Chef On the Run

I get food delivered from Chef Colin every week and he continues to amaze with his cooking skills. I have numerous food allergies and he cooks around them deftly and his food tastes better than the nicer restaurants in Chicago. I am well-​traveled and spoiled when it comes to food and his meals are often at the top of my list of eating delights. Chef Colin is the real deal.

Chef on the Run, Colin, is fantastic! I needed some help preparing meals in anticipation of a week long visit from my family. I have found hosting, cooking for a large number of people, and cleaning up afterwards can be exhausting. It’s also nice to have dinner at home a few nights, especially with small kids. Chef Colin made seafood paella, beef short ribs and mashed potatoes, lasagna, quiche and French toast-​all were delicious! Chef Colin came to my house prior to cooking day to confirm the menu and check out what I had on hand in the fridge and pantry. I loved that he was willing to use what I already had in the house as it kept the grocery bill and the amount of food waste down. Chef Colin showed up the next day and prepared all of the dishes, placing them in the fridge and freezer respectively. He left my kitchen spotless and only the delicious scents of the dishes remained. Over the course of the week, I was able to reheat the dishes as needed. There was plenty left over for lunches the next day and my family was very impressed by the quality and quantity of the food. It was so nice to not worry about cooking and cleaning up– it freed me up to actually enjoy the time with my family! This would also be a great service for new parents, someone recovering from an illness/​injury or a family dealing with a crisis or loss. A new take on the «Jell-​O Brigade.» Nothing says love like good food. Thanks Chef Colin!

We had Chef Colin at our house for my parents’ birthday party, and we’re very glad we did. The experience was smooth from first contact. The menu was tailored to our preferences, Chef Colin was personable and highly professional and (most importantly) the food was fantastic. Fresh ingredients and imaginative presentation. We wouldn’t think twice about having Colin for our next special event.

I work a lot around the holidays, and it’s always very difficult for the family to have a nice meal together. Getting all of us together to go our to a restaurant is a hassle. This year, we decided to make things easy on ourselves and hired Chef Colin to cook our Thanksgiving Dinner.
The food was sensational. I, like many others, thought that I had eaten every kind of turkey and there was nothing new to do with it. Then I had turkey legs slow cooked in duck fat. (!!!)
There’s not enough good things I can say about the whole experience. Colin took care of everything, start to finish. He is a true professional. Our kitchen actually looked cleaner after dinner than when he started!

I have had several of Colin’s exquisitely prepared dishes and flavorable soups. In addition to Colin being a remarkable chef his genuine kindness and sense of humor makes it easy for me to continue to inquire for his returned business. Colin has surpassed mine and my dinner guests expectations every time. Some have now hired Colin for ocassions of their own.

I had the «honor» of trying some of Chef Colin’s delicious meals at a friend’s party and it was Amazing! The food was delicious: a perfect balance of spices, sauces and fresh ingredients. Original twists on classics.
The Chef is such a pleasant and agreeable person to have around. He is very professional, yet very engaging and endearing.
I would definitely recommend him to anybody who’s looking for a personal chef.

Wow! If you are having a debate on whether to hire Chef Colin for your next private dining experience, let me help you… Hire him! You will have an incredible dining experience. We recently hired Chef Colin for a birthday dinner party of six and he made the dinner a truly memorable experience. Every dish was made to perfection. His experience comes through at every course. He absolutely exceeded our expectations and will hire him again in the future. Chef Colin will undoubtably make your event memorable and special.

I’ve had many dishes that Colin has prepared, always a treat and something to look forward to. He comes highly recommended from me.

My husband surprised me with the best gift for the birth of our third child, «Chef on the Run»! Chef Colin has been visiting our home monthly and creating the most amazing food for our family. Each time he comes and makes about 4 – 5 meals. We enjoy several of the meals during the week and then freeze whatever is left! The stress of «what’s for dinner» has been eliminated. His food is absolutely wonderful and my entire family is thankful for the restaurant quality meals without the stress of eating in a restaurant with 2 kids under 5 and an infant. Colin is professional and leaves our kitchen spotless; however he leaves behind the yummy smells! I would absolutely recommend his services! We can’t wait to have a dinner party with him soon so all our friends can enjoy his talents as well!

Colin’s soups are out of this world! Can’t wait to have a party with Colin in command.

Colin is fantastic, really personable and funny. The lobster quiche he made was the best thing I had in a long time. Definitely recommend.