Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

I had the pleasure of having Eric B prepare my birthday dinner 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. We…read morehad a large air bnb south of Temecula and he came on site and prepared a multi-course dinner. Before hand he provided a list of his most popular items to choose from and you create your own custom menu from the large variety of items. He was able to customize a couple dishes to my preference and even adjusted a few as he was preparing them the night of for a couple of my guests. The server he brought with him was super friendly and attentive. Everything was as described and I couldn't think of anything I'd do differently. I will use Eric again for sure. Such a fun and delicious evening.

Let me just say, WOW! We hired Joe and Sergio for my wife's birthday, and they really exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Joe worked with me to plan a special vegetarian menu, and the food was beyond exceptional. Joe and Sergio are true professionals and made my wife's birthday truly something special.

We hired Joe and his wife for my father-in-law's 70th birthday celebration, and yet again they…read moreabsolutely exceeded every expectation! From the moment they arrived, they brought a calm, professional, and genuinely warm energy to our home. It always feels like we are being hosted by longtime friends who just happened to be incredibly talented chefs when they are serving. Every single dish was perfection -- beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and bursting with flavor. Beyond the food, what truly stood out was their kindness. They were attentive yet never intrusive, and they handled everything effortlessly: setup, service, and cleanup. It allowed us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our celebration without lifting a finger. If you're considering hiring a private chef for a special occasion, look no further. Joe and his wife, Laura helped make this milestone birthday unforgettable, and we are already looking for an excuse to book them again!

Brad is absolutely incredible. We hired him last minute for our pandemic NYE dinner and he did an…read moreincredible job. Brad was kind enough to get a COVID test prior to the event in an effort to be as safe as possible. First he got a false positive on a rapid test, he was extremely honest and forthcoming with the information- even tried to suggest other chefs. However, thankfully, his PCR came back negative and we were able to have his delicious food after all! The food was absolutely incredible and he even shared a recipe with us so we could make it again. I would 1000% hire Brad again! PS the image below was just the starter! I tried to take photos of every course but epically failed because when I finally remembered, the food was already devoured.

I hired Chef Banan for my wife's birthday. We wanted an in-home chef experience, so we sent out…read morerequests on many different websites and apps. The quote request included what types of food we were looking for and a desired price range. Chef Brad's menu hit home with us and he was very responsive. We messaged back-and-forth without any delay to iron out any questions. His communication skills and attention to detail ensured confidence that we were talking to the correct chef hire for our birthday celebration. He arrived on time and ready to cook. Chef Brad provided elegant dining ware, cook ware, and was able to engage in conversation while he cooked. My wife had many questions regarding technique, knife types, and preparation for cooking that he answered diligently. The food, the FOOD, was amazing. The flavor complimented the portion size and the presentation was artistic. Afterwards, he cleaned and left no trace (beyond some Wagyu beef , and some of the deconstructed s'mores). We highly recommend Chef Brad Banan for any event.

We hired Jeff the Silent Chef for our party, and the entire experience was exceptional from start…read moreto finish. He was a pleasure to work with, responsive and made everything as easy as possible for us. Jeff does far more than simply prepare wonderful food. He takes the time to understand the style, timing, and atmosphere of the event and personalizes the flow of the evening around it. Everything felt beautifully coordinated and completely seamless. The food was outstanding and elegantly presented, and his team -- including the bartender and three servers -- was equally impressive. They were polished, gracious, attentive, and incredibly efficient. Service was always there exactly when needed. We were able to spend time with our guests and truly enjoy our own party because every detail was being handled so professionally behind the scenes. Our guests raved about both the food and the service, and at the end of the night, Jeff and his team left the kitchen absolutely spotless. Jeff is talented, thoughtful, organized, and created a wonderful experience for us and our guests. We could not have been happier and would hire Jeff the Silent Chef again without hesitation. An absolutely wonderful experience. .

We had a party a few months ago. We had 100 guests at our home a few months ago and I HIGHLY…read morerecommend Jeff and his team. Everything was literally perfect! He met with us at our home well before the party to help plan everything out. We didn't have to worry about a thing. I would use him again in a second. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

John, his wife and daughter were amazing! They came early to set up for my daughter's baby shower…read more The food (small bites) was delicious, service was on point, and they cleaned up which made the whole experience enjoyable and stress free! From the first meeting with John to the end of the baby shower, John had attention to detail and was very understanding. I highly recommend CK Catering!

We ordered breakfast for a board meeting, yet not just any breakfast…read more A few on our board follow the "Jain" practice when it comes to food restrictions. The Jain veggie diet is one of the most strict forms of religiously-motivated diet regulations. basically, nothing with a root. No onions, garlic, eggs, gelatin. The food cannot even be placed next to anything that differs from this type of eating. No fruit can be next to bacon, so on and so on. The religion is all about non-violence (when it comes to people, animals, plants) all about peace "in the short and long of it". So this can be a challenge to say the least. In cooperating this type of catering, can be difficult. Yet, what a surprise when the breakfast showed up, with a CA style breakfast, scrambled eggs, bacon and potatoes. And two Quiches made with Tofu and a beautiful fruit platter, honestly you wouldn't even be able to tell they weren't made with eggs. I even had several people that are veggie only eaters, try the quiche and they were so impressed!!! I actually tried it, and I am a meat and potatoes kind of gal, and it was simply amazing! Not only did it taste wonderful, I can tell that some serious research went into making this breakfast! And it was so appreciated on our end. Thank you CK Catering for taking the time and getting this right!!!! Our board members loved the breakfast!

My wife called me a Groomzilla... But I just tell her I like things done right…read more My wife and I got married last weekend at the Ocean Institute. Creative Cuisine was 1 of 3 of the catering companies that was approved for this venue. Since I'm the fatty in the relationship, the wifey put me in charge of putting together a custom menu and working with the caterers. I wanted to put together a menu that represented the both of us. I'm from Maryland and she's from San Francisco, so I wanted to do food that was from our regions of the US. Our major judging criteria was Maryland Blue Crab Cakes and San Francisco Style Cioppino. These guys nailed it. It was hard finding someone in California that can make a decent crab cake. Other places had too much breading/mayo or not enough seasoning. Their crab cakes were very light, sweet, and fluffy... probably one of the best crab cakes I've tasted. Perfect for a summer wedding by the ocean. The Cioppiono was also done very well. The broth wasn't too thick or tomato-y and it had high quality seafood. We went with Mussels, Clams, Halibut, and Scallops. Originally, we also had shrimp, but decided against it to lower costs and not overload our guests with too much shrimp (ie, shrimp cocktails). One of my concerns was how it was going to be put together. Marguerite assured me that the seafood would be steamed a head of time, portioned, and put together onsite. EXACTLY what I wanted to hear. The day of the wedding Marguerite and her team was already in place and working their magic. She really had everything under control and everything went smoothly. The bonus was that the original 7 oz ribeye steaks that I specified were MUCH bigger the day of. People literally had porterhouse steaks on their plates. They also threw in shrimp and lump crab meat in the Cioppino. The servers they had were clean cut and very professional. The bartenders were AWESOME. Jon Beck gave me great tips on how much booze to buy, what kind of mixers to bring, etc. Although I was expecting him to take tips, he was declining tips from my guests all night. (That really classed up the wedding, in my opinion). Overall, Creative Cuisine did a fantastic job. My only small complaint is that the final invoice was 2,500 more than the original estimate. Of course if they have to stay longer to clean up or something, I get that I need to pay overtime. However, I was told that the "menu was very complex". Shouldn't that have that been accounted for when I was given the estimate? I let it slide, since we got some extra freebies and the guests raved about how good the food and service was. A little about my credentials: I first got into cooking & food when I was in college. After being rejected by numerous girls and getting zero action, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a new makeover to boost my geeky, engineering image. I applied for a cooking position at a Mediterranean-Italian Restaurant near my home and learned to cook all sorts of pastas and dishes. I never became a professional chef, but I continue to enjoy & love food.

We had Marguerite at Creative Cuisine Catering help us with a memorial service recently…read more We were absolutely pleased with everything that they did. Marguerite worked with our budget and theme and gave us turn key service so we did not have to worry about anything during this very emotional time. The service staff was very friendly and professional as they tray passed finger food to our guests. The food was excellent. Many people commented on it. We could not have been happier with them.

I attended a friend's birthday which Homegrown Chef cooked and catered and it was absolutely first…read moreclass. They over delivered from start to finish and the food was incredible. I would highly recommend Homegrown Chef to anyone considering a five star fine dining experience in the comfort of own home. Thank you Chef Robert and your team!

We decided to have a holiday dinner party for 13 people. The only problem was, I didn't want to…read morecook all the food like most of us. I had heard from a friend about chef Robert Barth owner of Homegrown Chef. I called Robert and we talked for sometime regarding my menu and guest preferences. I felt really good after speaking with Robert that he was the one I wanted to prepare and cook our dinner party. Needless to say, it went off without a hitch. Robert and his team were there early and stayed late just to make sure that all my guests were comfortable and completely satisfied. Boy were they ever. From the appetizers, salads, main course then dessert, it all was amazing. Our food was hot, delicious and everyone had nothing but good things to say about him all night. I'm so glad we hired chef Barth to cook our dinner party. I don't think I could in anyway pulled it off in such a manner as he did. I will use chef Barth again this year for our family gathering, I highly recommend him for all your events or even private chef meal preparation. He has cooked for many years, you can tell by his many creations and culinary skills. One other thing I failed to mention was he also cleans up after your party. What more could you ask for Rick M.