Passionate about cooking, pairing and storytelling

Chef David Taylor was absolutely amazing! He called the day before to confirm the menu that would work best for us, and showed utmost professionalism and friendliness throughout the experience. I have two young kids that were very interested in everything happening, and instead of shooing them away he encouraged them to help with small tasks that were safe, answered their questions, and treated them as equally important customers. My husband is very much an experiences man, which makes finding gifts for him difficult. Chef David provided an experience that created one of the most impactful gifts I've given in a decade-long relationship. The food was exquisite, each the dish the best of its kind (or tying with the best) we've had. The presentation had even my little picky eaters ready to eat, and Chef David did the perfect amount of interaction vs. leaving us to enjoy our food. I would recommend Take a Chef and Chef David 100% to anyone.

We hired David Taylor for our son’s 30th birthday event. Everyone loved him. He is incredibly personable and professional. He was engaging and quick to learn names and preferences. The food quality and presentation were top notch and we learned a lot about pairings- both wine and tequila! He made us laugh! His staff was great and the clean up was just such a nice ending to a relaxing evening. I wholeheartedly recommend David Taylor for your event and we will definitely use him for our next private dinner. Thank you, David!!!!!

Chef David and Team were amazing! Very easy to work and communicate with! The dishes were extremely fresh, beautifully presented, and fun to learn about each dish throughout the process. Definitely would recommend, you won’t be disappointed!

Chef Taylor did an amazing job considering the size of our group and our needs. We had 18 adults and 15 children that ranged in age from 2-10 years old. He made all 3 meals for 2 days. We had a lot of special dietary needs and he was able to accommodate most, if not all of them. He always made sure to walk around and ask if everyone had what they needed. He was so easy to work with and everything he made tasted great! His team was also very efficient with set up and clean up. We highly recommend Chef Taylor and plan to use him again for future events!

Chef David and his wonderful team exceeded our expectations in every way. Our company retreat dinners were far more special and engaging due to Chef David. The discussions during prep, the engaging dialogue during dinner, and the quality of the food and service were simply wonderful. Side note, although the prep/cleanup team was in the same room as our meal, we were completely unaware of their activities--until they departed leaving a spotless kitchen behind. I would not hesitate to engage Chef David again.

Chef David was incredible

Chef David was very informative about the menu great sense of humor and really made our evening very enjoyable. The wine pairing was phenomenal, giving us history about the foods and the wine. He was detailed in the preparation and very open to answering all our questions.

We had a 60th reunion and thought it would be a great idea to hire a private chef for a fun dinner at the house. We waited way too late to book but were amazed at the entire experience. Chef David put it all together in a very short period of time and was able to accommodate the different dietary restrictions. Food was awesome, presentation great, and a wonderful evening had by all.

Chef David did an incredible job from start to finish. During the planning he was thoughtful in helping me choose the menu. He came with everything needed and made for such an enjoyable evening. Not having to stress about anything was such a treat. I didn't know before hand, but he said the meal can be interactive and guests can help in the kitchen, which definitely makes for a fun evening. Chef David went above and beyond and I would use him and recommend him in the future.

An amazing night! David was wonderful…very engaging. Menu was awesome: he supplied everything needed for a four course dining experience. It was a French style cuisine with wine pairing. Started out with a baked cambered, Coquille St. Jacque, lobster bisque, veal chops with Duchess potatoes followed by crème brûlée. Give him a try you won’t be sorry!