My hubby (sneakily) organized my surprise birthday dinner with Julio and, being a foodie who has enjoyed dining in different restaurants in different countries, I can honestly say that the 3 course meal that Julio created (combining my love of Thai and French food) was one of the best meals I/we have ever had .

We hosted a small dinner party at our home in Williamsburg. From the outset, Julio was very communicative and flexible when designing the menu, being especially considerate of any culinary restrictions. The final result was a sumptuous 4-course fusion meal that excited the palate and delighted our guests. He also took great care with our kitchen and dinnerware.

I recently connected with Chef Julio to plan a special dinner party for my wife's 40th birthday, and wow, did he deliver! We exchanged a few emails had a phone call to review menu options and discuss what we were looking for. He tailored a menu to our specific requests, including making something special for our seven-year-old; this enabled us to have a fine dining experience in our home. His execution was flawless, the presentation was amazing, and most importantly, the food was delicious. His lovely wife Lauren assisted with service; she made sure our glasses were never empty that everyone's needs were attended to, and along with Chef Julio, she provided five-star service. When the evening was over, our Kitchen was spotless, and everything was put away just as it was before they arrived. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again in the future

Chef Julio Opazo, we thank you very much for a lovely dinner and evening. Your time, organization and attention to details are greatly appreciated. We know planning takes time and we cannot thank you enough for being so responsive and helpful with ideas for each course, ingredients, and cooking set-up. Further, thank you for your thoughtfulness with the cooking set-up – you arrived super prepared with a game plan for rain or shine outside. We enjoyed each bite of deliciousness and had a great time to get to know you, your cooking background and passion. It goes without saying that, we can truly see your passion through all the details you thought of and included for each dish. Not only did you serve up very fragrant and tender flavors, but you also presented each with its on unique style and aroma. Your exceptional service and care made us feel really comfortable and we cannot wait to do another experience like this again, hopefully with you in the future. Thank you so much again!

Two of our grandsons stayed with us for 5 weeks over the summer and, as happy as we were to see/host them, we were exhausted by the time they left. Being tuned into our situation, close friends of ours hired Chef Julio to make us 4 meals so we didn’t have to think about meal prep for a week. Our friends told Chef Julio that we loved different cuisines, so he made Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sauteed Shrimp & Black Soybean Miso Sauce; Peruvian Chicken & Cheese Empanadas with Rice & Mexican Street Corn; Roast Chicken with Orange Pan Sauce, Summer Squash & Brown Butter Fingerling Potatoes; Vegetable Lasagna; and Dark Chocolate Molasses & Oat Cookies. The meals were utterly delicious, came with heating instructions, and the portion sizes were such that each meal lasted two nights. This was an incredibly loving gift that our friends gave us. It’s a great and practical gift idea for anyone who needs a break or ‘just because’. If you’re in a position to do the same for someone else, don’t hesitate to contact Chef Julio. He lives in Richmond, so mileage would have to be charged if you live further afield, but we happened to be going to Richmond, so we picked up the meals which were well ensconced in a portable cooler with cold packs.