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February 2024 by Rob Corsino
Great experience, great food, great menu, great staff, & great value! Highly recommend hiring The Tailored Chef for your next great meal!
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January 2024 by Ellen McDonald
What an incredible evening! Chef Lin was my initial point of contact. We came up with a perfect menu for a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. He sent me a bill for a deposit. This process could not have been easier. Right before my event, he sent a bill for the remaining cost. This was so easy. He and Chef Mario arrived and prepped the meal in my kitchen. They made themselves at home and found the things they needed. They would ask if necessary, but truly they were independent! Both men were fantastic, kind, easy going, and professional. If that’s where the evening ended, we would have been happy. But then came the food. It was outstanding! They created a simply delicious and exquisite meal with a beautiful presentation and met the dietary requests with ease. Again, we would have thrilled with that experience had it ended there. Then came clean-up. They did everything. My kitchen was spotless.What an amazing evening. My guests were so impressed and having been talking about it since. I WILL be calling Chef Lin again.
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November 2023 by Tony Ares
Chef Olds is amazing! He made sure that my wife’s 50th birthday was special! His crew headed by Chef Mario was amazing! They actually stole the show and were the highlight of our weekend!!!
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August 2023 by Bekah Morgan
It's often said that the key to a memorable event lies in the details. For our intimate wedding of fifteen, we sought a unique dining experience that would captivate our guests and create everlasting memories. Tailored Chef, under the masterful hands of Chef Lin Old, more than delivered on that aspiration.Our journey began with collaborative menu planning. Chef Lin was not only receptive to our ideas but expertly finessed them, resulting in a three-course fall-themed meal that truly captured the essence of our vision. We were especially impressed with how he seamlessly integrated a farm-to-table ethos, reflecting both quality and sustainability.The appetizers set the tone immediately: a delightful spread of charcuterie that had everyone raving. This was followed by a velvety acorn squash soup embellished with blue crab, a juxtaposition of simply sublime flavors. And as for the main course? The grilled bone-in pork chops were perfection personified. Each bite reminded us why we chose Chef Lin to helm our special evening. Vegetarian guests were not an afterthought; they were presented with mouthwatering vegetarian alternatives that were as thoughtful and delicious as the main menu.What added further charm to the evening was the exemplary service. Chef Lin's team exemplified professionalism. Their bartender was an absolute standout, doubling as a server and ensuring our guests were always attended to.As the evening winded down, Chef Lin's touch of excellence was evident not just in the plates he served but also in the immaculate state he left our kitchen in. Every leftover was meticulously packed and labeled, allowing us to savor the memories a bit longer.If you seek an experience where food is not just a meal but a cherished memory, look no further than Tailored Chef and the culinary wizardry of Chef Lin Old. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
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August 2023 by Dina S.
If I could give this 10 stars, I would. What a wonderful evening for my husbands birthday. Above professional, friendly with an amazing talent for food. The best part was they cleaned up everything. They spent some time educating us on food preparation, temperatures and seasonings. This is a nice experience for a special occasion that is as intimate or festive as you'd like.
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June 2023 by Lauren B.
We hired Chef Lin and his team to cater a Japanese-themed Father's Day dinner for our family, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience. Chef Lin was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and he was always quick to answer our questions and make sure that we were getting exactly what we wanted. He was also very fair with his pricing, and we felt like we got a great value for our money. On the day of the event, Chef Lin and his team set up everything perfectly, they were also fun to be around. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was clear that Chef Lin had taken great care in selecting the freshest ingredients. The presentation was also beautiful, and everything looked just as good as it tasted. Our guests were all very impressed with the food, and they raved about how delicious it was. We would definitely recommend Chef Lin and his team to anyone looking for a private chef. They are truly a professional team who are passionate about food, and they will make sure that your event is a success. Bravo!
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June 2023 by Lisa C.
I can't say enough great things about Chef Lin and his crew! Food was AMAZING! Service and personality was AMAZING! Taylored chef goes above and beyond! Book!! You won't be disappointed!
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April 2023 by Sarah Groy
Tailored Chef catered my practice opening event for well over a hundred people, and everything was perfect. Communication was prompt and professional, and Lin executed the prep and serving of all food and drinks perfectly. Rave reviews from the attendees, and seamless setup and cleanup. Will absolutely use again in the future!
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April 2023 by Christina Moore
Food was amazing!! Most importantly the staff was very friendly and professional!! They were amazing and highly recommend 110%
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April 2023 by Michelle Castro
We had an amazing evening celebrating my birthday with Chef Lin and Chef Mario. The food was perfection and they were professional and funny. It was a pleasure to have them in our home.
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March 2023 by Kelsey Ricketts
When gifting for the woman who has everything (our beloved matriarch), we thought going with a new experience like a privately catered family dinner over the holidays would be just the ticket… and the Tailored Chef team did NOT disappoint!Chef Lin prides himself on integrity, which shows in his locally sourced ingredients, straightforward scheduling, excellent recipes, and honest (and wildly entertaining) storytelling. He grew up in Virginia Beach and has a vast resume of culinary experience all along the east coast, which is evident in his ease and knowledge of the art of cooking as a whole and the more specific offerings of the local area.He’s an incredibly down to earth guy and we loved that he was open to having the night be more interactive. We all sat around the kitchen island and chit chatted and asked questions while he cooked for us, making the event feel more like enjoying the talents of a hilarious family friend, instead of just awkwardly being served by a stuffy attendant.And it goes without saying, the food was next-level delicious. A diverse menu allowed for complete personalization and you could really taste how even the most simple of recipes (like grilled salmon) took on a whole new level of flavor when the freshest of ingredients and his depth of technical knowledge was applied.TLDR: Chef Lin is the man. Just book him already!
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March 2023 by Kelsey Newton
We had a fantastic experience. The chefs were professional, and the food was beyond amazing! Highly recommend this company!
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March 2023 by McKenzie Asher
The Tailored Chef was the coolest experience and the taste did not disappoint. It was SO DELICIOUS. Thanks again Chef Linn!!!
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March 2023 by Brian Belyea
Chef Lin delivered a dinner to 21 of us for a family reunion; everything was spectacular; steamed shrimp was best I ever had, tenderloin was cooked to perfection, Mediterranean chicken was superb. He also prepared two portabella mushroom dishes for our vegetarian guests!
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March 2023 by Christine Evans
Had a wonderful anniversary dinner July 11,2022, celebrating 10 years of marriage. Wonderful meal cooked to perfection. Everyone loved everything. Will be booking the tailored chef again. Would highly recommend!
