Personal Chef Reviews

Dakota has been a game-changer for us. He cooks for the two of us adults, handles our specific dietary requirements without ever making it feel restrictive, and the food is genuinely restaurant-quality! His poke tuna bowls and chimichurri steak are on permanent rotation, and the fresh fish is always perfectly done. Shopping, cooking, cleanup are all handled, and the fridge is stocked for the week. We can't imagine going back!

Chef Marcos is absolutely incredible! We keep him in the family and with friends. We have recommended him to everyone we know. Even Grandma is a fan. Every meal is fresh, beautifully prepared, and full of amazing flavor—you can truly taste the care and talent that goes into every dish. He is professional, dependable, and consistently goes above and beyond to make each meal special. We feel so fortunate to have him and would recommend him without hesitation!

If you want to go next level Chef Marcos is it! Spot on with every dish and comes to the table with recipes when you just can’t think of any. His food is so good!

Chef Marcos is the best! His food is delicious. My only wish is that we can afford him to come everyday! Thanks Chef!

At this point I need the chef Marcos more than he needs me. My wife and I hardly discuss what’s for dinner that used to be the question I dreaded. Having excellent quality food ready allows me the time to spend with my kids and family not scrambling for dinner or cheap choices. Chef Marcos and the service has definitely improved our quality of life

We've had the pleasure of working with Drew through Friend That Cooks for about a year now, and he has been an absolute standout.

His food is consistently excellent — creative, well-balanced, and clearly made with real care and skill. We have a pretty wide palate at home, and Drew never misses; he brings genuine variety to our weekly menus and keeps things interesting week after week without ever feeling repetitive.

He's just as strong on the professional side: dependable, punctual, and easy to coordinate with, even when our schedule or requests change. Communication has never been an issue — he's responsive, flexible, and always willing to accommodate our preferences or last-minute adjustments without missing a beat.

Beyond the technical skill, what really sets Drew apart is how much he clearly cares about the experience he's creating for our family. It shows in the presentation, the thoughtfulness of the menus, and the way he checks in to make sure everything is working for us.

We consider ourselves lucky to work with him, and we hope Friend That Cooks recognizes what a fantastic asset he is. He has our highest recommendation.

Working with Chef Camille has been a gift. We are two busy adults, and neither have exceptional skills in the kitchen. Camille makes the process seamless and easy. She shops, cooks, cleans; all with an eye to the exact ingredients that I need. Camille makes the business of life more fun and so convenient. It's worth every penny and I only wish she could prepare our meals in person every night of the week!

We absolutely love working with our personal chef, Durand. She consistently nails our requested dishes — her jambalaya, Asian-style beef and broccoli, and kid-friendly bean burritos are family favorites that never disappoint.
She’s reliable, easy to communicate with, and always responsive to special requests. Having someone who can deliver delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals that work for both the adults and our kids has been a game-changer for our busy household. Highly recommend!

Sedona is a wonderful addition to our family and has made home life in and around the kitchen so much more enjoyable. She prepares meals for each of our particularities and has creative varieties on our comfort food favorites. We have some real favorites including her butter chicken, blueberry “crack”, all her muffins as well as so many unique and insanely delicious salads.

Camille is simply the best! I was searching for a weekly meal service in Asheville, NC and luckily the stars aligned. Camille has been making weekly meals for us for over a year, and I'm terribly sad that she is moving out of state. Not only are her meals delicious, but she is also very easy-going and loves dogs. She has saved me so much time over the past year (I still don't know how she shops, cooks, & cleans in such little time!) and I'm so grateful she worked with us.