What a great find! Chef John recently catered our 80-person wedding - providing appetizers, main courses (buffet style w/ a carving station), and our dessert (a cake / croquembouche combo). Chef John is a seasoned pro and made choosing our menu a breeze. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our guests gave us tons of compliments on the overall experience. Our dessert was the ultimate show stopper - a combination of a traditional American wedding cake and a French pièce montée (croquembouche). We're so fortunate to have found Chef John and had the opportunity to work with him to make this day special. The price was also outstanding given what a traditional catering company would charge, whereas our food was far more elevated and tasted anything like a wedding buffet. Thank you, OC Private Chefs!!!
Samantha Berry
John and his team did an amazing job catering my Mother in Laws 80th Birthday Party. The food and service was fabulous!
AMBER Edwards
Chef John delivered an impeccable experience for my dinner party.. the professionalism and quality was beyond expectation, and he is truly an expert chef delivering the most exquisite dishes. He is also kind, accommodating and very personable. I’d recommend Chef John and his team to anyone!
Gina Gindi
It was our first time having a private chef and chef John was excellent!! It was a great experience! I will recommend him to all my friends!
Nicole Westrup
Chef John was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process beginning to end! Great communication, very accommodating and the most importantly - Delicious food and fantastic service - thank you for making our event so special and successful for our birthday girls. I hope to work with you all again!
Kimberly Schupp
We were so happy with the catering experience at our wedding. Chef John and Daniella were amazing. They helped us create the perfect menu and they were accommodating to our guests with dietary restrictions. Our guests continue to rave about the delicious food.
Gina Carpenter
From appetizers to dessert, the meal and service were exceptional and Chef John’s personal touches and presentations made for one of the most memorable meals of our lives!The communication, meal planning and flexibility day of was extraordinary with Chef John. He and his team were an absolute delight to work with.We cannot recommend Orange County Private Chefs more highly.
Amy Bailey
Had a wonderful experience with Chef John and his entire staff at Orange County Private Chefs. Chef John was very attentive to what we wanted and needed to feed our large family gathering two nights in a row. He supplied me with a beautiful menu and was very flexible in making changes. The staff was excellent, pouring drinks and serving appetizers in the comfort of our living room. It truly felt like they were part of the gathering. The food was out of this world. No one stopped raving about it. The kitchen was spotless when they left and we were lucky enough to have some leftovers to dig into later. The pulled pork taco appetizer was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Thank you again! This beat going to dinner with a large party any day and we will absolutely be working with you again. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Evan M Gregg
Chef John and his team are world-class! We have used Orange County Private Chefs for a couple in-home events now and they've delivered an elevated experience from start to finish. The booking process is incredibly easy, Chef John curates amazing menus, the service is top-notch and the dishes are even better! I recommend nobody other than Chef John and Orange County Private Chefs to handle your next event.
Evan Gregg
Chef John and his team are world-class! We have used Orange County Private Chefs for a couple in-home events now and they've delivered an elevated experience from start to finish. The booking process is incredibly easy, Chef John curates amazing menus, the service is top-notch and the dishes are even better! I recommend nobody other than Chef John and Orange County Private Chefs to handle your next event.
Chef John cooked for a private event in our home and was amazing! The food was outstanding and his hospitality was wonderful. Everyone commented on how great the experience was and we will definitely hire him again.
George Isho
Chef John has catered several events for us. Every single event has exceeded our expectations. Chef John has assisted us with creating the menu for each event and his attention to detail is incredible. His food is incredibly delicious, and the presentation is amazing. The experience for us is like being in a Michelin star restaurant. Best part is that he leaves the kitchen spotless. We highly recommend him.
Divya "Sarah" Mammen
Chef John and his team provided an unforgettable experience for a bachelorette dinner we had last weekend. He customizes the menu completely to our preferences and our guests will be dreaming about the dishes we had for weeks to come! Highly recommend.
Thea Posel
Chef John and his crew are not only skilled and knowledgeable but personable and fun to boot! After a great experience with OC Private Chefs in 2021, we reached out to them for a few luxurious meals on a family vacation and were blown out of the water once again! The family style lunches + fine seven-course dinners were the perfect end to a family trip and Chef John and Jessica fit right in to the fold. While consummate professionals and highly organized, they laughed, joked, and generously shared recipes and cooking tips with our raucous family and left the kitchen cleaner then when they arrived (thank goodness for this extra flourish, because none of us could move for hours after such a delicious dining experience)! In addition to pleasing a family of meat eaters they generously accommodated the vegetarian (me) with equally elevated dishes that felt like anything but an afterthought. I cannot recommend Chef John enough. 5 stars!!!!
Cindy Kridel
If I could give more than five stars, I would. The food was top notch and so was the presentation. I highly recommend Chef John for any special occasion. He was truly the best!
What a great find! Chef John recently catered our 80-person wedding - providing appetizers, main courses (buffet style w/ a carving station), and our dessert (a cake / croquembouche combo). Chef John is a seasoned pro and made choosing our menu a breeze. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our guests gave us tons of compliments on the overall experience. Our dessert was the ultimate show stopper - a combination of a traditional American wedding cake and a French pièce montée (croquembouche). We're so fortunate to have found Chef John and had the opportunity to work with him to make this day special. The price was also outstanding given what a traditional catering company would charge, whereas our food was far more elevated and tasted anything like a wedding buffet. Thank you, OC Private Chefs!!!
John and his team did an amazing job catering my Mother in Laws 80th Birthday Party. The food and service was fabulous!
Chef John delivered an impeccable experience for my dinner party.. the professionalism and quality was beyond expectation, and he is truly an expert chef delivering the most exquisite dishes. He is also kind, accommodating and very personable. I’d recommend Chef John and his team to anyone!
It was our first time having a private chef and chef John was excellent!! It was a great experience! I will recommend him to all my friends!
Chef John was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process beginning to end! Great communication, very accommodating and the most importantly - Delicious food and fantastic service - thank you for making our event so special and successful for our birthday girls. I hope to work with you all again!
We were so happy with the catering experience at our wedding. Chef John and Daniella were amazing. They helped us create the perfect menu and they were accommodating to our guests with dietary restrictions. Our guests continue to rave about the delicious food.
From appetizers to dessert, the meal and service were exceptional and Chef John’s personal touches and presentations made for one of the most memorable meals of our lives!The communication, meal planning and flexibility day of was extraordinary with Chef John. He and his team were an absolute delight to work with.We cannot recommend Orange County Private Chefs more highly.
Had a wonderful experience with Chef John and his entire staff at Orange County Private Chefs. Chef John was very attentive to what we wanted and needed to feed our large family gathering two nights in a row. He supplied me with a beautiful menu and was very flexible in making changes. The staff was excellent, pouring drinks and serving appetizers in the comfort of our living room. It truly felt like they were part of the gathering. The food was out of this world. No one stopped raving about it. The kitchen was spotless when they left and we were lucky enough to have some leftovers to dig into later. The pulled pork taco appetizer was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Thank you again! This beat going to dinner with a large party any day and we will absolutely be working with you again. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Chef John and his team are world-class! We have used Orange County Private Chefs for a couple in-home events now and they've delivered an elevated experience from start to finish. The booking process is incredibly easy, Chef John curates amazing menus, the service is top-notch and the dishes are even better! I recommend nobody other than Chef John and Orange County Private Chefs to handle your next event.
Chef John and his team are world-class! We have used Orange County Private Chefs for a couple in-home events now and they've delivered an elevated experience from start to finish. The booking process is incredibly easy, Chef John curates amazing menus, the service is top-notch and the dishes are even better! I recommend nobody other than Chef John and Orange County Private Chefs to handle your next event.
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Chef John cooked for a private event in our home and was amazing! The food was outstanding and his hospitality was wonderful. Everyone commented on how great the experience was and we will definitely hire him again.
Chef John has catered several events for us. Every single event has exceeded our expectations. Chef John has assisted us with creating the menu for each event and his attention to detail is incredible. His food is incredibly delicious, and the presentation is amazing. The experience for us is like being in a Michelin star restaurant. Best part is that he leaves the kitchen spotless. We highly recommend him.
Chef John and his team provided an unforgettable experience for a bachelorette dinner we had last weekend. He customizes the menu completely to our preferences and our guests will be dreaming about the dishes we had for weeks to come! Highly recommend.
Chef John and his crew are not only skilled and knowledgeable but personable and fun to boot! After a great experience with OC Private Chefs in 2021, we reached out to them for a few luxurious meals on a family vacation and were blown out of the water once again! The family style lunches + fine seven-course dinners were the perfect end to a family trip and Chef John and Jessica fit right in to the fold. While consummate professionals and highly organized, they laughed, joked, and generously shared recipes and cooking tips with our raucous family and left the kitchen cleaner then when they arrived (thank goodness for this extra flourish, because none of us could move for hours after such a delicious dining experience)! In addition to pleasing a family of meat eaters they generously accommodated the vegetarian (me) with equally elevated dishes that felt like anything but an afterthought. I cannot recommend Chef John enough. 5 stars!!!!
If I could give more than five stars, I would. The food was top notch and so was the presentation. I highly recommend Chef John for any special occasion. He was truly the best!