We had the pleasure of having Chef Allan cook for one of the nights during my best friend's bachelorette party in Big Bear Lake, and he truly exceeded our expectations. He worked with us to curate the perfect menu, and every dish was absolutely delicious. It was such a treat to enjoy a beautifully prepared meal while relaxing and chatting with friends--without having to worry about cleanup afterward. Chef Allan left the kitchen in pristine condition and was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. If we're ever back in Big Bear, we'll definitely be booking him again! read more

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I was planning my 27th wedding anniversary and did not want to go "typical." My wife and I have travelled to some awesome places, done amazing things and given each other some eye popping gifts. So what's next? Chef Allan. He was versatile enough to plan a keto based meal around a Traditionalist eater such as myself. From the appetizer to the desert, everything was laid out according to plan. When Chef Allan and I had our inItial meeting, we discussed what impression was I trying to set and how best he could make my anniversary evening unforgettable for my wife. Chef Allan balanced his presence in the meal preparation to keep us as informed of the various dishes he was preparing without being intrusive in our conversation. The meal itself was a success! Well plated with an aroma that made all kind of tasty promises which it kept. The flavoring was bold without being overwhelming and each dish complimented the preceding one. We gorged ourselves! When it was all said and done, my wife was impressed by Chef Allan's culinary skills and grateful for me introducing him into our lives. She gave me a free pass for the next time a "hubby" moment comes up ! read more

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Chef Allen was so incredibly professional and an amazing chef. He served our 5 course meal for my friends 30th birthday party and he was a hit. I will definitely be using him when I come back to big bear and I would 1000% recommend!! read more

I wanted to do something special for my wife's "special" birthday (can't say the number). I rented a cabin in Big Bear and invited a few families to join us for a few days. I wanted to do something extra special, so looked into chef services for a nice evening in. I came across Chef Allan, and I'm glad I did!!! He arrived at the cabin at 12:45pm, and began preparing our meal consisting of the following: sausage and cheese stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped shrimp, bruschetta, and home made bleu cheese dip; a fourteen pound prime rib with his special creamed horseradish served with garlic mashed potatoes and veggies; and capped off with a cherries jubilee dessert he prepared tableside!! He then stayed until 11pm cleaning, and when he was done you couldn't even tell he was there. Amazing food, great personality! We will definitely experience this again! read more

Chef Allan prepared and served dinner for two evenings for my Fiancé 's 50th birthday weekend. We were a party of 6 adults and 4 children. His strawberry rhubarb pie was a huge success. He was great at accommodating kids allergies. He left the kitchen spotless as he did a thorough clean up each night. I would highly recommend him as a personal chef for your stay in Big Bear. read more

We hired Chef Allan for a family reunion dinner at our rented cabin in Big Bear Lake. He took good care of everything , from menu planning, site visit, food preparation,table setting through clean up. Our family had a enjoyable and memorable night because of his exceptional services. We'll certainly recommend him to our friends. read more

Chef Allan prepared dinner for 24 for us to celebrate our 50th. Most had Prime Rib, and I have never had better! The Blackened Fish was also outstanding. All 24 of our guests raved about the food and the special touch of having it prepared in our apartments at The Club at Big Bear. Special appetizers and the cheesecake dessert made for a unique evening. We highly recommend Chef Allan. read more

Not only was the food exceptional, but Chef Allan was absolutely amazing to work with. Everything he prepared was delicious and his service was above and beyond what I expected. We had 11 guests and 2 were vegan. Chef Allan even prepared special meals for the two vegans we had in our party!! Chef Allan is also one of the hardest working people I've encountered in business. If you're looking to have a truly special experience, look no further!! From my family to yours - THANK YOU Chef Allan!! read more

Alan is really friendly and has a wonderful personality. Enjoyed talking with him. The food from beginning to the end was the best I ever had. Looking forward to create a reason to hire him read more

Hired Chef Allen for our dinner of 10 at our Four Seasons Lakefront cabin this past week. He worked endlessly to prepare us a wonderful meal of filet with mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, shrimp linguini Alfredo and pasta with meat sauce for the kids. He also prepared a chocolate lava cake that was to die for. Highly recommended! read more

Chef Allen was incredible! My friends husband hired him for a special dinner in big bear at our cabin as a birthday treat! He per-coordinated a site visit with the property owner and showed up at 12 as promised with help. When he arrived there were no surprises as he already had a walk-thru completed. He knew where everything in the kitchen was and brought extra tables and had them set up immediately to accommodate all the guests. Throughout the afternoon he cooked up appetizers and our main course. The entire cabin smelled incredible. My favorite thing he made was the stuffed mushrooms with sausage. I always see the same stuffed mushrooms with breadcrumbs and spinach. This was new, it was exciting, it was amazing and i will admit i ate 4 of them...oops. The sliders with the steak were also accompanied with a horseradish "sauce" that was excellent. The steak was cooked to perfection and it left me wanting a second serving but they went quick! We had a set dinner, we were served this amazing ice tea Chef Allen brewed for us and chilled. It was amazing, and fragrant. He had cooked up a chicken parm with pasta that was breaded to perfection and it was a very generous portion. In total, the Chef and his crew stayed with us for about 10 hours, he is AMAZING! I recommend him for any event, it adds a special touch and best of all we were able to enjoy ourselves and our meal instead of spend our vacation in the kitchen! read more

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As a travel agent, I am often asked by my clients to procure a personal chef when they are out of town, renting a home, etc. Easy enough, right? No. I can't tell you the number of fails I have experienced trusting the advice of locals and having a "cook" show up rather than a chef. The difference between the two is immeasurable, mostly on the level of professionalism, preparedness, actual culinary knowledge, and the worst would be the cooks who have a house filled with hungry people waiting on a meal that was supposed to be ready an hour ago... You will experience none of those issues with Chef Allan! From start to finish he is very professional, organized, and talented. He listened to what my clients were looking for, offered suggestions based upon the type of meals we were looking for, provided me with ideas to share with my clients, and was truly able to wow them. I also must share that these clients were not just everyday people, this was a high profile celebrity athlete, world champion, and someone who demands excellence and Chef Allan delivered! He's also able to whip something up spur of the moment. My client saw there was a bowl of apples in the kitchen and asked if Chef could make them an apple pie...well, ask and you shall receive! Chef Allan made apple pie from scratch and my client was blown away! When the client left Big Bear, he told me to keep the chef's info on file as he wants to go back in the winter and this time bring the whole family to enjoy. Thank you Chef Allan for making me look good and taking such great care of these VIP's! read more

On a recent visit to Big Bear, we were fortunate enough to be invited to a private dinner that was prepared by Chef Allan for ~25 people. The food was prepared at a private home, and was absolutely delicious. We have done extensive traveling throughout the world, and the quality, tastes/flavors of the food were as good as some of the finest restaurants at which we have eaten. Our menu included: Appetizers: Chopped Liver Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing and Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls Beef Brisket with Special Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes and Sweet and Sour Chicken with White Rice. Also served Tsimis, Sautéed Mushrooms, Yams, Honey Glazed Carrots and Sautéed String Beans Dessert: Fresh Apple Pie I would highly recommend him for a special occasion, or just for a special treat for yourself. Chef Allan really knows what he is doing. Chef Allan has a list of some of his favorite dishes/recipes, but can also prepare almost anything that you request. read more

I have had the good fortune to work with Chef Allan twice on behalf of my Executive traveling to Big Bear. Hiring him a second time immediately confirms our great experience the first time. In addition to preparing wonderful food, Chef Allan is neat, detailed and has great follow up. He is respectful of the residence and the guests' privacy. It was a pleasure working with him prior to arrival as we detailed a customized menu that was both delicious and met multiple dietary requests. We look forward to a return visit. read more

Chef Allan was a pleasure to work with in planning our 50th anniversary party for 25 people in Big Bear. He was flexible in designing a menu that would appeal to our unique family tastes (young children, gourmet loving adults, vegan, gluten free, etc.) He cooked a delicious bar-be-cue at our large rented cabin, served everything beautifully, and cleaned up so we did not have to do a thing! Chef Allan and Elizabeth are very professional and friendly. I was very impressed that he made an extra trip to the store to get eggplant for the grilled vegetables when he found out that was a favorite of mine. Our party was a huge success largely due to Chef Allan's efforts, flexibility and personal touches. He is a great choice for a personal chef in Big Bear. read more

We had Chef Allan come to our cabin to cook a classic Italian dinner. He showed up on time with with everything we needed for a full dining experience. Top hits of the night were his homemade Caesar salad and Lava Cakes. We also had the bruschetta and chicken Parmesan. He was very personable and professional throughout the entire night and left the place cleaner than when he arrived. I will definitely be using his services again!! read more

Chef Allan is awesome! He did an amazing job with my dinner party for 15 people in Big Bear Lake. He and his wife went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience. He was on time, courteous, and fun to be around. He customized the menu to our needs by making special requested items. He even produced a printed copy of our menu to take home as a souvenir. The food was all great. I'd particularly recommend the BBQ Beef Ribs, BBQ Beans, and Garlic Bread. Chef Allan is truly one of the best. Highly recommend. read more

We hired Chef Allan for a family dinner for 10 at a house we rented in Big Bear. The food was wonderful and it was a pleasure to have Chef Allan and Elizabeth in our home. I would definitely recommend him. We selected the Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs and Bruschetta for appetizers, the BBQ platter for dinner, and the Invididual Chocolate Lava cakes for dessert. The whole evening was a great experience. read more