McHenry County Personal Chef Service. Dinner Parties. Small Event Catering. Cooking Classes.
What is that you say, Hippocrates?
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”
With the belief that good nutritious food can truly change your life and help you live to the fullest, Odes of Food offers an in-home cooking service that encourages you towards a healthier lifestyle, making eating more enjoyable while improving your energy, confidence, health, with an overall sense of better living.
Let your very own personal chef take over the menu planning, cooking, grocery shopping, and the cleanup, giving you back all those precious hours and leaving your fridge full of fresh and delicious meals, catered specially to your tastes.
Services are always flexible and can always accommodate your needs. You just sit back, relax and enjoy.
Odes of Food provides a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly service of meal-prep as well as catering, cooking classes, for individuals or organizations in McHenry County, Illinois.
Chef Stephen’s small dinner parties have become a talking point around McHenry County and beyond, and known for vibrant modern cooking, catering for all tastes.
Founded by Irish Chef Stephen Byrne, Odes of Food goes above and beyond to bring highly nutritious, utterly delicious, and beautifully prepared food to you and your family, taking into account your unique taste and dietary requirements with no need to plan, shop or do the cooking!
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Together we create the perfect menu
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I shop for the best ingredients
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I cook at your home
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I clean up before I leave
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Let Me Cook For You
Odes of Food offers you a chance to learn how to improve
your lifestyle through the power of healthy locally sourced food.
To choose better food
for you and your family, friends or co-workers.
To make meals fast, fresh and simple.
“The heart of the home beats in the kitchen and a healthy one beats three times a day” Bangambiki Habyarimana
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” George Bernard Shaw
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Dinner Parties
Let Odes of Food cook at your dinner party.
We cater for 2 people upwards for many occasions from romantic dinners to graduations, birthdays, bachelorette parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and more.
Always fun, always delicious.
Posted on Brandon DeRueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the pleasure of hiring Chef Stephen for a very special birthday party and he is absolutely phenomenal!! This was the first time ever experiencing a chef come to cook at our home, and Chef Stephen has definitely set the bar. Each course was more delicious than the last, and every time I thought I was “full” I was able to find a little more room for his tremendous cooking! Needless to say, we were all part of the clean plate club! If you’re looking for a uniquely wonderful experience, with amazing fresh choices, and a very very talented chef to complete the trifecta, look no further. This is worth it, repeatedly!Posted on Kelly Wyman McGowanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Chef Stephen for my best friend’s bachelorette weekend this past summer, and it was hands-down the highlight of the entire trip. The food was absolutely incredible and so thoughtfully tailored to the bride’s favorite dishes (all Asian-inspired)—it truly felt personal, not generic at all. On top of that, he somehow pulled off an amazing, seamless meal in what was essentially a play kitchen at our Airbnb. Limited space, limited tools, zero stress for us. Everything just worked thanks to Stephen! Stephen is also just a genuinely kind, fun person to be around, which matters so much in a group setting like this. Could not recommend him more. We’re still talking about that meal months later!!Posted on McKenna DeRueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the absolute pleasure of hiring Stephen for a private dinner to celebrate my mother’s birthday, and it was nothing short of incredible! From start to finish, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. The menu was thoughtfully curated and showcased Stephen’s creativity and passion for food. Each dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and felt like a work of art. Beyond the amazing food, Stephen created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere—our family got to relax, enjoy each other’s company, and truly be present for the celebration without worrying about a thing. It felt like a fine-dining experience brought right into our home. Everyone was raving about the evening long after it ended, and my mom said it was one of the best birthdays she’s ever had. We’re already looking for another excuse to book Stephen again. Highly, highly recommend!Posted on Lauren RiessTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephen came for my bachelorette party and cooked us an amazing meal! So much better than going to a restaurant, we were able to get ready and take photos while he cooked then relax and enjoy our meal. Highly recommend!Posted on Kathy McGrathTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Chef Stephen for my husband's birthday party for 10 people. All I can say is WOW, did he deliver! We had a five course meal and every course was better than the last. The food was fabulous and the service was amazing! I will absolutely hire Chef Stephen again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a personal chef.Posted on WalterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just hired Chef Stephen to cook for my wife’s birthday party in our home. My wife has specific dietary needs as a pescatarian and Stephen was able to provide a top notch experience for all 10 of us by serving some of the best food I’ve ever had - and I heard multiple people comment on various dishes that same sentiment. Everything was hot - fresh - beautifully seasoned - paired with fruits and veggies - really an impressive menu. I will refer him far and wide.Posted on Angela ByrneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Talented Chef, he is always able to provide all my dietary requirements, as well as create deliciously beautiful dishes. An all around happily fed customer.
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