I have worked and traveled the world, 60 countries, in hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships. The highlight of my career was being inducted into the top 150 Chefs with the Epicurean World Master Chefs Society. I specialize in many different cuisines, such as Cajun & Creole, French, Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern.
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10 customer reviews
Heidi Flanagan
⭐ Review for Private Chef (Warning to Future Clients) in Arizona We booked this private chef for a bachelor party, and the experience was alarming and completely unacceptable. The person who arrived was not the chef we hired, but someone claiming to be her brother. He immediately made our group uncomfortable with unwanted sexual comments and behaved inappropriately throughout his short time at the property. We had to repeatedly ask him to leave, and even then it was difficult to get him off the premises. The situation escalated when the same man returned at 6 AM, walking around the property and peering into every window for over an hour. At this point, we felt unsafe and violated. A police report was filed, and our entire group ended up leaving the Airbnb and checking into a hotel for the remainder of our trip because we no longer felt secure. This was supposed to be a celebratory weekend, and instead it turned into a frightening and deeply uncomfortable experience. I cannot recommend this chef or his associates under any circumstances. The chef name that was suppose to show up was Steph Soto and Lyle was the person who showed up. More...
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Sergio Gonnov
I’ve been waiting for my payment since September 19-more than a month now. Support keeps delaying without solving anything. You even deducted 6,000 THB for “not putting back clean dishes,” which is ridiculous. Take a Chef never supports chefs, only pushes for new bookings. Please start treating your chefs fairly-we are the ones who make your platform possible. More...
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Kate Cambrey
My 50th birthday celebration in Corfu was unforgettable with our awesome chef Claire. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Communication through Take a Chef was easy and options of food was fantastic. Would definitely recommend and use again. More...
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Moraya Dodson
I had an incredibly disappointing experience with Take a Chef and strongly caution anyone considering using this service. What was supposed to be a high-end, private chef experience turned into a complete disaster . The chef arrived without proper supplies or serving dishes and used dollar-store-quality items for what was marketed as a premium service. Worse, he wore a surgical mask and gloves the entire time, creating a cold and impersonal atmosphere that made our guests extremely uncomfortable. At no point was I informed this would be part of the experience. When I reached out to the company to express my concerns, they hid behind a 24-hour complaint window and claimed they couldn’t issue a refund because the chef had already been paid. No attempt was made to rectify the situation or offer any meaningful resolution—just excuses and fine print. This company is not set up to protect its clients—only itself and its vendors. There is no accountability when things go wrong, and no care for customer satisfaction once your money is collected. I’ve submitted a formal dispute through American Express and will not rest until others are warned about this. Avoid Take a Chef at all costs. More...
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Richard Worcester
Everything went super smooth. Steve is obviously very experienced at this. The birthday surprise worked perfectly and he was a huge help. Not only is he a great chef, but he socialized with everybody, and is a very interesting cat. His food is terrific! Thanks for setting it all up and you can be assured that when I do this again you will be top of my list. More...
Richard Worcester
Everything went super smooth. Steve is obviously very experienced at this. The birthday surprise worked perfectly and he was a huge help. Not only is he a great chef, but he socialized with everybody, and is a very interesting cat. His food is terrific! Thanks for setting it all up and you can be assured that when I do this again you will be top of my list. More...
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Richard Worcester
Everything went super smooth. Steve is obviously very experienced at this. The birthday surprise worked perfectly and he was a huge help. Not only is he a great chef, but he socialized with everybody, and is a very interesting cat. His food is terrific! Thanks for setting it all up and you can be assured that when I do this again you will be top of my list. More...
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Carol
I met Chef Steve at a dinner he catered for a friend, I asked when or if he visits Las Vegas I would like to book his services. He came and the food was amazing the dessert was exquisite, chocolate raspberry profiterole cake and creme fraiche on top. A wonderful time was had by all, highly recommend Chef Steve, thank you. More...
Gary
Excitement and anticipation is something that is rare these days but that's what I feel when I'm about to be treated to a meal cooked by Steve. I have no doubt that anyone that uses Steve's services as a private chef will not be disappointed. The choice of dishes was perfect, the spicy chicken dish was amazing, and he even told us his recipe- lemongrass, chili, and ginger shrimp paste were key ingredients. Great food, personal service, and good price. More...
Rasheed
I want to thank Chef Steve the food was fantastic and my kitchen was left spotless. I am still eating the leftovers, and thanks again I will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
What’s your signature dish?
Signature dishes are created with layers of flavors, blending herbs, spices, and seasonings. Preparing and playing with sauces & dressings have become the most important accompaniment to all my dishes, so answering every dish is my signature dish, only with the signature sauce or dressing.
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
Is the menu the same every time when hiring a personal chef? Only if you want it to be. Personal Chef Dining will create a new menu for each client's request. The menu that is created is not by the chef, he is providing his amazing talent, and the clients create the perfect menu.
What do you love most about your job?
Everything about being a chef comes naturally, why do anything else?
What inspired you to start your own business?
Always been entrepreneurial, work in a profession that fits my lifestyle.
Personal Chef
In-home dining, provide that special occasion with a feast of seasoned flavors, classic entrees, and decadent dessert. prepared by our award-winning Chef Steve.
