CHOP Personal Chef Services
Serving Chicago - (708) 452-7990

Client Comments

I was brought up by a mother who is an outstanding cook, so I know good home cooking when I taste it. Let me tell you, Chef Karen's cooking is not only excellent home cooking, but it is home cooking with a professional chef's attitude! When you smell the aroma of her cooking in your house, you will think no gourmet restaurant anywhere could possibly smell any better. Everything she has cooked for me has been cooked to perfection. Chef Karen comes to you with my highest recommendation. She is an outstanding chef and a nice person to be around.
~Steve Creech

The food was great! The convenience was incredible. Directions were very comprehensive. Not having to order the same old take-out is such pleasant change. Oh - and you leave my kitchen spotless.
~Cindi Bechtel

"You overwhelmed us."
"I thought about it all weekend."
"I was treated like a queen."
"In my 35 years of teaching I have never been to an event like this."
"It was beautiful, just wonderful."
"The mushrooms were awesome."
"I loved the caprese salad. I told my daughter all about it."
"It felt like I was in a fairytale."
"This pizza bread is sooooo good."
"I really wanted to win the dinner. I told Marilyn from the board of education that they need to give us a raise so I can hire Chef Tursi."
"Thank you so very much . . . The dinner Friday night was so elegant and the food was delicious. It was a night that none of us will forget."
"To all the very wonderful (underlined twice) people who made Teachers
Appreciation week so very special to me -- a heartfelt thanks for a very awesome week. The gifts, the car wash, the caring, and love, and that fabulous dinner Unbelievably wonderful. A week we'll always remember."
~The Teachers of the Lutheran Church & School of St. Luke

As a professional event planner, I often have the opportunity to sample great cuisine. Karen's ingredients are fresh and her preparations excellent. It's great to have a home-cooked meal each night vs. eating in mediocre local restaurants. Also, the fact that each menu is tailored to my personal likes and dislikes insures that I will always have an enjoyable experience. What a wonderful experience this has been!
~Mary Schmidt, President, Dream Weddings Inc.

I was one of the lucky diners at a CHOP-prepared dinner party. I loved the meal and am looking forward to my next CHOP meal. Thanks for preparing a great dining experience. Your expertise was greatly appreciated.
~Lynn Davis

Chef Karen has cooked in our home numerous times. We treasure the marvelous dishes she creates. Her professional approach and delightful personality add "flavor" to the experience. We never realized it could be so easy to open our kitchen to someone who truly loves to be there! We look forward to a long and satisfying relationship.
~Sheila and Richard Plotkin

I felt liked I was eating at a 4-star restaurant without leaving my house. Convenient, easy and Chef Karen was a joy. The food was excellent and I will continue to use her. This is a great service. I highly recommend Chef Karen and her cooking.
~Michael Irpino

There wasn't a single meal that I didn't completely enjoy. This was a
wonderful experience and I fully intend to continue using your services.
Thank you for everything.
~Anthony Irpino