Chef Jay was incredible! I contacted him to help with a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party…read morein Palm Springs. He was quick to respond and was very professional from our first point of contact, which made me really confident in the level of service we'd have for our special evening. On the day of, everything was perfectly executed and all the guests really enjoyed his energy. He truly made us all feel catered to and we felt like he was part of our friend group! The food was incredible and everyone kept raving about how smooth of a process it was, from prep, to serve, to clean up. He was great at just integrating himself into the evening in a way that felt natural and incredibly comforting. 1000% would work with Chef Jay again and would recommend to anyone looking for a private chef!

Chef Jay was absolutely incredible!!! Truly a highlight of our trip. We hired him for my sister's…read morebachelorette in Palm Desert with a group of 19 girls, and he executed everything flawlessly from start to finish. The food was amazing! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell he really cares about the quality and experience. Beyond that, Chef Jay was so professional, organized, and easy to work with leading up to the event, which made planning seamless. What really stood out was how friendly and fun he was with the group He brought such a great energy while still running everything perfectly behind the scenes. 10/10 experience! We would absolutely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated, stress-free dining experience.

Chef Deanna prepared a meal for my small wedding in Joshua Tree and the meal and her service was…read moreexcellent. This was back in 2022 and it still stands out in my mind. Everything from getting the menu selected to the actual serving of and quality of food was top notch. Highly recommend!

I was very specific with my requests and she missed several details we had previously discussed…read morewhich was disappointing. She showed up on time which was appreciated so I'll give her that. However, the meal was pretty basic - nothing outstanding.

We hired Chef Zach for a bachelorette dinner and he was absolutely fantastic. He was personable,…read moreprofessional, and incredibly helpful throughout the whole experience while still being charming and fun with the group. The food was delicious, everything was perfectly timed, and he made the night feel really special. Highly recommend Chef Zach if you're looking for a great private chef experience!

Zach was fabulous to work with for two meals during our group trip to Palm Springs. Amazing dinner…read moreour first night in and brunch a day later at our Airbnb. Highly recommend.

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 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.

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!

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 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 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!

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.