Reviews of Vancouver Private Dining (Catering)

Vivian Tsang

It was a fantastic night. From the arrangement and coordination to communication and food, our experience was incredible. Thanks Tim for the great stories and amazing eats!

Julie Thorne

Delicious meal, big portion sizes, really friendly and helpful team.

Zane King

Vancouver Private Dining was a pleasure to work with! Outside of a few optimizations that could be made during the booking/planning process everything else ran smooth. Their menu options aligned perfectly with our West Coast theme and they were more than willing to make substitutions/changes based on our guests dietary restrictions. On the day of our wedding they arrived on-time and cooked to perfection a 4-course meal! The chefs were very professional in their plating and serving, and wine pairing recommendations. I would be happy to recommend this team to anyone who is planning a wedding or private event!

Hailey Manchee

Vancouver Private Dining catering our businesses launch party and blew our guests out of the water. Evan was our chef and he was able to plan food and the style at which it was served PERFECTLY for our event. The food was not only delicious, but creatively innovated and heightened the experience of our guests. He was accommodating to the kitchen we were able to provide and the date and hour of event. Evan was very friendly and a treat to work with for this catering event. Although it was not an event where he had the chance to interact with guests, he did interact with our event servers and was very polite, professionable, friendly, and knowledgeable. The style of our event was cocktail style, but we would love to experience Chef Evans cooking for a sit-down plated dinner too! We 150% recommend Vancouver Private Dining for your next event or private diner. Thank you again VPD!

Tee Krispil

Absolutely loved our experience with Evan. He was professional, easy to work with, accommodated dietary needs, and was a great sport for our party. Highly recommend

Corina White

Chef Warren was amazing and personable. His food blew us all away. This was one of the best experiences Ive ever had, it made our dinner party memorable and stress free! Will definitely be using Vancouver Private Dining again!

Christina Tsikata

Chef Evan is professional, friendly and created amazingly delicious food for our special occasion! I am vegetarian and was very pleased with the dish he created for me! I highly recommend Evan for any catered event you are planning.

Scott Barker

I can't say enough about Evan, Warren and the rest of the Vancouver Private Dining team. The food was incredible, they were hyper professional, communicative and made the whole experience unforgettable. There was an added layer of difficulty and prep that had to happen due to Covid and they handled it like pros. I also felt that if they weren't cooking they could have easily been just some more friends sitting down with us to enjoy a meal. Good humans that are great at what they do. If you're looking to hire private chefs, these are your guys.

Christina Dang

Best experience ever! The team was great and worked with me as i hosted a social distant dinner party / surprise birthday. With all the moving pieces going into the night I did not have a worry about the food. The experience was heavenly. Make sure to save room for all your courses because every one was great. This is definitely a service I'll be recommending to all my clients!

kelsey idzes

From the first point of contact, Evan and the whole team at Vancouver Private Dining was beyond fantastic. Very responsive and helpful as well as professional! The food was even better! We had the absolute best experience possible and highly recommend these guys to anyone looking to create an unforgettable night. We already can't wait for the next event!

Karen Wong

From the start, Evan was helpful with planning my event, answering questions I had promptly. We weren't sure what to expect but they came highly recommended by a friend. Warren and his team showed up at my residence and blew us away. It was like having a Michelin starred restaurant brought to the comfort of your own home. They maneuvered through my kitchen with ease and grace, while I was able to relax and mingle with my guests. A guest from my event was so impressed with their food that she reached out and had Warren and Tim, cook for her husband's birthday. They catered a menu to suit everyone's dietary needs, with specialized distinctive ingredients. I'm so glad to have come across Vancouver Private Dining, they will now be a staple in our home from here on.

T Boyd

Amazing private dining experience. These are the best caterers in Vancouver I sware! Nothing but tha best from the Vancouver Private Dining crew.

Jonathan Chan

Arranged an intimate private dinner in our backyard to celebrate my spouse's birthday. VPD's food and service exceeded our expectations. VPD was very professional when it came to enforcing and respecting COVID-19 protocol. The food was absolutely impeccable and paired extremely well with our list of wines. We definitely recommend VPD if you are a big foodie like us. Thank you Evan and Chef Warren!

Reena Mann

Amazing company with a fantastic team. We had Chef Warren at our event with his sous chefs Alex and Tim. Their service was amazing and we will def book again with them. The food was probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

Kelcey Stilwell Lastiwka

Chef Warren Chow and Tim prepared a fabulous 50th Anniversary dinner for our family. The service was impeccable and the food!! Amazing. We were absolutely blown away. The menu created reflected my parents' favourite meal, with incredible details and flavours. I'd highly recommend Vancouver Private Dining and especially Chef Warren for anyone looking to have a special meal for any occasion. Thank you for making my parents' 50th celebration a warm memory for all of us.

Karley Seabrook

If you’re looking for a private chef who makes exceptional food, you’ve found your guy! His menus are creative, collaborative, fresh, healthy and delicious. Not only that but he is professional, friendly and comes to your home prepared and on time. We look forward to having him back to our home to taste his next ingenious menu made to perfection ????

Charley Ballantyne

Maybe the best private chef in Vancouver. I've hired Chef Elman twice now, once as a personal chef in Vancouver and once as a wedding caterer in West Vancouver, he's been amazing both times. The food is local and sustainable and he never disappoints as a host!

Haley McCormack

We had Chef Trevor over to our apartment and he gave us an amazing cooking lesson with a dining portion at the end. The food was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed everything about the evening, from Trevor’s wonderful tips to just chatting about our favourite places in the world to dine. Would highly recommend his services for any special occasion!

J Wang

Chef Tim was timely and professional for our private luncheon which was part of a small covid wedding. Evan was prompt and accommodating with his email responses. Overall we highly recommend this company!

Reema Aviles

This is a long overdue review. We had a wonderful experience with Vancouver private dining our last visit. We hired them for a birthday and they exceeded expectations. Warren and Tim were personable, and did an amazing job with the dishes and putting up with all our photo taking haha! The food was delicious and beautifully plated. We hope to dine with them in the future when we host in vancouver!

Maria Urbina-Fauser

We just moved back to Vancouver and had to self-isolate for 2 weeks, so we hired Vancouver Private Dining to feed our family of 5 during that challenging time. The convenience of the service is obvious, but the food itself was truly the one thing during those two weeks that kept us sane. Chef Jesse and Chef Trevor are incredibly talented, and Evan is very organized, communicates clearly and runs a tight ship. Since our quarantine ended, we have continued to engage the services of Chef Trevor on a weekly basis and it has been a super positive experience for us. Chef Trevor has truly connected with our family, he listens, and genuinely cooks for us with affection and care. He also has impecable technique and great instincts! We feel extremely spoiled.

L Q

Unfortunately, I have not had the best experience with Vancouver Private Dining. We paid a deposit of close to $600 for an event that has not been able to take place because of COVID and they will not refund it. They have not provided any services for us at all, and are not giving the deposit back for an event that we cannot have anymore. I would urge you to NOT book with them with the current unpredictability of COVID.

Lauren Becker

Phenomenal experience. We had the pleasure of Chef Trevor Pavle cooking for myself and 5 friends. The 5 courses were not just artfully plated but tasted delicious. A well balanced flavour profile that flowed from course to course.

Athena K

Chef Evan Elman is amazing! He made it fun and easy to plan a menu for 30 guests. He works efficiently and the food he prepares is tasty and well-presented. Moreover, he has a great personality and our guests enjoyed chatting with him. He helped make our party a success! Thank you again, Evan!

Zaria .R

I hired Evan for a private dinner with friends for a special occasion. He was extremely punctual, professional and friendly. He put together a well thought-out, vegetarian, plant-based menu for us on request - the dessert was incredible. I would recommend hiring Evan if you're looking for a special meal!

Julie Simpson

Evan and chef Jesse were excellent to work with and the food was AMAZING! They were very accommodating to work within our diet restrictions (FODMAP and vegetarian options). Highly recommend.

Brooke Campbell

I had an amazing experience with Vancouver Private Dining. The food was delicious the chefs were personable and professional. I will definitely be working with them again.

april cook

We had the pleasure of having Evan cater a private dinner for my sister's 40th birthday. The quality of food and service was beyond my expectations. I have never used a service like this before, and he made the whole experience so easy with his fast replies to my questions, accommodating our menu preferences, amazing food, and professionalism! I highly recommend Evan for any personal catering/chef occasions (which I already have to many). Coming from someone that has worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years, his love for his work really showed and we were all so happy with our experience!

dayton zhao

Amazing Service and was able to put it together on really short notice. Great food and fantastic Chefs!

Mikey J Blige

Evan was the kind of Chef you pray that you are going to get when you hire someone for a private event. He was extremely professional, the food was amazing, presented beautifully, and he was a wonderfully personable host. He told us the funniest stories about his younger days as a rapper and was always full of laughter. He really made the evening for our party. Worth 10 times what we payed him!

Tony Cheshire

Evan made our 50 year anniversary very special with his wonderful meal. It began with an amazing seafood platter which exceeded my expectations by far! An incredible marinated ahi tuna, crab legs, lobster and oysters accompanied with his delicious seafood sauce. Evan is not only an amazing chef, but also a wonderful enthusiastic teacher who fielded our dozens of questions with knowledge and expertise. He prepared a wonderful three course meal for all 12 of us. Thank you chef Evan for giving us such special memories!

Rachel Lu

Evan was a great chef Very professional and super friendly The food was great!!! I've dined with him twice now and both dinners were excellent. The baked oyster with Uni & hollandaise sauce was UNREAL. I also really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna salad and homemade tortellini :) Thanks again!! Can't wait to try more things~

Dave Mallinson

Superlative wedding dinner for 13 served in our house. A very intimate perfectly paced meal with exquisite dishes and impeccable service. Thank you for the unique experience - it was a perfect evening!

Adam Timler

Evan is the best there is. From planning to cooking, Evan brings a plethora of talents and experiences to the table that are unmatched in the industry. His service is top notch and his company is just wonderful. No matter the occasion, Evan adds value. We look forward to working with Evan for when the next opportunity arises!

Sunita Bassra

Evan was awesome! He cooked 5 gorgeous and delicious courses for me and my friends. He showed up on time, was very professional, and explained our courses in detail. I would definitely recommend him to anyone hosting a small or large private party.

Annika Reinhardt

We had such a great experience with our private Chef Alexandra Wagner. Beautiful 7 course menu and on top we got to hear about her experiences working at Eleven Madison Park in New York, a restaurant that has been on our goodie bucket list for a long time. Def. a winner!

Danny C

Our experience with Vancouver Private Dining was unparalleled. Brockton was extremely professional and impressed all of our guests. He was punctual, arrived on time, and made the event incredibly special. Cyndy was an amazing bartender and was able to handle a huge volume of cocktails. The bar was kept organized and clean the entire time. Would highly recommend Vancouver Private Dining if you are wanting a bespoke offering that your guests will never forget.

038484

We wanted to drop you a note regarding the private dinner you prepared for us the other night. Our friends had just purchased their new Yacht and invited us aboard for the evening and topping off the experience was the 5-Star, 5-course meal you prepared. We couldn't have had a better time, the presentation and the flavours you fused together were fantastic, everyone was very impressed. We would highly recommend you and your services to anyone wanting a private dining experience!

Micheline Cramer

I first met Evan at Dinner in the Sky, the food was exquisite and he was amazing to watch cook. I later hired him to cater a private event where he was very professional and provided the best catering experience I've had.

Christen Skaer

Chef Evan provided us with such lovely food and a wonderful evening in Vancouver. He accommodated several different dietary restrictions in the same meal and he left us wanting more! Thank you so much!

Cathie Clark

To support BC Womens Health Foundation Vancouver Private Dining provided amazing dinner in my home. Chef Hunter was so organized created awesome. Highly recommend this catering company

Adam O'Neill

Would certainly recommend trying this place. Great atmosphere, yummy food, fantastic service. Highly recommended.

L Nickel

The aburi station was a huge success for our party! This was very much due to Chef Trevor whom we found to be easygoing and personable, talented and efficient. I would highly recommend and request him for future events. Thank you so much for such a great experience!

Corinne Feenie

Chef Elman is a consummate personable professional who was a pleasure to work with. He prepared and served a beautiful dinner for 20 at my home last night and I couldn't be more pleased. From the menu planning stage through to the clean-up, Chef Elman delivered beyond my expectations and those of my guests. His food was exceptional and he ensured that the evening went off without a hitch. I would highly recommend his services and would use him again.

Kaitlyn Fabbro

I hired Vancouver Private Catering for my small wedding at the end of August. The summer menu was beautifully curated and all my guests raved about how delicious the food was. Having a multi course, sit down meal was very important to me and my spouse, and Vancouver Private Catering executed our vision perfectly. I would highly recommend this catering company to anyone hosting a dinner party/event in the Vancouver area.

helmy nijzink

These guys are amazing! My evening as a host was so wonderful and relaxed. Beautiful, tasteful, fun, friendly...... just Top of the Bill :))