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What guests remember.

Reviews from the people who have sat at our tables. Unedited, uncurated, collected from Google over the years we’ve been cooking on 30A.

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Some guests just couldn’t stop.

a private dinner

From start to finish, Bryan exceeded all expectations.

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Bryan as my private chef, and I can't express enough how fantastic the experience was. The highlight of the evening was definitely the meal he prepared. The steak was cooked to perfection — juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. You could tell that Bryan dedicated time and expertise to ensure it was exactly how we wanted it. Even more impressive was the salmon; it was beautifully seasoned and flaked perfectly. Both dishes showcased his skill and passion for cooking.

Not only was the food incredible, but Bryan's professionalism and attention to detail made the whole experience enjoyable. He seamlessly handled everything, allowing us to focus on savoring each bite and the wonderful company. If you're looking for a private chef who can elevate your dining experience, I highly recommend Bryan. I can't wait to book him again for my next gathering.

PJ A. — September '25

a family brunch

Every bite matched the quality of the service.

We recently vacationed near 30A in Panama City, Florida with about 20 family members, and one of the highlights of our trip was the incredible Sunday brunch prepared by Marrow Private Chefs. As an Ohioan planning from afar, I reached out to Ryan, who was not only courteous and responsive, but went above and beyond — even offering boating recommendations to help round out our weekend.

Our rental home wasn't exactly ideal for large-group dining, but chefs Bryan and Frank showed up early, helped rearrange furniture so we could all sit together, and seamlessly handled every detail. They were professional, punctual, and incredibly efficient. The food was plated beautifully, served promptly, and absolutely delicious.

What truly impressed us was the care they took after the meal: leftovers were thoughtfully plated and stored in the oven, the kitchen was spotless, and they even took out the trash. If you're looking for a private chef experience that's above and beyond, Marrow is it. From start to finish, they delivered excellence.

Charlotte H. — October '25

a signature dinner

Some may call Frank just a chef. I call him an artist.

Frank makes other chefs tremble in their boots when they see him come. This man comes in and creates culinary master pieces — he will transform your taste buds with his meals. If you think of booking Frank, and consider anyone else, you should be ashamed of yourself. Do it. Book the man. You won't regret it.

Patrick V. — September '25

a wedding

Everyone at our wedding could not believe this was "wedding food".

Marrow Private Chefs catered our wedding. I couldn't imagine a better company to do our wedding. From the start they were easy to work with and great with communication. Crystal answered all of our questions and made this experience a million times easier. The guys were also amazing — they truly cared about the quality of the food and our guests enjoying it. We had the best authentic New Orleans style food with beignets for dessert. They complimented each item as a fan favorite. They ended up being our favorite vendor, from amazing food and a genuinely great experience, we were so happy we had them for our big day.

Emily R. — July '25

a private dinner

Five stars is not enough stars to adequately rate this team.

We hosted a wine dinner at our home and the team curated a beautiful delicious menu and served it like a Michelin star restaurant. Crystal was phenomenal and took such good care of me and all my guests. She washed all the china and silver by hand leaving me with a clean kitchen so I could go to bed and not stay up all night cleaning.

It was an immense pleasure to host an event and actually be able to enjoy it because this excellent team took care of everything. We will be using them in the future and look forward to our next event with them. Do not hesitate to use them.

Lauren A. — October '25

on the team

Bryan, Frank, Nicki, Debbie, Crystal

It felt like a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of our home.

We had an amazing experience with our personal chef, Bryan and his assistant Debbie. The meal was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The steak was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The swordfish was equally impressive — perfectly seasoned and beautifully prepared with a light, fresh taste that wasn't overpowered by heavy sauces. Beyond the delicious food, the chef was professional, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. We wouldn't hesitate to book again.

Christa C. — August '25

Perfect 25th anniversary dinner.

Frank is amazing. Every course of our meal was exquisite. So kind and professional.

Gen W. — September '25

Nicki was wonderful. Incredibly kind and professional. The food was exceptional. I could not recommend more.

April L. — September '25

Bryan was truly incredible.

All courses were delicious. The crab cakes, corvina, and chocolate cake were mind blowing. He was so kind and attentive to the crew we had.

Annie A. — July '25

We had the most amazing dining experience. Nicki prepared an awesome meal and was exceptionally pleasant in presenting every course for a special birthday dinner. We will use this private chef every time we're in the Santa Rosa Beach area.

Richard C. — July '25

What an incredible evening, our chef Frank was spectacular.

The dinner was wonderful and his personality was perfectly matched for our guests. The pace was comfortable and right on cue. You definitely can tell the effort put forth in the flavors and presentation of the salad, main course, sides and deserts. I highly recommend and we will not even consider anyone else the next time we come to this location.

Bill D. — September '25

Bryan and Debbie created a magnificent meal for a group of us visiting Destin for a friend's birthday. Dinner was delicious from the salad to the mushrooms, steak and swordfish. Everything was so flavorful and the presentation was stunning. We finished with a flourless chocolate torte that was perfection.

Sari P. — August '25

Most delicious meal I’ve ever had.

Cannot say enough about Nicki. It felt like having a friend in the room with us. Everything was perfectly timed and delicious. Thank you Nicki.

Shannon G. — February '26

Chef Frank was incredible.

The entire meal was delicious, and the steak in particular was outstanding. He was professional, friendly, and made the whole experience seamless. We would highly recommend Marrow to anyone looking for a private chef in the 30A area.

Raquel B. — November '25

Incredible dinner tonight. Our chef Frank knocked it out of the park.

Very nice, thorough, food was amazing, left the kitchen cleaner than he found it. Five stars.

Melissa P. — November '25

We had a wonderful experience with Marrow and Chef Ryan. They were on time and got started cooking right away. The food was amazing and Ryan was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We highly recommend Marrow.

Dayna A. — April '26

A course from the Marrow kitchen
on the experience

More than a meal.

Chef made a family dinner feel like a five-star restaurant, while keeping six kids under seven happy the whole time too.

What an amazing meal and experience. From the delicious crab cake start, to the fork tender filet and incredible ending with blondies, fresh whip cream and strawberries. Did I mention they leave the kitchen cleaner than they found it?

Megan K. — July '25

Amazing experience.

The team of chefs delivered a fantastic meal. We had a larger party — 36 people, which included 20 kids. They were so accommodating and made sure everyone enjoyed their meal.

Tom D. — September '25

They made my father's 90th birthday celebration a night to remember. Delicious filet and swordfish, delightful peach cobbler. Set up and cleaned up — and even took our family photos.

Tracey S. — August '25

Such a great night with Chef Bryan. Steak was amazing, and the peach bread pudding was the icing on top to complete the best private chef experience.

Erika H. — August '25

Bryan did a fantastic job from apps to dessert. Mini crab cakes and tuna wontons for starters, Caesar salad prepared just right, surf and turf then bread pudding, peaches, and ice cream for dessert. Highly recommend.

Hank N. — September '25

Their professionalism, delicious food, and outstanding service will surely leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Marrow Private Chefs are the ideal choice for anyone seeking a professional and seamless catering experience for their events. From the moment I first contacted them to the final touches of the event, their service was consistently exceptional. The team was not only friendly but also incredibly responsive, ensuring that all my questions and concerns were addressed promptly. The food was nothing short of amazing, showcasing a variety of flavors and expertly prepared dishes that delighted my guests. Each course was beautifully presented, reflecting the team's attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Jon T. — September '25

Absolutely delicious dinner. Thank you Nicki and Ryan. Not only great food but memories for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend.

Katherine D. — October '25

Marrow catered my party for 45 guests.

Incredible food. Just delicious and high quality. Plating and timing was perfect. There was never empty hors d’oeuvres plates — they kept it coming. Pre-event communication was spot on. Seamless, easy process with incredible, gastronomic food.

Ross O. — December '25

by the numbers
2,500+events cooked
5.0average rating
40%repeat guests
8years on 30a
the regulars

Guests who keep coming back.

returning guestWe've been using Marrow for years. I have never had a bad meal with them.

A nice meal on 30-A can be so hit or miss these days due to the volume that these restaurants are churning out. That's why I love Marrow. They serve what was caught or picked that day. Everything is seasonal. The menu changes and it's ten times better than the restaurants in town. Plus you don't have to deal with traffic, parking, and all the other hassles with going out.

Bradley W. — September '25

returning guest

Marrow has been cooking for us for five years. They have done intimate dinners with friends, milestone birthday parties, and an engagement party. We cannot recommend them enough. The service is top notch, the food fabulous, and the chefs are second to none.

Laura W. — September '25

returning guestWe had the privilege of having Marrow cook for our family four times this year in 30A. Every meal was amazing.

On top of excellent food, the chefs were all great people. Nicki and Frank were personable and a joy to have in our house. Would recommend to anyone looking for something special.

Michael N. — September '25

returning guestWe hired Marrow Chefs for the 4th year for our private "Chars and Cigars" evening, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the experience was seamless.

The menu was perfectly tailored to pair with wine, whiskey and cigars. If you are looking for a private chef for a special gathering, Marrow Chefs is the one. We’ll definitely be booking them again next year for our event.

Tammy P. — October '25

returning guestThis is the third year our group engaged Marrow for our retreat.

Every meal has been a 10/10. This year Chef Frank prepared an excellent dinner that included blackened swordfish. The whole evening was fantastic and each course was delicious.

Melissa T. — November '25

briefly

Said in fewer words.

We absolutely loved this experience. They are the kindest, most thoughtful and extremely talented chefs. We will be using them again and would recommend them to anybody and everybody. Great for all ages and all people.

Ella I. — September '25

Amazing. Delicious in every way. Very elegant dining.

The perfect service. Cannot recommend enough.

Lauren L. — September '25

Bryan was phenomenal. Great personality and amazing food. Integrated well with the family while cooking (including our little ones). Very attentive with offering seconds and making sure everyone had enough food. Cleaned up quick and made the kitchen look better than before he got here.

Jace W. — September '25

We had the absolute best experience with this group of chefs.

The first night of our vacation, they delivered a taco bar that was epic — easy set up and clean up, and the food was delicious. We asked them back for another night of our trip to enjoy their Southern dishes, and the food was soooooooo good. The chefs were professional and helped create a relaxed and fine dining experience in our little VRBO. We were blown away, and we are all still talking about the strawberry shortcake — oh, and that cream corn. It was all so good.

Amanda T. — September '25

Such a special experience and food was incredible. The chefs were so kind and fun to have a part of our special night. Cannot recommend more. Debbie and Nicki were the best.

Shelby G. — September '25

Amazing experience and service.

Nicki cheffed for a family of ten all by herself and she killed it.

Abigail S. — September '25

Frank was amazing for my friend's bachelorette. He was friendly, professional and made delish food. I loved the chicken, salad and strawberry shortcake. Highly rec.

Caitlin W. — October '25

Frank did amazing with my sister's bachelorette party and cooked such amazing dishes. The filet mignon and the garlic mashed potatoes were beyond delicious. Super friendly and I would recommend this chef to anybody.

Siera S. — September '25

Fabulous. An elevated, unique and delicious BBQ dining experience for sure.

My group of 15 hired Marrow Private Chefs to deliver the Southern BBQ meal for dinner, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The food was truly exceptional. It was also a pleasure and easy to work with the team from ordering to delivery and setup. I would highly recommend using them for your group dinner or event.

Jen M. — October '25

I had the absolute pleasure of having Bryan cook at home, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment they arrived, everything was handled with such professionalism and warmth. The menu was thoughtfully crafted to fit my preferences, and every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully plated, and made with the freshest ingredients.

Natalie P. — October '25

100/10.

We had the best experience with Nicki tonight. She prepared such a delicious meal for us. She arrived on time, cooked, cleaned and was a pleasure to interact with. We would highly recommend.

Melissa G. — October '25

Chef Bryan was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared, and he was so professional throughout the evening. He truly made our beach dinner for eight unforgettable and elevated the whole experience to the next level. Highly recommend.

Deborah S. — October '25

Chef Ryan cooked an awesome surf n turf dinner for us as well as brunch the next morning. He did an outstanding job. Both meals were cooked to perfection and he was so pleasurable to talk to while he cooked. I am very pleased with how easy the process was to book and the quality of the food especially when we had several special requests.

Danielle H. — August '25

We had a fantastic dining experience with Marrow Private Chefs while on vacation in Rosemary Beach. The whole experience was smooth from booking to menu selection and the dinner night. If you are looking for a special dining experience for your family, I highly recommend it. Be sure to ask for chef Frank.

Michael T. — July '25

Had a delicious taco bar delivered to our home during our Florida vacation. It was delivered exactly when they said it would be, with plenty of food that my family of eighteen ate on it for three days. A great service for large family with lots of little ones who might be too noisy for a restaurant.

Andrea W. — August '25

The food was amazing. The planning and scheduling was so easy. Bryan was incredible and such a great sport with our group. Highly recommend.

Laura G. — August '25

It felt like a five-star restaurant experience right in the comfort of my home.

We cannot recommend Bryan highly enough. From start to finish, the entire experience was nothing short of extraordinary. The attention to detail, creativity, and passion for food truly shine through every dish. Each course was perfectly balanced, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented.

Polina M. — September '25

Absolutely loved Nicki and Debbie. The dinner experience was wonderful, seamless, and so enjoyable. The food was fantastic and we loved every minute of it. We would highly recommend them.

Nick B. — September '25

Incredible experience with the chefs Frank and Bryan who helped us celebrate a birthday.

Liza W. — September '25

Great meal. Food was incredible. Chefs came in and made everything so easy and left it all spotless.

Catherine L. — September '25

Nicki and Crystal were amazing. The food was spectacular and the service was above and beyond. We used them for a bachelorette dinner and we highly recommend them.

Jessica S. — September '25

This was one of the BEST meals I’ve ever had. The appetizers, main course, and dessert were all heavenly. Truly an amazing experience. Nicki and Chris were both so professional. I wish they could move in with me and be my chefs forever. 100000/10 recommend.

Allison H. — September '25

Excellent from start to finish. Professional touches to make an evening of memories that will last a lifetime.

Bob K. — April '26

Literally the best meal I’ve ever had in my entire life.

I actually felt like I went to heaven eating the meal they cooked. The best cooks in the world. So kind and nice.

Mallory H. — September '25

I highly recommend Nicki from Marrow. She delivered a five course meal for my friend’s bachelorette party at our Airbnb. She was patient and the food was delectable. She gave us a rundown on each course. She was easy to communicate with and each of the five courses was served in a very timely manner. Better than restaurant service. The flourless chocolate torte was to die for.

Abby C. — February '26

Marrow Private Chefs made our wedding meal and it was the BEST steak and crab cake I’ve ever had. Could not be happier with the entire experience. We already can’t wait to come back and have another meal.

Paige S. — October '25

We used Marrow for our wedding and everything was incredible. The food wasn’t just "good for a wedding," the food was absolutely top notch. We couldn’t be happier with our choice. Crystal was wonderful in helping coordinate and answering any questions. Highly recommend.

Nicole J. — October '25

The Marrow team exceeded my expectations.

Their apps were gone the second they put them out — they were so good. Our choice of fish or steak was a big hit. I had 23 people — their service was also 5 star. Debbie kept the food coming and helped with wine and water throughout our meal. I will absolutely be using them again in the future.

Stacy G. — December '25

My girls surprised me with a private chef dinner for the last night of my bachelorette — and it was absolutely amazing. Nicki was the BOMB.

Her food and service were absolutely out of this world. Every dish was delicious, well thought through, perfectly portioned and cooked so well. If you’re on the fence, do it. You won’t be sorry. Best night. This bride is so happy.

Nikki A. — February '26

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