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Natalie L

Apr. 2, 2023

Perfect Night!

We had the most wonderful dinner with Chef Lagos! We bought this for our parents and grandmother as a Christmas gift. It was the perfect gift! The meal was absolutely delicious. We asked for a substitution on the appetizer (since I can’t eat blue cheese), and Chef Lagos came up with the tastiest tomato and burrata cheese bruschetta. The green peppercorn steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. Chef Lagos is the sweetest man who graciously talked with us after our dinner for several minutes. We would highly recommend this to our friends. It was the perfect night, and we loved Chef Lagos!!

Shelly A

Mar. 28, 2023

Fantastic!

Chef Luis is as five stars as it gets. His food is fantastic! His knowledge of a variety of cultures and spice combined with top notch purveyors translates to a well prepared, yummy, beautiful plate of food. Chef Luis is very personable and easy to work with.

Keith B

Mar. 27, 2023

Fantastic!

Luis was excellent! The food was delicious and he was flexible with our guests’ dietary restrictions. Everyone had a fantastic evening and Luis was the key ingredient. We’re looking forward to our next hosted dinner with him!

Sharon W

Mar. 20, 2023

Beyond My Expectations!

Chef Luis prepared a beautiful, elegant sit down dinner for 24 for my husband’s birthday. The food was delicious, creative beyond my expectations. The kitchen was immaculate at the end of the party. What a delightful evening, thanks to Chef Luis!

Maria T

Mar. 15, 2023

The Best!

Chef Luis Lagos was amazing. Seriously the best meal I’ve had. All the guests were happy, as were we (which was a big plus, considering our guests are quite the food connoisseurs, working for a tech company that serves chef-prepared meals daily). We especially enjoyed the appetizers – the marinated mozzarella and basque squid rings were to die for. On top of the delicious food, Chef Luis was great to work with. Very professional, kind, and flexible. I truly hope to work with him again.

Karen K

Mar. 10, 2023

Wonderful!

Luis was wonderful. The food was delicious. Everyone especially loved his tuna tostadas. And the chili relleno was fabulous. Would definitely hire him again.

David R

Mar. 8, 2023

Excellent!

Luis did a wonderful job. Food was excellent. He was professional and gracious. Would definitely hire him again.

Lara D

Feb. 27, 2023

Spectacular!

Amazing, amazing, amazing. We loved Chef Lagos. The food was spectacular, his attitude was amazing, and the entire experience was fantastic. We would do this again in a second and have already recommended our chef to others.

Harold N

Feb. 10, 2023

Delicious!

Luis was perfect in every regard. He was very responsive and communicative, and very pleasant when he was around. His dinner was delicious – there was nothing I’d ask to improve upon. I would book Luis again without hesitation.

How to Hire a Private Chef for Your Event

Pick a place, date, and time.
Select your chef and menu. (Each chef offers different menus which are fully a la carte. Simply choose the dishes you want for your occasion.)
Add details like the number of guests and any special instructions.
Pay for your reservation. Make any changes or even cancel up to a week before your event for a refund.

After you’ve made a reservation, the private chef you’ve hired will reach out within 48 hours to confirm the details and coordinate their arrival.
If you’ve added any special dietary restrictions or event instructions, they’ll work with you to implement those.

Your chef will arrive with everything they need, including ingredients, cooking equipment, and cleaning supplies. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the day with your guests.
The cleanup is included too! Hire a private chef with us and know that we’ll likely leave your kitchen cleaner than when you gave it to us.

Our Top FAQs

1. Can I customize the menu?

Absolutely! All our menus are fully a la carte. Once you’ve decided on a chef, you’ll see a list of all the dishes they offer and you can choose the ones you’d like for your event.

2. How is your service priced?

You pay a fixed price per guest based on your menu, plus a small, all-inclusive booking fee to our platform. You’ll be able to see exactly what you’re paying when you make a booking. No hidden costs, ever.

3. How many guests can I invite?

As many as you like! Although for events with over 30 people, we ask that you reach out to us to make an event inquiry.

4. My group has multiple dietary restrictions

That’s absolutely fine! When finalizing your menu, please mention these under ‘Special Instructions.’ For instance, you can specify that you’d like to accommodate one vegan guest and one gluten-free guest for your at-home catering and your private chef will prepare suitable dish variants for those guests.

5. Can I make changes to the menu or guest list?

Yes! You can make any changes to your booking. You can even cancel it up to a week before your event, and you’ll receive a refund.

6. Is my event insured?

Yes, it is. Our service includes full insurance for your private chef in case of any mishaps.

7. How are the Chefs chosen?

Each chef is fully vetted. We require at minimum one year of sous chef experience. Your chef has gone through an FCRA compliant background check and multiple interviews before joining our platform.

8. What is FFKs cancellation and refund policy?

We take pre-payment to secure your chef and simplify our service. No fumbling with payments after your event or dealing with multiple payments in different stages of the process. Much like our service, our return policy is simple and meant to protect you, our hosts and our amazing Chefs.

One week or more before your event we guarantee your refund.
During the week of your event we offer a 50% refund.
We will not be able to refund within 48 hours of your event. At this point your chef has not been available for other parties and has already planned for your event. *Please note all refunds are less processing and booking fees

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