"I hired Chef Dan Starke of Cream City Q & Cuisine for two important events, and it was the perfect choice. Chef Dan created some unique and extraordinary dishes to match the theme of my events. What resulted was a beautifully executed presentation of delicious cuisine, which my guests raved about. For instance, at one of my events featuring an upscale jewelry designer from Florence, Italy, we featured "asiago filled gnocchi," "roasted eggplant caponata," a "Tuscan charcuterie board," and "smoked salmon," along with fine Italian wines and a Prosecco, Aperol Spritz as a signature drink. Chef Dan handled everything. He created the menu options, coordinated with the venue, prepared a fantastic presentation of wonderful hors d'oeuvres, and ensured the food stations remained filled and cleaned throughout the evening. The venue owner commented on how efficient and organized Chef Dan was behind the scenes and how Chef Dan left her kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. He went over and above to deliver more than promised. I will hire Chef Dan for future events and have recommended him to my friends and colleagues, who have also been very impressed and satisfied."

"Collaborating with Chef Dan on this event was a great experience! The objective for the event was to treat guests to an evening of fine jewelry in a non-traditional setting. Custom menus are a priority for me. I never felt the need to settle for something out of budget, boring and expected with his creativity and willingness to listen. Chef Dan suggested a menu of quality seasonal ingredients with regional specialties for a wide range of palets. Building a relationship with a Personal Chef like Dan, ensures you enjoy the gathering as much as your guests everytime!"

"Dan executed a perfect wine pairing dinner at our home for eight good friends. The courses were all expertly planned and prepared, and the wine pairings for each course were exactly what was needed for each one. The wines from around the world, were described in detail with each course as well. His salad of Hearty Grains was so complete with farro, wild rice, roasted tomato and beets, baby kale and apricots. Dressed in olive oil, lemon and agave nectar. We were all pleasantly surprised by how hearty it really was! The Wagyu beef dish was exceptional with flavor profiles so well integrated; Carved chimichurri Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye paired with Romanesco and roasted petite potato blend. Everything was truly outstanding! Great Job Chef Dan!"

"Our experience with Cream City Q & Cuisine was top notch. Dan was a pro from the start, helping us create a menu that was right for our group of about 20 people. The selection of meats and sides were great, from brisket to pulled pork and potato salad to cole slaw, there was something for everyone. He even cooked hot dogs for some of the little kids. All of the food was DELICIOUS. Nearly everyone had seconds and there were even some people who went for thirds and fourths. You need to try the cornbread! I would definitely recommend Dan to any event you're looking to host. You're guaranteed great food and a great experience."

"We recently had a party of 60+ people. Chef Dan created the most delicious menu for our guests! So delicious in fact, that even two months later our friends are still talking about the food! They loved the salads, cast-iron corn bread, the fabulous beans and of course the incredible meats. Every detail was meticulously handled, from set-up to clean up. We could not have been more pleased with CCQ and Chef Dan and look forward to using his services in the future!"

"We worked with Dan on a bbq menu for more than 20 people. He came and reviewed our location before the event and had suggestions on how to make this event even more memorable. The food was incredibly delicious! Everyone went back for more - and there was plenty of food for everyone. The day of there was a menu for everyone to view so they knew what was we were eating, serving dishes, tablecloth plates, etc., everything was provided and taken care of by Dan. I didn’t have to lift a finger. He was a great person to work with, and I would use his services again!"

"Absolutely incredible and delicious food! They came to our home and catered a party for 60 people and did a tremendous job. Our guests absolutely loved and raved about the food which was a Mexican style dinner. Thank you!"

"Dan executed a perfect wine pairing dinner at our home for eight good friends. The courses were all expertly planned and prepared, and the wine pairings for each course were exactly what was needed for each one. The wines from around the world, were described in detail with each course as well. His salad of Hearty Grains was so complete with farro, wild rice, roasted tomato and beets, baby kale and apricots. Dressed in olive oil, lemon and agave nectar. We were all pleasantly surprised by how hearty it really was! The Wagyu beef dish was exceptional with flavor profiles so well integrated: Carved chimichurri Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye paired with Romanesco and roasted petite potato blend. Everything was truly outstanding! Great Job Chef Dan!"