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Chef Lois Omen
🇩🇪 Essen
Reviewed by Tetiana Karpenko · 2025-07-03
“I’m very grateful to Chef Lois Omen for an incredible evening. The menu was so creatively designed, using the freshest ingredients and some truly interesting recipes! We were absolutely delighted with the dinner and will definitely be coming back. Thank you!”
Chef Bryan Gomez
🇧🇪 Belgium
Reviewed by Daniela · 2025-11-29
The evening with Bryan was excellent. Communication was always quick and friendly. Food was delicious! Thank you, Brian!
Chef Gérard Dehaye
🇩🇪 Gemünden
Reviewed by Sean Martin · 2025-09-30
Chef was amazing. The entire menu was wonderful and the sauces were out of this world. The duck and beef Bourguignon were both highlights! The chef was so friendly and kind as well. An amazing experience and we cannot recommend him more highly. Cheers
Chef Dante Montaño
🇳🇱 Odijk
Reviewed by Robert Kraal · 2025-11-29
What a great experience! Fantastic food, fantastic people, they made our evening to a great success!
Chef Catalina Brennan
🇪🇸 Spain
Reviewed by Cindy Schelstraete · 2030-05-08
Catalina provided us with a delicious meal in our holiday home in southern Spain. Just feet under the table and enjoy :) The kitchen was also left nice and clean. Definitely highly recommended!
Chef Aaron Auping
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Reviewed by Ruben · 2025-11-21
Next to cooking good food, he brought a nice smile and energy to the room.
Chef Bryan Gomez
🇧🇪 Rendeux
Reviewed by Jack · 2025-11-22
It was a nice experience. We never had a private chef before. Chef Bryan, made this very accessible with clear contact and instructions. The food was very good. Bryan made sure everything was in order. Bryan left the kitchen cleaner than clean.
Chef Andrea Borghero
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Reviewed by Thijs · 2025-11-14
Chef Andrea Borghero is not only a genuinely kind person, he’s also an exceptional cook. We hosted a dinner for four and he impressed us with every single dish. Thank you, Chef, for an unforgettable evening and a wonderful experience.
Chef Rik and Bob Aartsen
🇳🇱 Well
Reviewed by Anika Blum · 2025-11-04
Rick and Bob gave us an unforgettable evening. The food was incredibly delicious, and the different flavors complemented each other perfectly. The wine pairing was equally well chosen and presented with great expertise. We would book the two of them again anytime and couldn’t have imagined a better evening.
Chef Lucas Rican
🇧🇪 Belgium
Reviewed by Mélanie ROOSEN · 2025-11-22
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée avec Chef Lucas. Ses petits plats étaient succulents. Très professionnel et très sympa. Je recommande pleinement
Chef Dante Montaño
🇳🇱 Nijmegen
Reviewed by Marloe · 2025-09-27
De ervaring in twee woorden: Écht fantastisch! We hebben ontzettend genoten van een heel smaakvolle avond, die tot in de puntjes verzorgd was. Ook de moeite en energie die gestopt werd in het allergie-vrij maken van het menu; wauw! 🩷 In de toekomst gaan we zeker weer aan je denken. Dank dank dank!
Chef Réginald Smit
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
Reviewed by Roger Hau · 2025-10-19
Chef Reginald cooked for us after the Amsterdam marathon, and the meal absolutely hit the spot.
Chef Vincent van der Hoeven
🇳🇱 Herpen
Reviewed by Robert · 2025-11-01
Vincent heeft onze feestavond op een voortreffelijke manier voorzien van een smakelijke vegetarische maaltijd. Hij heeft rekening gehouden met dieetwensen en bijzonderheden. Hij zorgt voor een leuke aankleding van de tafel en beweegt zich gemakkelijk tussen de gasten. Wij zouden hem zeker aanbevelen. Marian en Robert
Chef Jan Baltussen
🇳🇱 De Lier
Reviewed by Mary Duijvestijn · 2025-10-11
Wij hadden een geweldige avond, heerlijk gegeten en totaal ontzorgd. Onze kleinzoon was helemaal fan van Jan, want hij moecht meehelpen. Dank je Jan voor een fijne avond.
Chef Jelte Thoné
🇧🇪 Plombières
Reviewed by Fons Gunther · 2025-09-10
Alles volgens afspraak gedaan. Keurig verzorgd. Goed eten en flexibel, ongemerkt werken. Tempo aangepast aan ons ‘gesprek’. Wij hadden zelf de wijnen geregeld, maar Jelte integreerde dat uitstekend in zijn service en presentatie. Alom lof en enthousiasme bij de tafelgenoten.
Chef Fay Broekhuis Verbrugh
🇳🇱 Doorn
Reviewed by Iris Schut · 2025-09-27
Wij hebben een heerlijk 5 gangen diner gehad, ter ere van de 70e verjaardag van mijn schoonvader. Fay is ontzettend lief en vrolijk en kookt de sterren van de hemel. Kortom, een hele mooie ervaring.
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Private Chef in Essen – Gourmet Dining, Stress-Free at Home
Whether it’s wrapping up a busy week in Rüttenscheid, hosting colleagues after a corporate meeting in Stadtwald, celebrating a birthday in Bredeney, or inviting friends over in Holsterhausen — a private chef in Essen brings restaurant-quality cuisine directly to your home, loft, or rental apartment. Compare vetted chefs, explore menus, and select a tailored home dining experience Essen that fits your taste, budget, and occasion — from comforting home-style meals to creative fine dining. Enjoy a fully serviced culinary experience without reservation stress, long waits, or cleanup.
