8/9/2017: Chef Adair made the most amazing 5 course meal right in our kitchen while visiting the wine country. Felt like we were with old friends. Would highly recommend the experience! - Meghan H., Jacksonville, FL.
5/28/2017: An Elopement in San Francisco, Ca.
We had a wonderful experience with chef Adair! He and his assistant Diego went above and beyond to make our day perfect! They blended perfectly into the background as to not distract from our special day, were interactive when appropriate, had great energy, were relaxed about our timeline, and most importantly, cooked some delicious food for us!!! The icing on the cake... chef Adair brought along his camera and took some beautiful pictures for us! He and Diego were so super sweet and did an awesome job! We cannot imagine this experience being any better!! - Jacqueline B., Washington, DC
4/30/2017 | Stephanie A. Chicago, United States
If there were 6 stars I would give that rating! Chef Adair prepared a 5 course meal for my 40th birthday dinner for 11 of my friends. It was the highlight of my birthday weekend and one of the best meals I have ever had. He was great to work with and he and his team were fun and professional. Came to the house and even helped us pair our wines. My friends are still talking about the food months later. I would highly recommend him for any private events or catering — Stephanie A.
3/30/2017 | Robert W. Cleveland, United States***If you want a "WOW FACTOR" at your next dinner party, this is the guy to do it***
Five stars is as good as it gets. However, six stars would be more appropriate. Chef Adair was extraordinary, not only in the kitchen, but also in the preparation of our surprise dinner party for my wife's birthday. Not only did he execute an exquisite 6 course menu, he paired it beautifully with the wines I currently had in my cellar as well.
1/3/2017 | Javier M. Miami, United States
We hired Chef Adair and his assistant to cook for our group of 8 who were vacationing in Napa Valley from Miami. From the start, he was very flexible and accommodating to everyone's likes and dislikes when creating our menu. Additionally, he helped us select wines to pair with our meals based on the wineries we had planned to visit.
The overall experience was fantastic! All of the dishes exceeded our expectations, from the vodka ceviche, to the porcini dusted filet mignon and everyone's favorite the espresso and chocolate creme brûlée.
I strongly recommend Chef Adair for any dinner party!! The food was outstanding and he has a personality to match!! We hope to be able to repeat the experience with him in the near future. — Javier M.
8/25/2016 | Fleur , San Rafael, Ca.
Thank you Garrett! We had such a wonderful evening. Thank you so so much for making our evening so special and perfect. Unforgettable! You are super nice and cool too! We will surely be in touch. Best wishes. — Will and Fleur
8/12/2016 | Rosanne D. from Santa Rosa, CA
Chef Adair was part of the expert team that made my intimate winery wedding the stuff of dreams.
From the minute we hired him, he was professional, fun, committed, and attentive to every detail. Chef Adair was by our side as we selected wines for the 6-course meal we had planned for our guests--which was such a fun experience and gave him the opportunity to get to know us and incorporate our personality as a couple into the dining experience we wanted to create for our guests.
My husband is a country boy and avid hunter, while I am a Paris-loving City girl. Chef Adair adeptly created a gorgeous menu that reflected both of our tastes--he also sourced game and figs from our ranch to make the experience even more personal. It was a lovely homage to where we call home and was the kind of touch that very few accept the challenge to do. The end result was a beautiful menu that was both interesting and luxurious.
It was also fantastic that with each course, he would take a moment to come out and speak to our guests about the course, the thought and inspiration behind it, and tasting notes. Our guests absolutely fell in love with him.
It is no exaggeration to say that Chef Adair was instrumental in making our wedding dinner magical. Our 14 guests still talk about that night and remark on how amazing the meal was--which is rare when it comes to your typical wedding dinner that consists of rubbery chicken and tired, uninspired menus.
If you love food and want to create an unforgettable dining experience for your intimate wedding or dinner party, hands down, Chef Adair is your man!
— Rosanne D
2/1/2018
Chef Adair prepared a private dinner for me, my husband and 4 of our close friends during our stay in Napa. He was very accommodating when assisting me in planning the menu to ensure that everyone would enjoy what was prepared. Chef Adair was very kind, has a great sense of humor and was very interactive with our group. The food was beautifully prepared, the portions were perfect and the flavors were amazing. We had a lot of laughs, ate really delicious food and had an amazing experience with our friends.
9/27/2018
Chef Garrett and his crew were amazing. They paired the perfect food for our dozen guests and wonderful Sonoma wine. We will be using him in a regular basis! - Theresa F., Las Vegas, NV
6/1/2019
We had Chef Adair in our AirBnB this week in Kenwood, CA and what a night! He created a special menu for our liking, and everything was prepped so beautifully. All 8 of us licked the plates clean! Each of the 4 courses got better as it went on. When Chef Adair left, he left the kitchen even cleaner than when we had arrived! His professionalism and service was incomparable! Must do when in Wine Country .. we look forward to it again soon!
Breanne M., San Francisco, Ca
...Continued reviews from our gracious clients.
8/7/2017I don't know where to begin Chef Adair catered a dinner for us four years ago while we were visiting in Napa. The food was absolutely amazing and the service impeccable. The experience was something you can't describe, he offered wine pairing for each course served and it was just mind blowing. We have gone back to visit Napa every year since with the exception of this year, each time we have gone back we had made it a point to have Chef Adair cater our last night in the area with a five course meal and wine to pair with each course. We can't wait to come back in 2018, he has become family to us and a trip to Napa without Chef Adair isn't worth the visit!
— Lisa R.
9/4/2015
“Chef Adair, we all thank you for the making our trip to Napa unforgettable!”
— Lisa R.
11/19/11
From Yelp: "The star system here says it all. Chef Adair and his team are as good as it gets. As a past business owner and events coordinator, I have worked with many chefs and catering companies over the years. Literally, no one comes close to the professionalism and joy Chef Adair brings to his jobs. I've worked with Adair a few times now and each time it's the same. He and Richard run such an efficient, tight ship, that as the event coordinator I literally don't have to worry about anything food related. They had every detail taken care of. And all of this before the food which is... amazing."
- Tanya S. Healdsburg Thumbprint Cellars
"Garrett and his team stepped up on very short notice to cater a reception for Lily Tomlin. The service was superb, and I have never had so many positive comments about the food at any event...it was delicious!" — Penny Vanderwolk, Fund Development, Community Relations Manager, Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa
"When looking for private chefs, Sonoma county offers a wide variety of choices. I can say without reservation, that Chef Adair represents the best of the best." — Jeremy C.
"Chef Adair is incredible! I hired him and his team for a private 5-course tasting dinner for 13 people and every course was better than the next! We were blown away with the flavors, the combination of ingredients - from beginning to end and down to every last detail, it was the perfect evening.
We barely knew he was there yet when we all wanted to chat and see what they were up to in the kitchen, he was more than happy to show us the ropes and teach us a bit about what he was doing. He's super cool, personable and beyond professional.
If you want an amazing meal to go with your fabulous evening, then hire Chef Adair. You will NOT be disappointed. "
— Jordan P.
"Chef Adair is one of the best chefs we have had the pleasure of cooking for us! Our family spent a week in the wine country eating at some of the best restaurants in the area because we are foodies. Then we had Chef Adair cook for us at our vacation home on the last night of our trip, and it was by far the best dinner we had. His plates were creative, well executed, beautiful and best of all had an amazing combination of flavors. He used the freshest ingredients with delicious accompaniments grown in his own garden. To top it all off he is personable and showed us great techniques in cooking. We will invite Chef Adair to cook for us again and greatly appreciated the excellent service from his staff who joined him." — Christine Dwiggins
"I just wanted to thank you one more time for that wonderful dinner on the 22nd. You really made our anniversary & vow renewal so memorable and I can't thank you enough. The food was fantastic, hands down the best meal I've had. And I can't imagine having a better one! Everything was perfect and everyone truly enjoyed the dinner. You and your crew did a fabulous job. If we make it back out to Sonoma, we will definitely be giving you a call to do another dinner for us. Thank you!!!!" — Jenny Cook
"I can't remember when I've enjoyed a party as much, which is really challenging when you are the host. You took care of every detail, added more than we even anticipated, created heavenly food, and interacted beautifully with our guests. And then, when I thought that the evening could not get more magical, you offered an incredibly generous donation to Teach with Africa. WOW! We (the Schlenoff-Kowal families) look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship." — Margie Schlenoff
"As a sommelier, it is rare to have the pleasure of working with a chef who enjoys the dialogue of creating perfect wine pairings as much as Chef Adair. Each dish was creative, delicious and showed great sensitivity to the paired wines. Additionally, he was able to seamlessly adjust to some last minute requests from the guests, tailoring the experience perfectly to their needs."
—Sean Meyer – Estate Sommelier, Cardinale
"Better than Cyrus and twice the fun!" — Bob & Kris
"I just wanted to thank you again on behalf of Brad and our group of crazy friends. Brad and I have decided we may never top that night - ever. I literally think I had the best time in my life. You made my birthday very memorable! Everything was perfect!" — Beth
"A million thanks — You guys did a wonderful party for my family. [...] best day and dinner ever. So professionally executed. I can't express my (our) gratitude enough." — Jack
"The menu was highly creative, the presentation beautiful yet simple, the food absolutely delicious and the service right on. Chef Adair and his staff helped make the event memorable for our guests and has set the standard for events going forward."
— James Luchini, Director of Retail Operations, Francis Ford Coppola Presents
"The food was fantastic, the presentation was stunning and the service was extraordinary. Our event was made memorable because of Chef Adair. From beginning to end, it was a pleasure to work with Chef Adair. He is innovative, creative and hardworking. All our guests were impressed." — Leanne T., Marinwood, CA
"Thank you again for a perfect evening. The food was amazingly delicious. We are still talking about it. the whole evening was beyond what we had expected and really made our trip to Napa. Can't wait to do it again!" — Mel :)
"Chef Adair and his team catered my husband's 50th Birthday party over Memorial Day weekend in Santa Rosa. And did they go above and beyond to make the event memorable. It was an outdoor event and the weather turned unexpectedly to a heavy rain just hours before the guests were to arrive. The crew came together and helped me assemble tents and the chef loaned me his tent. The staff solved so many problems that night with creativity and great smiles. The food was fabulous and Chef Adair was so easy to work with and responsive to special requests. He responded quickly when I first contacted him and impressed me with his love of food and local sourcing of his ingredients. An incredibly memorable evening thanks to Chef Adair and his team."
— Darren P., San Francisco, CA
"I was wondering if it was still possible to get the recipes for the delicious brunch that we had ... Everyone is still raving about the food, it was just amazing!!" Holly Larson
"...how amazing dinner was on Saturday. I was utterly suprised by each dish. It was the icing on the cake (pun intended) of a fabulous weekend. And not only can you cook like a maniac you were so fun to hang with. Thanks again for evertything." — Nathalie, New York
"Chef Garrett, What an amazing production you and your staff put on. The turn out was awesome. Everyone was raving about how good the food was and how well it paired with our wines. Martha did an awesome job on making sure everything was perfect. Hope you make it to Freemark Abbey Winery soon and we look forward to working with you again in future." — Alexis Furkioti - Events Director Freemark Abbey Winery
"Hell of a party!" Thanks, Joel backman
"So much to write! I thought I should send you a quick "pre-Thank You card" email expressing our sincere "Thanks" for the wonderful dinner reception you and your staff created (more details to come in the actual Thank You card). Please look for the card to arrive by postal mail." Thank you! Teiko Stahl
"I wanted to thank you for the absolutely wonderful experience and meal. Everyone was very impressed with the presentation and food...we all had a great time." - Bob Imai
— Lisa R.
9/4/2015
“Chef Adair, we all thank you for the making our trip to Napa unforgettable!”
— Lisa R.
11/19/11
From Yelp: "The star system here says it all. Chef Adair and his team are as good as it gets. As a past business owner and events coordinator, I have worked with many chefs and catering companies over the years. Literally, no one comes close to the professionalism and joy Chef Adair brings to his jobs. I've worked with Adair a few times now and each time it's the same. He and Richard run such an efficient, tight ship, that as the event coordinator I literally don't have to worry about anything food related. They had every detail taken care of. And all of this before the food which is... amazing."
- Tanya S. Healdsburg Thumbprint Cellars
"Garrett and his team stepped up on very short notice to cater a reception for Lily Tomlin. The service was superb, and I have never had so many positive comments about the food at any event...it was delicious!" — Penny Vanderwolk, Fund Development, Community Relations Manager, Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa
"When looking for private chefs, Sonoma county offers a wide variety of choices. I can say without reservation, that Chef Adair represents the best of the best." — Jeremy C.
"Chef Adair is incredible! I hired him and his team for a private 5-course tasting dinner for 13 people and every course was better than the next! We were blown away with the flavors, the combination of ingredients - from beginning to end and down to every last detail, it was the perfect evening.
We barely knew he was there yet when we all wanted to chat and see what they were up to in the kitchen, he was more than happy to show us the ropes and teach us a bit about what he was doing. He's super cool, personable and beyond professional.
If you want an amazing meal to go with your fabulous evening, then hire Chef Adair. You will NOT be disappointed. "
— Jordan P.
"Chef Adair is one of the best chefs we have had the pleasure of cooking for us! Our family spent a week in the wine country eating at some of the best restaurants in the area because we are foodies. Then we had Chef Adair cook for us at our vacation home on the last night of our trip, and it was by far the best dinner we had. His plates were creative, well executed, beautiful and best of all had an amazing combination of flavors. He used the freshest ingredients with delicious accompaniments grown in his own garden. To top it all off he is personable and showed us great techniques in cooking. We will invite Chef Adair to cook for us again and greatly appreciated the excellent service from his staff who joined him." — Christine Dwiggins
"I just wanted to thank you one more time for that wonderful dinner on the 22nd. You really made our anniversary & vow renewal so memorable and I can't thank you enough. The food was fantastic, hands down the best meal I've had. And I can't imagine having a better one! Everything was perfect and everyone truly enjoyed the dinner. You and your crew did a fabulous job. If we make it back out to Sonoma, we will definitely be giving you a call to do another dinner for us. Thank you!!!!" — Jenny Cook
"I can't remember when I've enjoyed a party as much, which is really challenging when you are the host. You took care of every detail, added more than we even anticipated, created heavenly food, and interacted beautifully with our guests. And then, when I thought that the evening could not get more magical, you offered an incredibly generous donation to Teach with Africa. WOW! We (the Schlenoff-Kowal families) look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship." — Margie Schlenoff
"As a sommelier, it is rare to have the pleasure of working with a chef who enjoys the dialogue of creating perfect wine pairings as much as Chef Adair. Each dish was creative, delicious and showed great sensitivity to the paired wines. Additionally, he was able to seamlessly adjust to some last minute requests from the guests, tailoring the experience perfectly to their needs."
—Sean Meyer – Estate Sommelier, Cardinale
"Better than Cyrus and twice the fun!" — Bob & Kris
"I just wanted to thank you again on behalf of Brad and our group of crazy friends. Brad and I have decided we may never top that night - ever. I literally think I had the best time in my life. You made my birthday very memorable! Everything was perfect!" — Beth
"A million thanks — You guys did a wonderful party for my family. [...] best day and dinner ever. So professionally executed. I can't express my (our) gratitude enough." — Jack
"The menu was highly creative, the presentation beautiful yet simple, the food absolutely delicious and the service right on. Chef Adair and his staff helped make the event memorable for our guests and has set the standard for events going forward."
— James Luchini, Director of Retail Operations, Francis Ford Coppola Presents
"The food was fantastic, the presentation was stunning and the service was extraordinary. Our event was made memorable because of Chef Adair. From beginning to end, it was a pleasure to work with Chef Adair. He is innovative, creative and hardworking. All our guests were impressed." — Leanne T., Marinwood, CA
"Thank you again for a perfect evening. The food was amazingly delicious. We are still talking about it. the whole evening was beyond what we had expected and really made our trip to Napa. Can't wait to do it again!" — Mel :)
"Chef Adair and his team catered my husband's 50th Birthday party over Memorial Day weekend in Santa Rosa. And did they go above and beyond to make the event memorable. It was an outdoor event and the weather turned unexpectedly to a heavy rain just hours before the guests were to arrive. The crew came together and helped me assemble tents and the chef loaned me his tent. The staff solved so many problems that night with creativity and great smiles. The food was fabulous and Chef Adair was so easy to work with and responsive to special requests. He responded quickly when I first contacted him and impressed me with his love of food and local sourcing of his ingredients. An incredibly memorable evening thanks to Chef Adair and his team."
— Darren P., San Francisco, CA
"I was wondering if it was still possible to get the recipes for the delicious brunch that we had ... Everyone is still raving about the food, it was just amazing!!" Holly Larson
"...how amazing dinner was on Saturday. I was utterly suprised by each dish. It was the icing on the cake (pun intended) of a fabulous weekend. And not only can you cook like a maniac you were so fun to hang with. Thanks again for evertything." — Nathalie, New York
"Chef Garrett, What an amazing production you and your staff put on. The turn out was awesome. Everyone was raving about how good the food was and how well it paired with our wines. Martha did an awesome job on making sure everything was perfect. Hope you make it to Freemark Abbey Winery soon and we look forward to working with you again in future." — Alexis Furkioti - Events Director Freemark Abbey Winery
"Hell of a party!" Thanks, Joel backman
"So much to write! I thought I should send you a quick "pre-Thank You card" email expressing our sincere "Thanks" for the wonderful dinner reception you and your staff created (more details to come in the actual Thank You card). Please look for the card to arrive by postal mail." Thank you! Teiko Stahl
"I wanted to thank you for the absolutely wonderful experience and meal. Everyone was very impressed with the presentation and food...we all had a great time." - Bob Imai
