Dear Chef Gene,
The meal you prepared for my husband's grandparent's 60th wedding
anniversary dinner was absolutely fabulous and perfect at each step, from the hors d'oeuvres
to the decadent dessert. Grandma Helen said it was beyond her "wildest dreams."
We could not have asked for more. The service was also excellent, and you and
your server's dedication in the midst of the heat wave was much admired and
appreciated. Thank you for making the evening so special for all of us.
Elaine and David Vukadinovich
Bel Air, California
It was recently my boyfriend's birthday and Chef Gene Gerrard made the most romantic
and perfect evening possible. His delectable cuisine could not have been more perfect or
delicious. His combination of flavors mixed with timing of courses and the ability to
make everyone feel completely comfortable made him, I think, the most talented
chef in Los Angeles.
Alexandra Dreyfus
Simi Valley, California
Thank you for such a wonderful meal. We all had a blast, and you and your staff
took very good care of us. The food was terrific, and we all enjoyed the care and attention
you guys lavished on us. I hope we will be able to use you again in the future, and thank you
for making Melanie's birthday so special for her and our guests.
Michael Spiller
Bel Air, California
Fabulous! I will be hiring you to do all my events. Also your staff person was perfect. My
guests loved your food and presentation. You were very easy and flexible to work with --
a total rave! I'm so glad I found you!
Dale Franzen
Pacific Palisades, California
What a wonderful dinner and evening with Chef Gene Gerrard. We had a delicious meal and felt
so special to be served. Everything went so smoothly; he was very very accommodating. It was
an evening to remember.
Gail Hagopian
Calabasas, California
"Here's to Chef Gene, whose cooking can be as witty as Elaine Stritch, as robust as Patti LuPone
or as sublime as Barbara Cook. And he manages it all without being a diva himself. I've happily
tasted the results of his cuisine - from reinventing the Seder to putting an elegant gloss on Mexican
food - and I have always offered him a sitting ovation (mainly because I don't want to leave the
table!)."
Richard Ouzounian
The Toronto Star
"I recently gave a birthday cocktail party for my husband, and Divoon Dining made all the food. It
was absolutely delicious, very unusual and beautifully presented. Besides several different
mouthwatering offerings which I chose from Chef Gene's menu, he also produced a dish of raw
and unusual vegetables with a choice of three dips, as well as a special macaroni and cheese that
was consumed within minutes and a chocolate dessert cake that everyone is still talking about.
Chef Gene also gave me excellent guidance on what to order, and to crown it all made two very
tasty cocktails, - an alcoholic cocktail, "On the Floor" and a non alcoholic cocktail "On the Ceiling",
which went down without touching the sides! Three guests at my party now want Divoon Dining
to cater for them, and I thank Chef Gene for making my party a tremendous success."
Pamela Salem
West Hollywood, California
"Chef Gene: How do you make a special event more special? Calling you proved to be the easiest
way. I have hosted numerous parties over the years but this is the first time my friends made
noises, other than speaking, when the food arrived. The moans and groans as well as the crowding
round each new dish that arrived were fun to watch. From the first incredibly detailed presentation
of dishes, clam dip in mini hand-crafted tortilla cups and stuffed mini tomatoes (BLT’s without
bread) to the final incredible scallops wrapped in bacon sitting on a spicy sauce in pastry puff cups,
and mini veal parmesan, you exceeded my every expectation and remembered every request.
Personalization should be your key word for advertising; I could not have been more impressed or
satisfied. It’s been a week and my friends are still raving about the food and the party. You made
them both spectacular. My complements and gratitude!"
Chuck Hayden
CDR/USN/Ret.
"The bacon-wrapped scallops served in a delicate puff pastry cup with spicy mayonnaise were to
die for. The dinner was exquisite and attractively presented. The wines were well selected. Bravo
to Chef Gene Gerrard!"
Gisele Galante Broida
Malibu Colony, Malibu, CA
"Chef Gene: I wanted my husband's birthday to be truly special; its not every year one turns 50.
I achieved a new standard of decadence when I selected you to cater the event. You exceeded
every expectation for not only my husband and I, but all of our friends as well. Everyone raved
about the incredible food, impeccable detail, and imaginative menu. I would not hesitate to
recommend you to any friend for any and all occasions. You turned a birthday party into an
extraordinary event. My thanks and gratitude to you always."
Suzanne Berger
San Diego, CA
"Dear Chef Gene,
We wanted to thank you very much for the wonderful dining experience on
Valentine's Day. Everything was impeccable from the food, to the
presentation, to your professional etiquette. When you mentioned to us that you
would be serving five courses, we both wondered "how are we going to finish?"
In fact, we finished every last bite and each course was better than the last.
We were also pleased to learn that you made everything from scratch and used all
natural and organic ingredients. Thank you for this amazing experience. We
will never forget it!"
Sharon and David
Beverly Hills, California
