Kelly Fleming
Kelly Fleming
Jul. 20, 2020
Fantastic!

Chef Michael was wonderful! He prepared a fantastic 3 course dinner for my vacationing family the grouper was cooked to perfection and the fried green tomatoes were out of this world! He was friendly and talkative and so patient with my boisterous family. Even recommended wine pairings when asked! What a wonderful night—highly recommend!

Hillary Bush
Hillary Bush
Jun. 18, 2020

This experience far exceeded my expectations! The food was delicious and unique. We loved the watermelon salad and cereal ice cream!! Totally 5-star restaruant quality. Our chef, Mike, was timely, friendly, fun, and so well paced. Thank you, Mike! I cannot emphasize enough that this experience was worth every penny. This is not just amazing food but a very special experience. If you want to make someone or a group feel special do not hesitate! I will definitely use FFK in any of their locations in the future!

Lauren K.
Lauren K.
Jun. 13, 2020

Mike was the most incredible chef I have ever encountered. I was visiting Asheville for my friends bachelorette weekend and we wanted to create a special experience for her. Mike far exceeded all of our expectations. He was extremely professional and the food was out of this world. I cannot wait to use this company again in the future! 10 stars

Alesia Moore
Alesia Moore
May. 23, 2020

What a wonderful experience! Michael did an amazing job in a short turn around for my mixed group of adults and children. I gave him less than 48 hours notice and even had a last minute dietary change the same day he was a scheduled to prepare dinner for us. Michael was exceptionally professional and right away altered the menu to ensure everyone would enjoy the food selections. He showed up ahead of schedule and interacted with us the entire time essentially blending into our environment, which makes for a truly enjoyable experience. The food was amazing and the portions were sizable. He made our short stay in North Carolina memorable!! Thank you for everything! 5 star experience for sure 🙂

Danielle Noujaim
Danielle Noujaim
Jun. 16, 2019

Our group had an amazing time at Food Fire + Knives! There were 9 of us, in town for a bachelorette weekend, and we contacted them through their website about two weeks ahead of our requested date. Michael was able to accommodate us and find us a kitchen space to rent for the class (we were in a hotel without a kitchen to use). Chef Drew was phenomenal, and his assistant was lovely and sweet as well. They worked with me on the menu and were very willing to make substitutions for certain food allergies and preferences. They also spent a significant amount of time with us helping us to actually learn the methods for the cuisine of choice. Overall this was a great experience, and I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for private cooking lessons or a personal chef!

Maggie Bradley
Maggie Bradley
May. 2, 2019

Food fire and knives was absolutely perfect!! Not only was the food incredible, the chefs were friendly, fun and left the kitchen even cleaner than when they arrived. Everything we had was delicious, especially the cereal milk ice cream!

David Wolfe
David Wolfe
Feb. 22, 2019

Fun time with our whole office!

Lisa Holt
Lisa Holt
Feb. 11, 2019

Michael and Drew were fantastic! We not only enjoyed each delectable course, but their company, professionalism and knowledge were appreciated as well. We will definitely hire them again and plan to recommend them to anyone who is interested in a relaxing, delicious night in!

Paul Heinauer
Paul Heinauer
Jan. 19, 2019

We had a party of 9 to celebrate a 60th birthday and the entire experience was very special. I would highly recommend Chef Michael and his team. The food was great and they customized the evening to our desires

Meisha Bochicchio
Meisha Bochicchio
Jan. 18, 2019

I booked an Indian cooking class as a birthday surprise and it was a huge hit! The Chef was incredibly professional and came prepared with everything we’d need for the night, including all ingredients and cookware. The experience was interactive and we learned several new skills and cooking tricks. The meal we prepared was incredibly flavorful and authentic. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun, in-home food experience. Great for foodies and cooking neophytes alike.

Saleah Hewitt
Saleah Hewitt
Jan. 12, 2019

Michael and Drew cooked for a private party that my husband and I hosted and they were absolutely amazing! The food was incredible, the presentation was perfect, and they were so kind and easy to work with. I honestly have never had so much fun at one of my own parties and it was no doubt a result of having Michael and Drew there to take care of the food for me. My guests couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was and many of them asked for the chef’s contact information so they could hire them for future events. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a private chef. Thank you Michael and Drew for your hard work and exceptional service. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

Kristen Vicidomino
Kristen Vicidomino
May. 21, 2018
Beth Gadsden
Beth Gadsden
Apr. 17, 2018

What a wonderfully fun and informative evening we spent with Mike and Liz! We were treated to a sumptuous Southern Cuisine meal which we helped prepare as we learned some great food preparation tips. Chef Mike’s affable and approachable demeanor set the tone for a thoroughly enjoyable experience and his culinary proficiency was top notch! Liz’s quiet confidence and able organizational skills made sure all the chef’s needs were met as well as ours. We highly recommend “Food Fire + Knives” and look forward to having another opportunity to engage their services!

Deb Olson
Deb Olson
Feb. 27, 2018

If you are looking for an awesome experience in having a personal chef come into your home and cook the most delicious meal for you and friends/guests, this is the place to contact. We entertained out of town guests for a fun evening and had a blast with the personal chef we had. Highly recommend this service offered by this business. I will do thus again in a heartbeat.

Michael White
Michael White
Mar. 13, 2017

Great experience! The chefs were excellent and food was fantastic.


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