about the Chef's journey and how he's completely self-taught. Overall, you're in great hands with Chef Chip as he's always willing to work with you to create the experience you desire and he's just a very down to earth and kind person. Food: - Appetizer course - Calamari Fritti. The Calamari was tender and not chewy at all, perfectly crisp, and the vodka sauce on the side was a perfect citrusy and tomatoey compliment to the dish. - Salad - Apple Mesclun salad. Probably one of the best salads I've ever eaten in my life. The gorgonzola, shaved apples, and that lemon honey vinaigrette combination was so flavorful and a perfect light dish in between the appetizer and main course. I will say the highlight of this salad was actually the spiced walnuts which gave a unique texture and flavor to the salad - didn't surprise me at all to learn that the "spice" used on these walnuts was actually made by the Chef himself! Once again putting his own special twist on an already amazing dish. Main Courses - I wanted to try something different, so by my request, Chef Chip prepared an exquisite lobster tail on top of a delectable risotto with a steak medallion. I opted for his tried and true herb-crusted rack of lamb with the red wine jus, and risotto cake. For my friends course, she LOVED it. The lobster tail was cooked perfectly, the risotto underneath the tail had bits of lobster meat from the rest of the lobster in it and was so tasty! Her steak medallion was done just how she likes it and the veggies were a nice compliment to such a rich dish. My herb-crusted rack of lamb was a whole experience. Before cooking it, the Chef let me taste his homemade pesto that would encrust the lamb and by itself the pesto was phenomenal! When I finally got to taste it on the lamb, I was just in heaven. The lamb was perfectly cooked to what I like (medium-rare) and was so juicy. The risotto cake was something I've never had before, and as a fan of fried things, this was just stunning. I mean it's fried on the outside and creamy on the inside, what's not to like? The red wine jus that accompanied this dish just took it to the next level - I seriously would bathe in that jus because it was just so damn good! Dessert - Finally to end the night, we went with the Chef's Molten Chocolate Soufflé which was an amazing end. The soufflé was cooked to perfection, molten center, fluffy outer, and the vanilla ice cream made the dish that much more delicious. Price: This was way better than I thought it was going to be. I ended up paying about $260 in total for the dinner (which included food costs). Considering the convenience of having Chef Chip come to us, and the quality level of the food, as well as his overall demeanor, I'd say this was a great price point as you wouldn't get everything he offers spending the same amount at a restaurant around town. All-in-all, I'll definitely be securing Chef Chip's services again in the near future and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking an upscale dinner from a fun and engaging chef in the comfort of their own home. His food is phenomenal and he is an excellent chef. read more

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5 stars doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of how awesome our experience with Chef Chip was. My husband hired Chip for my 30th birthday dinner and we were both blown away with the quality of the food, the presentation, and how personable Chip was. It was so nice to be able to sit, drink wine, and have lots of conversation while he prepared, served, and even cleaned up afterwards! My husband spoke directly with him prior to our dinner and he was very accommodating to our needs, changes, and requests every single time! And the food....oh my god the food. There wasn't a single course that wasn't absolutely divine. We chose the Creole Shrimp appetizer, the Apple Mesclun Salad [the dressing on this salad is so delicious], Seafood Stuffed Flounder and Filet Mignon with the Bordelaise Sauce [side note on this, my husband and I love to get 2 different entrees and split them when we go to restaurants so that we can get a little taste of everything, and he was SO nice to split the meals up for us!], and topped it off with the Molten Chocolate Souffle [guys....if you're a chocolate person and you don't choose this you are making a HUGE MISTAKE! The souffle was out of this world]. We had a few 'to-go box' items after our meal and he was so sweet and boxed everything up for us so that we could save the leftovers for the following day. He really personalized the experience for us and made it such a special night for both of us. We have been raving to our friends about him ever since and plan to use him again in the future as well. If you're wanting to do something special for your S.O. for a birthday/anniversary/special occasion.....don't take him or her to a fancy restaurant, Chef Chip was honestly an experience that was SO much better than any restaurant in town could have ever provided! read more

Chef Chip was AWESOME!! He served us a six course, ambulatory, small-plate dinner for 30. We had the polenta with mushroom raging, fried green tomatoes with succotash and shrimp, porcini roasted duck breast with orange saffron sauce, lamb merguez sausage with raita, fried pork belly with blackberry demi glacé, and bread pudding with whiskey sabayon!! Everything tasted GREAT!! Service went well! There were only two small hiccups: 1. Chef uses his sons to help out with service. They are pre-teen/young adolescents and were not quite as worried about sanitation. One was seen cleaning the edge of two plates by licking his thumb and wiping it down. However, when called to Chef Chip's attention, he immediately addressed the behavior and it wasn't repeated. 2. Chef provided the dishes and silverware. However, there weren't sufficient forks so guests were instructed to hold on their forks for all six courses, which was hard with game play and other activities. The most impressive thing was that we had a family emergency and he was super flexible as we tried to figure out what needed to happen next. Overall, the experience was amazing!! Servers were friendly and did a super job making sure everyone was served and all needs were being met!! I would definitely recommend him and use him again! read more

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Chef Chip is the real deal. We had the calamari...best we've had in forever. His salad with shaved apples, gorgonzola and self spiced walnuts is a must have. Hand cut filet REVERSE SEARED with to die for bordelaise sauce that I'd eat a cardboard box if it were covered in it. Gruyere potatoes with nutmeg were a show stopper for my husband and preteen. Molten chocolate souffle was the perfect finish. His prices are so reasonable for the insane quality you get. I worked in fine dining for years & am picky. I'd recommend him to anyone I know. He's a gem. He not only cooked an amazing meal, but taught me as he went along (I love cooking). Bonus, he took the time to fix a burner on my stove that wasn't working & taught us out to make 30 min homemade, insane fries!!!! Just book him....before I do. read more

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Awesome 4 course meal provided by Chef Chip. He was great to work with from the planning before to the night of the event. Super attitude and accommodating. Loved having him in our home to celebrate a special milestone birthday! Highly recommend Chef Chip. Every course was spot on! read more

Wow. Just wow. That kind of sums up Chef Chip. I was very skeptical about hiring a Chef since we are already foodies and spend a lot of time in the kitchen. But my expectations were blown away. The food quality was top notch. Spiced and seasoned perfectly and expertly executed. The filets had the perfect char and salted perfectly. The sea bass was divine. Service was on par with fine dining and the clean even impressed my wife. Not sure we could have done better our selves, and the fact that we were able to actually enjoy our dinner party instead of slaving over a stove was just the cherry on the cheese cake. This will not be the last time we eat Chef Chips creations. Well done! read more

I recently planned a ladies' brunch so the women in my family could come to see my new home. Chef Chip fit right in! He was literally like part of the family. The food was SO amazing! THE best pancakes I've ever had and the omelets were absolutely DELECTABLE! I would hire him again in a heartbeat, and actually, my husband and I are already thinking about an event we can plan in the near future so we can! Thanks for everything Chef Chip! read more

We Hired Chip for a bday dinner party for my sister. My family was very happy and we had a good time. My favorite was his seafood gumbo ,which is a lot for me to say because I've had gumbo many times and never liked it that much. The eggplant appetizer was also a win in our books. We had the lamb dish and my dad and bro in law said that was their fave of the night so I guess you can't go wrong with Chip. I'm happy to recommend him to someone and we would hire him again. read more

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Chef Chip cooked for my bday dinner and it was an awesome experience! Food was fresh, service was great, and he left the kitchen as clean as it was when he arrived! Would definitely recommend. read more

I purchased a romantic dinner for 2 from Chip last year as a Christmas gift. It was AMAZING and now that Christmas is approaching again, I've already reached out to do it again! Last year we had the crab fritters, Apple Mesclun Salad, Seafood Stuffed Flounder and the Molten Chocolate Souffle for dessert. Each course was DELICIOUS and prepared with such care. We sat at my counter island while Chip cooked (he brought all his own supplies) and we all just chatted away. It was a lovely evening and I can't wait to do it again!! read more

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Chef Chip and his team created a meal for my friends (twins) 40th birthday party! We had six different small plates. Each was course worthy. The succotash with fried tomatoes and grilled shrimp to the duck breast with mashed potatoes to the lamb sausage all were are amazing. The night was topped off with a New Orleans style bread pudding with warm whiskey cream sauce. Presentation added to the taste of every plate. His service and timeliness was very professional. I might use him for my birthday!! read more

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I am with Pandora Radio - we used Chef Chip and his services today for a client breakfast that we hosted. Chef Chip was personable and quick -- his food was amazing and a hit! We will definitely be using him again in the future! read more

My heart, soul, and stomach have never been more satisfied. I surprised my bf with a romantic dinner for two. We sat at our bar while Chef Chip prepared our meal. There was never a dull moment as he is SO personable and easy going and a great conversationalist. We ordered the crab fritters, apple mesclun salad, filet mignon, scallops, and molten chocolate dessert. He forgot the crab fritters BUT get this... he drove alllll the way back home to grab them for us and drove alllll the way back to our place to cook them and the little extra wait was absolutely worth it. Those things are heaven! He was sure to prep everything before he left so the wait wasn't long when it was time to serve. There are no complaints. I will DEFINITELY hire Chef Chip again in the future. I recommend to anyone. read more

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Chef Chip is amazing! Beyond making great food, he also creates a great environment and I couldn't recommend him more strongly.

Chef Chip made my mother's birthday dinner absolutely amazing and allowed me to plan it last minute, from cross country. My mom said he was funny, personable, and an awesome chef. He helped me surprise her and handle everything from Los Angeles and was much more than we could have ever asked for. I'm truly grateful! read more

Chip was our chef for a Lake Lanier party -- the omelet bar in the morning and the fish fry in the afternoon. Working with him was great, the food was fantastic...I don't know what else to say besides that we highly recommend and will be calling him again. read more

We had Chef Chip cater my husband's military promotion celebration. He was very easy going yet professional. Everyone loved their omelets and sides. I would definitely hire him again recommend him to family and friends. He kept in contact and made sure ahead of time that there were no new changes. He thinks of everything so that the events go smoothly without having to worry. That is a huge blessing. He sets up and cleans up all his items. Delicious food and no worries that is a win in my books. Thanks Chef Chip!!! read more

We enjoyed Chef Chip's delicious omelettes on Father's Day at our senior living community. Chip is friendly, professional and on time.

Chef Chip is amazing!! Hands down the best experience I ever had. He was super personable and the food was soooo good! I had a small dinner party of 4 and we chose the calamari, Short rib, seabass, and bread pudding. No detail was overlooked and everyone couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. We definitely recommend him and glad we found him! Thank you Chef Chip! read more

Chef Chip is Fantastic! We highly recommend him and can't wait to use him again! We hosted our Summer Solstice Dinner Party Friday, May 24th for 20 people and were blown away by Chef Chip and his culinary expertise. We started with the eggplant/tomato/mozzarella appetizer then a fantastic salad. We allowed our guests the choice between the porcini dusted sea bass and the beef short ribs. Both the sea bass and the short ribs were delicious! Our guests are still raving about the meal! We finished with a delicious blueberry puff pastry. The price was reasonable (certainly less than at a restaurant). Chip is professional, personable and friendly. He came to our tables to explain in detail the entrees - great guy! Thanks Chef Chip! You made the Summer Solstice Party a smashing success! read more

What an incredible experience! We hired Chef Chip for our engagement party and the food was all the rage! It was so nice to not have to worry with anything but greeting our guests! Wish there were more than 5 stars! read more

Chip is amazing! He catered our wedding dinner for 13 last night and we had the most wonderful meal. Our food was so full of flavor. The filets.... omg, he's got it just right! Didn't need a steak knife to cut into them. So tender and delicious! And the blueberry puff pastry dessert?? The perfect ending to a perfect meal! Chip and his assistant Charlie were professional and friendly. We honestly could not have asked for a better evening!! If you are looking for a chef for an event, Chip is the man!! We definitely plan to hire him again! read more

Wonderful experience. Hiring Chef Chip to do a party at my home for a group of friends and family. Outstanding experience. He is personable, professional and on time, and the food was simply awesome. Definitely will do this again. And everyone wanted his card so that says a lot too. Thank you Chef Chip. read more

We had an absolutely amazing dinner party in our home and we have Chef Chip to thank. He was very easy to work with during the planning stages and dinner was everything I could have hoped for. Dinner parties are usually stressful for me, but Chef Chip and his server, Charlie, took all that away and I was able to enjoy the evening as though I was a guest! The food was delicious and the presentation was perfect. I won't hesitate to call on The Portable Chef for our next dinner party. read more

Chef Chip was REMARKABLE! We had a cousin trip in Atlanta and he came in to do our breakfast! OMG--his pancakes were WONDERFUL and his omelettes were even better. He was great at communication. He arrived on time and his set-up/clean-up was very professional. Adding to this great experience was his ability to just engage in general conversation with us. Book him...guaranteed not to be disappointed. We've already said when we return to Atlanta, regardless if it's 10 of us or 2, we will call Chip!!! read more

Chef Chip was awesome. Very down to earth and professional. The food was great and I especially loved the pancakes.

Chef Chip is the best! After interviewing many private chefs in the Atlanta area, I hired Chip for my mom's birthday celebration. He's entertaining, knowledgeable, and flexible. His dishes are delicious, and he gives great cooking tips. My company has also hired him to bring in his famous Omelette Bar for breakfast meetings...always a hit. We will definitely be using him again for the holidays! read more

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Chef Chip is awesome! He is very down to earth and personable. He cooked a dinner for three and the food was DELICIOUS!!! The shrimp and gritcake is to DIE for. I swear every ingredient he touches turn out to be a delectable masterpiece. He was prompt, polite, and courteous. And even cleaned up after cooking! I would definitely recommend him and his services. read more

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Chef Chip did a great job with our baptism brunch! He answered all of my questions in a timely manner and made sure I felt comfortable with our food options. Our guests were impressed with a private chef and he was actually more affordable than using a caterer! Overall a great experience and would definitely use him again. read more

Hiring Chip was the best decision I could have made! We have a toddler and newborn at home and didn't feel like getting out for Valentine's Day and getting a sitter, so I decided to surprise my husband with a dinner at home. The food was absolutely amazing and so convenient to just roll into bed after we stuffed our faces! We both had the filet mignon with scalloped potatoes and asparagus. Had the molten chocolate soufflé for dessert and it was seriously the best I've ever had. Don't hesitate to book chip for your next event. You won't be sorry!! read more

Loved chip!!! It was an awesome experience and the food was amazing!! If you need to have a personal chef-call chip!!!

Chef Chip and Charlie were phenomenal and made our evening with friends better than we could have imagined! The food was absolutely delicious the service was top notch. We were able to catch up and enjoy our evening and they took care of everything food/service related. The best part was coming into a CLEAN kitchen after the amazing meal! Everyone enjoyed the night and I would absolutely have The Portable Chef again! read more

We rented a house and needed someone to cook for us. We used him for 3 days and he cooked breakfast and dinner for us. The food was great and everyone enjoyed it. He also was very personable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Dinner for two or a full catered party, THIS is your guy! Our daughter purchased a private dinner for two served in our home. The food was everything! The presentation was beautiful and the attention to detail was out of this world! He brought all the needed supplies and cleaned everything when dinner was complete. Hands down THE BEST private dinner ever! If you're looking for amazing food, great service and an unforgettable experience, I would definitely recommend Chef Chip with The Portable Chef. My husband and I are truly grateful for such a wonderful experience. Thank you Chef Chip! read more