This was an amazing experience, from the conversation to the sublime food. Chef Kevin Vermilyea adds a personal touch to every course, using his own home-grown herbs to fresh lemons from his own garden. He was engaging and we soon realized, from our old stomping grounds in New York. This was for my father’s 96th birthday. It was so much better to enjoy Michelin Star cooking in the comfort of our own home. We so appreciate all that he brought to this wonderful experience. Thank you!

We did this for a bachelorette party and it was so much better than going out to dinner somewhere. Kevin’s food was amazing and we had great conversation. Food was better than any restaurants we would have chosen, clearly quality ingredients and an experienced chef.

I’m not normally “review guy”, but i have to spread the word on how amazing of a time our group had with Chef Kevin this past weekend. Chef Kevin and team took care of our group of 14 with ease, the food was absolutely amazing, the dinner was timely and efficient, and the hospitality was top notch. Our group particularly enjoyed chatting with Chef before, during, and after the dinner about many topics including the menu itself, sourcing ingredients, and the processes involved in the prepping of the food. I would heavily recommend Chef Kevin for any type of function, and when the time arises, we will be using his services again. Cheers, Alan Marks

We had the pleasure of indulging in a culinary experience that can only be described as outstanding. From start to finish, every aspect of the evening was a testament to the artistry and passion that Chef Kevin brings to his craft.

We had Chef Kevin come for a birthday celebration. His food was amazing and made more special with his homegrown herbs and vegetables. I highly recommend booking him when you are in Wilmington! Thanks, Kevin!

This experience was a major highlight of our weekend! Our meal was exceptional, better than we could have imagined. Chef Kevin and his Sous Chef James were so friendly and professional. With there being 11 of us on this bachelorette trip, Chef Kevin did an amazing job at accommodating the groups food allergies and preferences. We felt well taken care of! I highly suggest Chef Kevin to anyone looking for a private chef experience.

Chef Kevin and staff went above and beyond to make sure all were happy and accommodated all dietary needs. The food was delicious. Chef Kevin grew his own herbs and made everything fresh. Very personable and would highly recommend him. We will be using his services again.

Chef Kevin prepared a fabulous meal for my parents in the North Myrtle Beach area. He was professional yet personable, and prepared everything from scratch – seared scallops and gnocchi, Caesar salad, filet mignon, and creme brulee. My parents and I highly recommend Chef Kevin!

Kevin is very professional and accommodating when it comes to your dining needs. He is also very easy to communicate with. I would definitely use him again.

I reached out to Food Fire & Knives to have at my 30th birthday and Kevin did an amazing job! Not only was the food delicious but all the girls talked about how professional and nice he was. Would definitely recommend and use again. We had a great time!

We enjoyed our meal by Chef Kevin. From start to finish, I was pleased with the amount of communication regarding our reservation, potential menu changes, etc. Kevin arrived on time and served our meal as requested. All of the cleanup was done and we didn’t have to lift a finger, so that was nice! For the cost, I would say the menus could be stepped up a notch. We loved the pork belly dish and the plating was beautiful, however the fish was just served over rice with corn, and cocktail peanuts placed on top of our desserts. Kevin was great, we just expected the food to feel a little more “gourmet” for the cost. Overall a nice meal and good service for sure!

Chef Kevin worked with me to set our desired menu. Everything was delicious! Everything was set up nicely and cleaned up before they left. He made my husband’s retirement party extra special!

I had hired Kevin to cook a special dinner for my sister and I and her friends who traveled to Myrtle Beach for the week to celebrate her 50th birthday. After arriving on time to our condo, Kevin started preparing our meal including a tuna appetizer, sushi, followed by a macadamia nut encrusted Mahi paired with a sautéed spinach and melt in your mouth sweet potato ravioli. For our non-fish eaters, he prepared a really lovely NY strip steak with a mushroom tortellini. The strip was prepared perfectly. Our crème brûlée dessert where he caramelized the sugar on-site was amazing too! Kevin was an excellent chef and very personable. Next time we are in town, we’d DEFINITELY hire him again to cook for us!

Chef Kevin Vermilyea provided us with an amazing culinary experience from start to finish. We used Food Fire + Knives for a bachelorette party and could not have been more impressed. Highly recommend!

We had Chef Kevin come do a Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue dinner for our family party of 26 the other day and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious and members of our party are still talking about it a few days later. He was organized and professional but also extremely kind and friendly. Everything flowed seamlessly and everybody really enjoyed it. I also really appreciate the extra time he took to talk with me about the culinary industry as I am an aspiring personal chef myself. He gave me wonderful advice and it was very clear from talking to him that he has years and years of fantastic experiences that all help him to be the great chef that he is today. I highly recommend Chef Kevin.

I used Food Fire and knives for a client dinner party. I was not able to be there so I trusted Kevin Vermilyea with the process. It was the easiest dinner party I have ever thrown. Kevin cooked an amazing meal and had the kitchen spotless before the guests had finished dessert. I received three texts referencing how great the food was and how seamless the night flowed. If you are looking for a fun experience for a dinner party book your event with FFK. You will not be disappointed.

Kevin went above and beyond when it came to providing a menu that was not his own. He took the time to explain some of his techniques that heightened the experience. He was entertaining, in addition to being a fabulous chef. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the Wilmington area and my group hopes to come back to book him again.

Chef Kevin was so nice and his food was so yummy! What a neat experience having a chef come to your house to cook! I would highly recommend it and especially chef Kevin! His lobster ravioli was so good and his ceviche is to die for! Can’t wait to have him back for a sushi night!