What Clients Say About Chef Ian — Your Table! Your Chef!

“We had a wonderful dinner with Chef Ian with Your Table Your Chef at the St. George Plantation Clubhouse and our 10 travel writers and the Geiger PR Firm on Sunday evening. Everything was absolutely delicious!”

— Collins Vacation Rentals, 2023

“Thank you Your Table Your Chef for this amazing meal on our first trip to St. George Island! 🌟 The food was out-of-this-world fresh and each dish was more amazing than the last. We laughed, we dined, we absolutely loved every moment. Thanks for the memories and the top-notch dining experience. Can’t wait to do it all over again!”

— J. Barnes, 2023

"Chef Ian Williams was the whole package!!! Great delicious fresh food cooked to perfection where YOU are on your own schedule complete with flowers, silverware, tablecloth, and napkins! Just what our family of 8 needed while on vacation with three young children. What more could any family need? We will definitely be connecting with Chef Ian whenever visiting the eastern panhandle of Florida! A truly memorable experience for all!!!"

— C. Hunt, 2023

“Ian put in an amazingly elegant dinner for my friends 40th birthday. We can’t wait to see him again.”

— C. Hall, 2023

"Ian’s attention to detail is top notch! He thinks of everything and you just show up for the most amazing meal. We will certainly have him delight us again soon with his culinary skills!"

— K. Haskett, 2023

"Chef Ian is an experience that is well worth every penny. His food is AMAZING! This is our 2nd year booking with him and we are already working on our dates for next year. Thank you Ian for being so great. You are such a treat!!"

— J. Thomson, 2023

"Your Table, Your Chef was a dining experience I will never forget! Chef Ian Williams professionalism, food and hospitality is a standard that has been unmatched in all of my dining experiences. Ian’s personality matches his culinary expertise. Ian was very friendly and informative in all aspects of the preparation and presentation of our meal. If you ever want a lifetime experience in dining you should try Your Table, Your Chef. It is worth the experience and the food was very delicious! We met as strangers and left as friends. I can’t wait for for the next dining experience with Ian."

— Mark F.

"First, a 5 Star Review does not give Chef Ian Williams nearly enough credit. His level of professionalism for the craft, quality of ingredients and food, along with his ability to create a unique menu based both the my tastes and his recommendations are immeasurable. Chef Ian’s personality is very down to earth. Initially, I had lots of questions and concerns, he was so patient with me. He listened and exceeded all my expectations. He arrived at the scheduled time. The china and table setting was beautiful. The meal was prepared and served at the designated time. The kitchen was thoroughly cleaned… And OH!! The meal was the BEST EVER!! THANK YOU! CHEF IAN WILLIAMS. I can’t wait until the next time!"

— Cheryl W., 2023

"Chef Ian is a delight to work with! This is at least our fourth dinner with him and he continues to surpass our expectations! He is so easy to work with, prompt, professional and friendly. The food is just so delicious and the presentation is always spot on. He makes your dinner a wonderful experience and we can’t wait until next year already!!"

— B. Simpson, 2023

"What an amazing night. Chef Ian came with everything but the evenings signature cocktail. We toasted and watched sunset as the house filled with the aroma of a 5 star kitchen! Dinner was perfectly timed and flawless! Food still has me drooling. Dessert was incredible and by the time we were through with our post dinner cocktail the dishes n chef had magically disappeared. All we had was the cocktail glasses! He even took out the flipping garbage! Truly memorable, delicious, fantastic!!!! I know what’s it is like to be rich and famous now! Boy do I want to win the lottery and hire Ian full time! You will NOT be disappointed!

— S. Clouse, 2023

"Our 55th Anniversary Dinner created by Chef Ian Williams was outstanding!! He collaborated with us to create a menu that was pleasing to all 18 family members. He arrived @ 2pm & began prepping. The tables were impeccable in a casual appearance since we were dining on our screened porch. The dining began promptly @ 6:30. Each course was welcomed by all. At the conclusion of leisurely dining we toasted Chef Ian with a round of applause. Chef Ian cleaned everything and our kitchen was as spotless as when he arrived! We would very highly recommend his services for any special occasion or any meal in your home. We are very fortunate to have a chef of his calibre here on the forgotten coast!! Thank you Chef Ian!!"

— Rich & Nancy Pankuch, 2023

"Chef Ian's meals are the quintessential vacation experience. He walks into your home with all the kitchen tools he needs, a huge smile, and makes EVERYTHING from scratch. The tables he sets with vintage china make me swoon. My guests have enjoyed so many memorable meals with him and my own kiddos are begging for a 'Chef Ian' experience the next time we are staying at our home. You don't want to miss out on an evening with Your Table Your Chef when staying at the Cape. Don't wait too long to book your night as Ian's calendar fills up fast."

— C. Shevlin, 2022

"Chef Ian prepared an amazing service for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I can't say enough good things about his professionalism and his food quality. Absolutely awesome experience."

— D. Buccicone

"This was the BEST dining experience we've ever had. To be able to relax in our home while enjoying incredibly one-of-a-kind food/recipes exceeded our expectations. Chef Ian is so very talented and we are blessed & grateful to have had this experience. 🥰😋 Thank YOU Thank YOU!!"

— R. Kriegner, 2022

"Everyone should have a custom meal by Ian at least once in their lifetime. We all continue to talk about the fabulous meal he prepared. We’ve eaten at many fine dining restaurants and none compare to the experience and amazing food Ian provided our family. As long as Ian is doing his thing, there’s hope we will enjoy his meals again. Thank you Ian!❤️"

— A. Matthews, 2022

"What a treat! For our 50th Wedding celebration our dear friends, Ann Glendinning and Dale Kelly, gave us a memorable culinary experience. Your Table Your Chef in Port St. Joe, St. George, Cape San Blas came to prepare our dinner. It was FAbULOUS. Ian has been a chef over 30 years and he is a delight plus a talented chef. His motto is he is a chef not a cook…we could not agree more. Bill and I totally enjoyed this experience. We highly recommend you try it! Go to his website. He is very popular. We booked our dinner several months ago. Enjoy!"

— G. Hudson, 2022

"Looking for an incredible dining experience with food that could easily stand up to the great restaurants of Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, etc. Ian at Your Table Your Chef delivered! The food 5 ⭐️, The convenience 5 ⭐️, The company/conversation 5 ⭐️, Education 5 ⭐️! He books early so make sure to get on his list! Before anyone starts, this is an experience and therefore expect to pay for this man’s time, experience and expertise. Not to mention he brings everything, (fine China too) and cleans up. This would be a special occasion experience for many but the price is fair for what you receive."

— S. Murphy, 2022

"Chef Ian: We had a great family vacation but, the private dinner you served us will be one of the top memories from this trip. Beyond happy we were finally able to get on your calendar. My first taste of 'Scamp Grouper'. All I can say is 'Wow'! Will I ever again have a fish so tasty as your dish? The bar is now super high. An unforgettable treat we hope to experience again."

— A. Sowell, 2023

"Chef Ian came to our vacation house to prepare my birthday dinner. There were 12 adults and 2 children. The meal was fabulous. He prepared sushi as an appetizer as I wanted some of my guests to experience a new and different culinary treat. Oh my goodness! It was a hit. My guests are still talking about the delicious meal. Ian has an outgoing personality. I honestly believe he could fit into any group. He was so patient and interactive with my grandchildren. He showed them how to fold the dinner napkins and they loved the activity. He earned 5 stars with them with the B-B-Que sauce for their chicken nuggets. The kids want more of that sauce. Ian sang Motown songs with us, laughed at our family stories with us, and never felt like a stranger or outsider. I will definitely use his services again."

— E. Davis, 2021

"Chef Ian made our wedding night so special with our intimate dinner! The decor was beautiful and everything was absolutely delicious. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. He was also so sweet to our dog and didn’t mind when he kept trying to sneak into the kitchen hahaha. He brought all of his own supplies which was so nice to have a spotless kitchen after he left and no dirty dishes. I would pay triple what we paid for our meal, it was a once in a lifetime experience!! 100% recommend!"

— M. Stafford, 2021

"Chef Ian came to our vacation rental home, on my Husband's 60th Birthday, he had been recommended, by a trusted friend, Chef Ian was incredibly easy to work with, from the beginning to the end , he returned emails and text promptly, answering any questions that I had . He showed up right on time, with everything he needed to create a fantastic dinner. He was a most gracious host. We highly recommend having him! And would love to have him come again!!!!"

— C. Kemp, 2021

"If 10 stars were available I would give that to Chef Ian! He is truly amazing at what he does and you can tell that cooking is his passion. Not only that but he has a charming personality and he kept us thoroughly entertained. His 4 course seafood dinner was the absolute highlight of our stay. From when we first met to when he left we all felt like family. His culinary skills are phenomenal and I can tell you he would definitely win any Top Chef competition!! I was skeptical when I first booked him and I would do it again and again and again. Our kitchen was even cleaner when he left than when he first arrived. He was amazing from start to finish and I highly recommend you do this. It was magical!! And I say creme' brulee everyday!!"

— D. Durbin, 2021

"Chef Ian prepared a fully customized 6 course meal for our friends and us. He was so very accommodating and professional, while also being perfectly fun and social. He allowed us to have our extremely silly dinner conversations while he prepared and served a fabulous meal, but wasn't at all shy about joining in the silliness. I worried that it could be odd having someone serve us in such an intimate setting, but it was truly perfect. This will go down in the history books as one of our most memorable dining experiences. If you are considering booking Chef Ian, DO IT NOW, it's so worth every cent. I only wish I had booked sooner."

— V. Cunningham, February 2021

"What an amazing night. Chef Ian came with everything but the evenings signature cocktail. We toasted and watched sunset as the house filled with the aroma of a 5 star kitchen! Dinner was perfectly timed and flawless! Food still has me drooling. Dessert was incredible and by the time we were through with our post dinner cocktail the dishes n chef had magically disappeared. All we had was the cocktail glasses! He even took out the flipping garbage! Truly memorable, delicious, fantastic!!!! I know what’s it is like to be rich and famous now! Boy do I want to win the lottery and hire Ian full time! You will NOT be disappointed!"

— S. Clouse, February 2021

"Absolutely a one of a kind dining experience! You will enjoy Ian’s personality. The food is phenomenal. He brings an amazing ambiance to your home. You won’t regret booking a meal with Chef Ian!"

— S. Odom, January 2021

"Our night was beautiful. Both the food and Ian’s company was a night we will always remember."

— C. Phillips Simonton, December 2020

"Highly recommend! Ian has done a seafood boil for our sales guys annual fishing trip, as well as 20th anniversary 4-course seafood meal for my family. Awesome job on both occasions! Will definitely hire him again! Excellent!! 👍🏼"

— Anna Welch, October 2020

"Ian Williams offers this wonderful service to make anyone's day extra special. Whether you are a visitor coming here to enjoy the beach and want a unique dinner served right in the comfort of the place that you are staying or a 'local' needing a catered special celebration, Ian can cater to all needs. He offers casual to romantic and his creativity in the kitchen is above and beyond. Next time you want a special treat, check Ian's services out and see why Gulf County and surrounding areas considers him 'Our Chef.'"

— T. Farr, 2020

"Doesn’t get better than Chef Ian. My only hesitation in recommending him is that you might book him when we want to! We booked brunch and our final night dinner with him and if I could afford to do it I’d book him every day of our visit. Great food, fun and interesting guy and made our trip even more memorable. In fact the kids asked me to book him again next time so we definitely will! Good for parties · Great value · Personalized menus · Delicious food"

— K. Martin, February 2020

"Last night Ian put together the most amazing dinner. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting a dinner they will remember forever! "

— M. Clayton, January 2020

"Our experience with Ian at Your Table, Your Chef was truly memorable!! We will remember it and Ian in our heart as we reminisce about our honeymoon in Port St. Joe, FL for years to come. Ian was very personable and a joy to spend time with while he prepared our 4 course romantic dinner. The food was spectacular!! The presentation of the table was as lovely as the food was delicious ! We highly recommend everyone experience it for yourselves!! We were wowed ! and highly recommend Ian for any occasion."

— Kellie Boggs, October 2019

"Wow, Ian was fantastic! He has a wonderful personality and he truly cares about those whom he serves. The food was exquisite. I generally have a conservative pallet; however, the food prepared by Ian was to me, exotic, albeit extremely delicious. Everyone should experience, 'Your Table, Your Chef,' for an unforgettable evening!!!!!"

— Gene Dooley, October 2019

"Perfect! Chef Williams planned a perfect birthday dinner for us upon our arrival on the Cape. We ran into extreme traffic on the way down and Chef was so accommodating to our schedule. After being on the road for over 14 hours, we were welcomed into our rental with the most delicious smells! The food was excellent (best seared tuna I’ve ever eaten) and so was the conversation. I highly recommend for a special evening."

— Heartofthebluegrass, TripAdvisor.com, 2019

"Our dining experience with Chef Ian was out of this world! He prepared our catch of the day with steak and it was amazing!! It was so nice to come in from fishing and not have to prepare, cook or clean up...he does everything. Ian is very personable and a great guy to get to know. His preparation, decoration, presentation are second to none, and he served an incredible meal that's one of the best we've experienced. He will be on our list every time we come to this area. Delicious food · Great value · Experienced chefs · Good for parties · Professional staff · Creative cuisine"

— Glenda Whalen Johnson, 2019

"Unbelievably Awesome dinner with friends! A group of us from work, including executives, arrange for Chef Ian to prepare dinner for us in our rental condo. His reviews were good, but we weren’t prepared for how totally fabulous everything would be - from app to dessert! From set up to clean up Chef Ian did it all with fabulous grace. Plan to schedule private dinner with my husband on out next trip down. Highly recommend!"

— Wendel R., 2018

"Delicious Dinner! Ian prepared an incredible dinner. I cannot credibly emphasize how much I recommend this experience. We are having Ian back for another round. Service, food and value are five star plus."

— TKing777, 2018

"We can’t say enough about Ian and his talents for our daughter’s rehearsal dinner and wedding. He has catered large dinner parties for us in the past few years, but this was over the top! He EXCEEDED our expectations! Everyone was raving about the food at both events! He even picked up another client they were so impressed. We live on the Cape and are fortunate to get to experience Ian’s dinners often....even at church every Wednesday night! It’s been fun to see his business grow. His dining experiences are amazing! You won’t be disappointed."

— Dana L., 2018

"Your Table Your Chef! Ian Williams takes private dining to a whole new level. His cuisine not only delivers the most scrumptious food around, but his presentation is superb! Ian also is so fun and personable. He puts all his guests at ease. If you want a TOTAL dining experience from creative appetizers, out of this world entrees to tantalizing desserts, then Ian is the Chef for you."

— Tamara Sue Farr, 2019

"After a full day out on the boat, it was so lovely to come home and not have to worry about cooking for a house full of people! Chef Ian showed up at our house on Cape San Blas with everything he needed (except our catch from fishing) to prepare our family of six one of the best meals I've ever eaten! In no time he had the house smelling delicious. This experience was a special treat for my dad to celebrate Father's Day, but I can see this becoming a tradition every time we come to the Cape. Worth every penny!"

— Kathy Dubiansky, 2019

"Ian recently cooked for a group of 16 women on Cape San Blas. To say it was amazing would be an understatement. We hoped for a nice dinner, but Ian goes way beyond that. The tables were set to perfection with cloths and flowers, he brings his own dishes and silverware, prints a menu for each place setting, and has everything prepped and timed exactly right. Every steak and piece of fish was cooked perfectly. The sauces, dressing, sides and salad were all fantastic. I highly recommend Chef Ian if you are looking for a private chef. It's very reasonable and you are in the comfort of your home instead of having to go out."

— Jill Tanner, 2019

"A wonderful celebration for our daughters 50th birthday - we had our 50th wedding anniversary here also with Chef Ian!! But I must say the weather was better. I love how he changes up the table decorations and my younger grandchildren love sitting at the island watching him and he is so patient answering all their questions ! Fantastic dinner to. I hate vegetables but I will now eat squash & zucchini the way Chef Ian cooked it - Thanks!!!!"

— Carole Endres, 2019

"Wonderful food! Great experience."

— S. A. Maples, 2019

"What a treat to have Ian come to our retreat. He created an amazing meal and setting for our dinner."

— Lucy Farmer, 2019

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