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Serena Thidasongsavanh

Apr. 4, 2024

Amazing experience!

Chef Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with and has an amazing talent. He made us the most delicious spread and we loved talking to him and getting to know him! Very professional and gave us everything we wanted and more for our special meal!

April Walker

Mar. 11, 2024

A Night to Remember

My friends and I decided to hire a chef for our birthday dinner. None of us had ever done this. The experience was awesome! We did not have to clean one dish. Chef Mike was very personable and prompt. Our meal was delicious and cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend hiring chef Mike. Thank you for making our birthday one to remember!

John Thorne

Oct. 26, 2023

We like Mike

Mike was down to earth and very accomoodating for our family dinner of 9 adults and 6 kids under 6. Food was the best – even the adults commented that the kids chicken fingers were the best they have ever tasted. We would book mike again.

Alexa Parnell

Oct. 8, 2023

Wonderful evening!

We had a really fun night celebrating a couple of birthdays. Chef Mike was wonderful and went above and beyond. The food was delicious! It was so nice to sit back and enjoy! Highly recommend!

Lindsay Reardon

Oct. 4, 2023

50th Birthday Dinner

Chef Mike exceeded our expectations for our friend’s 50th dinner in Nashville. He was friendly and prompt. His food was DELICIOUS!!! He was gracious and answered all of our cooking questions. By the end of the night, we were stuffed and we felt like we gained a new friend in Tennessee!! I would highly recommend Chef Mike. If we travel to the Tennessee area again, we will definitely use Chef Mike again!!

Taylor Bear

Sep. 4, 2023

Surprise 40th B-Day Party

Chef Mike made planning my wife’s surprise 40th birthday party a breeze. The communication prior to event was excellent. The food was superb! Everything was perfect! Thank you.

Cue The Champagne Event Planning and Design

Feb. 15, 2023

Book Now , you won’t be disappointed!

Chef Mike is top notch and he goes above and beyond what the eye can see with his offerings. He customized the most romantic dinner setup that was a surprise gesture of love to my wife and when I tell you his presentation made me feel as though I had laid out the carpet for my wife , I knew this was an experience she would remember for a lifetime . The food was amazing! Layered flavors in each bite! The ambiance was romantic and intimate. He was able to offer upgrades which I had to have candles, flowers and my wife’s favorite candies ! He reached out right after booking to get our personal food preferences. He stayed in touch on the day of to coordinate our surprise arrival to the Airbnb. He was able to arrive onsight and prep everything in advance so when we arrived we walked into the entire vibe being set . Can’t wait for our next special occasion!

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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