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    4.5 (15 reviews)
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    Chef Stephanie Chinchilla

    Chef Stephanie Chinchilla

    5.0
    (48 reviews)

    Hands down the most passionate and dedicated staff/ownership I've ever experienced. The owner was…read moreso nice. He gracefully handled every question, request, and comment swiftly and perfectly. Their coffee was so delicious . I can't recommend this spot enough! Food was absolutely phenomenal.

    We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

    Personal Chef Peter

    Personal Chef Peter

    5.0
    (73 reviews)

    Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

    Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

    Whole Health Everyday

    Whole Health Everyday

    4.8
    (55 reviews)

    After a major health setback and a sudden serious surgery in our little family, we came to find…read moreourselves in a predicament. The predicament involved having the joy sucked out of food due to a VERY restricted diet. What does 2 informal foodies do with a new lifestyle that consists of staying under 15 grams of saturated fat per day, under 1500 mg of salt per day (that's under 1 tsp), kicking out cholesterol-high foods like shrimp and red meat and other general un-fun new rules? We looked for help! We ate pretty healthy to begin with...but with so many new rules, we went looking for culinary expertise. I tried meal services but was amazed at how limited those are to diets like Keto that are the exact opposite of what the Cardiologist was telling us to do. Enter in Whole Health Everyday which I found right here on Yelp. Chef Rebecca Club, the owner, spent time with me on the phone and in a short period of time, was able to assess exactly what I needed. She matched us with Chef Robert, a culinary genius that literally brought sunlight back to our dreary diet. On Thursdays, Chef Robert would cook for us for the week, in our kitchen, wearing a mask because of our immunocompromised situation (check with Chef Rebecca if you have this issue b/c not all Chefs will do this) for the whole week. He would make family meals in my own large casserole tupperwares that we could then assemble for breakfast/lunch/dinner. I need a whole paragraph to describe Chef Robert's special dishes. He makes a tray of ground turkey and black bean enchiladas in a verde sauce that will make you cry! He makes egg white bites that are better anything I've ever had before and these are NOT made with heavy cream! I could literally go on and on but maybe I'll just leave you with some of my fave dishes... *Ginger chicken breast bahn mi with jalepenos, picked daikon and carrots *Tilapia tacos with cabbage, pico de gallo, and yogurt crema *Japanese chicken meat balls with sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts *Tuna Poke with mango and avocado served with cucumber slices and low fat/salt chips *Chili con turkey, kidney beans, peppers, avocado and cheese I can only imagine what Chef Robert could do if he could cook with as much salt and fat as he liked! The process for our weekly sessions looked like this: 1) Chef Robert would email us over the weekend with meal suggestions 2) We choose what we want, or ask for more suggestions until we finalize the meals for that week 3) He sends us a shopping list by Tuesday night 4) We order grocery pickup for the things on the list and have everything in our fridge by Thursday morning 5) Chef Robert comes Thursday morning, cooks like crazy (sometimes using the grill outside, our Vitamix etc) 6) Chef Robert shows us where everything is, what sauce goes with what, how to assemble a sushi handroll (yes he would make us sodium light sushi and taught us how to roll it) etc. 7) Chef Robert would clean the kitchen so it looked perfect before he left 8) I would receive an invoice from Whole Health Everyday for that session, it would hit my credit card and I would repeat the next week I really cannot recommend Whole Health Everyday enough. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!

    We had an amazing dinner with Matt from Whole Health Everyday. His dishes were fantastic and he…read morereally knows how to cook his vegetables and mushrooms! Everything we had tasted terrific and presented beautifully. He is also very nice and is genuinely passionate about food. We were very satisfied with Matt's work.

    Chef Eric B

    Chef Eric B

    5.0
    (52 reviews)

    This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

    I had the pleasure of having Eric B prepare my birthday dinner 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. We…read morehad a large air bnb south of Temecula and he came on site and prepared a multi-course dinner. Before hand he provided a list of his most popular items to choose from and you create your own custom menu from the large variety of items. He was able to customize a couple dishes to my preference and even adjusted a few as he was preparing them the night of for a couple of my guests. The server he brought with him was super friendly and attentive. Everything was as described and I couldn't think of anything I'd do differently. I will use Eric again for sure. Such a fun and delicious evening.

    Quality Thyme

    Quality Thyme

    5.0
    (25 reviews)

    Gina and Quality Thyme personal chefs were a huge blessing for our family. Gina cooked for my…read morefamily of 5 weekly for almost a year and a half during an especially hectic season for us. In our case, she cooked in our home on Tuesday, making a beautifully plated hot meal for us all that evening, and filled our refrigerator with fresh food for the rest of the week. Most weeks Gina prepped: Fresh cut up fruit & veg for snacks 1 make ahead breakfast item (breakfast burritos, smoothie packs, etc.) 1 hot lunch I could re-heat for school lunches (like pasta dishes & Mexican beef & rice bowls) 2 additional complete dinners with sides 1 prepared marinade that I could use to marinate a protein later in the week, as well as veggie sides prepped and ready to grill or roast quickly 1 "treat" snack, dessert or quick bread Our family goes through a LOT of food with teenaged boys and athletes, and Gina made feeding them all healthy food throughout the week possible without completely overwhelming me. She adjusted well to allergies and other dietary restrictions (we are a gluten-free household and eat a LOT of protein), and was always open to suggestions and trying new things that worked well for us. Truly, I don't know what we would have done without her during that period. Her food is delicious, nutritious and was well loved by our family. Try her for yours...you really can't go wrong!

    In today's busy world, finding time to grocery shop, meal prep, and cook is very difficult for our…read morefamily. We always seem to order out more than anticipated just for ease and convenience, but are left feeling guilty due to the fact that take out is less than ideal for the healthy lifestyle we want to lead. Enter Chef Gina and her amazing company Quality Thyme. She takes the time to understand our nutrition needs, cuisines we love, and custom prepares meals for our family that fit all of those requirements. She is personable, punctual, extremely professional and the food she makes is amazing!! Every dish is full of good nutrients, fresh ingredients, and the whole family loves it. I would recommend her to everyone!

    The Homakase Chef

    The Homakase Chef

    5.0
    (65 reviews)

    Chef Ariel created an absolutely amazing at-home omakase experience. Everything was beautifully set…read moreup and executed and the food was off the charts! Our guests loved the experience and made for a very special and memorable evening. Highly recommend!

    Chef Josh is an all-star. If you're looking for a private chef, who delivers quality sushi…read moreskillfully and professionally, you've found him. Just book him. After reaching out through his website, he sent us a message to schedule an introductory phone call. He shared his professional background and then went through a detailed discussion reviewing our vision for the night, including timing of the event, likes/dislikes, options for specialty/seasonal ingredients, etc. After the phone call, he followed up with a proposed menu for a 5-course omakase meal, accounting for our preferences, which was spot on. We paid a deposit to secure the date. He checked in a few days before the event and day-of kept a good line of communication with us, providing ETA. He was quick to set up in our kitchen and then the magic started. He brought his own table lights, dishware, utensils, cooking supplies/pans, etc. He offers tablecloths as well. When dinner was ready, he announced each course, sharing how the dish was prepared. The food was awesome. Just simply awesome. Pictures won't do justice, especially since I forgot to take some as I was enjoying the food too much. He buys the fish fresh that morning and you can appreciate the quality of it. And by the way, he prepped separate meals for our young children :) Afterwards, he took care of all the cleaning, cleared the tables, packed his supplies and graciously bowed out for the night. We're so glad we found him for our special night!

    Big City Chefs - personalchefs - Updated August 2026

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