Hassle-Free Catering

For Exceptional Chicago Events

GMarket Catering provides full-service culinary experiences. We include every detail, from planning to clean-up, so you don’t have to.
Susan Klepper
September 29, 2026

G Market Chef catered our son and future daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner in the Chicago West Loop area and they were wonderful from the very first phone call. We worked with Frank and Jorge to create a menu that accommodated food restrictions and allergies among our family and guests. The venue had only limited kitchen facilities, but they handled that challenge with ease. The food was incredible. So many guests stopped to tell us how delicious dinner was and everything was ready exactly when promised. Their bartending team also did a terrific job serving our signature drinks and other cocktails. Because the event was on a rooftop, we had to follow venue and district rules, including no glassware. Frank and Jorge took care of every detail. They even visited the venue a month ahead to get familiar with the layout, since it was their first time working there. We planned everything by email and phone from the West Coast and the whole process was easy. I would call G Market Chef again without hesitation for our next Chicago event. If I could give more than five stars, I would!

Lindsey O'Grady
September 18, 2026

As an event director who has worked with many food vendors throughout the years, these guys know what they are doing!! They are efficient, professional, realistic, and serve fantastic food. They will be my go-to for all of my future upscale events in Chicago and they should be for you too. 🙂

Mary McGinley
September 6, 2026

Some of the best steak I’ve had in a very long time. Very generous portions. Delicious food packaged professionally. Perfect catering for any event, big or small. Super happy and will def order again soon!

Brian W. Babcock
September 6, 2026

My number 1 choice for holiday catering. Frank is incredibly friendly and everything I’ve tasted is incredibly high quality. I can not recommend him enough.

Pem McNerney
September 6, 2026

Frank catered an event we hosted today. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. We look forward to having him cater future events. Thanks!!

Joelle Pursell
August 12, 2026

Our family reunion dinner was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed the food, Brandon's presentations, and his sense of humor. Many in our family said the food was some of the best they'd ever had. In addition, we appreciated the care and attention given to our family members' food allergies. It was a wonderful evening! We know that preparing food in one kitchen at our location and serving it in another was challenging for Chef and his assistant. We realized we should have added another assistant to make that process more efficient. However it didn't detract from our experience. We highly recommend GMarket Chef and will definitely use them again in the future.

Jennifer Johnson
June 26, 2026

Our first event with GMarket and I am thoroughly impressed. This team was excellent across the board! The food was delicious, beautiful presentation, great customer service, communication and execution! You guys rock! And I’m so excited to work with all again! An absolute GEM.

Robert Kauffman
June 15, 2026

The team did an amazing job start to finish catering brunch the day after our wedding. Everyone was on time, everyone was in a good mood, prep went great, the food was amazing, and the team was thoughtful and engaging with our guests throughout the event. Thank you for creating the perfect end to our wedding weekend.

Alisha Martinez
June 8, 2026

I planned our daughter’s graduation celebration in Hyde Park from DC, and we had a wonderful experience working with GMarket Chef!! Frank designed a fun, vegetarian-focused cocktail party menu with tequila-based cocktails centered around our daughter’s preferences. The food was delicious and the drinks were a huge hit! The catering team that arrived on site were so punctual, kind, and professional. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. I highly recommend this catering company!!

Michelle Tittl
June 3, 2026

Gmarket Chefs was an outstanding partner for our National Restaurant Show presence. Frank and his team did an exceptional job executing our recipes and bringing our vision of the showcased applications to life. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, helping us highlight our products exactly as intended. Their support went far beyond simply preparing and delivering food. They truly felt like an extension of our team and were fully invested in ensuring we were successful. What impressed us most was Frank and his team's expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities in managing large-scale sample preparation while seamlessly coordinating through the many complexities that come with a major industry event. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and would highly recommend Gmarket Chefs to any company looking for a catering team that delivers not only excellent food, but also true operational support and collaboration at future trade shows.

Bahá'í Choir
May 25, 2026

We hired GMarket Catering for a large event with more than 180 attendees, including two lunches, two dinners, and coffee/tea service throughout the event and they were absolutely amazing! We’ve been hosting this event for 18 years, and this was the first time we were able to make EVERYONE happy with the food. Not only was the food excellent, but the service completely exceeded our expectations. Every staff member was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about every little detail. They took the time to listen to everyone, even our “trouble makers” 😄, and handled everything with patience and kindness. And the biggest surprise? They even took our tablecloths home and washed them for us. Seriously… what company does that? If you’re planning an event, don’t waste your time looking elsewhere...hire these guys!!! They made the entire experience stress-free. Truly a “set it and forget it” kind of deal!

Liz Reyes
May 17, 2026

We hired Gmarket Personal Chef for a big family birthday party, and everything was perfect. They offer a lot of great choices and everything we picked was cooked, prepared and plated beautifully. We had a wide variety of guests and everyone was raving about the food. It really made the party extra special because my husband and I could mingle with our guests, relax and have a good time without having to worry about the food. There is nothing like having excellent food to set the mood for a great party.

Samuel Duffy
May 13, 2026

We used office catering in Chicago for a department celebration and the whole process felt smooth from start to finish. The drop off buffet had plenty of options and everything tasted homemade. Chef Patrick was a joy to work with and there was good, clear communication throughout the event. People are still talking about the lunch!

Eric DuBrow
May 1, 2026

GMarket catered an office happy hour and were great all around. The Kentucky Derby themed food was excellent and the bartending was fantastic. Highly recommended!

ellie muglia
March 27, 2026

We brought them in for an office training day for about 40 people and it honestly could not have gone smoother. The buffet showed up right on time, everything was set up clean and labeled so people could grab food between sessions without any confusion. Chef Patrick checked in ahead of time and stayed on top of communication, which made our side of planning easy. The food was fresh, portions were solid, and even some of our pickier coworkers went back for seconds. I would definitely book them again for another busy week.

Joseph Cabey
March 26, 2026

I’ve had the chance to try dishes prepared by Chef Charley and get a behind-the-scenes look at what the G Market Chef team does — and I was genuinely impressed. The food I tasted was flavorful, well-prepared, and clearly made with attention to detail. Beyond that, Charley is incredibly personable and passionate about his craft, which reflects well on the entire team. From what I’ve seen, communication is smooth and professional, and it’s easy to get in touch and understand what they offer. They’ve walked me through menus and concepts, and it’s clear they take pride in delivering a solid experience. If the quality I experienced is any indication, I’d definitely recommend G Market Chef to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality catering option.

danny sanchez
March 10, 2026

GMarket organized a corporate meal for our workplace and it turned out fantastic. The dishes were high-quality and fit the corporate atmosphere perfectly. Communication was smooth and the staff was very helpful throughout. We would definitely hire them again.

Susan King
March 10, 2026

We engaged Gmarket for my partner's 60th Birthday Party of 40 guests AND lets just say the guests are STILL raving about the food ! Frank put together a mouthwatering menu and the Chefs: Charlie and Johnny delivered! They were friendly, professional and we were able to enjoy the P A R T Y ! I recommend them without hesitation and would use them again in a heartbeat.

Kylie Giliberti
March 10, 2026

What an amazing experience! Frank cooked a wonderful meal for us that was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. Every course felt thoughtful and perfectly executed, and it truly made the evening special. The sushi was some of the best I have ever had! Not only was the food incredible, but Frank was also professional, friendly, and made the whole experience feel effortless. It was such a treat to enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner in the comfort of our own home. We would absolutely recommend him and can’t wait to book him again!!

William Giliberti
March 10, 2026

Chef Frank is an incredible and passionate chef! He is very creative and everything that he crafts is delicious! He created a custom menu for our occasion and knocked it out of the park!

Ergi Pole
March 3, 2026

I appreciated how straightforward everything was with this family dinner catering. The setup was neat and decorative. Chef Patrick answered questions quickly and the food made the event come together great.

maggie muglia
February 24, 2026

Honestly one of the easier vendors I have worked with. Corporate catering for about 60 people and zero issues. The hot buffet was right on schedule and clearly labeled. Chefs Frank & Charley kept me updated and there was good clear communication throughout the event.

Hayley Martin
February 24, 2026

Great office catering in Chicago option. The small bites were assembled in plenty of time and tasted awesome. G market was easy to coordinate with and we would definitely use them again.

Stephanie Bennett
December 22, 2025

Professional - Responsive - Dedicated staff and DELICIOUS food. We hosted 15 of our closest loved ones for Thanksgiving and decided we wanted to sit back and enjoy the experience. Enter, Gmarket. From the first interaction, Frank inspires confidence, which is vital when booking such services through email communications alone. The responsiveness really helped seal the deal for us. But without a stellar menu, we would have never booked. The menu spoke to us - difficult to do for our crowd. We have Napa winemakers and hospitality industry from all over the nation and foodies in our group who have ultra high standards. Chef Bobby WOWED us with the execution - on time - friendly - professional and respectful of our home. But the food won the day. Our friends kept looking around the table at each other with very pleasantly surprised, hushed tones, repeating: This is SO good. It was almost a primal response . Kim was our bartender and she did everything from mind our dog to mind our children. The entire experience with Gmarket from start to finish was truly a smashing success. I highly recommend this team for any special event when service, professionalism and delicious, delectably impressive food is in order. Thank you for the memories, Gmarket!

dana popish
December 8, 2025

I came across Gmarket from a google search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience was absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

Jordan Angel
December 4, 2025

Frank, Jessie, and their team catered for our engagement party and it was amazing! The food and the atmosphere they created were incredible - highly recommend. His bartender Phil and all the servers were great also!

Darren Guccione
December 1, 2025

Phenomenal food, service and friendliness to us and our guests. They cleaned the kitchen and all work areas before they left. Will use again. A+++

Zac Cardona
October 19, 2025

Charlie and Patrick were incredible! restaurant-quality food and seamless service. They arrived early, stayed organized, and made sure every guest had something delicious. Highly recommend for private dinners and small events!! 🙂

Amy Keller
October 18, 2025

I cannot say enough good thinks about Chef Frank and his team. They have now catered five events for me--including a bachelorette party on a boat(!)--and everything has gone off without a hitch. Compliments galore. Chef Frank and his team NEVER miss a beat and the food is always delicious. Most professional folks I've ever worked with. We'll never go to another caterer, again. P.S. Absolutely get the lobster rolls. 🙂

Georgia Burke
October 14, 2025

We had an awesome experience with the Gmarket team for our recent event. We chose a dropoff option with setup for 60 people. The assortment of sandwiches was DELICIOUS and guests were talking about them for days after. The setup took less than an hour and left us free to wrap up final details for our guests. Highly recommend!

Kevin McInerney
September 18, 2025

I'm not normally an online reviewer, but shoutout to the team at Gmarket! They handled a birthday dinner party in our backyard and knocked it out of the park. Frank was incredibly easy to work with setting the terms, designing the menu and arranging a few supplemental items. Brandon the chef was excellent the day-of. The food was exceptional, the service outstanding. It met and exceeded my expectations (and my wife was over the moon). Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.

Monil Shah
September 2, 2025

Event was amazing. We truly enjoyed food and the service. Everything was perfect. Food and presentation were so good, all our guests really enjoyed it. Both chefs Charlie and Carson were very helpful and accommodating. Truly recommend it and will contact again for any future events.

Stephanie Malmquist
September 2, 2025

Amazing spread and great communication and service from start to finish. Would highly recommend for any event or occasion!

RDM Future
August 19, 2025

Great service and quality. Solid communication from Frank throughout the ordering and set up process. His team took care of everything and all we had to do was eat and drink!

Rosalyn Ford
August 19, 2025

Frank and team did a great job. The menu was curated to the needs of the event and the food and staff were amazing.

Chris Freytag
July 27, 2025

Great service and food. Frank was amazing to work with. The menu selections were perfect. Our guests were raving about the food. His staff who came to set up was professional and did a great job of setting up the food. Impressed all the way around!

Sophia Mazis
June 30, 2025

We had the best experience with Gmarket personal chef! Our chef was awesome and truly made the experience memorable.

Kelsey Eitel
June 30, 2025
Rachel Baker
June 23, 2025

We used Gmarket for our 30-person vow renewal that was held at our home. Frank was wonderful to work with leading up to the event. We even had to reschedule at the last minute due to a serious illness, and Frank was beyond understanding and accommodating. When we were finally able to hold our event, the two chefs that prepared and served the food were unbelievably kind and personable. They answered questions from our interested guests and created the most gorgeous spread. They were very careful to keep meat and vegetarian items separate at my request. Everyone absolutely raved about the food. Even my super picky dad said that it was the best food he has had in Chicago! They left our kitchen sparkling. We will not hesitate to use Gmarket again in the future.

Madalyn Pemberton
June 16, 2025

Our nonprofit hosted a small reception for program supporters, and it was a wonderful experience working with GMarket from start to finish! Frank was communicative, flexible, and helpful throughout the process and Chef Brandon and Charlie did an excellent job at the event. The food was delicious, the set-up looked great, and we will certainly be repeat customers. Highly recommend!

Kim Wagenaar
June 2, 2025

I usede Frank for my mother's 85th Birthday party. Frank was wonderful to work with and understood what I needed for a variety of taste. The day of the party the chef and his crew were fabulous to work with and the food was fantastic. They brought everything and cleaned up. Plenty of leftovers that they packaged. I would highly recommend Frank and his team.

Hilde Hutchins
April 28, 2025

We had a great experience with Gmarket Chef! This allowed us to have a wonderful, relaxing and memorable family dinner. Frank was very easy to work and plan with. The food was plentiful and most delicious. Chef Irene did an amazing job of setting up, preparing, serving a phenomenal dinner. The kitchen was spotless when she left. Highly recommended!

Preston Babcock
April 21, 2025

We used Gmarket for East holiday catering and it was delicious! Everything was very high quality and delicious. Highly recommend Gmarket and Frank for drop off catering needs!

Katura Babcock
April 21, 2025

We absolutely LOVE Gmarket! Amazing drop off catering with excellent customer service. Delicious, quality food is prepared with full reheating instructions. We tried brunch catering for Easter this year and were blown away by our tasty meal! Highly recommend Gmarket for all your catering needs!

Brian Babcock
April 20, 2025

We used Frank and his team at Gmarket Chef for drop off catering this morning and were blown away! The food was delicious but the menu was also incredibly creative. Every item had a fun twist. My favorite dish was the Cinnamon Toast Crunch French toast.

Joanne Denenberg
April 15, 2025

We had a fabulous experience working with Frank and Irene! Frank was easy to talk with and plan the menu and Irene did a wonderful job preparing the meal! It was delicious and beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better time! Thank you!

David Laurenson
March 27, 2025

Brandon and Frank did a fantastic job on a catered work party. Highly recommend and will use them again!

Micky Taromaru
March 17, 2025

Frank has a great team of people. They really bring the luxury restaurant feel straight into our home. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a personal chef.

Emily Gamero
March 17, 2025

I had such an amazing experience with Chef Irene. Great customer service and an extremely delicious dinner.

Elizabeth Moxon
February 26, 2025

Excellent food and customer service. Highly recommend. They always go above and beyond!

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Susan Klepper
September 29, 2026

G Market Chef catered our son and future daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner in the Chicago West Loop area and they were wonderful from the very first phone call. We worked with Frank and Jorge to create a menu that accommodated food restrictions and allergies among our family and guests. The venue had only limited kitchen facilities, but they handled that challenge with ease. The food was incredible. So many guests stopped to tell us how delicious dinner was and everything was ready exactly when promised. Their bartending team also did a terrific job serving our signature drinks and other cocktails. Because the event was on a rooftop, we had to follow venue and district rules, including no glassware. Frank and Jorge took care of every detail. They even visited the venue a month ahead to get familiar with the layout, since it was their first time working there. We planned everything by email and phone from the West Coast and the whole process was easy. I would call G Market Chef again without hesitation for our next Chicago event. If I could give more than five stars, I would!

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Lindsey O'Grady
September 18, 2026

As an event director who has worked with many food vendors throughout the years, these guys know what they are doing!! They are efficient, professional, realistic, and serve fantastic food. They will be my go-to for all of my future upscale events in Chicago and they should be for you too. 🙂

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Mary McGinley
September 6, 2026

Some of the best steak I’ve had in a very long time. Very generous portions. Delicious food packaged professionally. Perfect catering for any event, big or small. Super happy and will def order again soon!

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Brian W. Babcock
September 6, 2026

My number 1 choice for holiday catering. Frank is incredibly friendly and everything I’ve tasted is incredibly high quality. I can not recommend him enough.

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Pem McNerney
September 6, 2026

Frank catered an event we hosted today. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. We look forward to having him cater future events. Thanks!!

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Joelle Pursell
August 12, 2026

Our family reunion dinner was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed the food, Brandon's presentations, and his sense of humor. Many in our family said the food was some of the best they'd ever had. In addition, we appreciated the care and attention given to our family members' food allergies. It was a wonderful evening! We know that preparing food in one kitchen at our location and serving it in another was challenging for Chef and his assistant. We realized we should have added another assistant to make that process more efficient. However it didn't detract from our experience. We highly recommend GMarket Chef and will definitely use them again in the future.

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Jennifer Johnson
June 26, 2026

Our first event with GMarket and I am thoroughly impressed. This team was excellent across the board! The food was delicious, beautiful presentation, great customer service, communication and execution! You guys rock! And I’m so excited to work with all again! An absolute GEM.

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Robert Kauffman
June 15, 2026

The team did an amazing job start to finish catering brunch the day after our wedding. Everyone was on time, everyone was in a good mood, prep went great, the food was amazing, and the team was thoughtful and engaging with our guests throughout the event. Thank you for creating the perfect end to our wedding weekend.

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Alisha Martinez
June 8, 2026

I planned our daughter’s graduation celebration in Hyde Park from DC, and we had a wonderful experience working with GMarket Chef!! Frank designed a fun, vegetarian-focused cocktail party menu with tequila-based cocktails centered around our daughter’s preferences. The food was delicious and the drinks were a huge hit! The catering team that arrived on site were so punctual, kind, and professional. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. I highly recommend this catering company!!

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Michelle Tittl
June 3, 2026

Gmarket Chefs was an outstanding partner for our National Restaurant Show presence. Frank and his team did an exceptional job executing our recipes and bringing our vision of the showcased applications to life. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, helping us highlight our products exactly as intended. Their support went far beyond simply preparing and delivering food. They truly felt like an extension of our team and were fully invested in ensuring we were successful. What impressed us most was Frank and his team's expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities in managing large-scale sample preparation while seamlessly coordinating through the many complexities that come with a major industry event. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and would highly recommend Gmarket Chefs to any company looking for a catering team that delivers not only excellent food, but also true operational support and collaboration at future trade shows.

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Bahá'í Choir
May 25, 2026

We hired GMarket Catering for a large event with more than 180 attendees, including two lunches, two dinners, and coffee/tea service throughout the event and they were absolutely amazing! We’ve been hosting this event for 18 years, and this was the first time we were able to make EVERYONE happy with the food. Not only was the food excellent, but the service completely exceeded our expectations. Every staff member was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about every little detail. They took the time to listen to everyone, even our “trouble makers” 😄, and handled everything with patience and kindness. And the biggest surprise? They even took our tablecloths home and washed them for us. Seriously… what company does that? If you’re planning an event, don’t waste your time looking elsewhere...hire these guys!!! They made the entire experience stress-free. Truly a “set it and forget it” kind of deal!

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Liz Reyes
May 17, 2026

We hired Gmarket Personal Chef for a big family birthday party, and everything was perfect. They offer a lot of great choices and everything we picked was cooked, prepared and plated beautifully. We had a wide variety of guests and everyone was raving about the food. It really made the party extra special because my husband and I could mingle with our guests, relax and have a good time without having to worry about the food. There is nothing like having excellent food to set the mood for a great party.

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Samuel Duffy
May 13, 2026

We used office catering in Chicago for a department celebration and the whole process felt smooth from start to finish. The drop off buffet had plenty of options and everything tasted homemade. Chef Patrick was a joy to work with and there was good, clear communication throughout the event. People are still talking about the lunch!

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Eric DuBrow
May 1, 2026

GMarket catered an office happy hour and were great all around. The Kentucky Derby themed food was excellent and the bartending was fantastic. Highly recommended!

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ellie muglia
March 27, 2026

We brought them in for an office training day for about 40 people and it honestly could not have gone smoother. The buffet showed up right on time, everything was set up clean and labeled so people could grab food between sessions without any confusion. Chef Patrick checked in ahead of time and stayed on top of communication, which made our side of planning easy. The food was fresh, portions were solid, and even some of our pickier coworkers went back for seconds. I would definitely book them again for another busy week.

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Joseph Cabey
March 26, 2026

I’ve had the chance to try dishes prepared by Chef Charley and get a behind-the-scenes look at what the G Market Chef team does — and I was genuinely impressed. The food I tasted was flavorful, well-prepared, and clearly made with attention to detail. Beyond that, Charley is incredibly personable and passionate about his craft, which reflects well on the entire team. From what I’ve seen, communication is smooth and professional, and it’s easy to get in touch and understand what they offer. They’ve walked me through menus and concepts, and it’s clear they take pride in delivering a solid experience. If the quality I experienced is any indication, I’d definitely recommend G Market Chef to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality catering option.

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danny sanchez
March 10, 2026

GMarket organized a corporate meal for our workplace and it turned out fantastic. The dishes were high-quality and fit the corporate atmosphere perfectly. Communication was smooth and the staff was very helpful throughout. We would definitely hire them again.

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Susan King
March 10, 2026

We engaged Gmarket for my partner's 60th Birthday Party of 40 guests AND lets just say the guests are STILL raving about the food ! Frank put together a mouthwatering menu and the Chefs: Charlie and Johnny delivered! They were friendly, professional and we were able to enjoy the P A R T Y ! I recommend them without hesitation and would use them again in a heartbeat.

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Kylie Giliberti
March 10, 2026

What an amazing experience! Frank cooked a wonderful meal for us that was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. Every course felt thoughtful and perfectly executed, and it truly made the evening special. The sushi was some of the best I have ever had! Not only was the food incredible, but Frank was also professional, friendly, and made the whole experience feel effortless. It was such a treat to enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner in the comfort of our own home. We would absolutely recommend him and can’t wait to book him again!!

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William Giliberti
March 10, 2026

Chef Frank is an incredible and passionate chef! He is very creative and everything that he crafts is delicious! He created a custom menu for our occasion and knocked it out of the park!

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Ergi Pole
March 3, 2026

I appreciated how straightforward everything was with this family dinner catering. The setup was neat and decorative. Chef Patrick answered questions quickly and the food made the event come together great.

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maggie muglia
February 24, 2026

Honestly one of the easier vendors I have worked with. Corporate catering for about 60 people and zero issues. The hot buffet was right on schedule and clearly labeled. Chefs Frank & Charley kept me updated and there was good clear communication throughout the event.

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Hayley Martin
February 24, 2026

Great office catering in Chicago option. The small bites were assembled in plenty of time and tasted awesome. G market was easy to coordinate with and we would definitely use them again.

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Stephanie Bennett
December 22, 2025

Professional - Responsive - Dedicated staff and DELICIOUS food. We hosted 15 of our closest loved ones for Thanksgiving and decided we wanted to sit back and enjoy the experience. Enter, Gmarket. From the first interaction, Frank inspires confidence, which is vital when booking such services through email communications alone. The responsiveness really helped seal the deal for us. But without a stellar menu, we would have never booked. The menu spoke to us - difficult to do for our crowd. We have Napa winemakers and hospitality industry from all over the nation and foodies in our group who have ultra high standards. Chef Bobby WOWED us with the execution - on time - friendly - professional and respectful of our home. But the food won the day. Our friends kept looking around the table at each other with very pleasantly surprised, hushed tones, repeating: This is SO good. It was almost a primal response . Kim was our bartender and she did everything from mind our dog to mind our children. The entire experience with Gmarket from start to finish was truly a smashing success. I highly recommend this team for any special event when service, professionalism and delicious, delectably impressive food is in order. Thank you for the memories, Gmarket!

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dana popish
December 8, 2025

I came across Gmarket from a google search - and thought wow ALL five stars?!? And my experience was absolutely the same!! I wanted to plan a birthday dinner at my home and hadn't worked with a private chef before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The short of it is I was blown away by Frank and his team from start to finish!! Frank was very responsive after my first inquiry and subsequent (read: MANY) requests. He proposed an amazing menu while accommodating several severe allergy requests. I changed the number of guests several times, which he also just rolled with. And then (!), I realized I REQUESTED THE WRONG DATE. A major error on my part. I don't recommend doing that, but Frank was also somehow able to accommodate my date change. I was incredibly grateful for that!! The dinner itself with Chef Charley was INSANELY DELICIOUS. We had an amazing round of starters, followed by a multi-course dinner and dessert. Everything was just SO, SO good. So flavorful. Cooked just perfectly. And there was plenty of food for all of the guests. (I was worried that maybe there wouldn't be generously sized portions, but this was not the case whatsoever.) On top of that, Chef Charley himself was an awesome guy and I really enjoyed working with him. We spoke before the dinner to run through everything, he helped make the dinner layout look gorgeous with some extra props I wasn't even expecting, and his cleanup job was A+. Icing on the cake for an incredibly talented chef!!! I am truly looking forward to my next opportunity to work with Frank, Charley and their team again!

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Jordan Angel
December 4, 2025

Frank, Jessie, and their team catered for our engagement party and it was amazing! The food and the atmosphere they created were incredible - highly recommend. His bartender Phil and all the servers were great also!

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Darren Guccione
December 1, 2025

Phenomenal food, service and friendliness to us and our guests. They cleaned the kitchen and all work areas before they left. Will use again. A+++

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Zac Cardona
October 19, 2025

Charlie and Patrick were incredible! restaurant-quality food and seamless service. They arrived early, stayed organized, and made sure every guest had something delicious. Highly recommend for private dinners and small events!! 🙂

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Amy Keller
October 18, 2025

I cannot say enough good thinks about Chef Frank and his team. They have now catered five events for me--including a bachelorette party on a boat(!)--and everything has gone off without a hitch. Compliments galore. Chef Frank and his team NEVER miss a beat and the food is always delicious. Most professional folks I've ever worked with. We'll never go to another caterer, again. P.S. Absolutely get the lobster rolls. 🙂

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Georgia Burke
October 14, 2025

We had an awesome experience with the Gmarket team for our recent event. We chose a dropoff option with setup for 60 people. The assortment of sandwiches was DELICIOUS and guests were talking about them for days after. The setup took less than an hour and left us free to wrap up final details for our guests. Highly recommend!

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Kevin McInerney
September 18, 2025

I'm not normally an online reviewer, but shoutout to the team at Gmarket! They handled a birthday dinner party in our backyard and knocked it out of the park. Frank was incredibly easy to work with setting the terms, designing the menu and arranging a few supplemental items. Brandon the chef was excellent the day-of. The food was exceptional, the service outstanding. It met and exceeded my expectations (and my wife was over the moon). Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.

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Monil Shah
September 2, 2025

Event was amazing. We truly enjoyed food and the service. Everything was perfect. Food and presentation were so good, all our guests really enjoyed it. Both chefs Charlie and Carson were very helpful and accommodating. Truly recommend it and will contact again for any future events.

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Stephanie Malmquist
September 2, 2025

Amazing spread and great communication and service from start to finish. Would highly recommend for any event or occasion!

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RDM Future
August 19, 2025

Great service and quality. Solid communication from Frank throughout the ordering and set up process. His team took care of everything and all we had to do was eat and drink!

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Rosalyn Ford
August 19, 2025

Frank and team did a great job. The menu was curated to the needs of the event and the food and staff were amazing.

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Chris Freytag
July 27, 2025

Great service and food. Frank was amazing to work with. The menu selections were perfect. Our guests were raving about the food. His staff who came to set up was professional and did a great job of setting up the food. Impressed all the way around!

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Sophia Mazis
June 30, 2025

We had the best experience with Gmarket personal chef! Our chef was awesome and truly made the experience memorable.

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Kelsey Eitel
June 30, 2025
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Rachel Baker
June 23, 2025

We used Gmarket for our 30-person vow renewal that was held at our home. Frank was wonderful to work with leading up to the event. We even had to reschedule at the last minute due to a serious illness, and Frank was beyond understanding and accommodating. When we were finally able to hold our event, the two chefs that prepared and served the food were unbelievably kind and personable. They answered questions from our interested guests and created the most gorgeous spread. They were very careful to keep meat and vegetarian items separate at my request. Everyone absolutely raved about the food. Even my super picky dad said that it was the best food he has had in Chicago! They left our kitchen sparkling. We will not hesitate to use Gmarket again in the future.

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Madalyn Pemberton
June 16, 2025

Our nonprofit hosted a small reception for program supporters, and it was a wonderful experience working with GMarket from start to finish! Frank was communicative, flexible, and helpful throughout the process and Chef Brandon and Charlie did an excellent job at the event. The food was delicious, the set-up looked great, and we will certainly be repeat customers. Highly recommend!

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Kim Wagenaar
June 2, 2025

I usede Frank for my mother's 85th Birthday party. Frank was wonderful to work with and understood what I needed for a variety of taste. The day of the party the chef and his crew were fabulous to work with and the food was fantastic. They brought everything and cleaned up. Plenty of leftovers that they packaged. I would highly recommend Frank and his team.

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Hilde Hutchins
April 28, 2025

We had a great experience with Gmarket Chef! This allowed us to have a wonderful, relaxing and memorable family dinner. Frank was very easy to work and plan with. The food was plentiful and most delicious. Chef Irene did an amazing job of setting up, preparing, serving a phenomenal dinner. The kitchen was spotless when she left. Highly recommended!

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Preston Babcock
April 21, 2025

We used Gmarket for East holiday catering and it was delicious! Everything was very high quality and delicious. Highly recommend Gmarket and Frank for drop off catering needs!

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Katura Babcock
April 21, 2025

We absolutely LOVE Gmarket! Amazing drop off catering with excellent customer service. Delicious, quality food is prepared with full reheating instructions. We tried brunch catering for Easter this year and were blown away by our tasty meal! Highly recommend Gmarket for all your catering needs!

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Brian Babcock
April 20, 2025

We used Frank and his team at Gmarket Chef for drop off catering this morning and were blown away! The food was delicious but the menu was also incredibly creative. Every item had a fun twist. My favorite dish was the Cinnamon Toast Crunch French toast.

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Joanne Denenberg
April 15, 2025

We had a fabulous experience working with Frank and Irene! Frank was easy to talk with and plan the menu and Irene did a wonderful job preparing the meal! It was delicious and beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better time! Thank you!

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David Laurenson
March 27, 2025

Brandon and Frank did a fantastic job on a catered work party. Highly recommend and will use them again!

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Micky Taromaru
March 17, 2025

Frank has a great team of people. They really bring the luxury restaurant feel straight into our home. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a personal chef.

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Emily Gamero
March 17, 2025

I had such an amazing experience with Chef Irene. Great customer service and an extremely delicious dinner.

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Elizabeth Moxon
February 26, 2025

Excellent food and customer service. Highly recommend. They always go above and beyond!

GMarket Catering - Five Star Rated

Chicago Catering Company

SIMPLE PROCESS
Your Personalized Experience
STEP ONE

Share Your Details
Provide us with the specifics of your gathering that you have so far.

STEP TWO

Customized Planning
Consult with our chefs to tailor the event and menu to your exact requirements.

STEP THREE

Relax and Enjoy
Sit back as we expertly manage all aspects of your event’s culinary needs.

TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say

We had the pleasure of hiring Chef Frank from GMarket Chef as our private chef to cater our dinner party in Chicago. The quality of the food, service, and professionalism were stellar.

We hosted about 15 people, and every entree was exceptional. Our guests could not stop praising the food.

Chef Frank even helped us clean up after dinner! His rate was incredibly reasonable, and my wife and I are excited to use GMarket Chef for future events!

Shariq S.

Frank did an amazing job food styling for us on set!  His experience and technique as a chef really came through in the imagery we captured.  

He brought a variety of products and garnishes for us to play with, and took direction exceptionally well when something needed to be adjusted.

 We were especially impressed with his beautiful small scale plating skills.  Can’t wait to have him cook for us again!

Powell & Sasha J.

Gmarket catered a recent client lunch for me. Frank made everything so easy! I filled out the event form with the number of guests and few dietary preferences.

Frank delivered an incredible custom menu. Also, I contacted GMarket 3 days before my event. So convenient!

The lunch was for 25 people and every single person could not stop raving about the food! It was delicious, fresh and healthy! Will absolutely be contacting GMarket for my next event!

Lauren E.

I have always been a huge foodie but have never been much of a cook. Cooking was very intimidating to me and the thought of being in the kitchen had me breaking out in a sweat.

Chef Frank does private dinners, and let me tell you… the food is definitely worth the money.

Chef Frank has been able to create menus catered to budget, restrictions, and special requests. Thank you Gmarket for the great experiences and food!

Loan L.

Gmarket Chef was highly responsive and created an innovative menu that perfectly catered to my guests' preferences.

We quickly connected to finalize the details. The chef arrived on time and did everything perfectly.

The food exceeded the expectations described by Frank and his chef. There was also plenty of food left over. I highly recommend the team and look forward to having them cater future events!

Parul B.
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Frank

Hi, I’m Frank Kwiatkowski,

At GMarket Catering, we know that you want to be an Exceptional Host.

In order to do that, you need an elegant array of creative dishes presented just the way you want.

The problem is coordinating a seamless event takes time and can make you feel overwhelmed and stressed.

We believe in celebrating life’s special moments without the hassle.

We understand how crucial it is for everything to go perfectly, which is why we provide all-inclusive catering packages, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.

Warmest regards, Chef K

Susan Klepper

G Market Chef catered our son and future daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner in the Chicago West Loop area and they were wonderful from the very first phone call. We worked with Frank and Jorge to create a menu that accommodated food restrictions and allergies among our family and guests. The venue had only limited kitchen facilities, but they handled that challenge with ease. The food was incredible. So many guests stopped to tell us how delicious dinner was and everything was ready exactly when promised. Their bartending team also did a terrific job serving our signature drinks and other cocktails. Because the event was on a rooftop, we had to follow venue and district rules, including no glassware. Frank and Jorge took care of every detail. They even visited the venue a month ahead to get familiar with the layout, since it was their first time working there. We planned everything by email and phone from the West Coast and the whole process was easy. I would call G Market Chef again without hesitation for our next Chicago event. If I could give more than five stars, I would!

Lindsey O'Grady

As an event director who has worked with many food vendors throughout the years, these guys know what they are doing!! They are efficient, professional, realistic, and serve fantastic food. They will be my go-to for all of my future upscale events in Chicago and they should be for you too. 🙂

Mary McGinley

Some of the best steak I’ve had in a very long time. Very generous portions. Delicious food packaged professionally. Perfect catering for any event, big or small. Super happy and will def order again soon!

Brian W. Babcock

My number 1 choice for holiday catering. Frank is incredibly friendly and everything I’ve tasted is incredibly high quality. I can not recommend him enough.

Pem McNerney

Frank catered an event we hosted today. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. We look forward to having him cater future events. Thanks!!

Joelle Pursell

Our family reunion dinner was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed the food, Brandon's presentations, and his sense of humor. Many in our family said the food was some of the best they'd ever had. In addition, we appreciated the care and attention given to our family members' food allergies. It was a wonderful evening! We know that preparing food in one kitchen at our location and serving it in another was challenging for Chef and his assistant. We realized we should have added another assistant to make that process more efficient. However it didn't detract from our experience. We highly recommend GMarket Chef and will definitely use them again in the future.

Jennifer Johnson

Our first event with GMarket and I am thoroughly impressed. This team was excellent across the board! The food was delicious, beautiful presentation, great customer service, communication and execution! You guys rock! And I’m so excited to work with all again! An absolute GEM.

Robert Kauffman

The team did an amazing job start to finish catering brunch the day after our wedding. Everyone was on time, everyone was in a good mood, prep went great, the food was amazing, and the team was thoughtful and engaging with our guests throughout the event. Thank you for creating the perfect end to our wedding weekend.

Alisha Martinez

I planned our daughter’s graduation celebration in Hyde Park from DC, and we had a wonderful experience working with GMarket Chef!! Frank designed a fun, vegetarian-focused cocktail party menu with tequila-based cocktails centered around our daughter’s preferences. The food was delicious and the drinks were a huge hit! The catering team that arrived on site were so punctual, kind, and professional. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. I highly recommend this catering company!!

Michelle Tittl

Gmarket Chefs was an outstanding partner for our National Restaurant Show presence. Frank and his team did an exceptional job executing our recipes and bringing our vision of the showcased applications to life. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail, helping us highlight our products exactly as intended. Their support went far beyond simply preparing and delivering food. They truly felt like an extension of our team and were fully invested in ensuring we were successful. What impressed us most was Frank and his team's expertise, professionalism, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities in managing large-scale sample preparation while seamlessly coordinating through the many complexities that come with a major industry event. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and would highly recommend Gmarket Chefs to any company looking for a catering team that delivers not only excellent food, but also true operational support and collaboration at future trade shows.

Bert Zuber

We selected Gmarketchef to cook for us on our anniversary. We wanted to reproduce an unusual dish from our wedding. Chef Frank did a marvelous job of producing that dish. The entire experience was absolutely first rate. The food was all delicious, expertly prepared and plated. Chef Frank is not only very talented, but also very charming, flexible and nicely interactive. We look forward to a repeat. Thank you, chef Frank!

Jon Fox

We enlisted the help of GMarket Chef (Chef Frank) for an intimate rehearsal luncheon held at our home the afternoon before our wedding. I was already incredibly stressed with wedding planning and I really wanted our rehearsal lunch to be special, I just didn't have the mental bandwidth to think too much about it. Chef Frank took the reigns and created an absolutely SPECTACULAR lunch. I cannot begin to convey how easy it was. But not easy like ordering catering from Chipotle. Easy as in Chef Frank is so talented he crafted a menu that was thoughtful, bespoke, and perfect for the occasion. It felt oh so special and tailored to us. In fact, when he sent an initial menu I gave him some notes on things I might want to change and within a day he'd revised the menu perfectly. He arrived early and set everything up beautifully (really the presentation was simply stunning). Everyone was RAVING about how delicious the meal was and how gorgeous it looked. Oh, and most importantly, the cost was beyond reasonable for the number of folks we were hosting. Honestly, I would have paid the same if not more simply ordering catering from a big restaurant and this tasted 1000x better. We will be calling upon Chef Frank for many occassions to come, and I encourage you to do the same. Believe me, hiring a chef to cater a custom meal isn't just for rich folk. But Chef Frank will make you feel like you are one.

Justin Hirschhaut

Frank knocked it out of the park for us. I wanted to surprise my girlfriend with a special dinner; having never worked with a professional personal chef before, I did not know what to expect. I reached out to Gmarket Personal Chef and Frank responded right away. He was very responsive to all of my concerns about food allergies. He did a great job preparing a menu for our food interests and dietary needs. And when the day of the event came, Frank showed up early, totally prepared, totally professional, and then made an absolutely stunning meal for us. My girlfriend was totally surprised, and Frank was cool enough to help contribute to the surprise when she walked in, which only added to the occasion. Gnocchi, steak, and pound cake were incredible. And Frank prepared the leftovers for us, which was nice. The meals felt healthy, yet savory at the same time. Services were very fairly priced. We will definitely be reaching out to Gmarket Personal Chef again in the future!

Rhonda Elliott

Everyone was impressed with the food and professionalism of the staff. Friends are still raving about the bacon wrapped dates and steak sliders. Frank was amazing to work with and we are excited to host future events and to plan a new menu!

Noelle McWard

My husband and I hired Frank to cater a party for 75 guests to celebrate our wedding. Prior to finding Frank, I was getting very discouraged in our attempts to hire a caterer, repeatedly being underwhelmed with the menu options that were presented to us and overwhelmed by the price tag. Frank offered a substantial, tasteful and interesting menu at a reasonable price. He took our input about the menu and further customized it according to our feedback. He was easy to work with and responsive throughout the process. At the event itself, the food was beautifully presented, his staff were very professional, and the food was delicious. We received many compliments from the party guests who said that the food was "amazing", "beautifully presented". More than one guest asked for his business card at the party. I would hire Frank again without hesitation.

Carlos Villarreal

Excellent experience and meal provided by Frank! The food he created was delicious and the service exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!

Whipped & Beaten Culinary Works, Inc.

We love working with Frank whether it’s for catering ones our parties or teaching one of our classes, he’s the best!

Craig Nugent

Wow, what an rehearsal dinner Frank put on for us. He was prompt, well organized, and responsive in the communication leading up to the event. Our family was somewhat picky, we asked for an elegant but simple menu and it was fantastic! Would strongly recommend Frank for your private event. My wife and I would definitely use him again!

Erica Abt

We booked Chef Frank as a surprise dinner (8 adults and 5 kids) for my mom's birthday. This was our first time booking a private chef, and it was a wonderful experience! Frank was very communicative in advance of dinner - he was amenable to adjusting the menu to meet or needs and had great ideas and recommendations. The food was wonderful - we had 5 (!) courses: charcuterie, Caesar salad, truffle gnocchi, a choice of ribeye, salmon, or cauliflower steak, and a pumpkin mousse parfait. All of the adults raved about the food and the kids had their own meal (steak, mashed potatoes, green beans) which they all loved. We will definitely book Chef Frank again!

Lilia Diaz

Frank was prompt and efficient in his work. His food was the cherry on top for my small intimate wedding. His food was truly delicious we had no leftovers so people absolutely loved it, he was on time and set everything we can possibly need in order to have a great meal. He individualized the menu to make sure it was colorful, in budget and delicious couldn't ask for more from a chef.

Benjamin Himschoot

I cannot recommend GMarket Chef more highly. Our experience was absolutely superb, from initial consultation through the last bite of our delicious meal, and beyond. Frank and his team were consummate professionals, and delivered an incredible experience on a very short notice. If you are looking for a gourmet, personalized service, look no further. Thank you Frank for making our company appreciation dinner such a success!!!

P. Patel

Frank and his team are absolutely fantastic! They catered our 100-person annual holiday party at our own home. They were punctual and brought along all necessary items, as well as thoroughly cleaned up afterwards, saving me tons of time. We used his live salad and pasta stations for our menu and they did not disappoint! Everybody loved the food, including their vegan and GF options. We will definitely be using their services again!

Kristin Blathras

I had the pleasure of hiring Frank's team for my husband's 50th birthday party. We had a Cuban-themed meal for 30 guests and it was a huge hit! The flavors were authentic and delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. The menu included traditional Cuban dishes that were beyond delicious! The Chef was also great at accommodating and making sure everyone was taken care of during the party. He was attentive to guests' dietary restrictions and made sure to have options available for those with food allergies or preferences. Overall, I highly recommend Frank for any event. His food is delicious and he's a pleasure to work with. We couldn't have been happier with the meal he prepared for our party, they left the kitchen spotless and allowed me to socialize with guest!

Jennifer Luna

Frank catered my husband's 40th birthday in our home for 13 people, and it was such a seamless experience from beginning to end. Frank was very responsive and easy to work with while planning the menu, he pretty much let me choose anything I wanted. Day of the event Frank had another engagement, so JT was our on site chef, and he was also great and friendly. Food was plentiful and phenomenal, our guests couldn't stop raving about it. Timing of dishes was perfect, and JT left my kitchen spotless! Thank you again, Gmarket, Frank, and JT! Will definitely call you for our next event!

Robert Osmanski

A very professional personal service, highly recommend.

Alex

Frank and his team did a great job cooking us an amazing meal and we'd highly recommend! They prepared us a multi-course tasting menu, including A5 wagyu and king crabs legs. Everything was cooked to perfection and Frank was very professional.

Alisa Levina

Frank and his team were incredible for our housewarming brunch. The food was fantastic, innovative, bright, flavorful, and on brand. Both Frank and our bartender Carson helped with navigating the drinks and cocktails, tidying up, keep us on track and managing the most difficult parts that allowed us to be present with our guests. Thanks team!

Allie Richardson Wunderlich

Frank was so fun to work with from our first conversation to the day of my wedding. He made delicious, gorgeous food that was perfect for our beautiful garden wedding. What I appreciated most is that he went out of his way to make a gazpacho for my father who has trouble swallowing from cancer. Everyone loved it on that 90 degree afternoon. Thank you Frank, we will definitely hire this guy again!