We had Michael cater our Holiday party in Dec 2023. From the start he was very responsive, answered all questions and so pleasant to work with. The food was excellent and everyone raved about it. Definitely will use him again. Also his sous chef and server were so nice .
Gianna K.
We had chef Mike do a birthday dinner for my hubby tonight at our house and it was great! He has a very friendly laid back personality and the food was excellent! He gave us rice balls with risotto to start which were super yummy. The pesto sauce was SO GOOD!! next was the Cesar salad and crab cakes. The Cesar dressing which was home made was delicious and the crab cakes were all crab. For our entire we had lobster ravioli with asparagus and brcolini with super yummy garlic bread. Everything was delicious and we will definitely use him again !
lucia scalia
Quality of Lifetime ! Chef Mike knows his menu quality with kindnessNot all chefs shine this way , I wish I had found this for my meal program sooner !
Pat Davidson
Starting from the beginning: Chef Michael made a great impression on the 1st phone call and I was immediately comfortable hiring him for my birthday party dinner for 14. He arrived with fantastic helpers who set up the table and guest area beautifully while he took over the kitchen. The food was superb and served in grand style. Everyone enjoyed the 5 star experience and would highly recommend Michael for a creative and delicious event.
Farah Haidari
He was on time. He worked very fast. It was the best food. He used the best ingredients.
Geoff R.
Chef Mike was extremely responsive and helpful. He has a friendly and kind demeanor. He designed a menu around many dietary restrictions due to allergies. Give him a call.
joey meeler
We had the pleasure of Chef Mike and his amazing team preparing an amazing dinner for my brother's 40th birthday. From the moment I spoke with Chef Mike, I knew he was the right person for the job. Every other Chef I called prior to Mike simply sent me their menu with prices. Chef Mike didn't have a one size fits all approach, instead he took his time to understand who my brother was before he provided any reccomendations. Fast forward to the day of and his professionalism, organization and food were nothing short of amazing. The food he prepared was a huge hit and the party could not stop talking about it. This being my first time ever hiring a private Chef, I was very nervous. If that is you, trust me, Chef Mike is the real deal and you won't be disappointed.Chef Mike, thank you for an amazing 40th birthday for my brother!
Troy Becker
We had Chef Michael cater our wedding event on two days (both a hors d’oeuvre cocktail party and brunch). The sandwiches he and his staff produced on the cocktail party were exceptional-delicious and well fitted in our sandwiches around the world theme. His staff was on top of food being prepared and helping the guests with drinks. The desserts were also incredible- a key lime pie treat and more small dishes for the palate. Brunch served quiches and a bagel spread for our guests. The mimosa bar was great, and again the staff did well in accommodating to guest allergies and filling their stomaches. Highly recommend Chef Michael for his adaptability and his delicious creations for any event.
Lorraine Weissberg
What an amazing experience! Michael came to our house, fully prepared, and made us the most amazing 3-course meal for us. He was professional, communicative, so friendly and is very talented! I would love to have him in our home again and will be recommending him every chance I get!
Rachel P.
Highly recommend! The food was delicious and the service was perfect! Michael made the planning stress free right from the start I knew we were in great hands. Thank you for a wonderful meal to help us celebrate this amazing couple!!
Chef Michael was wonderful. I highly recommend him. He was professional yet personable with my family. The food was delicious!! From the start, the crab cakes had chunks of crab meat in them. The filet mignon melted in my mouth. I felt like a guest at a 5 star restaurant in my house which was just what I wanted. Thank you so much!!
Cara Abbate
What an amazing experience! Michael came to our house, fully prepared, and made us the most amazing 3-course meal for us. He was professional, communicative, so friendly and is very talented! I would love to have him in our home again and will be recommending him every chance I get!
The Chaberts
We hired Zest Kitchenz to provide all the food for a surprise 80th birthday celebration for 14 people and were incredibly pleased with how the meal turned out. Michael was professional throughout the process, helpful with menu selections that would be in season, incredible with timely and clear communication, and punctual when delivering everything the day of the event. We would highly recommend Zest Kitchenz and plan to hire them again for our next event.
Paul Pugliese
We hired Zest Kitchenz to cater my 80th birthday party and certainly made the best choice. We met with Michael at our home a couple of weeks before the event and again by phone the week of the event. Chef Michael was very attentive to our requirements and assured us that we would have a wonderful party. Michael and his staff on the day of the party showed up plenty early to set up everything. There was plenty of staff available to service our guests and needs. The bartender made sure that everyone was taken care of quickly. In the meantime, platters of delicious food were distributed in various rooms and the outdoor pool area. The service was spectacular and nobody went without plenty of food and drink. If somebody spilled or dropped something, Michael’s staff were right on top of it immediately. My friends were very pleased with Zest Kitchenz. If we were to have another event, we certainly would use Zest Kitchenz. Nancy & Paul
Allison Walthall
Chef Michael and his team were absolutely amazing! I originally found him several months ago on Yelp when I was planning my best friend’s bachelorette weekend in Palm Beach for late September. From the very beginning, he was awesome to communicate & work with, especially when it came to planning the menu and budget concerns. He and his team definitely did not disappoint when they came to our VRBO house in Palm Beach and prepared our dinner—it was, hands down, our most favorite night of the trip! Not only was the food phenomenal, but they made sure our wine glasses were always full and they left the kitchen absolutely spotless when they were finished at the end of the night. I’ve already recommended Zest Kitchenz to several friends as well as the homeowners of the VRBO we rented, and I would’ve rated more than 5 stars had I been allowed! Thanks so much again, Chef Michael!
We had Michael cater our Holiday party in Dec 2023. From the start he was very responsive, answered all questions and so pleasant to work with. The food was excellent and everyone raved about it. Definitely will use him again. Also his sous chef and server were so nice .
We had chef Mike do a birthday dinner for my hubby tonight at our house and it was great! He has a very friendly laid back personality and the food was excellent! He gave us rice balls with risotto to start which were super yummy. The pesto sauce was SO GOOD!! next was the Cesar salad and crab cakes. The Cesar dressing which was home made was delicious and the crab cakes were all crab. For our entire we had lobster ravioli with asparagus and brcolini with super yummy garlic bread. Everything was delicious and we will definitely use him again !
Quality of Lifetime ! Chef Mike knows his menu quality with kindnessNot all chefs shine this way , I wish I had found this for my meal program sooner !
Starting from the beginning: Chef Michael made a great impression on the 1st phone call and I was immediately comfortable hiring him for my birthday party dinner for 14. He arrived with fantastic helpers who set up the table and guest area beautifully while he took over the kitchen. The food was superb and served in grand style. Everyone enjoyed the 5 star experience and would highly recommend Michael for a creative and delicious event.
He was on time. He worked very fast. It was the best food. He used the best ingredients.
Chef Mike was extremely responsive and helpful. He has a friendly and kind demeanor. He designed a menu around many dietary restrictions due to allergies. Give him a call.
We had the pleasure of Chef Mike and his amazing team preparing an amazing dinner for my brother's 40th birthday. From the moment I spoke with Chef Mike, I knew he was the right person for the job. Every other Chef I called prior to Mike simply sent me their menu with prices. Chef Mike didn't have a one size fits all approach, instead he took his time to understand who my brother was before he provided any reccomendations. Fast forward to the day of and his professionalism, organization and food were nothing short of amazing. The food he prepared was a huge hit and the party could not stop talking about it. This being my first time ever hiring a private Chef, I was very nervous. If that is you, trust me, Chef Mike is the real deal and you won't be disappointed.Chef Mike, thank you for an amazing 40th birthday for my brother!
We had Chef Michael cater our wedding event on two days (both a hors d’oeuvre cocktail party and brunch). The sandwiches he and his staff produced on the cocktail party were exceptional-delicious and well fitted in our sandwiches around the world theme. His staff was on top of food being prepared and helping the guests with drinks. The desserts were also incredible- a key lime pie treat and more small dishes for the palate. Brunch served quiches and a bagel spread for our guests. The mimosa bar was great, and again the staff did well in accommodating to guest allergies and filling their stomaches. Highly recommend Chef Michael for his adaptability and his delicious creations for any event.
What an amazing experience! Michael came to our house, fully prepared, and made us the most amazing 3-course meal for us. He was professional, communicative, so friendly and is very talented! I would love to have him in our home again and will be recommending him every chance I get!
Highly recommend! The food was delicious and the service was perfect! Michael made the planning stress free right from the start I knew we were in great hands. Thank you for a wonderful meal to help us celebrate this amazing couple!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Chef Michael was wonderful. I highly recommend him. He was professional yet personable with my family. The food was delicious!! From the start, the crab cakes had chunks of crab meat in them. The filet mignon melted in my mouth. I felt like a guest at a 5 star restaurant in my house which was just what I wanted. Thank you so much!!
What an amazing experience! Michael came to our house, fully prepared, and made us the most amazing 3-course meal for us. He was professional, communicative, so friendly and is very talented! I would love to have him in our home again and will be recommending him every chance I get!
We hired Zest Kitchenz to provide all the food for a surprise 80th birthday celebration for 14 people and were incredibly pleased with how the meal turned out. Michael was professional throughout the process, helpful with menu selections that would be in season, incredible with timely and clear communication, and punctual when delivering everything the day of the event. We would highly recommend Zest Kitchenz and plan to hire them again for our next event.
We hired Zest Kitchenz to cater my 80th birthday party and certainly made the best choice. We met with Michael at our home a couple of weeks before the event and again by phone the week of the event. Chef Michael was very attentive to our requirements and assured us that we would have a wonderful party. Michael and his staff on the day of the party showed up plenty early to set up everything. There was plenty of staff available to service our guests and needs. The bartender made sure that everyone was taken care of quickly. In the meantime, platters of delicious food were distributed in various rooms and the outdoor pool area. The service was spectacular and nobody went without plenty of food and drink. If somebody spilled or dropped something, Michael’s staff were right on top of it immediately. My friends were very pleased with Zest Kitchenz. If we were to have another event, we certainly would use Zest Kitchenz. Nancy & Paul
Chef Michael and his team were absolutely amazing! I originally found him several months ago on Yelp when I was planning my best friend’s bachelorette weekend in Palm Beach for late September. From the very beginning, he was awesome to communicate & work with, especially when it came to planning the menu and budget concerns. He and his team definitely did not disappoint when they came to our VRBO house in Palm Beach and prepared our dinner—it was, hands down, our most favorite night of the trip! Not only was the food phenomenal, but they made sure our wine glasses were always full and they left the kitchen absolutely spotless when they were finished at the end of the night. I’ve already recommended Zest Kitchenz to several friends as well as the homeowners of the VRBO we rented, and I would’ve rated more than 5 stars had I been allowed! Thanks so much again, Chef Michael!