Anthony and Josh deserve 10 stars! Myself and my family have used The Prancing Chef for various…read morefestivities over the last 5 years; from a rehearsal dinner to a surprise 50th birthday bash. Most recently they curated a fantastic family style meal for my birthday dinner. Each dish was so thought out and full of flavor. They did a great job listening to my specific asks, then marrying that with what was in season. Not only is the food spectacular, but both Anthony and Josh are a pleasure to work with. Can't wait for the next event to include The Prancing Chef in!

Anthony and Josh gave my friends and I an absolutely magical birthday dinner experience! We hired…read morethem for a private five-course dinner, and it became the highlight of our trip. The food was fresh, creative, DELICIOUS, and exactly what we had asked for in regards to our dietary preferences. Communication was excellent leading up to our dinner, and Anthony and Josh were so friendly and personable! Would highly recommend the Prancing Chef and would hire him again in a second!

As a birthday present, we did a cooking class with Kathryn and had the best time. We chose the…read moreSyrian menu and Kathryn taught us so many fun facts about the region and food. She is a true delight and the meal was excellent. Those spiced potato cakes were to die for! I would love to try one of her other menus or wine pairings in the future. This makes a great gift or special experience when guests visit. Highly recommend!

Kathryn made my 10th wedding anniversary such a wonderful experience. We celebrated in Pismo Beach…read morewith our kids and my mother in law, and rented an AirBnB right on the beach. From the moment I reached out to Kathryn, she was warm and friendly, detailed, upfront, responsive, and very communicative. She even worked with me to offer something new for the main course which was a new recipe she just tried for a recent event, and asked lots of questions to ensure that the food she was going to make suited our preferences. Kathryn accommodated our request to have dinner on the patio, and her presentation was amazing! Kathryn's warmth and friendly personality extended to the evening of the dinner as well. Kathryn's food was SO delicious!! Everyone gobbled everything up, and my kids couldn't get enough of the tzatziki! The wines that Kathryn chose for the courses paired very well. The fish was soooo good that there was nothing left on anyone's plates! Everything was delicious - shrimp fritter, tzatziki / pita, pomegranate salad, orange roughy with veggies and cous cous, and the chocolate mousse that was so light and yummmmmy! We had the full service meal option, and Kathryn explained all the courses and the wine nicely throughout. A huge plus was that our kitchen was spotless at the end of the evening, which was so nice not to have to worry about cleaning up at the end of the night. What an amazing experience - thank you Kathryn for making our anniversary dinner so memorable! If you are vacationing in Pismo Beach, or even if you live in the area, I would highly recommend that you reach out to Kathryn!

So far, I have taken five classes from Grandma Ingrid and Nicolle and I have learned a lot and…read morereally enjoyed each experience thoroughly. The classes are held in an over 100 year-old family home and it is very warm and inviting. It is fun to attend the hands-on classes and there are always interesting fellow attendees to meet. Ingrid has a lifetime of experience with home cooking and as a Master Food Preserver for the San Luis Obispo Cooperative Extension Office and her knowledge base is vast. I highly recommend taking a class from Ingrid and Nicolle to anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to learn something new. An added bonus is that breakfast and lunch are included with each in-person class and you get to take home whatever you learned to make, plus handouts and recipes.

Attended my first cooking class with Grandma Ingrid & her daughter, Nicolle. I would give them 10…read morestars, if I could. It was so fun and I learned so much! The classes take place in a quintessential 100+ year old farmhouse. All the participants are snuggly seated in their home but everyone was lovely and having a wonderful time (tip - there will be 2 demonstration tables, sit at the one with the hanging camera. Talk about front row seats!). My class was candy making. We were supplied with a small recipe booklet of around 10 different candies. Plus, you'll also get recipes for the food they serve. Yes, that's right - they feed you! You get a light breakfast & lunch, all homemade food from Grandma's kitchen, including homemade bread. The farm homestead isn't hard to find. Just know that the last two 'streets' are dirt roads and you'll have a private parking attendant (Grandpa) waiting to direct you. It was very easy to make reservations online & they provide excellent communication both before & after the class. The cost was sooo worth it! Can't wait to sign-up for my next class.

I love coming to the Wednesday night dinners here. If you ever have the opportunity I highly…read morerecommend it. Menu changes every week

We had a fun evening at Central Coast Culinary, doing one of their popular Trader Joe's cooking…read moreclasses. It was the first time we were here, and from the description online I thought this would be a hands-on class, where you learn new kitchen skills and prepare meals with a chef's instruction. This is NOT what these classes are! You come in and sit around the bar looking into an open kitchen environment where volunteers prepare the meals for you. Adjusting our expectations quickly, we still had a lot of fun at this dining event. We received the recipes for the eight or so dishes that were presented during the class, our favorites were the seared salmon with Miso honey sauce, shrimp and basil stir fry, stuffed tomatoes with goat cheese and zucchini, skillet tortellini with crispy prosciutto and spring vegetables, pan-roasted filets mignon with asparagus and the strawberry rhubarb crumble. You can bring your own wine, too. Chef Debbie narrates all dishes, provides tips on what to look out for when you're shopping for ingredients and gives instruction to the volunteers that so all the prepping, cooking and cleaning. I wish Debbie would use a microphone, as she mostly sat on the other side of the bar, and we had a hard time hearing her sometimes. When dishes are ready, they are passed down the bar in huge serving dishes, so you can take as little or as much as you like of each of the dishes. I would recommend the meals are put in smaller serving bowls/platters and multiple are being passed to the attendees. When you're at the end of the line, you might otherwise not get much of the food, or you're left with scraps. The serving platters were way to big, and uncomfortable to pass around. Also, please get tongs to make it easier to pass out the food - especially the pasta or asparagus. All in all a fun date night, we were full with delicious food and received some great tips during the night. Would I go again for $75 per person? Unlikely, I really missed hands-on instruction, and think it's too pricey for us to do on a regular basis.

I planned a surprise birthday party for my wife and 4 other couples. After reviewing Chef's on the…read morearea, I landed on chef Rachel, what a blessing! The planning process was simple, thoughtful and spot on. I told her of my wife's favorite foods and she incorporated them all into a spectacular dinner. She thoughtfully curated each dish and served and explained them all to our group. She prepared a "grazing board" to start and then spring salad, truffle Gnocchi, Salmon Caprese and Beef Braciole. The food was tremendous but her interaction and personality made it all. My highest recommendation! Thank you!

When I saw this opportunity appear I made reservations right away. I don't often get a chance to…read moreeat such elevated food. This experience I brought my daughter and her friend. They did not understand my excitement over each curated and beautiful plate that came our way. Precision and talent appeared on each dish. This is not your typical brunch to pig out on typical breakfast foods. This was to die for elegance in a casual and open environment. You have to try it - if only just once. But, once you do the experience will haunt your memory and you'll need to visit again. My favorite dish of the day were the nachos and the monte cristo.

If you want a great team building experience class this is the place to go…read more Learning how to cook they will teach you what you need to know. I brought my work group here and we had so much fun learning how to make pizza and the dough. "I never knew the right way" clearly. It was exciting and fun. I thought I knew how to make a pizza until I came here. They set it up like chopped the tv show, you get to pick your ingredients, go to your station and make some yummy ass pizzas or whatever food there cooking. I highly recommend going here. Couldn't recommend it more. They are beautiful people and you will see that when you go!

I found this rental while researching venues for an engagement party. Looks nice from pictures and…read morevideos, but dealing with the owner was difficult. In addition to the $750 event fee, she requires that both suites be rented for a minimum of THREE nights (almost $2000). This not only is an exorbitant rate, but seems absurd considering we would only need the space for one evening. Still, I was willing to consider it as a retreat for the bride-to-be. The owner also stated that she would need to have final approval over our caterer, which struck me as utterly bizarre. When I inquired about viewing the property physically, she did not respond for nearly a week and I had to contact her again before receiving an answer. We set up an appointment, only to be informed that she would be away, but she would "leave a list" with her husband if we had any questions. The day before our appointment, she emailed to say they had people checking in early and that we either needed to reschedule or we could still come, but we would only be able to view the outside of the property. Considering the price point, I opted to reschedule. Then two days before our second scheduled appointment, I received an email from her with a "heads up" that she and her husband both had to be in SLO BY NOON, so please be on time for our appointment - our 11AM appointment that she had already rescheduled once and was now going to be rushing through so they could get off to SLO. I found the insinuation that I would not be punctual quite insulting. At this point, I determined that as pretty as the setting looks in their ads, continuing to deal with the owner was not worth the hassle. My advice to others is to look elsewhere, as I am doing. There are lots of wonderful venues in and around Paso that are operated by much more pleasant and reliable individuals.

We had the absolute BEST experience with Chef Danelle for our bachelorette party dinner in Paso…read moreRobles! From start to finish, she was professional, warm, and so easy to work with. She created a customized menu that was not only delicious but beautifully presented--every course felt like something out of a fine dining restaurant. The flavors were incredible, and she used such fresh, local ingredients that really elevated the whole experience. She handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening without lifting a finger. The kitchen was spotless when she left, which was such a bonus! Having her cook for us turned a fun girls' weekend into something truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a private chef in Paso Robles, look no further than Chef Danelle--she's an absolute gem. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

What an amazing evening. Chef Danelle arrived early and got straight to it. Our meal was served in…read morethree courses, multiple amazing appetizers, followed by our hearty entrees and after we couldn't eat another bite, brownies à la mode for dessert! Timing was perfect, our entrees were plated as the sun was setting. Such a thoughtful presentation. We awoke to find breakfast biscuit sandwiches we reheated for an additional morning of deliciousness. Enough leftovers to make steak sandwiches for the ride back home. Great memories with our new friend in the central coast. Professional, accomplished, accommodating and profoundly delicious. Chef Danelle is an essential part of any weekend adventure to the Paso area. *****

Cuesta has GREAT Community Programs! So many different types, schedules, and topics. I loved their…read moreAdult Yoga program and am a proud Cuesta Alum.

We did a summer college for kids class in game making/coding. It was a good experience and…read moreconnected our child with some other gamer wanna be game maker. There was not much instruction, and a lot of it was just working alone while in a zoom where they could ask questions. That's cool, but maybe more direct instruction would have pushed the ending a bit further.

We have been working with Roxanne for a few months now. It's been a game changer for our family…read more Roxanne has been great at working with us to determine our family needs, what we like and don't like, considering re-heating ease and when we'll be eating our meals (lunches for kids, dinners for everyone, etc). If you are a busy family looking to bring a couple of healthy, great-tasting meals to your table each week, Roxanne is the perfect choice.

From the owner: Roxanne’s Recipes offers personalized dinner parties for 15 and under. I focused on fresh,…read moreseasonal, vegetable - centric cuisine.

Michael was outstanding. As this was my first time hiring a private chef for an in-home experience,…read moreI wasn't sure what to expect--but he exceeded every expectation. The meal was exceptional, featuring a fresh Caprese salad, flavorful herb-garlic chicken, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, and two incredible desserts: Champagne butter cake with red wine-stewed grapes and a classic tiramisu. Beyond the food, Michael was friendly, professional, and created a fun, relaxed atmosphere for our group of eight. It truly made for a memorable evening. Highly recommend.

So we had Michael prepare a special seafood meal for us in our home for our 50th anniversary. I…read morecannot say enough about the quality and the flavor of the meal!! I would recommend this to anyone in the North San Luis Obispo county area!