Private chefs in Leiden
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Reviews of our chefs and caterers around Leiden
Chef Merlin & Sebastiaan
🇳🇱 Voorschoten
Reviewed by Jonathan Malmberg · 2025-08-15
This was a phenomenal experience! We really enjoyed the superb quality of Merlin & Sebastiaan's menu in the comfort and intimacy of our own home. Presentation was excellent. Food quality and creativity was great, with good consideration to dietary restrictions. Communication was smooth and the overall experience was absolutely 5 stars. Thank you, both - also for still fitting us into your schedule!!
Chef Merlin & Sebastiaan
🇳🇱 Leiden
Reviewed by Maria Plantz · 2025-03-25
Een absoluut onvergetelijke ervaring, erg goed eten, mooie wijnen, fantastische service. Ik kan niet anders dan op alle punten een excellente score geven. Dit is zeker voor herhaling vatbaar en de "word of mouth" verspreid zich al via de 18 gasten. Zelf al meerdere aanbevelingen gedaan aan vrienden. Merlin en Sebastiaan geweldig gewoon!
Chef Steffie Zhong
🇳🇱 Sassenheim
Reviewed by Mark · 2025-07-31
Heerlijk gegeten. Alles super vers en goed klaargemaakt.
Chef Barbara Van Oosterwijk
🇳🇱 Kirmond-le-Mire
Reviewed by Leonie · 2023-12-23
Wij hebben met de familie (11ps) heerlijk gedineerd op Kerstavond. Barbara kon goed overweg met de uiteenlopende dieetwensen. De gangen waren goed op elkaar afgestemd, de borden mooi opgemaakt. Ze had het meeste al voorbereid. We hebben zelf voor champagne vooraf en bijpassende wijn gezorgd. Communicatie vooraf was prima. Keuken schoon achtergelaten. We hebben dankzij Barbara een heel gezellige en ontspannen avond gehad en heerlijk gegeten!
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 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 Ashley Tran
🇳🇱 Castricum
Reviewed by Rob Juwett · 2025-11-28
From the first communication till the end we had a great experience. With the help of Ashley I could great an amazing 4 course diner in Japanse style. We were amazed how well all was prepared and presented. The table was done by Ashley to start with and before she left all was cleaned up. The food was really really nice and well balanced. As this was the first time we had a cook at our house she really exceeded our expectations. We can highly recommend her!
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 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 Dante Montaño
🇳🇱 Utrecht
Reviewed by Rob · 2025-10-01
We zijn erg blij met wat Dante heeft gekookt. Hij werd door ons uitgedaagd om ook met een plantaardig 'vleesgerecht' te komen en dat heeft hij geweldig gedaan. De wine paring was helemaal top! Bovendien is Dante heel aardig en bescheiden. Dus een prachtige combinatie van lekker eten met een prettige chef.
Chef Aaron Auping
🇳🇱 IJsselstein
Reviewed by Jaap Willem · 2025-09-25
Great communication, really tried to accommodate all our wishes and deliver outstanding results ! The guests were happy with how delicious the food was, and the hosts were thrilled to see the kitchen was left in impeccably clean state at the end of night. Chef Aaron THANK YOU for delivering a memorable 80th birthday to our mother along with her 25 guests !
Chef Aaron Auping
🇳🇱 Kortenhoef
Reviewed by Freda SB · 2025-10-08
Aaron was super nice and super friendly. I wasn’t feeling great that day and he was so kind a really supportive. He went out of his was to still help me have a good day. The food was amazing and respected the wishes. Communication was also perfect.
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Leiden, leid (lead) me, verleid (seduce) me once again, and your favorite brown fruit bowls! Our private chefs don't need to be told twice to know that Leiden residents are epicureans who love culinary excellence with matching wines and beers. With a private chef, you can bring this culinary experience into your own living room by sending a request to one of our top chefs via ChefMaison. We have chefs for every taste: Italian, classic French, Indonesian, or even a haute cuisine version of herring, hutspot, and white bread. Our private chefs organize unforgettable private dinners, walking dinners, parties, business lunches, or even weddings. And not to mention, our chefs can even conjure up the most fantastic dishes in the most Minerva-infected student houses.
