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Your Personal Chef!

Caterer · Memphis, TN · reviewed since 2022

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 20 personal chefsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
5.0 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
37%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Your Personal Chef! at a glance

Google reviewers rate Your Personal Chef five stars based on 140 reviews, highlighting consistent praise for delicious food, beautiful presentation, and professional service. Customers frequently mention the business's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions, punctuality, and flexible communication for last-minute requests or specific event needs. Services include office catering, special event meals, and meal prep, with no recurring criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 140 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 140 Google reviews (126 with written comments, 16 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 37% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Personal Chef serving Memphis, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other personal chefs

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction98Reliability98Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 98 (median 95)Reliability: 98 (median 96)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Your Personal Chef!Personal Chefs median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Your Personal Chef!: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Your Personal Chef!: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Your Personal Chef!: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 32.–
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Star ratings

140 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13899%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 126 written reviews

  • Praise11799%
  • Complaints11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4437%
  • Would recommend3126%
  • Quality & results2118%
  • Speed & response1311%
  • Honesty & trust54%
  • Communication33%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 126 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “That level of kindness and service is hard to find.”
  • “I strongly recommend for your next date night or memorable event”
  • “We had a wonderful experience working with Carolyn and Your Personal Chef for a special dinner at the end of our weeklong educational program in Memphis.”
  • “Every dish was full of flavor, and everything arrived on time and well prepared.”
  • “We felt genuinely cared for from start to finish, and we couldn't recommend Your Personal Chef more highly!”
  • “Carolyn was communicative and very easy to work with!”
  • “Very reasonable price.”

People customers mention

  • Carolyn 28 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Marc1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Delicious food, beautiful presentation , and extraordinary service!! We ended our ten day trip with a celebratory meal and couldn’t have been more pleased. We had many people who had dietary restrictions and the dinner accommodated all of their needs. I rarely post a five star rating - this evening was perfection.

Natalia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

such a nice lady!! food was delicious! she was so open and inspiring aswell! 😊😊 such a beautiful soul . ❤️

Merekiah5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

I’m so grateful for my experience with Your Personal Chef! I called at the very last minute and she was able to accommodate. She showed up on time and she fully delivered! The set up was nice and the food was on point!!!

Customer photo from Merekiah's review
Mauren1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

The service from beginning to end was excellent, the food was amazing and so was our Chef. I strongly recommend for your next date night or memorable event

Cyndy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We can't thank Your Personal Chef enough for the amazing experience these past three days! The food was absolutely delicious, and our whole team loved every meal. Everyone was excited for lunch each day, and it truly brought us together. Even the cookie sandwiches were a huge hit!🫶🏻👌🏻 What makes the…

Customer photo from Cyndy's review
Ara3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an excellent experience with Your Personal Chef! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every dish was full of flavor, and everything arrived on time and well prepared. It made our office lunch easy and enjoyable, and everyone loved the meal. We will definitely be ordering again and…

Customer photo from Ara's reviewCustomer photo from Ara's review

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 140 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Rebecca Richards-Kramer1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a wonderful experience working with Carolyn and Your Personal Chef for a special dinner at the end of our weeklong educational program in Memphis. The food was absolutely delicious, and Carolyn handled everything with incredible care, from the traditional Southern fare to the special vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs in our group. Everyone had wonderful options to enjoy, and no one felt like an afterthought. What really stood out was the care and thoughtfulness she brought to every aspect of the evening. She even made a birthday cake and brought balloons to help us celebrate one of our participants! And although it wasn't expected, Carolyn and her husband stayed afterward to help with cleanup, leaving the space spotless. After a week spent exploring some very heavy and difficult topics, we wanted our final evening to be a chance for everyone to come together, reflect, and enjoy a beautiful meal. Carolyn helped make that possible. We felt genuinely cared for from start to finish, and we couldn't recommend Your Personal Chef more highly!

Marc Skvirsky1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Delicious food, beautiful presentation , and extraordinary service!! We ended our ten day trip with a celebratory meal and couldn’t have been more pleased. We had many people who had dietary restrictions and the dinner accommodated all of their needs. I rarely post a five star rating - this evening was perfection.

Natalia Santana1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Natalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

such a nice lady!! food was delicious! she was so open and inspiring aswell! 😊😊 such a beautiful soul . ❤️

Merekiah Tucker5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Merekiah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’m so grateful for my experience with Your Personal Chef! I called at the very last minute and she was able to accommodate. She showed up on time and she fully delivered! The set up was nice and the food was on point!!!

Mauren Tucker Sr1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The service from beginning to end was excellent, the food was amazing and so was our Chef. I strongly recommend for your next date night or memorable event

Tikeila Rucker10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tikeila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thank you for your exceptional service and great food.

MEMPHISPRAISERLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MEMPHISPRAISER has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love her FOOD! Very PROFESSIONAL

Cyndy H.C1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cyndy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We can't thank Your Personal Chef enough for the amazing experience these past three days! The food was absolutely delicious, and our whole team loved every meal. Everyone was excited for lunch each day, and it truly brought us together. Even the cookie sandwiches were a huge hit!🫶🏻👌🏻 What makes the experience even more special is the love and care she puts into everything she does. She didn't just provide great food—she made us feel cared for, She takes care of our family. That level of kindness and service is hard to find. ✨️💕 We are incredibly grateful and can't wait to continue working with her. If you're looking for amazing food and someone who truly cares about her clients, Your Personal Chef is the best choice. Highly, highly recommend! ❤️

Ara claros3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an excellent experience with Your Personal Chef! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every dish was full of flavor, and everything arrived on time and well prepared. It made our office lunch easy and enjoyable, and everyone loved the meal. We will definitely be ordering again and highly recommend them for office catering or any special event! ❤❤❤💕👌👌

Dallana Hernandez5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dallana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had the pleasure of having Your Personal Chef cater our office lunch today, and it was honestly one of the best meals we’ve had at work! Everything was absolutely delicious. We ordered a salad, which sounds simple, but it was hands down one of the best salads I’ve ever had. The chicken was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Every single dish was fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care and attention to detail. Beyond the amazing food, the service was outstanding. She arrived on time, was incredibly kind, professional, and made the whole experience even better. The portions were generous, everyone in the office loved the meal, we were all completely satisfied, and even the dessert was amazing! I’ve honestly been excited about this lunch all day. It’s rare to find food that’s this delicious while also receiving such wonderful service. We can’t wait to have Your Personal Chef cater for us again. Highly, highly recommend!

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