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Chef Stella was punctual to arrive to clearly give time to prepare both the cooking area and the food for the meal. The appetizers were excellent, in particular the flatbread. When it came to the meal, there must have been some level of confusion, because the starters were made available at the same time as the main course. This meant that the main course had to go into the oven to be kept warm. The food was very good and well presented, the steak being cooked perfectly to the desired temperature. The only slightly negative aspect was the chicken. The menu presented the chicken as "Lemon herb marinated chicken with roasted vegetable and marble potato", while I should have clarified, we didn't expect the chicken to be chicken thighs. Unfortunately maybe due to the reheat, or the fact they were thighs, they were quite chewy and not many people ate them. Generally a very good experience though, clean up was perfect and Stella was very attentive.

Stella is an incredible chef with a ton of attention to all the details in the presentation of the meals she prepared for my partner and I, made the experience nice and interactive, took an interest in our history with our food preparation practices, and topped off the evening with some incredible Korean-inspired dessert. Highly recommend her!

Stella was wonderful all around! We had a family style Mediterranean dinner for my husband's birthday and loved every dish! Her appetizers were wonderful and the chicken she made was incredible as was the tiramisu!!!

Chef Stella was great. We wanted a Japanese meal prepared and she delivered. It was a great multi-course meal and we have a lot of leftovers now. Would definitely recommend her for a private meal!

From our first virtual menu proposal encounter to our post-dinner farewell, Chef Stella exceeded all of our expectations. Clearly, Chef Stella had reviewed our initial TakeaChef request and crafted a menu proposal that was designed to meet our unique needs. Subsequently, she explained clearly her approach to menu design based on client needs and made minor revisions to the menu as we provided additional information clarifying our desired outcome. On the day of our dinner, Chef Stella arrived promptly, setup her dinner prep station and crafted our dinner menu diligently with an accommodating, pleasant, and engaging style for all ranging in age from 3 to 74 years of age. The presentation was perfect for our location and situation; and, the restaurant quality food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. Finally, Chef Stella thoroughly cleaned and re-ordered the kitchen returning to it to the state she found it when she had arrived hours earlier. Overall, Chef Stella performed professionally, warmly, and incredibly!

Chef Stella exceeded all expectations! From the very start, she was incredibly attentive and responsive through the messaging platform, collaborating with me to create a personalized menu that was not only delicious but also thoughtfully tailored to accommodate every guest’s dietary needs and allergies. The variety and quality of dishes she prepared were outstanding, and she managed to keep everything within an affordable budget—an impressive feat given the scale of the meal. Chef Stella brought a warm, professional presence to the experience, and her culinary skills truly elevated the entire evening. I wholeheartedly recommend working with her, and I plan to do so again in the future.

As good as any fine dining experience I have ever had. Even better, really; no need to deal with the cost and pretense of overbearing service. A super interesting and personal experience. It was unforgettable and above all delicious.

Chef Stella was incredible! Before she arrived we had excellent communication on her arrival time and anything she may use in our home. Once arrived she was very independent in setting everything up and asked our preference on speed of cooking which was appreciated. On top of excellent time management and delicious food, she was kind and thoughtful about the event we hired her for. She was able to make the anniversary with my girlfriend special by making us a paper heart with our names on it and taking our picture. The meal itself was amazing. She really hit all of the types of food we requested in the initial proposal. She told us how she prepared the dishes and what to look out for in terms of texture and taste in the food. She had also used some special ingredients from Korea which really elevated the meal. While I have had many of these ingredients before, the combinations she created really elevated the dishes in new and delicious ways. At the end she left the kitchen cleaner than how we left it! We also had a nice chat about foods we enjoy from Korea. I would 100% hire chef Stella again and recommend her to all.

Stella did a fantastic job at our recent corporate event. She prepared 3 incredible dishes including Bibimbap, Ribs, fried rice, miso soup, teriyaki chicken, and california rolls. She was very professional in her communication and timeliness and provided great presentation to her dishes as well. I would strongly recommend anyone to use Stella for their next event.

Great experience