Chef Shawn
The ITAM
Shawn was fantastic. The ITAM menu was delicious. He was easy to communicate with and we had a wonderful experience overall. Highly recommend using Sh...
September 03 2026
Terry Dillinger
Chef Overall
5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5
@Chef Shawn Replied to @Terry DillingerThank you Terry! Congrats again!
Live Fire & Smoke
Chef Shawn was wonderful! We had a large group with variety of food preferences as well as kids to accommodate. He made sure that all our requests we...
August 11 2026
Peter Schintz
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Peter SchintzThanks so much Peter!
Live Fire & Smoke
The Chef was responsive and reached out to confirm details. I secured the chef without diving deep into reviews because I needed to get something book...
August 07 2026
Dr. Reba Royster
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality1
1Cleanliness5
5Presentation4
4Communication4
4 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Dr. Reba RoysterThank you for the kind words about the appetizers, and for the detailed feedback on the rest of the meal. I want to respond directly since I was the one in your kitchen that night.
A few things worth explaining. We started about 30-40 minutes later than planned while everyone got dressed for the formal dinner, and I coordinated timing with you once you came upstairs, so the later start was expected and planned around together.
The risotto was made fully on site that evening, from start to finish. It wasn’t prepped ahead or reheated.
The mac and cheese is a different issue, and one I take responsibility for. With that many plates to get out for a formal, individually plated service, it was the first dish I put together that night, and mac and cheese doesn’t hold heat the way a dish like risotto does. By the time it reached the table, it may have cooled more than it should have. Looking back, I’d recommend serving the mac and cheese family style for a group this size, since that format holds temperature far better than individually plated portions, though I understand the fully plated presentation was part of the formal experience you wanted for the evening.
The salmon is on me too. It came out fully cooked rather than medium so that it could finish cooking on it’s way to being served.
I’m glad the appetizers were a hit, and I’m sorry the mac and cheese and salmon didn’t match that. I’d welcome the chance to cook for you again and get it right.
Coastal
PEOPLE!!! Chef Shawn came tonight for my dad's 70th birthday and let me tell you - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (if I could give him more I would)!
Shawn went o...
August 21 2025
Rachael Cunningham
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Rachael CunninghamThank you Rachael!!
Live Fire & Smoke
We couldn't be more pleased! Shawn arrived on time and quickly went to work. He was polite, friendly and not at all intrusive in our space. The foo...
July 18 2025
Andrea Mischka
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Andrea MischkaThank you Andrea!!
Live Fire & Smoke
Chef Shawn was awesome from the beginning. He messaged me right after I made the reservation and was available to answer all my questions. On the nigh...
July 14 2025
Corinne Taylor
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Corinne TaylorThank you Corinne!
Live Fire & Smoke
Chef Shawn did a great job with our family dinner. Food was delicious and everything went well!
May 21 2025
Keely Phillips
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Keely PhillipsThank you Keely!!
Live Fire & Smoke
WOW, fantastic menu, presentation and delivery. Professional from start to finish. Highly recommend Shawn and FFK. We definitely be using this compa...
May 16 2025
Steve Shuttleworth
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5 @Chef Shawn Replied to @Steve ShuttleworthThank you Steve!
Custom
Katie was amazing! She worked with me to make a custom menu for 9 people and was incredibly accommodating to our food needs and preferences. She was a...
August 03 2024
Tara Nielson
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
5Live Fire & Smoke
Generally my wife cooks her heart out for her family, but doing so means she works all day, barely eats her own cooking and is exhausted when the fun ...
July 15 2024
R Michael Willauer
Chef Overall5
5Food Quality5
5Cleanliness5
5Presentation5
5Communication5
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