We were extremely disappointed with the experience, especially considering we paid over $1,000 for what was supposed to be a premium private chef dinner. The chef did not arrive on time, and without any prior notice, two men we had never been introduced to showed up in her place. My wife and her friends were understandably uncomfortable with this unexpected change. To make matters worse, the men who arrived did not even seem to know they were supposed to be cooking the meal. We were also required to use our own plates and silverware, despite the service description stating these items were included. Additionally, we paid extra for dessert, only to receive 16$ a premade dessert from Sam’s Club, still in its original packaging with the barcode attached (see attached photo). While the food itself was good, the overall experience fell far short of what was advertised and what we paid for. We expected a professional, personalized private chef experience, but instead felt we received little more than takeout with an unexpected change in staff. After we expressed our concerns, the chef apologized and offered 25% off a future event. While we appreciate the apology, a discount on a service we are unlikely to use again does not address the shortcomings of the event we already paid for. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience for a special birthday dinner.
Cecilia's Kitchen Catering
- 55 hires
- Based in Spring, TX
- 8 years in business
- 4 employees
- Background checked
About Cecilia's Kitchen Catering
Serious inquiries only, charged by inquiry. Fees may apply . What makes me stand out is that i don’t limit myself to one type of cooking style. I cook American, Indian,Asian,CAjun,Mexican& Italian. I’ve cooked in Alaska, was the head chef at a restaurant in river oaks, the former chef of Tesla Giga Factory in Austin tx. I’m one of the Executive chefs for spectrum concessions. I graduated from culinary school back in 2018. Cooking is definitely my passion. I usually drive long distance so don’t be afraid that i won’t drive to your location.
Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an incredible experience! Chef Ceciliacatered our birthday dinner at home, and everything was absolutely delicious. Every dish was beautifully prepared, the presentation was outstanding, and the service was professional from start to finish. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the food was. Thank you for making our celebration so special—we’ll definitely be booking again!
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Planning a wedding comes with unexpected changes, and finding a cocktail hour caterer just weeks before our wedding could have easily become stressful—but Cierra made the process feel effortless from beginning to end. Not only was she able to accommodate us on short notice, but she delivered beautifully. The cocktail hour was exactly what we envisioned—elegant, seamless, and thoughtfully executed. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned to keep guests satisfied while still leaving room to enjoy dinner. We received so many compliments! What stood out most was Cierra’s professionalism, flexibility, responsiveness, and willingness to show up for us during such an important season. Being able to trust a vendor so close to our wedding date brought such peace of mind. Thank you, Cierra, for helping make our wedding day feel so special. We truly appreciate your care, attention to detail, and ability to come through for us. We would absolutely recommend your services and would gladly work with you again in the future! — Ciara & La’Byron 🤍
A near last minute Christmas Eve Dinner Party for my small family! Turned out great! Cecilia did the heavy lifting so that I could be present for the event!!!! I will work with her again. Happy New Year!
She takes pride in her work!! Will definitely hire again.
We had a small Mother’s Day brunch and wanted a southern influenced meal. Chef C was able to work with us to achieve our goal.
We had the pleasure of hiring Chef C for our housewarming, and she truly exceeded our expectations! She arrived on time, prepared an incredible spread, and created an amazing atmosphere that everyone enjoyed. The food was absolutely delicious—our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The entire experience was seamless, and we’re already looking forward to working with Chef C again in the future. Highly recommend!
Phenomenal Experience with Cecilia’s Kitchen Catering! After interviewing many chefs, I chose Cecilia’s Kitchen Catering because Cecilia was incredibly easy to talk to, super responsive, and genuinely invested in making my husband’s retirement party special. We had friends fly in from Chicago and wanted to enjoy the evening without worrying about cooking or cleaning—Cecilia and her team delivered exactly that. The menu featured ribeyes, chicken quarters, broccolini, truffle mac & cheese, and rolls—all absolutely delicious. They arrived on time, prepared everything beautifully and even boxed up leftovers before leaving the kitchen spotless. The presentation was great, and the flavors were on point. The only small tweak I would make for next time is providing my own ribeyes. While the ones they brought were tasty and well-seasoned, our group is used to thick-cut, prime steakhouse-style ribeyes. That said, everything else was chef’s kiss. The truffle mac & cheese? I wanted to hoard it all for myself! Overall, Cecilia’s Kitchen made our night stress-free and special. If you're looking for a caterer who truly cares and delivers a fantastic experience, I highly recommend them!
She was very responsive, professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Cecilia for your next catering experience.
She worked with my mom on a small catering event, and she loved it! Thankful for her communication and responsiveness as that is very important to my mom.
I want to thank Cecilia’s kitchen for doing a fabulous job at my Harlem Nights 65th celebration. The food was wonderful from the eggplant to the salmon. The dessert banana pudding and peach cobbler were excellent. To top it off I needed a bartender at the last moment and Cecelia’s kitchen rose to the occasion. If you need a wonderful caterer especially in the Cypress Tx area give her team a call. Wishing Cecelia’s kitchen much continued success.
Chef C worked specifically with us to create a healthy, balanced meal for our high school athletes on game day. The food was great, she was quick to work with us and respond, and extremely trustworthy.
Cecilia's Kitchen and Catering helped us put in our first Art Auction (fundraising event). Her team was professional during the event. During the planning phase Cecilia did everything in her power to help make the specifics of the event and how they could provide services in the most efficient way. Cecilia is truly someone that I would love to work with in the future. Cecilia's catering team were pivotal in the success of our fundraising event.
I reached out to Chef C for a private dinner for a Bachelorette party in Houston for 10 guests. This was my first time using a private chef and on our initial conversation she provided me her website and it was from there that I looked at her gallery and picked the dishes. She was very open to diversifying the menu but I wanted to stick to dishes she’s already made based on the galley pictures on her website as a way to minimize surprises the day of. I also choose to stick with dishes she’s already made as a way to manage BOTH our expectations. An invoice was sent and she was patient with me in terms of rearranging/adding dishes to meet a budget. We agreed on a final menu and the invoice was paid shortly after. Fast forward to a couple of days before the weekend I’m informed that the desert we agreed on was not possible due to an inability to find the correct pans so we decided on a chocolate cake (agreed/paid for molten cakes, we decided on a homemade chocolate cake in place of). Fast forward to the day of the dinner, the chef was late, we did not get our agreed upon cocktails, and the dessert was a store bought cake. Also, the food that was paid for was not what was pictured on her website. The actual quality of the food was okay. Our favorite component of the menu were the crab cakes. While the chef was there we did agree upon a refund of the cocktails since she had forgotten about that component of the menu. Couple of days later (and a few text reminders), the chef sends me a refund of $15 for the cocktails. I followed up with a text to clarify the amount as $15 for 10 cocktails seems unreasonable. Surely she meant $15 PER cocktails. The Chef informs me that the $15 was indeed the total for 10 drinks because… “You weren’t charged the proper amount from the beginning. So initially it was never charged”. I sent the $15 back the next day. The communication with Chef C was good and she was very patient as I was building the menu for the Bach party but I don’t think I’d use her services in the future.
Chef Cece was a pleasure to work with! She was very responsive and professional from start to finish. We worked on a brunch menu together and made it aesthetically pleasing for a bridal shower and it was a big hit with our crowd. It all tasted amazing - the French toast and the biscuits were to die for! Will definitely use her again for future events! She’s the best!
Cecilia catered my VIP party. My guest and I love everything prepared. Nothing was left. The flavors are spot on! Service was smoothe. Will definitely be using her for next events.
Hired Cierra for an Engagement brunch for my daughter featuring shrimp & grits, chiken & waffles, Eggs Benedict, and potatoes. The sauce with the shrimp was incredibly flavorful, the syrup for the waffles is her signature recipe and is a perfect companion to the chicken and waffles; this syrup set this dish apart from other chicken and waffle dishes I have tasted at other eateries. The Eggs Benedict was perfectly cooked. This was a challenge because the meal was delivered and not prepared on site. Keeping the yolk for the eggs at the right temperature for delivery was a challenge but she pulled it off with flying colors. Hire this chef for your event. You will not be disappointed!!
BEST THXG MEAL EVER!!! Cecilia is a pro Chef & WONDERFUL person!!! Highly recommend!!!
Food was great. The Chef was very flexible and worked with our dietary restrictions. Everyone was happy with the food and the service.
It was my first time going with a personal chef and my family had such a great experience! She worked with me on the menu and was really professional throughout the entire process. The food was delicious - we had brunch for about 20 people and everyone loved it! Will definitely be using her services in the future.