Reviews

Girls Weekend Retreat- zurilife events & bridal styling

Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2021

OMG!!! How to do I start?! not only was jeff’s food amazing; his quality of service was even better. He was very proactive in the process of food decision, very patient, and was in constant communication with the me(the host). You will not regret the decision to hire Jeff as your chef for any event. : )

Zenovia Harvest, CEO of ZuriLife Events & Bridal Styling

Perfect birthday dinner

Rated 5 out of 5
July 11, 2022

I booked Chef Jeff to prepare an intimate family dinner for my dad’s 75th birthday. From start to finish, Jeff’s service and attention to detail were impeccable. He made himself available to discuss options for the menu and was incredibly easy to work with. On the evening of the event, Jeff took care of everything, even washing dishes and cleaning up at the end of the night. And most importantly: every single thing he cooked was outstanding, thoughtfully prepared and delicious. I cannot recommend Chef Jeff highly enough for your next event. Thank you, Chef!

Ben Marek

A perfect event!

Rated 5 out of 5
May 26, 2022

Chef Jeff and Chef Hector combined to set an unbelievable bar for our next in-home dining experience. Fortunately for us, we will have to give them a chance to hit it again. From my initial contact with Chef Jeff, he was extremely pleasant to work with and truly was open to any and every suggestion. We planned for 10 guests but had to adjust to 8 at the last minute and he adapted with ease. Taste, presentation and overall experience (the kitchen was literately spotless afterwards) all 10/10! Thank you Chef Jeff and Chef Hector!

Tucker Bogle

Fine dining with superb Service!!

Rated 5 out of 5
May 26, 2022

We had a great experience and plan on using your service again!! Our guests were so impressed with the delicious Meal and its presentation.

Martha Armstrong

Galveston Birthday Event

Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2022

We hired Jeff to cater a 70th birthday at the beach and it was amazing! The food was tailored to our preferences, was beautiful and delicious! It allowed all of us to focus on celebrating, not cooking or cleaning!

Jessica

Bachelorette Party at Galveston Island

Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2022

Chef Jeff did an absolutely AMAZING job cooking dinner for my friends bachelorette party! He came to us and brought everything from the dishes to all the ingredients to make dinner for the night! He definitely made the first night of the bachelorette super special.

Chanel

“Is it good? Does it give pleasure?” –Anthony Bourdain

Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2022

Yes! Crafted Culinary Experience recently catered our event of 50 VIPs, many of whom are restauranteurs in the industry.

Chef Samoska provided dishes that were visually stunning. They were composed of bright herbs, savory sauces, delectable maple candied bacon, toasted sourdough bites topped with olive oil, whipped burrata, and fresh baby heirloom tomatoes.

From small bites (think deviled eggs with yolks whipped to perfection with a hint of pickled tang and truffled chives) to the entrée (tarragon-lemon chicken served on a bed of al dente pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese, lightly dusted with tri-color peppercorn), our guests enjoyed the quality of the ingredients, the perfectly balanced flavors- and how attentive the service was. A standing ovation.

Which truly is what makes the experience complete.

Starr

fantastic 5 course meal for 6 – amazing gumbo!

Rated 5 out of 5
March 24, 2022

Truly a wonderful experience – easy to work with, delicious food perfectly presented. Spotless kitchen afterwards. Just like magic! Guests included NOLA locals & they declared absolutely the best gumbo they’d had EVER. A real treat. Highly highly recommend!

Rob & Linda

Amazing birthday dinner!!

Rated 5 out of 5
November 9, 2021

We had such a wonderful experience with Chef Jeff and Chef Hector! Very easy to work with and so willing to make modifications for food allergies. The food was delicious… excellent flavor combinations, hearty portions and creative plating. So glad we selected crafted culinary experience for my 55th! Will definitely hire again for a future event!

Laura Kaplan

50th Birthday celebration

Rated 5 out of 5
October 19, 2021

Chef Jeff created and executed a wonderful dinner experience for my husband’s birthday. Delicious food and great attention to detail. From the initial communication to the end of the evening, everything went smoothly and professionally. Thank you again for creating a wonderful dining experience for us.

Erika Benz

Remarkable experience

Rated 5 out of 5
September 30, 2021

We were delighted to have chef Jeff come into our home and prepare a meal for my milestone birthday. We requested a Latin themed cuisine and were not disappointed. Every dish was simply delicious from the beginning appetizers to the dessert. We especially love the fact that he explained the dish before serving and how it was made. I highly recommend Chef Jeff if you are in the market for a personal chef.

Nancy Walenta

Amazing food at my sisters bachelorette Party

Rated 5 out of 5
August 9, 2021

Chef Jeff came to our party and prepared dinner for us and served them in courses!

We started out with a yummy charcuterie board with an ice bar. Amazing poke!!!

The.n We had several more yummy courses. . Each course was infused with something different . It was an incredible experience and I highly recommend for any occasion ! Thank you Chef Jeff !

Ruth Abney

Fantastic Meal Prep!

Rated 5 out of 5
May 16, 2021

I cannot say enough about my experience working with Jeff! He has been doing weekly meal prep for us for a few weeks and everything he makes is absolutely amazing! He has a wide range of knowledge of various cuisines – French, Indian, Asian, Italian, Vegan, etc. – and is happy to adjust any dish to your particular taste. He is very professional and we are so grateful to have delicious home-cooked meals by a professional chef every week!

Monica

The Mercedes of food.

Rated 5 out of 5
May 7, 2021

The Mercedes of food.

Abraham U.

Wonderful

Rated 5 out of 5
May 2, 2021

Chef Jeff and his team go beyond all expectations!

Miche

Chef Jeff created a unique vegan menu for my family

Rated 5 out of 5
February 28, 2021

I have been working with Chef Jeff since November 2020.  He created a unique vegan menu for my family, broken down in categories of meal type and cuisine.  We love his refined take on vegan food and his dishes, flavors and presentations have continued to delight us each week!  Not only are his menus creative, but he is also very flexible with the special requests we often have.  Chef Jeff is very professional and easy to work with.  He adjusts to our schedule, our feedback and menu changes as needed.  Above all else, his food is delicious and really gives us the restaurant quality experience we enjoy!  I would highly recommend Chef Jeff for any personal or private chef needs you have.

Katie B.

Chef Jeff helped start Local Group Brewing

Rated 5 out of 5
February 27, 2021

Chef Jeff helped start Local Group Brewing in early 2020, hired on as Executive Chef in late 2019 he built the menu from scratch using locally sourced and thoughtful ingredients whenever possible. His dedication to his craft and the guests experience was unquestioned which made him easy to manage. Having also entered a few competitions for Local Group he also showed a passion to create various dishes on the fly. If you need an Executive Chef for a restaurant or for smaller events, tell him what you need and he’ll get it done!

Michael S.