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Julie Alcott

Dec. 24, 2021

Alcott Christmas

We had a wonderful dinner prepared by Spencer. Jack an I could relax an enjoy our family.

Kevin Levine

Dec. 11, 2021

Dinner

Chef Spencer was excellent. Extremely accommodating to all of my wife’s and children’s questions. The food was excellent. The only possible bit of constructive criticism is that the steak wasn’t as warm/hot as it should’ve been. I would definitely recommend the service and Chef Spencer. If we did it again we would have the chef come earlier as prep took longer than expected. Overall a great experience.

Michelle Hu

Nov. 22, 2021

Talk About Making an Impression!

We booked Spencer as a birthday gift and he beyond exceeded ours and the recipients expectations. Based on reviews and the menu, we knew we would be getting tons of brownie points, but it was better than we could have imagined.

Communication with Spencer was so easy – he’s super responsive and it meant everything since I personally would not be there to make sure all went smoothly.

His menu selection was outstanding and I was told it tasted even better. Everything about this experience was more than we could have asked for. Delicious food, super personable and respectful which is a must for welcoming a stranger into your house. We could not have been happier with this and highly recommend Spencer for your next event.

Allie Strouse

Jul. 28, 2021

Incredible Experience and Food

My husband’s grandfather turned to me as he ate his last bite of steak and said, “this was absolutely a 5-star meal.”

My mother-in-law sighed contently and said, “this was literally the best steak I’ve ever had. It’s so tender.”

To say Chef Spencer knocked it out of the park would be an understatement. He truly knocked it out of the universe.

Every course was divine. He was personable, quick and so very talented.

We really, really enjoyed our meal and hope to hire Spencer again during our next visit. 10/10 would recommend.

Kelly Fleming

Dec. 31, 2020

Fantastic holiday menu

Chef spencer is a regular in our household now! His meals are amazing and his fish out of this world. He has worked with us time and again to modify dishes for dietary restrictions and he is so accommodating! His plating is a work of art and every bite a memorable experience. Highly recommend his holiday/winter menu, and all of his menus!

Kelly Fleming

Oct. 30, 2020

Amazing

Chef Spencer and all the chefs at Food, Fire and Knives are amazing. It is like eating at a 5 star restaurant in the comfort of your home,which, during these crazy Covid times, is an unbelievable experience. I thought we were done enjoying high end cuisine until this pandemic ended and then I discovered FF&K in North Carolina and have since enjoyed the company extensively in South Carolina and Columbus, OH since then! This is amazing, reasonably priced company that nails the dine in restaurant experience with high end ingredients, friendly personably chefs and innovative multiple course dinners. Can’t rave about them enough! So happy that Chef Spencer is here in Columbus!!

Kelly Fleming

Oct. 28, 2020

Game Night

Chef Spencer creates perfect finger foods for our virtual trivia night with friends. He took us on a tour of the country with lobster rolls that rivaled the east coast and the best Southern California fish tacos I’ve ever had! We finished with a wonderful fall apple cobbler. It made our night that much more relaxing to not to think about what to cook or do dishes while we were having having our virtual party!

Kelly Fleming

Oct. 18, 2020

Fantastic!

Chef Spencer made a wonderful at home date night for my husband and myself! We had an elevated dining experience in the comfort (and safety!) of our own home. His seafood was cooked to perfection and his chocolate mousse parfait was a delectable conclusion to an innovative menu! We will be using chef Spencer again on a regular basis!

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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