I have had the opportunity to experience the Chef in Tahoe both as an off-site caterer as well is in a private kitchen. He and his staff are true professionals, with their eye on every detail at all times. From the first call through clean up, nothing is left to chance. The food is unique, consistent, beautiful and most importantly, delicious. The service is first -class. Oh, and the price? It can't be beat. If you are like me, you want to order what you want, and not have a huge hassle. Chef in Tahoe takes care of all the details down to the color of napkins you may want. It is almost as if they can read your mind. The knew what I wanted more than I did. Without hesitation Chef in Tahoe will be my go-to Chef for all my entertaining; both casual and formal from now on. Now I just need to invent an excuse for a party.... read more

We loved having Travis cook for our family. He was very professional, and the food was amazing. He even had our little ones help serve dessert, and they were thrilled. We'd highly recommend Chef in Tahoe for a nice meal at home, where you can relax and soak in all the views that Lake Tahoe has to offer! We'll be back! read more

This is the Third Year we have used Chef Travis and Christine. Our weeklong dinners are always prepared to our satisfaction. After listening to our preferences, and dietary restrictions, Chef prepares unforgettable meals, using only fresh ingredients, and preparing them on site. This trip, we had one person who is gluten free. Rather than making that person feel like "odd person out" Chef modified several recipes from sauces, to deserts to ensure that they were gluten free, but tasted great. If you're looking for someone who is a Personal Chef, not someone who prefers "The Show" at the expense of taste and quality...Chef Travis Is someone you should talk to. He has always been on time, prepared exacty what we had agreed on, and cleans up before he leaves.....worth every penny. read more

Chef Travis and Christine are so easy to work with. They are extremely responsive and professional. This is the second time we have used Chef Travis for a special event and we have been super pleased. The food was spectacular and the presentation perfect. If you are looking for great food, service and an overall great experience Chef in Tahoe is definitely the way to go. Thank you Travis and Christine for helping make my mom's 60th birthday a success! read more

Recently we celebrated my husband's 70th in Lake Tahoe. We were a party of 10. Chef cooked three dinners for us & prepped breakfast for the next day. Chef Travis & Christine were a WONDEFUL duo team to work with, very responsive during the early organizational phase, totally professional, meals were great & very delish, the kitchen was spotless when they left, with leftovers packaged away neatly in the fridge. Very adorable couple, who work seamlessly together. Look forward to using them again should we return to Tahoe!! Highly recommend!! & his plank salmon "family recipe" is the BEST...be sure to request it!! read more

Travis is an Exceptional Chef and can accommodate most any selection. He prepared a feast for my Daughters Wedding and we were most delighted of his service and most importantly the taste of exquisite food. Would highly recommend. read more

Travis catered our wedding and we could not be happier with how it turned out. He smoked meat on a Traeger grill for hours, imported ahi from Hawaii for poke and made an incredibly fresh salad. It was all fantastic! Super easy to work with and very responsive. Travis is a pro through and through. Highly recommended. Thanks again Chef in Tahoe! read more

I heard about Travis through a friend and thankful I did. I had a corporate ski trip weekend where we rented a large cabin. Travis helped me chose just the right items for dinner for a variety of people with dietary preferences. When we all came back hungry after a day on the slopes he had appetizers and snacks. Once we had all cleaned up he dinner ready to eat. It was a lovely evening after a equally lovely day. We had a great trip and I got a TON of compliments on dinner! Thanks again!! read more

I recomend Travis to all of my clients.. He is so great and talented and very professional! Great food great person!! Thanks Travis !!!

Chef-In-Tahoe catered a luncheon party for us in Genoa. The food was great... starting with Butternut squash soup, three types of sandwiches, three types of wraps, wonderful carrot cake and cheesecake ... all yummy. The service was very professional. Travis and Corky took the ball and ran with it ... and finished when everything was cleaned and washed. A real joy to have them in your home. All the guests had many compliments and I'm sure Chef In Tahoe will be getting more bookings from this group... including us .. we highly recommend them. read more

Travis is a talented, efficient & cooperative person whom will help you plan & create whatever culinary event you may desire. Extremely easy to work with his results are professionally delivered and quickly devoured. I will hire Travis again & again. read more

We were celebrating my partner's 50th birthday and had rented a home hosting 15 guests. We wanted a chef for the 'official' birthday dinner and chose Chef Bill based on reviews and recommendations from the owners of the home. We were not disappointed! Not only was Chef Bill delightful to work with in planning but his execution was superb! He and Courtney arrived at the house while we were on the lake and had everything ready when we returned with appetizers of crudités with hummus and fresh artichokes with lemon garlic aioli. After holding for the sunset, appetizers were followed by a fresh salad with a lovely vinaigrette a main of fresh halibut with truffle butter (perfect amount so as not to be overwhelming) burre Blanc over a potato latke with caramelized Brussels sprouts. The meal was completed by a peach blueberry crumble and ice cream. The entire meal was flavorful, delicious, light and full of fresh farm ingredients. The halibut was perfectly prepared and that in itself is not an easy feat for 17 and Bill and Courtney were a delight to have in the home. They did everything including clean the stovetop and start the dishwasher. I can not recommend Bill more highly. read more

Great Food! I have had the pleasure of knowing chef Travis Woodcock for several years. I have on occasion had the fabulous pleasure of getting to try his delicious homemade soups. That in it 'self is a world class treat! Recently my family threw a party for several of our business associates where he and his talented crew catered the event as well as providing a hosted bar including specialty drinks and a knowledgeable bartender. While he employs a top notch crew he is at the helm every step of the way. No detail left behind. His knowledge of food preparation made it a pleasure to create a unique cuisine for this truly wonderful culinary event. From appetizers to dessert everything was prepared and served with the highest quality in mind. EVERYONE RAVED! He was truly the star of the evening! Chef Woodcock will star at many more of my future events! read more

Our family visited Lake Tahoe this past weekend to celebrate my uncle's 60th birthday. Our rental home had amazing lakefront views which we wanted to take advantage of to the fullest, so we decided to enjoy his special birthday dinner at the house. Thankfully someone recommended Travis' personal chef services. Chef Travis prepared the most amazing dinner for our family. He helped me customize the menu to meet our special requests. Everything on our menu (shrimp ceviche, crab cakes, tomato & basil soup, filet mignon, sea bass, squash and couscous) surpassed our expectations! As a Registered Dietitian and self-proclaimed "foodie", I was so pleased by the high-quality ingredients, healthy preparation and most of all delicious taste! Best of all we were able to celebrate our special evening without worrying about cooking or cleaning up. It turned out to be an amazing night from start to finish. We will definitely be using Chef Travis the next time we vacation in Lake Tahoe! read more

Chef in Tahoe is the best! Travis is very professional and the food is amazing! He came and catered a birthday party for 60 people at the beach for us. Travis arrived early and was set up in no time. Travis even went above and beyond and helped to unload my car filled with supplies I had brought to the party. The presentation was great and the food was amazing! Everything was fresh and delicious. Throughout the entire evening Travis was helpful anytime that he saw an opportunity. Everyone at the party was asking for thier business cards they were so impressed. If you are looking for an amazing chef, book Travis fast because I believe his schedule will fill up. read more

Chef Travis Woodcock has prepared fabulous meals for my entire family on a number of occasions. I researched many chefs and chose Travis based on his prompt communication, fair pricing, and willingness to customize a menu for our event. Chef Travis helped me to plan a weeks worth of meals for a group of 20 family members during summer 2011 for a family reunion. Most recently Chef Travis prepared a weeks worth of meals for a group of 9 for another family vacation. He worked cooperatively with me to identify meals that included main dishes and sides that would satisfy both adults and children for both week long events. The meals were not only delicious but also included our family favorites. He made a number of suggestions and offered ideas that shaped a week of balanced menus while being flexible and accommodating to our likes and dislikes as well as sensitive to dietary restrictions including allergies. With all the detailed planning that went into preparing both week long events, Chef Travis and Christine appear to work effortlessly. He always arrives on time and incredibly prepared while leaving nothing to chance. Last year I was unsure if the BBQ at the house we were staying at worked correctly so Travis actually brought a BBQ with him just in case. This attention to detail left me to feel at ease and relax knowing that everything would be well taken care of. Tables were set, meals prepared and served, and everything was cleaned up perfectly, leaving the kitchen looking better than when they arrived. We had nothing to do but enjoy the food, our surroundings, and one another's company. Travis is accepting of changes we needed to make both in the menu and number of guests. As he learned more about our group he was able to make some additional suggestions to tweak the menu throughout the week. The food prepared was abundant and delicious. We always had more than enough to eat with some leftovers for the next day. It is obvious that Chef Travis uses very fresh, high quality ingredients. We have enjoyed perfectly cooked cedar plank salmon, pasta with fresh meatballs, marinated tender BBQ chicken, steaks precisely cooked to our individual preference, and southern style crab and shrimp boil with corn and sausage that had everyone going back for more again and again....and again. Chef Travis makes very tasty salad dressings that we loved so much we requested to have a repeat for another meal we had the same week. You wont be disappointed by the side dishes either. After learning of our favorite desserts he prepared cheese cake, berry cobbler, chocolate chip cookies and fresh fruit. I recommend them all. Travis and Christine tend to everyone's needs. You feel well taken care of. I was so pleased with everything last year that there was no question I would want Chef Travis to plan our event this year. I highly recommend Chef Travis and Christine. You will not be disappointed. When planning an event you will be able to customize services to your needs. If you are traveling to Tahoe and need to plan your event long distance you will still feel confident. Travis and Christine will maintain good communication and be available to answer all questions. I felt that that the pricing was very fair and Chef Travis never skimps on quality or quantity. read more

Chef Travis was our personal chef for our 10 day stay at Northstar. Preparing amazing dinners each night, with sumptuous food of the highest quality. His use of seasoning, spices, and sauces, were amazing. His pursuit of perfection is only outdone by his personal service. We had our choice of several Chefs, however, Chef Travis truly cooks to your tastes. We had 9 people each day, some with dietary restrictions, and Chef Travis tailored meals for all. In addition, he always made sure that there was Fresh Fruit waiting for you in the morning, and macaroni salad to add to our lunches every day. He found that several of our guests loved chocolate chip cookies, so he baked 2 large batches while preparing our meals. Chef Travis and his assistant Christine, were on time, and completly cleaned the kitchen before they left. You would never know that someone had been there . We can not say enough about the two of them. If you ever have a need for excelence, personalized service, and sumptous food, Chef Travis should be your first Choice read more