Customer reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 145 reviews Posted on Google Matt TurnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to Cheryl in February this year to arrange a surprise 30th anniversary dinner for my wife, four adult children and three of their partners whilst we were on Anna Maria Island in June (we were travelling in from the UK). Every step of the way Cheryl was informative and helpful, and very communicative. I kept the evening secret from my family right up until the moment Cheryl arrived. And what a special evening it was - Cheryl went all out to make the evening memorable, nice touches with anniversary decorations and a beautiful table arrangement. And the food - wow! We started with a charcuterie spread which was amazing (and we enjoyed for about three days afterwards!). Super tasty starters (catering for my son with an egg allergy too) and mouth-watering entrees. And amazing key lime tarts to finish. Everyone had a truly wonderful time - the food was incredible, the evening ran like clockwork and it was the memorable celebration that I had hoped it would be. Thank you Cheryl.Posted on Google Ebony MontgomeryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Chef Cheryl and Emeli! From start to finish, they were professional, accommodating, and a joy to work with. The presentation was beautiful, and the food was truly exceptional. Every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. We highly recommend them and will definitely book again the next time we visit AMI!Posted on Google Toni FreyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Cheryl is amazing. The table was beautiful, the food was amazing. Wonderful experience!!Posted on Google Danielle MorrisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Cheryl made an incredible dinner for our family to enjoy on our recent vacation to Anna Maria Island. With young kids in our group, it’s hard to go out to eat, so it was wonderful to enjoy fine dining at our rental house. From the beautiful presentation to the exquisite flavors with each bite, we thoroughly enjoyed the personalized private dining experience with her. We hope to visit AMI again soon and will consider hiring her services a “must do” each visit!Posted on Google Dan AndrewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Chef Cheryl to cook for my partner’s 30th birthday, and she absolutely exceeded every expectation. From start to finish, she was incredibly detail-oriented — it was clear she genuinely cared about making the evening perfect. The food was phenomenal, and the whole experience felt effortless on our end. If you’re looking for a private chef who brings both skill and heart to the table, look no further. We can’t recommend her highly enough!Posted on Google Rebecca GlassTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cheryl and her team did an amazing job catering for our group of 16 people this week in Anna Maria, FL. Cheryl was easy to communicate with, sent over menu options that she felt would work for our group and as very accommodating to dietary restrictions. Everyone in our group gave Chef Cheryl rave reviews for on everything Cheryl made. If you have a hard time choosing, the watermelon salad, shrimp ceviche, Chilean sea bass, and all of her desserts were just a few of our favorites. Cheryl and her team setup and cleaned up after the event which was such a huge bonus. I have nothing negative to say about Cheryl and her team. If I could hire to do events in other states I definitely would. You will not regret hiring Cheryl for your next catered event. Cheryl thank you to you and your team for making my company dinner perfect.Posted on Google Lauren BurnsideTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the absolute pleasure of having Cheryl cook for us on Mother’s Day, and she completely exceeded every expectation. Not only was the food incredible, but Cheryl herself was warm, professional, thoughtful, and made the entire experience feel so special and effortless. Every dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. You can truly tell how much care and passion she puts into what she does. She made our Mother’s Day celebration feel elevated, relaxing, and memorable from start to finish. We are honestly sad that we don’t live here anymore because she’s so far away, but we will absolutely be using her again the next time we are in town! If you are considering booking Cheryl for a private dinner or special occasion, do it. We cannot recommend her enough! Thank you again!! ❤️❤️❤️Posted on Google Renae DeshawTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fabulous experience with chef Cheryl! We visit Anna Maria Island each year and wanted something special to celebrate my dad’s retirement. Cheryl and her team made everything perfect for our small party (6 adults and 2 young children) attention to detail was top notch and a kids menu was a huge plus!!! We have all agreed this was hands down one of the best meals we have had (kids included!!)Posted on Google Linda MarzulloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Cheryl prepared a delightful meal for my family celebrating a birthday. The food was spectacular! Fresh and displayed beautifully. It was more than I hoped for. The grouper was the best we have ever had! Chef replies to questions promptly, was organized, prepared and clean. A true professional who you can see enjoys her work and is proud to share her creations. The photos do not do the plates justice.Posted on Google Jeannie ModaffTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chef Cheryl catered a dinner party and a drop-off brunch for nine of us last week on Lido Key during our family vacation. From our first communication months ago, she was responsive, delightful, and informative. She worked around our many food allergies/preferences with ease and good spirit! Every item of our catered dinner was spectacularly delicious and same with the brunch. We “oooohed” and “ahhhhed” and were ecstatic to eat the leftovers the following day. Chef Cheryl is a lovely person and her food is absolutely creative and delicious. From the décor to the staff, from drop-off to cleanup, from hors d’oeuvres to dessert, our meals were a smashing success. And the pictures she took of the food and of all of us—just so appreciated! Chef Cheryl made these moments unforgettable.











Chef Cheryl was amazing to work with. We had two guests with food allergies (different allergies), she prepared the same meal for them and neither had any issues at all. We heard people talking about how great the food was for days. We could not have found a better caterer to work with for our wedding reception than Chef Cheryl. She made the evening perfect with presentation, taste, and professionalism. We highly recommend her and her team. Thank you again for helping to make our reception so amazing.
Ross P.
1 month ago
This was my first experience at hiring a Chef. I did a lot of research and decided that ChefCheryl and her "Special" South African Dinner for my 65th Birthday would be very special and Chef Cheryl WOWed me!! A dinner party I will never forget. The food was fabulous and the presentation perfection.
Suanne S.
Sep 28, 2021
Absolutely loved working with Chef Cheryl! She was super responsive and quickly got back to me with whatever I needed. She helped me plan a wonderful meal for my mom’s 60th birthday and was extremely flexible with options for a guest with food allergies. She took care of everything from the table setting to the dishes. She made the weekend so memorable! I’ll never forget goat cheese salad!
Megan R.
May 12, 2022
Chef Cheryl prepared dinner for a birthday celebration. She was a pleasure to work with and the food was as good if not better than any we have ever had in the best restaurants. She prepared filets perfectly with cold water lobster tails and Charcuterie Platter was not only a beautiful presentation but so very enjoyed by all. I would highly recommend ChefCheryl and hope to use in the future.
Corinne s.
Nov 10, 2021
Chef Cheryl is a wonderful human being and an exceptional Chef. From pre-planning to tweaking the menu to fit the event she covered all of my choices with no issues and the presentation of all 9 courses was 10/10. The taste of the food did not disappoint either with all mouth-watering presentations meeting very high expectations. Chef Cheryl was on-time prepared and a social delight to have on board describing each creation before letting us dig into eating it. Made the event beyond enjoyable and memorable. Fantastic. Will recommend to anyone needing a very professional Chef to cater their event. Will definitely use again. Thank you ChefCheryl for making the day one in a million.
AJ W.
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