This is the place where the party ends! Our past clients have included FLOTUS Obama, NATO spouses, Rahm Emanuel, Wayne Brady, the Williams sisters, Jennifer Hudson's Chicago Christmas Event, the family of Craig & Chris Robinson, Jessie Jackson Sr., and William Morris Cleveland Browns. Our accreditations and licenses include being a degreed and classically trained chef, a licensed mixologist, a BBB accredited business, USPCA certified, licensed and insured, and holding a manager's sanitation license and background clearance. We specialize in customizing each event according to our client's needs and preferences. Our services include intimate events for up to 16 people, breakfast in bed to get out of the doghouse, romantic events anywhere, private and semi-private chef services, teen motivational coaching through cooking, all-girl staff bachelor and bachelorette parties, and invite-only secret society membership. Our head chef is a Chicago native with Southern roots, and we also offer exclusive private chef services on a weekly, monthly or yearly contract basis, both domestically and internationally.
Cuisine types:
American - casual, American - formal, Italian, Southern, Mexican / Latin American, Mediterranean / Middle Eastern, Asian, French, Barbecue, Indian
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Service Reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Service as described
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
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Elizabeth S.
For my father's 70th birthday celebration, I enlisted Chef Danyale as a private chef, and I must say, it was an exceptional decision. She demonstrated fantastic communication skills, complied with my financial constraints, and delivered an outstanding service. Additionally, the cuisine was out of this world, from the presentation to the taste and portion sizes- straight 10's down the line!
August 26, 2022
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Kayla K.
For my boyfriend's birthday celebration, I called upon the services of Chef Danyale, who did an incredible job of preparing a dinner for four in our home. I am very pleased with her excellent communication throughout the process, especially her prompt notification that she was running behind schedule. Unlike many other contractors/vendors who are unresponsive, Chef Danyale's level of professionalism and service is commendable. The food was nothing short of amazing, and I even had to ask for some of the recipes. Finally, I appreciate that she left our kitchen just the way it was before she arrived. I am hopeful for the opportunity to utilize her services for our future events. Thank you, Chef Danyale!
August 9, 2022
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Kayla N.
My mom's birthday bash was made even more fabulous by the presence of the amazing Chef Danyale. Her remarkable warmth, humor, and approachability are simply unmatched. Her culinary creations, which are simply out of this world, were greatly appreciated by everyone, even my fussy niece and nephew who only eat specific dishes like Mac and cheese and chicken. Although I am not fond of fish, I was enticed by her perfectly cooked salmon, which was incredibly scrumptious. There's only one thing you need to do, and that is to enlist the services of the amazing Chef Danyale!
I'd like to express my gratitude to Chef Danyale for assisting us in organizing the greatest 70th birthday meal for my mom. ♥️
July 4, 2022
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Danielle W.
The name Pleasure Palate perfectly encapsulates our experience with Chef Danyale - it was truly all about living life to the fullest! From start to finish, Chef Danyale was a consummate professional, providing a warm and welcoming family-style atmosphere. And then there was the food - oh my goodness, it was simply divine! My boyfriend and I were blown away by the yams, collard greens, and Mac and cheese - easily the best we've ever tasted. Needless to say, we will absolutely be booking Chef Danyale for our next event. Thank you so much for an unforgettable culinary experience!
June 27, 2022
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Lauren N.
Danyale's performance was nothing short of outstanding! Serving a big group of 14 people is no easy feat. However, she went above and beyond and even managed to find us a bartender. Despite my last-minute request, she made everything happen seamlessly! Moreover, the food was fantastic! Although we faced a few minor obstacles, Danyale handled them like a pro. I am immensely grateful for everything she did!
