TasteBuds In-Home Catering Reviews

Danielle McCarthy 2026.03.03

     

I had the pleasure of working with Devin to cater a family gathering for 24 people as we celebrated an 80th birthday over a long weekend. Devin was wonderful to work with throughout the planning stages and execution. He made great meal suggestions that were enjoyed across ages (toddler--80 year olds) and navigated multiple allergies/food restrictions. In total he cooked and served 3 in-person dinners and did meal drop-offs for 3 breakfasts and lunches. The food was delicious, the process was easy, and it enabled me to enjoy the family trip rather than spend it in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Next time we are back in the area, we will definitely work with Devin again!

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Ryan 2025.12.30

     

An absolute delightful experience. We had a last minute cancellation and needed a private chef for our in-home event. Devin was able to put together a menu and execute it flawlessly. The food was extremely impressive, very fresh, and with generous portions. Devin was receptive, professional, and enjoyable to speak with. I would highly recommend Devin to anyone looking for a great evening or any sort of private dining need.

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Elizabeth B 2025.12.02

     

Devin made and delivered a fantastic Thanksgiving meal for our family - despite his oven breaking that morning!! He made it work beautifully and brought us everything we’d asked for, on time and delicious. He was also great to work with, and used some family favorite recipes we shared with him as well as his own creations. Highly recommend the brined turkey, the fudgy brownies, and the entire experience!

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Sara Godfrey 2025.12.02

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Chef Devin bursts with talent. My husband surprised a getaway that included a private dinner. Devin went above and beyond to create a complete meal for our intimate space; that we would never forget. His commitment, communication and passion is top notch. Thank you from our hearts for being a part of an unforgettable night, and plating every dish with soul.

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Cindy Wuensch 2025.10.05

     

Unbelievable meal!

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Anastasija Cabolova 2025.10.05

     

The food is great, Devin is very professional and friendly!

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Erin Schneider 2025.10.05

     

Amazing experience and the truffle pasta was unbelievable. I would love to book Devin again!

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Mimi Kronisch 2025.10.05

     

The best!!!!

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Mary Lovett Anderson 2025.09.11

     

Cher Devin outdid himself with a wonderful multi-course meal! A nice alternative to dining out while still enjoying 5 star food. You won’t regret booking Golden Isles Private Dining.

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Oliver Miller 2025.09.04

     

Chef Devin catered our family gathering for my Father's 80th birthday. The food was exceptional, but his service was the icing on the cake. He was present but at the same time he was so subtle when needed. My Dad loved that he served all the women around the table, oldest to youngest, then the men oldest to youngest. He also left the cooking space immaculate. He is a lovely human and a professional of the highest order. If I was rich, I would hire him every Saturday.

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Oliver-

Thank you for the review! I strive to provide the best service as possible as well as great food, and I'm very glad I was able to do that for your group on such a special occasion. Come back soon so we can do it again!

Charlotte Strafuss 2025.08.28

     

Devin did a sushi class for a group of 6 of us. We had a great time and food was fantastic! He was great to work with!

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Reply from TasteBuds In-Home Catering 2025.09.04

Hey Charlotte! I'm so glad you enjoyed the sushi night! They are always fun and your group made it even better. Now you can roll sushi any time you'd like! Thank you, and I hope to see you all again!

Chelsea Stoddard 2025.08.11

     

This was the most amazing experience - the food was incredible; Chef Devin was professional and warm. Looking forward to booking again!

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Hey Chelsea! Thank you for the review! Your group was wonderful and a pleasure to cook for, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I also look forward to cooking for you again, thank you!

Veeda Alexander 2025.08.05

     

Chef Devin prepared and served an amazing four-course meal, featuring braised short ribs for the ten of us at our vacation Airbnb. Not only was Chef Devin a joy to have around, but every course was fantastic. The consensus is that Chef Devin makes the best smoked braised short ribs my family of "foodies" has ever tasted. The peach cobbler, topped with vanilla ice cream, was my personal favorite. Thank you for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Veeda -

Thank you for the kind review! Those short ribs are one of my favorite things to cook, and I'm so glad you enjoyed them and the rest of the food! I'm so glad to have provided a meal that you will remember. I hope to see you again next time!

Renee Y 2025.07.29

     

Devin is amazing! He cooked for our family while we were on vacation. I have several dietary restrictions due to celiac disease and severe food allergies to shellfish, nuts, dairy and a few other things. Devin made us a four course meal that was entirely gluten, dairy, nut and shellfish free and no one knew the difference. Due to all of my allergies, my food is usually pretty bland, but this was the best and most flavorful meal I have had in years. Even our sixteen year old grandson, who usually hates mushrooms, thought the stuffed mushroom apps were amazing and ate every bit of his short ribs, the sides and the dessert. We all wanted to clean our plates, but it was so much food some of us have to look forward to the leftovers. The entire family raved about the food the rest of the night. Devin was also very personable and likable and fun to be around. He really made this entire process so easy for us coming up with ideas from the first phone call and then carrying them out with fresh local ingredients. We would come back for vacation just to be able to get another meal from Devin. It was that good and that great of an experience!

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Renee-

Wow, thank you for such an amazing review. You were so easy to work with, handling the dietary restrictions and allergies was a breeze! Your family is amazing and it was truly a pleasure to be able to provide a meal that you will remember. Make SSI your destination next year so we can do it again! Thank you!

robin shaivitz 2025.07.15

     

Devon was fabulous! We had a private dinner for 9 including 2 little kids. Devon did not charge us for their dinners! We had fresh shrimp cocktail and bruschetta for apps followed by a delicious mahi mahi dish with an amazing farrow risotto. The dessert was out of this world—mixed berry crumble! He arrived on time and did a great clean up! Run don’t walk to retain him for a truly memorable meal!

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Robin-

Thank you for the compliments! Your group was awesome and a ton of fun to work with. I'm so glad you enjoyed everything - that risotto is one of my favorites! I hope to see you next time!

Kimberly Pengra 2025.06.15

     

Devon came to cook for our family while on vacation and he did a fabulous job. He was very personable and catered to our very different dietary needs. The fish and shrimp Devon brought from the boat that morning and the vegetables were all so fresh and delicious. He even prepared a meal specific to the kids on our trip. The mushroom risotto was amazing and the berry cobbler was the best we had ever eaten! We will definitely hire him again next time we come to St. Simon! Thanks Devon!

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Reply from TasteBuds In-Home Catering 2025.09.04

Kimberly -

Thank you so much for the review! It was a pleasure working with you to find a menu that worked for everyone. I'm so glad you enjoyed everything, and hope to have the chance to cook for you again!

Matt Schrier 2025.05.18

     

Devin is phenomenal! The food was fantastic and the service was top tier. Could not have had a better chef for our experience!

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Hey Matt! Thanks for the review! Your group was awesome and a pleasure to cook for. Looking forward to next time!

Chiquida Chambers 2025.05.16

     

They were great came on time, cooked, service and cleaned up all in 3 hours. Could not have asked for a better team. The food was so good people were asking for seconds. I will definitely use them again. If you are ever in St. Simons or the surrounding area and need a private chef link them up give them a call.

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Reply from TasteBuds In-Home Catering 2025.09.04

Chiquida-

Thank you! It was such a pleasure cooking for your group, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your food! Look me up again next time and we'll do it again!

Anne Cozad 2025.05.16

     

We used Devin again for a family Trip in Sea island. He was so accommodating with different foods and letting us pick our own menu! Still drooling over the whole meal!

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Reply from TasteBuds In-Home Catering 2025.09.04

Anne-

Thank you for the kind review! It was a pleasure cooking for you again, and I hope to have the chance again in the future!

Annie Williams 2025.05.16

     

Such an amazing experience! We hired Devin for my sister’s bachelorette and he from the beginning was so great to work with. His food was absolutely insane!!! Will 10000% be using him again!

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Reply from TasteBuds In-Home Catering 2024.05.14

Annie -

Thanks so much for the review! I so glad you all had a good night and enjoyed the food. Looking forward to seeing you again next year! Thank you!