We booked Chef Mary for two demos and working with her was amazing. She was very responsive and asked good questions to ensure our needs were met. I highly recommend her services and will definitely be booking with her again.
Chef Mary Wills | Black Line Hospitality
- 7 hires
- Based in Oakland, CA
- 10 years in business
- 8 employees
- Background checked
About Chef Mary Wills | Black Line Hospitality
Classically trained at the French Culinary Institute in New York and Alma in Parma, Italy, I externed under Anthony Bourdain at Les Halles and served as Chef de Cuisine under Sirio Maccioni at Le Cirque. For 15+ years I’ve run private kitchens for ultra-high-net-worth families across New York, Beverly Hills, and the Bay Area — including clients like LeBron James and Sofía Vergara — bringing restaurant-level precision, discretion, and consistency to everyday meals and high-stakes events alike. I’m also maritime-certified (STCW, ENG1) for yacht and lake-house service, so wherever your household lives, I bring the same standard.
Reviews
I hope Mary Wills will be truthful about her expertise. I paid her very well but the presentation of the evening meal was an embarrassment. Meat was undercook and cut into chunks. There was a vat of butter that the guest had to question what it actually was and the buns were partially burnt. There was suppose to be a selection of dessert to accompany pecan “tarts” but they were nonexistent. Mary requested a 20% tip up front but left without checking in with me and the catering dishes were only partially rinsed. She said she cooked for LeBron James so my expectations were much higher.
Mary curated an excellent experience for my mom’s 65th bday with only 2 days notice. She was extremely responsive which allowed us to figure out logistics, menu, and pricing during an initial outreach, expediting the process. On the day of she showed up on time and was a joy to be around, which is must if this person is going to be in your home. She created a beautiful 5 course meal and really made my mom feel special (which only furthers my claim as favorite son). She will be back. That’s for sure
Less than zero. Her references are fake, her photos are AI, she says she has 8 employees but somehow when she gets "injured" she cannot cover the job. She promises to refund money when she cancels but doesn't do it. This is a fake profile. Buyer beware. The refund was fake screenshots, doctored. Check it out yourself regarding her "references"
Less than zero. Her references are fake, her photos are AI, she says she has 8 employees but somehow when she gets "injured" she cannot cover the job. She promises to refund money when she cancels but doesn't do it. This is a fake profile. Buyer beware.
Chef Mary did an amazing job catering a reception dinner at my aunts beautiful home in Los Altos. She was super easy to work with and helped work with my considerations to suggest the perfect menu and outline of the evening and food. And the food was DELICIOUS. All my family commented on how lovely she was, and she even made some gourmet sandwiches for the people staying at my aunts house hours before the event as she was preparing the dinner. 10/10 would want to hire Chef Mary again!
Mary was an absolute gem! The food was absolutely divine, fresh, delicious and presented with such elegance. Will definitely be using her again for our private events. Such a wonderful experience and couldn't recommend more.
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Chef Mary Wills | Black Line Hospitality★ 4.4
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