Jeremy has taken care of us 3x times. We're had him for all our family events. He's done a unique menu every time, always making sure to take care of any allergies or preferences. He's amazing to work with and always so helpful in building the menu. 10/10 definitely have him take care of your next private event read more

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We hired Jeremy for a board dinner for our company. I organized the event so I worked with Jeremy on the menu, scheduling and price. Unfortunately, I wasn't in attendance but the following day these are the words I heard, "amazing food", "such a treat", "wonderful food", and "best duck confit I've ever had!" The owner of the winery that hosted the event said he would hire him for events at the winery in the future. If that doesn't say he's amazing, I'm not sure what does. read more

Jeremy is incredible from start to finish! We went from a dinner with 2 people to one with 10 and he was so accommodating and made it happen! The food and experience was absolutely beyond our expectation! We also did a cocktail pairing which was really good and unique! He made planning fun and the time with family even better! read more

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Jeremy did an amazing job. We had a dinner party with 6 of us and decided it would be fun to have a private chef prepare the meal. He created a 4 course meal that was delicious! From the first time I reached out to him until he left, communication was awesome. He made slight changes to the menus, all with our approval, throughout the week and I could tell he was putting a lot of thought into our meal. We highly recommend him and will be using him again!!!!! read more

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Our friends hired Jeremy to cook a five course meal as a wedding gift! Jeremy was super prepared, punctual, and the food he made was incredibly delicious!! My husband and I both loved every course her cooked for us: Tuna tartare, aioli, & chips Prawn ceviche, fresh fried tortilla Seared Scallop, butternut squash purée and red curry cream Halibut, roasted mushrooms, baby bok choy and mushroom broth Cheesecake, caramel, fresh whipped cream I highly recommend hiring Jeremy! Thank you again for such a special and unique experience!! read more

For Christmas we gave our adult kids a dining experience that included assisting a gourmet chef in the preparation of dinner and then enjoying the fruits of the labor. We had not met Jeremy before but reviews read convinced us that he could do what we were looking for. And that he did! He suggested we work with appetizers to provide variety and also give each of us a hand in the making. So we had a lot of work stations in motion and Jeremy coordinated all and still focused on his specialty for the evening, lamb chops. All in all, the food was great and Jeremy was easy and fun to work with. And while we were finishing our meal, he was in the kitchen cleaning up....totally unexpected. We are looking forward to planning another food event with The Wandering Chef. read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would! We enjoyed a fantastic 7 course meal with wine pairing created by Chef Jeremy for our 10th anniversary dinner last night. Not being able to go out to dinner for any of our recent milestones due to COVID had been disheartening, so when a Facebook friend posted a meal the Wandering Chef had done for them, I reached out and within no time, had a fantastic meal planned to surprise my man with. Simply couldn't have had an easier or more enjoyable experience, not to mention the savings of having a meal prepared in our home vs dining out. Everything was incredible and on par with or exceeded the best meals we've ever had. I can't wait to find a reason to do this again with friends when safe. Hire the Wandering Chef, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Jeremy! read more

Hired Jeremy for a private anniversary dinner at our house...found his contact information on yelp, sent him a message, and got a reply within 10 minutes. We traded a few emails back and forth, hopped on a 5 minute phone call to finalize the menu, and that was that. He came over about 1.5 hours early to prep the dinner, which included 6 amazing courses. By the end of dinner, we were both stuffed. Our menu included tuna tartare, tomato bisque soup with grilled cheese croutons, jumbo prawns with risotto, lamb chops, and homemade cheesecake. He's also very reasonably priced. Highly recommended. read more

Chef Jeremy and his assistant prepared a fantastic meal for my daughter's wedding here at our house in April. My daughter chose the menu from many selections. We had 16 people. Every course was awesome and delightful. Everything was perfectly cooked. All courses served on schedule. We could not have asked for a better or more memorable meal. Jeremy, thank you so much for helping make this a wonderful event which everyone will remember! read more

I hired The Wandering Chef to surprise my wife for an early Valentines Day dinner. He was prompt and professional. We worked out the menu before hand. He started us out with a charcuterie plate, followed by a tasty salad. The main course was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Finally, a strawberry cheesecake prepared to her liking, (not to sweet), ended the night. It was a memorable experience that she will never forget. read more

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Absolutely fabulous meal and service! Jeremy prepared an innovative and delicious dinner for six. It's really awesome to have a chef prepare and serve such a fabulous meal in your own home! read more

Jeremy is the real deal. We rented an Airbnb in the Calistoga hills for my wife's 40th birthday celebration and hired Jeremy to cook for our group of 8. If you are visiting the area I highly recommend reaching out to Jeremy to create an amazing evening for you. He was very communicative in preparing a menu tailored to my wife's favorite ingredients and accommodating to everyone's dining preferences. Jeremy prepared a delicious 4 course meal. Throughout he was extremely professional and left the kitchen spotless. I can't say enough about the experience, hire Chef Jeremy and you will be happy you did. read more

Jeremy did an amazing job for our small family get together. The portions were huge! Ribs were fall off the bone. The Mac-N-Cheese was the biggest hit. Would definitely recommend him and we will definitely be using him again. read more

Just exquisitely prepared menus with such great creativity. All menus have been just amazing. He prepared the most tender, most amazing steak I've ever eaten. Don't hesitate, try one of his meals. You'll be delighted!!! read more

I wish I could give more stars!! My wife had Jeremy prepare a belated birthday dinner in our home. We had 5 of the most delicious, beautifully presented courses! We love dining out but chef Jeremy's meal exceeded any meals we've experienced at some of Sacramento's finest restaurants. Reasonably priced, personal service! Our friends are still talking about the food! Wish I'd taken pictures to share. I will next time. This as our second experience with Jeremy. Can't wait for the next!! Thanks Jeremy! Larry and Charlotte. read more

We just got back from a weekend getaway where we celebrated my mother in law's 70th birthday. The whole weekend was a surprise and we scheduled Jeremy to make a special dinner for her birthday night. It was THE MOST INCREDIBLE experience we have ever had. Jeremy was COVID- conscious and extremely organized. He was easy to communicate details with and always responsive. He drove all the way to Stinson Beach for this! We enjoyed a 5 course meal all prepared at our AirBnB. Salmon tartare: aioli, Tabasco, lemon oil and fresh pea purée Roasted Root Vegetable Salad: toasted walnuts, whipped ricotta, pesto Corn Chowder: pancetta, goat cheese, chives Porterhouse Steak: potato gratin, creamed spinach. We enjoyed gorgeous dry aged porterhouses Chocolate Mousse: cocoa nibs, fresh whipped cream Jeremy was very kind and easy to talk to. I look forward to our next special occasion where we can invite Jeremy back. Thank you so much Jeremy!!! read more

Jeremy pours love into his cooking. He is a magnificent chef who pays attention to details. From the tender scallops in the seafood risotto to the choice of grass-fed steaks seared to perfection, he cooked our family of four an elegant, delicious meal. The price was equal to the cost of our meal the night before at a four-star restaurant. The Meal -Fresh Salad with baby radishes, pears, tomatoes and goat cheese -Scallop and Shrimp Risotto -Roasted Carrots and Asparagus -Grass-fed Ribeye Steaks -Mini-Cheesecakes with Fruit and Creme Fraiche -Superb White and Red Wines His demeanor and passion for excellence was evident from the moment he entered our home. He showed up on time, prepared, and in great spirits. His interaction with us was light and friendly, but not intrusive. He was a professional through and through making the celebration of our son's 21st birthday a wonderful, enjoyable success. If you desire a great experience like that - look no further. read more

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We visited the Napa area and booked Jeremy as our private chef for a friend's birthday dinner at our AirBNB. He was amazing from start to finish. Made an exceptional 4 course dinner for 8 and accomodated and vegetarian and a vegan also. To add to the challenge, the water pump in the house broke during the day and he still managed to serve a gourmet meal using just bottled water! I highly recommend him for any special occasion! read more

Just incredible! Jeremy prepared 4 courses and they were fantastic and it was all so reasonably priced. My wife had a GREAT birthday!

Jermey Katz was prompt, professional, extremely helpful and friendly, and created a wonderful multi-course menu for my wife and I. He came to the rescue for our anniversary after our reservations were cancelled, cooked, served, and cleaned, and really helped make the day a wonderful experience. Will definitely tell all of my friends and family. read more

We attended an event that Jeremy catered and were so impressed that we hired him for a surprise birthday celebration for my Dad. Based on our preferences, Jeremy curated a list of menu options and was open to any refinements we needed. He took particular care in building a menu that featured the most in-season produce, a nice touch. Many of the guests for this event are well-traveled and know their food. I was pleased to hear so much positive feedback from everyone as they dug in. The pesto and mozzarella salad with nectarines was an exceptional hit. Jeremy was prompt to arrive, kept the food coming out, and was tidy in his cleanup and made a discreet exit when his work was done. I would absolutely recommend The Wandering Chef to anyone who is looking to elevate their event, big or small. read more

My wife and I hired Jeremy to cook for a small dinner party. As part of this event he allowed me to cook with him and he gave me an informal cooking lesson. He was responsive to our menu requests and worked with us on finding a date that worked. He showed up on time, the food was delicious and he cleaned up afterward. It was a great evening. read more

Jeremy planned and prepared a delicious wedding brunch for us with 25 people the morning after my brother's wedding. He recommended a menu for the brunch, but was receptive to adding a dish when I said I wanted to include something with eggs and bacon. His bread pudding with garden vegetables was amazing and definitely the hit of the party!! He also made a delicious egg souffle, chicken Caesar salad, along with fruit and bagel platters. It was so nice to only have to worry about getting drinks for the party, especially the day after such a big event. I was able to enjoy the wedding the night before without worrying about grocery shopping or cooking. I would highly recommend Jeremy for your next event!! read more

I cannot say enough about Jeremy and The Wandering Chef. We used Jeremy for a party at our house and it was amazing. He was very responsive in his communication pre-party and easy to work with. The food was phenomenal. He continuously filled the platters so there was never a time we were out of a particular item. The timing of the food was perfect. It was such a blessing to turn the cooking and serving over to Jeremy and be able to enjoy the party myself. We can't wait to have another party so we can use The Wandering Chef again. read more

I wanted to do something special for my husband's birthday, and with a toddler and newborn at home, it was a tall order. Jeremy made everything incredibly easy! He customized a 5 course dinner menu, including all of my husband's favorites and executed it to perfection. He arrived on time, was incredibly professional and flexible, and the food was beyond perfect! We were thrilled and would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you Jeremy for your amazing skill and service! read more

My friends and I came to Sonoma to celebrate a friend's birthday. We wanted to surprise her with a special event and decided to hire a chef to come to the house we rented. We choose Jeremy because his prices were reasonable, he was very responsive and easy to work with (even with different dietary restrictions). He did not disappoint. The night of the event could not have gone better. Jeremy arrived on time and had the first course ready to go at the requested time. Everything was delicious! We were all amazed at the menu and how wonderful everything tasted. You can't go wrong with Jeremy! We highly recommend him. read more

Jeremy is an artist of food -- each dish offers sensational taste and appearance, unique combinations of textures, and flavors both subtle and bold. He catered a lunch for forty at our hospital that was delivered with care -- prompt, everything fresh as can be, neatly wrapped and presented at the buffet table, and way beyond standard fare in deliciousness. Then, prompt and thorough pickup after the event - totally professional. For a family reunion, he created a menu that was gluten-free and vegetarian, with highest quality organic produce, and provided a number of Wow dishes. We had a hard time getting out of the kitchen, where we were fascinated by watching the artistry he brought to each dish. Then we did not want to leave the table, when the variety of courses came to an end - it was an unforgettable feast of an evening. 5 stars - Enthusiastic recommendation from our whole family! read more

We hosted a holiday party for my wife's small business company, with about 20 people, and hired Jeremy to come to our house and provide the meal. Jeremy was a total pro -- came to our house about an hour before guests arrived armed with bags of groceries, and by the time the first guests arrived, there was a beautiful tray of cut vegetables with fresh hummus, and trays of crostini with tomato jam and seared steak. The tomato jam was especially amazing. We chose to have dinner served family style, with sliced pork chops with a mediterranean tapenade over a bed of creamed potatoes, and an incredible salad of sauteed broccoli and asparagus, olives, artichoke hearts, ricotta cheese, and arugula, which was artfully arranged on a large platter for a beautiful presentation. We asked Jeremy to accommodate a vegan guest while also providing a vegetarian option for others, so he prepared another large tray of roasted cauliflower over an eggplant puree, and plated a salad without the ricotta cheese for our vegan guest. Even though we were only planning on a handful of people opting for the vegetarian option, Jeremy cooked enough so that there was plenty for all of the guests to have some of both the meat and the cauliflower, since both tasted delicious. Dessert was chocolate cake with a molten center, freshly whipped cream, and a salted caramel sauce drizzled over the top. Simple, but amazing. Everyone commented on how delicious everything was, and you could tell with everyone cleaning their plate. It was fun to watch Jeremy and his assistant efficiently prepare a meal for a crowd, and then quietly clean up in the background while guests enjoyed themselves without having to worry about doing dishes. If I was going to nitpick, the only thing I would have wanted different is the steak on the crostini to have been sliced a little thinner and smaller to make it easier to eat, but the flavor was delicious, and we went through a couple of trays of them, so everyone enjoyed them. We wouldn't hesitate to hire Jeremy again -- probably next year's holiday party! read more

Jeremy cooked for 11 ladies this past weekend and everything from the ricotta salad to the pear crumble was delicious! It is obvious Jeremy loves what he does and he puts 110% effort into every dish he prepares. He even picked up our scallops the morning of the event so that they were fresh as can be. Will definitely be recommending Jeremy to friends and family! read more

Jeremy is an amazing chef with unsurpassed culinary talents. He has catered past fundraising events, birthday dinners, parties and intimate gatherings for me, my colleagues and friends over the years. If you need a caterer who goes the extra mile with food skills and customer service, the Wandering Chef is your guy! read more

Jeremy's food and service is top notch. Whether it's a large party or a dinner for two, he's able to provide a personal dining service that is first rate. His food never disappoints, and he comes up with some of the most creative dishes. Definitely line him up for your next catered event! read more

We recently had Jeremy from The Wandering Chef provide the food at my brother's 40th birthday party - and everything was fantastic! I was able to relay to Jeremy my brother's likes and dislikes (more of the latter than former) and he was able to design a fantastic menu to make everyone happy. The quality, service, and experience were all 1st class; and we will be working with him again for sure. read more

My husband recently hired Jeremy to prepare and serve a wonderful (surprise!) dinner for my birthday celebration at our home. All I can say is outstanding choice! The food was absolutely fantastic with great attention to detail - we were all raving about what a wonderful meal it was. As someone who loves to cook and entertains often, it was quite a treat to sit back, relax and enjoy visiting with everyone. I was completely comfortable welcoming Jeremy into my kitchen (which by the way was left very clean!) We will definitely be using him again in the future! read more

Jeremy provided a great experience and an exceptional meal in our home. We had a surprise birthday dinner for 5 and I simply can't say enough great things about each course. He arrived on time, prepared to amaze and left my kitchen spotless with great left overs. Each course stood alone and lead into the next at the same time. Produce was fresh and colorful, breads were incredible, and dishes were prepared exactly as we discussed when planning the menu. This was my first time using personal chef services, but it will not be my last. I hope Jeremy is available for all my future entertainment needs, the value alone makes me want to throw a party! read more