We had a great experience with Chef Ty for my parents 60th wedding anniversary at our Airbnb in La Jolla. He was great, organized, communicative! The service was excellent. You should definitely use him for your next party or event! read more

Chef Ty has been to my house more than once, and he is wonderful! He's was a great communicator when planning the menu and discussing the fine details and budget parameters. He brought a fun energy to my dinner party, and his food was delicious. read more

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We used Chef Ty's services for our corporate Christmas dinner party of 2023. He came to our home with two staff members. From the first phone call, Chef Ty was a pleasure to speak and work with. We spoke several times before the event and he went above and beyond to satisfy all of our event needs. He was on time, the food was served hot and delicious, and he left our kitchen as clean as he found it. THE FOOD - We had four passed around small bites during cocktail hour. It was all absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend the apple and blue-cheese turnovers! I think about them often. The Lamb lollipop was crazy good. The shrimp appetizer was great as well as the mushroom one. Dinner courses were presented so elegantly and tasted as good as they looked. We began with a fabulous pumpkin soup. It was honestly the best pumpkin soup I've ever had. That was followed by a tasty root vegetable salad. We then had Filet Minon over risotto with a demi glaze sauce over it. Wow! It was truly spectacular. I HIGHLY recommend Chef Ty for any special intimate dining experience you are thinking about. Our party was of twenty three people. He made it a wonderful and memorable evening for us. Thank you, Chef!‍ amazing experience! read more

Chef Ty was wonderful! Not only was the food incredible, but he is also a legendary storyteller. He had us smiling and cracking up all night! Do not hesitate to book him, you won't regret it. read more

Chef Ty never disappoints! His food is so flavorful and fresh. His dishes are very unique and his personality is so fun. He is very professional and cleans up everything, you can't even tell he was there except you are full and satisfied. read more

Chef Ty was terrific! Arrived promptly, set up a wonderful table, chatted with out guests providing a very interactive and great experience they loved. And, of course THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Thank you Chef Ty!!! read more

We have been to five parties (about 30 people attending) where Chef Ty was the chef. He is professional and so kind. His food is incredible, appetizers that are creative and tasty, season vegetables and side dishes that are cooked simply but perfectly, short ribs that melt in your mouth and specialty soups that are multi-dimensional in flavor because of the number of ingredients he selects for them. His meals from top to bottom are well curated, thoughtfully presented and most of all they are incredibly delicious! The team he brings with him are always stellar, they are so kind and work without creating a flurry of activity that could be a distraction at a home party. Can't say enough positive things about Chef Ty and his team, highly recommend! read more

Chef Ty and Linda did a wonderful job for our 6 person dinner party! We worked together to create a delicious menu. Looking forward to the next time! read more

Chef Ty did a birthday dinner party for us. The food was so delicious! He made the night extra special with several amazing appetizers and a perfectly cooked dinner. The kitchen was clean when he left and he had servers who were professional. read more

Chef Ty prepared six courses for our dinner party of 12 people. Every dish was delicious and exquisitely presented. Chef Ty arrived promptly and was very prepared the day of. He and his waitstaff were professional and always made sure we were taken care of. Our guests spoke very highly of the night and even cheered for them. read more

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We had an excellent dinner with Chef Ty and his team. He was easy to reach and communicated well which is important when you are hosting a formal dinner. He tailored the menu to all of our extensive preferences and sensitivities and it was delicious! read more

Chef Ty and his staff did a fantastic job for my husband's 60th birthday party. The food was amazing, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was excellent! Chef Ty was easy to work with and very professional. They cleaned up everything afterwards and my kitchen was spotless. All my guests were impressed and kept asking me where I found Chef Ty. Overall, it was 5 stars without a doubt. Thank you, Chef Ty! read more

I have had the pleasure to eat Chef Ty's amazing food and it is just absolutely amazing! Not only is his love for cooking shown through his food but his kind-heartness in giving back to the community is beyond measure. Chef was kind enough to donate his services to our Non-profit and really helped us earn extra monies for our cause. When you get a chance to work with him you will not be disappointed. He is more than worth it! read more

We had a fantastic 4 course meal. Professionally crafted dishes with incredible taste. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

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Chef Ty and his team catered my wife's holiday party we attended this year. Everything was outstanding from appetizers to the dessert and the presentation was on point. They were able to offer options for everyone's dietary preferences. I'd recommend Chef Ty and his team to anyone I know - thank you Chef! read more

Recently was a part of a bachelorette party that to my great surprise chef ty cooked for. He hosted us for both dinner as well as brunch and to say it was absolutely fantastic is still an understatement. He went above and beyond for all of us and was also a wonderful part of conversation as he has a great and professional personality. He went above and beyond service 12 girls a full spread including crab cakes, scallops, gumbo, short rib and bread pudding. Everything was great and the meal was super fulfilling, and we even had some left over to snack on later. Then for brunch he brought stacks of assorted fruit, potatoes, bacon, two types of sausage, French toast, and omelets made to order with ingredients of your choosing. Best continental breakfast ever. Would recommend him to anyone, he does a phenomenal job. Thanks again for taking care of us ty, we truly appreciate you! read more

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Food always taste fabulous! The personality Chef Ty has makes the food taste even better.

Food was delicious and presentation was impeccable. Chef was patient and explained what we were tasting read more

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10/10 recommend! Had his short ribs and garlic mash with rosemary tonight and holy moly! Just scrumptious! Chef Ty for the win :-)

Chef Ty catered my bachelor party in Oceanside back in April, him and his team did an amazing job! The guys and I loved the BBQ style food and the service was top notch! He showed up early, prepped the food with his team and serviced us within 2 hours. Definitely hit him up for all your catering needs! read more

We had chef Ty for our holiday party, awesome food and great service. Highly recommend!

Chef Ty created a delicious four course menu for our dinner party of 12. So many flavors complimenting each other in every yummy bite. We highly recommend Chef Ty and his team. read more

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Chef Ty recently did a fabulous 4 course creole dinner for our gourmet group of 14 guests. In addition there were 6 unique tray passed appetizers that were representative of creole cuisine. I highly recommend him and his excellent staff to host your next dinner event! read more

Chef Ty is amazing. His ability to connect with clients and tap into their culinary desires is incredible. I worked with him on a menu & he suggested the respective wines. Ty came prepared with everything he needed and all I needed to do was provide stemware, flatware & space on the counters and in the refrigerator so he could create. Every course was described to the party of 4 while served by chef Ty - he made the evening so relaxing, pleasant and we all felt so blessed to enjoy his talents - So grateful to have this experience read more

The food was amazing. The presentation was extremely professional and looked great. The service was impeccable from the interactions with the guests to the serving of the dishes. Would definitely book again when I am in town. read more

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Ty and his assistant prepared and served our Christmas Eve dinner for a party of ten in our home. The meal was perfect and served with elan making the whole experience one to be remembered. After the meal everything was cleaned and ready to be put away. A very professional team who get high praise. read more

Loved him! He made the best food for the Halloween bash! Definitely recommend him to anyone, food was well prepared. No complaints!! read more

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We were invited to a dinner at our friends house where Chef Ty was in charge of dinner. Having a private chef do all the prep, cooking, plating and clean up was amazing. We had all the time in the world to visit with the hosts and enjoy the evening. We'll be book him in the future, I highly recommend Chef Ty! read more

I had the pleasure of indulging in a mouthwatering meal prepared by Chef Ty for my cousin's 50th birthday. It was an intimate group of women with varying palates. Not only was I wowed by every course, from the siracha mayo crabcakes with lemon glazed arugula (appetizer) to the toasted poundcake with berries, edible pansies and fresh whipped cream (dessert), Chef Ty's professionalism and ability to exceed my cousins audacious expectations was spectacular to say the least. I was beyond pleased with the service received from Food by Chef Ty. I personally was this close (snaps fingers) to licking my plate clean. read more

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Chef Ty created an exceptional experience for my cousin's bachelorette party. He was warm and professional, providing the ingredients and story behind each course. The food presented beautifully, but tasted even better. The pear and radicchio salad and the pannacotta dessert were my favorite. You won't regret booking him! read more

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Chef Ty came and made us dinner during our fantasy football draft this past weekend, and we all left with full bellies. From the shrimp and Buffalo wing appraisers, to the steak covered in crab cream sauce, it's safe to say we were licking our plates. Amazing food and Ty is a gentleman. read more

We were thrilled to book Chef Ty and his team for my boyfriend's ~20-person birthday party. We were so impressed by the presentation and grateful to have the honor of sharing his food with our closest friends and family. Chef Ty was a pleasure to coordinate with and was a positive presence at our party. Everyone had truly amazing feedback throughout the night. The food was so incredibly delicious our family was fighting over who got every single last bite of the leftovers the next day!! Thank you chef Ty for everything!!! read more

Wow! I licked the plate clean. Impeccable food, impeccable chef. Highly recommend Chef Ty!!

TLDR version: Chef Ty's food is SO delicious and his service was great - would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for his services! He is professional, flexible, patient (hired him for my birthday with 8 of us who can get loud, especially because we hadn't seen each other for 2 years), client-focused, and knows what he's doing. Hire Chef Ty if you want a private dining experience you won't forget! I wanted to do something special for my birthday this year so scoured the internet for private chefs in the San Diego area. I stumbled upon Chef Ty and saw all the rave reviews so reached out...one week before my event (time snuck up on me during this pandemic!). COMMUNICATION - great! Chef Ty responded instantly that he was available and we got cranking. I told him this was my first time hiring a private chef so be patient with all my questions, told him what i liked and didn't like, a theme i was thinking about, my initial budget, etc. He was very professional through all forms of communication, very client-centric (he included a few cool add-ins without charging me!) and we were able to stick to my budget for a fabulous 7-course meal for 8 of us. FOOD - amazing!!! Didn't encounter a dish i didn't like nor did any of my guests. All raved about how delicious the dishes were and how fantastic the experience was. He even packed us leftovers and everything was just as tasty the following day(s). Here's a peek at the menu: Appetizers: -mini crab cakes with basil mayo -prosciutto wrapped shrimp with cantaloupe syrup -silician ceviche: marinated tuna with orange segments (he introduced this one as almost a pallet cleanser before our entrees and it was the best idea ever and sooo delicious) Salad: baby arugula, shallots, fennel, tomatoes, parmesan vinaigrette - dressing was so bomb! Entrees/Small bites: -pasta with lamb and beef rage - I could/did eat this all day everyday. The handmade noodles were to die for. -cod piccata with garlic rapini -chianti braised short rib, carrots, zucchini, potato mash My mouth is salivating as i re-read the menu. YUM. Bottom line, if you want extremely tasty food from a professional, client-focused, talented chef, HIRE CHEF TY NOW!! Thank you for everything, Chef! read more

Chef Ty's food was surprising in the very best way! I'm rarely pleasantly surprised by food anymore, but Chef Ty brought new life to familiar dishes. Lemonade shrimp and green apple Caesar salad--tasted like summer! Light yet bursting with flavor. I was so pleased with every bite, from hors d'oeuvres to the salad to the main course. And, Chef Ty was lovely, down to earth and a great contributor to our overall experience. read more

Chef Ty is amazing!! You most definitely want to try his chicken sliders on little Hawaiian-type rolls..so delicious. As importantly, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and the people who work with him are equally enchanting and will encourage you to try everything! Give Chef Ty a try...and bring an appetite!! read more

Chef Ty graciously catered for 10 people at my home for my husband's birthday celebration. The food and service were excellent. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious and everyone raved about the dinner and service and asked to be invited back next year. I highly recommend Chef Ty for any event, he was a joy to work with, personable, on time, created a great menu and made the birthday celebration special. Definitely 5/5 stars! read more

Chef Ty cooked for our executive retreat. It was fantastic. He was able to accommodate our various food limitations and present a fabulous experience. From the delicious sweet potato chips with roumulade sauce to the steak and unbelievable grits it was delicious. He exceeded our expectations and the peach cobbler to finish...we continued to munch on those leftovers the next day! Way better than eating out. Kudos! read more

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Ty is amazing! I highly recommend him for any type of event you are thinking of. He is so caring and concerned about you and your guests. We spend time going over the menu and he was even helpful with us when selecting the wine. Don't hesitate, you won't regret it! read more

We had Chef Ty come to our house to cook a social meal for our Elopment. Chef Ty did a fantastic job planning a last minute dinner for us. We were spoiled and amazed by the wonderful presentation and flavors. Chef Ty did an amazing job. Would not hesitate to hire him again. read more

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