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Megan Kehr

Mar. 25, 2023

Incredible All The Way!

We had Chef Mel over for my Dad’s 70th birthday celebration and I can’t say enough positive things about her. She was super responsive leading up to the dinner, working with me directly on menu options and dietary restrictions. The food was incredible all the way from the first course to the last. She was truly lovely to have around, very polite and considerate. It can be tough to choose a private chef when you’re limited to online research, but trust me when I say you won’t be disappointed with Chef Mel!

Ebonie Hazle

Mar. 21, 2023

Delicious & Amazing!

Melissa exceeded our expectations- delicious food, amazing presentation, great service. We can’t wait to have her back!

Merri Gruesser

Mar. 20, 2023

Exceeded My Expectations!

Chef Melissa exceeded my expectations, she was so professional yet warm. We loved having her at the house. She really heard what we wanted in terms of menu style and delivered. The food was absolutely delicious, my husband and I are actually trying to recreate one of her dishes the very next day because it was so good. She sources as much as she could locate which was important to us. 10 out of 10 and look forward to hiring her again!

Courtney Alamia

Mar. 15, 2023

Amazing!

Chef Melissa… Is nothing short of amazing!
Professional, humble, organized and all around great!
We have a few allergies over here and she nailed the meal! Her flourless chocolate cake is divine!

Jenna Rezendes

Feb. 20, 2023

Wonderful!

I can’t say enough good things about Melissa! She was so easy to work with and her food was delicious! My girlfriends and I hired her to cook a fancy dinner for us while on a girls trip and also provide us with precooked dishes for the other nights of our trip and everything was wonderful! She was professional and covid safe and I highly recommend working with her!

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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