Dear Chef Gene, It's hard to believe that our next dinner party is only one week away. I can't begin to
tell you how much we enjoy not only the amazing food that you prepare, but also the wonderful way it
is presented and served. The mixing and matching of your numerous menu choices is always a great
adventure, and your guidance is always spot on. When Cynthia and I began to think about quarterly
dinner parties (hopefully about 40 years worth), it was critical for us to find a chef that not only prepared
extraordinary food, but would also become an integral part of our family and circle of friends. As we
approach our sixth party together, you have more than met your end of the bargain. Thank you for the
heart and soul that you put into your work and for the incredible way you treat us at each meeting. We
are always left warm and filled and anxiously waiting our next dinner party together (only 154 to go!).
Thank you again for everything you do!
Brent & Cynthia Lauer
Orange, California
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
We wanted to thank you for your great presentation and hard work. Everybody loved the food and
complimented everything. It was all delicious, and we were so happy with the whole night. Our boys
even loved the leftovers -- it's not easy to keep them satisfied, but you did it! Also, your waiters were
wonderful and very pleasant.
Roya and Steve Katz
Sierra Madre, 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
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
tell you how much we enjoy not only the amazing food that you prepare, but also the wonderful way it
is presented and served. The mixing and matching of your numerous menu choices is always a great
adventure, and your guidance is always spot on. When Cynthia and I began to think about quarterly
dinner parties (hopefully about 40 years worth), it was critical for us to find a chef that not only prepared
extraordinary food, but would also become an integral part of our family and circle of friends. As we
approach our sixth party together, you have more than met your end of the bargain. Thank you for the
heart and soul that you put into your work and for the incredible way you treat us at each meeting. We
are always left warm and filled and anxiously waiting our next dinner party together (only 154 to go!).
Thank you again for everything you do!
Brent & Cynthia Lauer
Orange, California
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
We wanted to thank you for your great presentation and hard work. Everybody loved the food and
complimented everything. It was all delicious, and we were so happy with the whole night. Our boys
even loved the leftovers -- it's not easy to keep them satisfied, but you did it! Also, your waiters were
wonderful and very pleasant.
Roya and Steve Katz
Sierra Madre, 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
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
Photograph by Chef Gene Gerrard Smith
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