Chef Billy Moschella, Jr.

Personal Chef In Salt Lake City

My name is Billy Moschella Jr., and I am a cook and pastry chef specializing in the creation of custom-built meal plans for individuals, families, and for small-scale events and gatherings of all kinds. As a personal/private chef and caterer, one with 25+ years experience in many facets of the food service and hospitality industries, I have built out a unique model, in that I am happy to work with my clients to create custom meals of their choice, prepared on-site in their vacation rental property or home kitchens, or made available for delivery (prepackaged in easy-to-reheat containers). As part of this, I handle all of the purchasing of food products, food preparation, meal setting, and clean up. It’s like bringing the restaurant or the pastry shop straight to the front door of my clientele. Servicing the Greater Salt Lake City area (please note that, depending upon weather conditions and the location of the property, additional travel fees may apply).

For me, cooking is...

An opportunity for me to share with others the importance of the age-old tradition of enjoying fine food and conversation around a well-laid table.

I learned to cook at...

Born and raised into a family of restaurateurs. Have 25+ years experience in many facets of the industry. As a chef, mostly self-taught.

A cooking secret...

Maintaining a 'chipper' attitude. It is my goal to create an enjoyable atmosphere in the kitchen space - for myself, my staff, and my clients.

My menus

Chef's Specialties - Basic

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Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider and lemon vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Spinach Salad - Spinach salad with strawberries, walnuts, feta crumbles and a balsamic maple glaze

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

Butternut Squash Soup - Creamy butternut squash soup served alongside fresh country loaf

FIRST COURSE

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Italian Antipasto Platter - Marinated red peppers, artichoke hearts, balsamic tomato salad, grilled eggplant, and mixed olives served alongside a variety of cured meats and cheeses. Accompanied with handmade crostini

Duo Appetizer Platter - Bruschetta (crisp grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes) served alongside your choice of Grilled Eggplant filled w/ Cured Meat and Gruyère Cheese or Italian-style Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Smoked Salmon Crostini - Thinly-sliced smoked salmon served alongside homemade crostini, cucumbers, and a lemon dill butter spread

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Fontina - Oven-roasted chicken breast layered with prosciutto and fontina cheese. Covered in a lemon, garlic, white wine and butter sauce w/ artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes & capers. Served w/ handmade pasta

Chicken Braciolettini - Breaded chicken breast rolled and stuffed with prosciutto, provolone cheese, spinach, garlic and mushrooms. Topped with a choice of a tomato cream sauce or a lemon, garlic and white wine reduction. Served w/ handmade pasta

Fillet of Sole - Fillet of sole rolled and filled with a shrimp and fresh crabmeat stuffing, then baked with white wine, lemon, butter, and capers. Served alongside Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

Beef Wellington *(add $25/guest) - Seasoned and seared beef tenderloin, served atop a mushroom duxelles and black forest ham-filled puff pastry, and drizzled w/ an au poivre steak sauce. Served w/ maple-glazed carrots and roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Filet Oscar *(add $25/guest) - Flash-seared Filet Mignon topped w/ pan-seared fresh Crabmeat and a Béarnaise sauce. Served alongside pan-sautéed Lemon Wine Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Tiramisu Italiano - The classic tri-layered cake of Italy. Savoiardi (‘lady fingers’) cookies are dipped in espresso and layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese, shaved chocolate and Dutch-processed cocoa powder

Crème brûlée - French-style vanilla bean custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

Italian-inspired Dinner Menu

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Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette

Umbrian Vegetable Soup - Italian-style vegetable, potato, and cannellini bean soup *Optional: Italian-style mini meatballs

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

Spinach Salad - Spinach salad with strawberries, walnuts, feta crumbles and a balsamic maple glaze

FIRST COURSE

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Summer Antipasto Platter - Combo of caprese salad (vine ripened tomatoes layered with garden basil and freshly sliced mozzarella) and melon and prosciutto skewers, both drizzled w/ a homemade balsamic maple glaze

Bruschetta Trio - White bean dip, grilled artichoke hearts & capers, lemon avocado spread served w/ crisp grilled bread

MAIN COURSE

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Braciole - Pan-seared, rolled flank steak stuffed with prosciutto, provolone cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and slices of hard-boiled egg. Slowly simmered in a homemade marinara sauce, and served atop a bed of mushroom ravioli

Steak Pizzaiola (add $25/guest) - Flash-seared beef tenderloin layered w/ a homemade red wine, tomato and herb Puttanesca sauce. Served over a bed of handmade fettuccine pasta

Seafood Pasta (add $15/guest) - Handmade linguini pasta tossed in a lemon, garlic, white wine reduction sauce w/ pan-seared diver scallops, sautéed shrimp, asparagus, marinated tomatoes and capers

Chicken Marsala - Oven-roasted chicken breast served in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, spinach, rosemary, and cubed Italian ham. Served w/ handmade pasta

Baked Stuffed Shells - Pasta shells stuffed with a homemade ricotta cheese and spinach filling, covered in marinara sauce and mixed-blend Italian cheese, and baked in the oven

Campanelle in a Tomato Cream Sauce - Campanelle (flower-shaped pasta) prepared in a tomato & vodka cream sauce w/ jumbo asparagus, portabella mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes *Optional: Pan-sautéed chicken or shrimp

Orecchiette w/ Marinated Vegetables - Orecchiette pasta tossed with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and capers prepared in a lemon, garlic, white wine and vegetable stock reduction sauce *Optional: Pan-sautéed chicken

Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo - Choice of Chicken or Shrimp w/ jumbo asparagus and marinated tomatoes prepared in a creamy Alfredo sauce with a splash of vodka. Tossed w/ handmade fettuccine pasta

DESSERT

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Sicilian Cannoli di Ricotta - Handmade crispy pastry shells filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese, orange peel, and chocolate chip filling

Italian Cheesecake - Italian-style Cheesecake with an Amaretti Cookie Crust

Chef's Specialties - Indulge

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Belgian Endive Salad - Belgian endive, pears, walnuts, and bleu cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Butternut Squash Soup - Creamy butternut squash soup served alongside fresh country loaf

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

FIRST COURSE

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Smoked Salmon Crostini - Thinly-sliced smoked salmon served alongside homemade crostini, cucumbers, and a lemon dill butter spread

MAIN COURSE

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Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

Filet Oscar *(add $25/guest) - Flash-seared Filet Mignon topped w/ pan-seared fresh Crabmeat and a Béarnaise sauce. Served alongside pan-sautéed Lemon, Wine and Garlic Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée - French-style vanilla bean custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

Chef's Specialties - Exclusive (includes basic wine pairings)

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Belgian Endive Salad - Belgian endive, pears, walnuts, and bleu cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Butternut Squash Soup - Creamy butternut squash soup served alongside fresh country loaf

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

Arugula Salad - Arugula, raspberries, goat cheese and slivered almonds drizzled with a balsamic maple glaze

FIRST COURSE

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Trio Appetizer Platter - Bruschetta (crisp grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes) served alongside Grilled Eggplant filled w/ Cured Meat and Gruyère Cheese and Italian-style Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Smoked Salmon Crostini - Thinly-sliced smoked salmon served alongside homemade crostini, cucumbers, and a lemon dill butter spread

Diver Scallops Sugo Rosso *(add $15/guest) - Pan-seared jumbo Diver scallops lightly covered in a tomato cream sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Steak au Poivre *(add $25/guest) - Pan-seared Filet Mignon drizzled w/ an Au Poivre Pepper Sauce. Served w/ Pan-sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Flash-seared Jumbo Diver Scallops and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

Fillet of Sole - Fillet of sole rolled and filled with a shrimp and fresh crabmeat stuffing, then baked with white wine, lemon, butter, and capers. Served alongside Lemon Wine Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Lobster Pernod *(add $25/guest) - Fresh lobster meat sauteed w/ asparagus, marinated tomatoes, and shallots. Tossed in a Pernod cream sauce w/ handmade linguini pasta

Pork Tenderloin w/ Pomegranate Glaze - Grilled pork tenderloin rolled and stuffed with prosciutto, rosemary, pomegranates, and a blend of Italian cheeses. Drizzled with a homemade pomegranate glaze, and served w/ wild rice and maple-glazed carrots

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée - French-style vanilla bean custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

French Fruit Tart - Pâte Sucrée (French sweet dough) filled with a sweet pastry cream and topped with a beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruit brushed with an apricot glaze

Surf and Turf Menu

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Belgian Endive Salad - Belgian endive, pears, walnuts, and bleu cheese tossed in a sherry and lemon vinaigrette

Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider and lemon vinaigrette

Arugula Salad - Arugula, raspberries, goat cheese and slivered almonds drizzled with a balsamic maple glaze

Spinach Salad - Spinach salad with strawberries, walnuts, feta crumbles and a balsamic maple glaze

FIRST COURSE

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Swedish Meatballs - Seasoned ground beef prepared in a traditional cream and beef stock reduction sauce and topped with a dollop of lingonberry jam. Served atop roasted cauliflower mash

MAIN COURSE

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Steak au Poivre - Pan-seared Filet Mignon drizzled w/ an Au Poivre Pepper Sauce. Served alongside pan-sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and flash-seared Jumbo Diver Scallops

Spicy Cajun-style Fettuccine Alfredo topped with flash-seared filet mignon and pan-sautéed shrimp

Lobster Tail al Vino Blanco - Broiled lobster tail served alongside pan-seared chicken breast in a white wine, lemon, and butter reduction sauce with marinated vegetables. Plated with roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Filet Oscar - Flash-seared Filet Mignon topped w/ pan-seared fresh Crabmeat and a Béarnaise sauce. Served alongside pan-sautéed Lemon, Wine and Garlic Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Éclairs - A French-style cream puff baked and filled with a sweet pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

Chef's Specialties

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Belgian Endive Salad - Belgian endive, pears, walnuts, and bleu cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Butternut Squash Soup - Creamy butternut squash soup served alongside fresh country loaf

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Salmon Crostini - Thinly-sliced smoked salmon served alongside homemade crostini, cucumbers, and a lemon dill butter spread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Crème brûlée - French-style vanilla bean custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

Chef's Specialties - Exclusive (includes custom wine pairings)

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Choose 1 dish

Belgian Endive Salad - Belgian endive, pears, walnuts, and bleu cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Mixed Baby Greens Salad - Mixed baby greens, strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Butternut Squash Soup - Creamy butternut squash soup served alongside fresh country loaf

Minestrone Soup - Classic Italian-style vegetable, chicken stock, potato, bean and tomato soup w/ ditalini pasta

Arugula Salad - Arugula, raspberries, goat cheese and slivered almonds drizzled with a balsamic maple glaze

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Salmon Crostini - Thinly-sliced smoked salmon served alongside homemade crostini, cucumbers, and a lemon dill butter spread

Diver Scallops Sugo Rosso - Pan-seared jumbo Diver scallops lightly covered in a tomato cream sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Oscar - Flash-seared Filet Mignon topped w/ pan-seared fresh Crabmeat and a Béarnaise sauce. Served alongside pan-sautéed Lemon Wine Asparagus & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Steak au Poivre - Pan-seared Filet Mignon drizzled w/ an Au Poivre Pepper Sauce. Served alongside Pan-sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Flash-seared Jumbo Diver Scallops and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

Lobster Pernod - Fresh lobster meat sauteed w/ asparagus, marinated tomatoes, and shallots. Tossed in a Pernod cream sauce w/ handmade linguini pasta

DESSERT

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Crème brûlée - French-style vanilla bean custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar

Molten Chocolate Cake - Individual chocolate cakes filled with rich, flowing chocolate and served w/ ice cream, liquor-infused whipped cream, raspberry compote and fresh raspberries

French Fruit Tart - Pâte Sucrée (French sweet dough) filled with a sweet pastry cream and topped with a beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruit brushed with an apricot glaze

Mediterranean Dinner Menu

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Orzo Pasta Salad - Orzo pasta, feta cheese, olives, red onion, bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, fresh parsley and dried oregano tossed w/ spinach in a red wine & olive oil vinaigrette

Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and topped with handmade croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

Tomato & Cucumber Salad - Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and feta cheese tossed with romaine hearts in a homemade Greek vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Mediterranean Mezze Platter - Homemade white bean dip & baba ghanouj w/ falafel, marinated olives, grilled eggplant, mixed nuts, salume, and cheese-stuffed peppers. Served w/ pita bread wedges

Bruschetta Trio - White bean dip, grilled artichoke hearts & capers, lemon avocado spread served w/ crisp grilled bread

MAIN COURSE

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Octopus Fra Diavolo - Whole octopus slowly cooked to tender perfection, then minced, covered in a spicy marinara sauce, and tossed with campanelle pasta

Chicken Cacciatore - Bone-in chicken thigh and drumstick prepared w/ a homemade onion, pepper and mushroom tomato sauce. Served over choice of traditional Lebanese rice or handmade pasta

Chicken Vesuvio - Choice of bone-in or boneless chicken breast w/ oven-roasted Greek herbed potatoes & peas w/ a lemon, garlic, white wine sauce

Kibby Besynini - Traditional Syrian grilled Kibby served w/ homemade tabbouleh and tzatziki. Choice of Lebanese rice or Mdardra (lentils & rice)

Moussaka - Traditional Greek dish with layers of potato, eggplant, ground beef, homemade tomato and béchamel sauces

Oven-roasted Fillet of Salmon accompanied w/ a Pesto Cream Sauce. Served alongside Green Beans Amandine and Lebanese Rice

DESSERT

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Sicilian Cannoli di Ricotta - Handmade crispy pastry shells filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese, orange peel, and chocolate chip filling

Tishpishti - Traditional Turkish-style honey and nut cake. Sliced into diamonds, and topped with whole toasted almond

St. Joseph's Zeppole - Italian-style cream puff filled w/ an almond ricotta cream and topped with a maraschino cherry

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Chef Billy's reviews

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Billy was very attentive and created an amazing meal for us during our Park City bachelor party. I'd absolutely recommend him to anyone traveling to Park City.

Chef Billy was phenomenal, all of the food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. He allowed us to have a truly incredible evening on the last night of our vacation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a special experience.

Chef Billy is amazing! He arrived at our home right on time to cook for our private gathering. He was very friendly and worked super hard! He cooked our 4 course meal and dessert, and got everything finished on time! Our guests all loved their food. The presentation was gorgeous, and the chocolate dessert was an incredible finish to the evening! He also left our kitchen spotless before leaving! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire a chef for any type of event!

Incredible meal. Great service and communication. Would definitely recommend

So professional, easy to work with, prompt, tailored to the individual’s likes. Would highly recommend

Chef Billy was amazing! He was engaging, responsive, and worked with us to nail down a perfect menu. There is nothing I would change about our dinner - the food was absolutely incredible as was the entire experience. We plan on using him in the future and would highly recommend him!

Chef Billy is great made our family Thanksgiving in Park City great. His assistant was extremely helpful also. I would highly recommend Billy for all your cooking needs. Thx Billy!!

10/10 highly recommend Chef Billy! Food was incredible and he did a great job from start to finish.

I loved the experience of hiring Chef Billy and his outstanding sous-chef. They arrived on time and did everything so gracefully. They went above and beyond by helping with fallen decorations and communicating everything to me. They made sure my guest and I were properly served and attended for. Not only did they prepare, cook, and serve but also, cleaned and stored all my dishes away. I had no cleaning to do whatsoever. I admire the beautiful and delicious food that was served I will definitely always remember this experience and will definitely keep in touch for future events. Billy thank you for your professionalism I am super impressed with your service.

Chef Billy and Ignacio were pleasant to work with. They accommodated our group needs and even made extra chocolate strawberries and hot chocolate for the kids. Our family was very happy with the delicious meal (and not having to clean.!) Thank you both for the memories!

Billy did a wonderful job giving us a great meal with wine pairings for a special dinner during the first night of a trip! Really great to chat with him as he worked as well! Would highly recommend him for any of your events!

Chef Billy was great!! He was polite, on time and even made an additional stop for me at the grocery store just a few hours before he was to arrive to start preparing our meal. He was quiet in the kitchen and prepared everything beautifully. He also cleaned up afterwards and left the kitchen spotless! I'd definitely hire Chef Billy again.

Billy was awesome. Went the extra mile to make sure my staff had a great evening. Great experience.

Chef Billy was very professional, engaging, and made the evening very special. He was punctual, made good food and cleaned up meticulously afterwards. I look forward to more evenings like this one.

Chef Billy was easy to schedule with and very communicative from the time we scheduled until he arrived for our dinner. We had a wonderful dinner and a terrific experience and would do it again! The food was delicious and the presentation was fantastic!

Chef Billy did a wonderful job preparing a delicious dinner for my family of 6 people. The communication, preparation, presentation, and clean up was done in a professional manner. He was attentive to a food allergy in the family, which was much appreciated, too. I would highly recommend.

Experience exceeded my expectations. I will use Billy again. Truly outstanding menu, food and presentation for 12 guests.

Billy + team was amazing! Dishes were incredible, service was perfect & we overall had the best night with Chef Billy. Would love to invite him back the next time we are in Park City!

Chef Billy was very professional and attentive. He was prompt in arriving at our residence. He was very engaging with our small group of 5. He adjusted the menu to our personal desires. The kitchen was spotless when he departed. It was a really fun evening.

Great job