We have had the pleasure of using Hey Chef in Truckee. The Hey Chef team is incredible. Their service is second to none and the interaction with entire team is a family affair. My grandchildren became very attached to the personal chefs and servers on both trips. Holly, Ashleigh and their part of the team make my life smooth as I handle all the arrangements on our tripsSocial occasion - no problem, pre-stock the frig before arrival - no problem. If you are looking a personal chef experience I HIGHLY recommend this team. read more

Hey Chef! - The family with our Chef Jessie and his support Tatum. Great night! - Personal Chefs Near Me - Truckee, California

I hired Hey Chef to help with the stress of entertaining up to 36 guests over the Thanksgiving week. They were scheduled to serve lunch for 21 and dinner for 36 on Wednesday 11/26, as well as 32 for dinner on Friday 11/28. Wednesday lunch was tasty, however the brioche slider buns per the menu were actually regular Safeway rolls, not brioche. 12 for $6.49! The dessert fell short of anything remotely high level. The brownies on skewers with fruit were dry and fell off the skewers. Wednesday dinner was a disaster. I ordered food for 36 people. We only had 32 including 6 kids, so we should have had plenty. We ran out of asparagas 2/3 of the way thru the line. the platter had enough for 12-15 people. The shrimp - one of the two main courses - ran out as well. I will try to attach a picture of the shrimp before anyone touched it! The photo (pre-serving) looks like there couldn't have been more than 40-50 shrimp. The chef told me he purchased 4-5/person. That would have been 180 shrimp! That was an out and out lie. I ate nothing, as we ran out of food. The owner did tell me afterwards that she looked at the grocery receipt, and he hadn't purchased enough. The dessert was not cake as planned. It appeared to be more of the same brownies, and they were not great. Friday dinner was okay. It was a taco bar. The chef put too much rice in the pot, and it boiled over onto our hardwood floor, rice and all. Then lots of wet garbage was put into the trash compactor, breaking it. The food was tasty and there was enough, but there was nothing high-end about it. Since the event, the owner admitted to me that they had never used the chef before. This was a huge mistake to send out an unknown for 3 large, very expensive meals. There was nothing "gourmet" about his preparation or presentation. Also, the owner admitted to me that the chef knew he was going to be short on dinner on Wednesday. He had a 3 hour break between the two services when he could have purchased more food. We believe that we were grossly overcharged for the chef's time. We were charged over 24 hours for his time alone on Wednesday. The food was supposed to be prepared in our home, but most of it was not. I was not presented with the grocery receipts, so I imagine those could have been inflated. With 21 for lunch, and 32 for both of the dinners, I paid $150/person/meal - over $13,000. And when you consider that one of the meals was a taco bar, the price was outrageous. I hired Hey Chef to ease my stress through the week-long holiday with a lot of guests. Instead, I was embarrassed by the shortcomings and more stressed. I expected the owner to handle these issues more professionally and issue a decent partial refund. I was offered a $300 credit towards a future booking! I am disappointed in Hey Chef for not taking responsibility for failing to come close to our expectations. I would certainly not use their services again, nor would I recommend them. read more

Hey Chef! - The shrimp platter above has 40-50 pieces - max - not the 180 per the chef - Personal Chefs Near Me - Truckee, California

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Our community is so lucky to have a resource like Hey Chef! To offer our Homeowners at Sugar Bowl. I feel confident in recommending them for any group event from a 5 person dinner to a 4 day company retreat. They listen to the clients needs and think of everything from the right chef for the event to the logistics. With a snowbound resort that is key! They deliver flawlessly! read more

Hiring a private chef was new to us. After our culinary adventure and dining experience, we will do so again and make a special trip to the Donner area just to have an excuse to use Hey Chef!'s services again. The event was not only executed flawlessly, but exuded elegance from start to finish. For us, we wanted a memorable event to celebrate our patriarch's 82nd birthday and that is just what we got. The Italian birthday boy considers himself an accomplished home cook and yet even he was impressed with Chef Taylor's menu and culinary creations. By all accounts, our event was a HUGE success. We also very much appreciate Hey Chef!'s support for a local nonprofit (Truckee North Tahoe Emergency Warming Center). Without small businesses like Hey Chef! (who support local non-profits) the world would be much more complicated and unduly difficult for the less fortunate. I wholeheartedly recommend HeyChef! for those special occassions where you loosen your budgetary restraints a bit in order to create lasting memories. I would select a 6th star if that was an option. read more

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NOT Raley's Platters! Thank you and your team for a great job with the Bar Mitzvah at North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation. We do plenty of small events with Raley's platters but this event was big. I've always known Holly and the HeyChef! reputation are tops so I was thrilled the family booked your chef and service team. I heard from so many how wonderful Chef Andrew's food was and how great the event was. Rabbi Lauren especially loved the food (always good to make the rabbis happy!). Thank you also for dealing with our small site and all the particulars of our kitchen. I'm happy to refer you every time! read more

On a scale of 1-5, I would give HeyChef! 8-10-12 stars! The HeyChef! magic is in how much easier they made MY weekend as the host. They did it all, from purchasing and shopping to managing floral ordering and all delivery details. They communicated with me throughout the weekend and Holly & Ashleigh (& their entire service team) ensured that I could have a great time with friends rather than stress about details. They also thought of important details that I would not have considered until it was too late! We'll definitely call on them again. In short, my husband's 3-day birthday celebration could have completely overwhelmed me but it turned out to be a celebration for me, too! read more

Rarely do I say this... world class service! Talk about professional! I had a last minute event during the wildfires and the Hey Chef team just stepped right up and handled the whole process perfectly. Super impressive. HIGHLY recommended. Martis Camp clientele who can be choosy were so pleased. Thank you! read more

"So responsive - 5 Stars! I can't think of anything HeyChef! could improve. Our guests texted and called the next day 'I usually don't eat so much but the food was so good'! Chef Taylor was unbelievable and even though guests cancelled who were sick, the food was so good nothing was left! The staff were nice and lovely and made it so easy to throw a party. We had a ball (and someone already asked me your name/number for their next event too). Thanks for being so responsive and easy to work with!" read more

I love the HeyChef! Tips and Checklists book. They've thought of everything! If you're looking for a private chef to come to your home, or vacation home, and let you enjoy your family and friends at your party (instead of getting stuck in the kitchen and serving), then don't wait, contact Holly and her team, now! read more

A+ A+ A+! You and your crew were fantastic. If I ever need private chef services again  or know someone coming to the Tahoe/Truckee/Foothills  who does, YOU'RE IT! I couldn't be more satisfied with the food, the service and the care you've given us husband from start to finish. read more

I am a huge fan of HeyChef! for delicious and healthy meals served in your own home. Their lead Chef Grog is fantastic; he has the skill and insight to elevate any meal. One of my favorite dishes by Chef Grog is seafood Wellington; it is out-of-this-world delicious. And his home-made sourdough bread, hot from the oven, is sublime, with the scent of sourdough, a light and doughy interior and a wonderful crust. Nothing is better than a warm slice of Grog's sourdough bread with a bowl of his soup on a cold winter evening. My family and I have had HeyChef! provide cooking in our vacation home at Sugar Bowl. Not only was it delicious but Chef Grog is an engaging and wonderfully versatile chef. And did you know that Grog is an expert flint-knapper? At one HeyChef! dinner Grog took the time to provide a demonstration to kids on how to make obsidian arrowheads. I don't know if that's part of their normal business model! But I am fascinated by Native American culture and the kids loved watching him make arrowheads (which they got to keep afterwards!). A winter or summer season in Tahoe isn't complete without a meal prepared by HeyChef! Holly and their office team are always receptive and responsive to my calls and every request is handled without my having to get involved in the details. HeyChef! provides great meals in your own home, prepared by very nice people who are easy to work with. HeyChef! is my go-to outfit for in-home entertaining in the Truckee/Tahoe area. read more

[The HeyChef!] team did fantastic job and we couldn't wish for better support. The service was flawless and our guests appreciated the professionalism of your staff. They are wonderful to work with and always eager to assist. The evening was a big success for all of us. We exceeded our best expectations by raising over $250,000. We are very grateful for your work! read more

Holly and Nora were great to work with. They helped us put together a delicious menu with only a few days notice for a retreat that I was planning. They even had a chef come in and prepare the food right there for all our guests and executives. Would recommend if having an event in the Tahoe/Truckee area. read more

10/10!! Everything from the initial conversation with Holly & Ashleigh (both so sweet and communicative), to Chef Jacob & the server Jennifer! Everyone was an absolute joy to work with, the food & service were unparalleled, and made the entire evening that much better. Couldn't have asked for a better service :) read more

Hey Yelp! Can we get another star for Hey Chef!? Read my other reviews, I tell it like it is- I like to shout from the rooftops when I have had a great experience- and same for a poor experience. I make an effort to show both sides, constructive criticism is a good thing. That said...I can ONLY say great things about Hey Chef! From the very first call with Holly to the final invoicing- this team is tip top- professional, helpful, knowledgable and all around fantastic. Our company held a corporate retreat, for a client, in Truckee. The Hey Chef! team made our event a smashing success. Chef Grog was wonderful, his talent, personality and professionalism, all tip top. Our guests felt spoiled by the food quality and service provided. Cassidy and Jen were our servers/bartenders and these ladies didn't miss a beat. They were lovely, well groomed, friendly and professional. They required no direction, they just went to work with a smile on their faces. The meals were DELICIOUS, we had the opportunity to have Chef Grog and the ladies, provide, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I must give a shout out to the hollandaise sauce- they're sick of hearing about it at this point- but you need to know! The BEST I have ever had. The menus can accommodate all tastes, from simple to complicated, the elegance and attention to detail is not skimped. Wedding, special dinner, family reunion, corporate retreat? Call Hey Chef! These folks will take care of you!! read more

First chef Grog, now chef Abi, and I couldn't be happier. HeyChef! has cooked for me a number of times over the years, and every time I'm amazed at why I ever thought I should do all the work myself when I have guests in my home. They think of every detail, their staff is top knotch, and it's good to know I'm supporting a locally-owned Truckee business. There's nothing finer than hosting a party and getting to relax all the way through it! Bravo, HeyChef! read more

The gold standard. For private chef services in this region they always cover every detail. I just enjoyed dinner for 8 and all the effort was made to ensure a beautiful event. 5 stars from me! read more

Holly and Grog have been running a 1st class operation for years now. We've enjoyed their wonderful hospitality and food at many different events and venues in the Truckee and North Tahoe Area. We always know that the food will be out of this world if Chef Grog is cooking. Thanks. Dick and Ulli White - Tahoma Meadows Cottages. read more

Unorganized and seemingly shady!! I have now heard this from many people in Tahoe!! Planning a wedding of any size can be stressful, even one for 25 people and Hey Chef added to our stress over and over again. Holly was unorganized and I had to give her the same information many times via phone and email. We gave our budget in initial email conversation and again on the phone along with the guest count. Hey Chef bills for the amount of time that it takes to prepare each menu. This is fair but, not when the amount the time it takes for a menu to be prepared takes much longer due to Hey Chef having our guest count much higher than it was. They planned the menu only to have to eliminate. Therefore time billed is wrong due to Hey Chef not writing down or looking at the guest count emails. When I sensed that we were not on the same page, I emailed one last time via email to triple check. A week later, she called with the final estimate at DOUBLE our budget. Hey Chef nickel and dimes!!! We took the chance a month before our wedding to search out an alternative. If one takes this chance, it must be bad. In the end, we found the most creative and fabulous chef.... Chef's Palette. Highly recommend!! read more

My EO group had a business retreat in Tahoe and we used Hef Chef to prepare a custom meal for all eight of us. AWESOME experience. The food was perfect. Thank you for the great experience! read more

I cannot recommend Hey Chef! enough. I wanted to have a special dinner at a reunion with friends at a rental home in Truckee. I was worried about trying to arrange a dinner party long distance in a house I'd never seen but Holly made everything so easy. They happily accommodated our request for a special entree and dealt with multiple food allergies when creating our menu. Holly even made a special trip to meet us the morning of our event to pick up some special food we had brought. Chef Grog made us an amazing meal (even the guest who doesn't care for fish LOVED the salmon dish) and was so charming with all the guests. Our server, Michelle, served us like we were royalty. And she was so wonderful with all the children at the event. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Hey Chef! for any event. So don't hesitate -- call them now and book them! read more

We had the most amazing 4th of July barbecue! Starting with the Red,white and blue frozen drinks...to the s'mores dessert, it was perfection through and through. Every dish was absolutely delicious. Our menu was varied and presented a range of food to meet all dietary issues. The presentation was fabulous and the servers were professional, so helpful and extremely friendly! They helped with set up and cleaned up the kitchen at the end. Every counter was washed down and the towels in the laundry.The pre event planning was super organized and easy. Working with CHef Grog and the Hey Chef office was great. Each guest asked for the catering information and left our home with the HEY CHEF card in their hands. I wish I could give them ten stars (out of five) for the review. I'm looking forward to the next party!!! read more

Wow! I never realized how much HeyChef! does in advance to make sure we have a great experience. Our chef Brody was very nice and we had a lovely dinner. Plus you can't go wrong with brussel sprouts and bacon. The next day I even had some of the chef's risotto with an egg for breakfast! read more

Highly recommended! Chef Grog prepared a wonderful meal at our house. He called several days before to plan the menu and make suggestions. We quickly realized he was well schooled in all manners of cuisine. The meal was excellent and the kitchen was left cleaner then when he arrived. We had Christie as service staff and she added greatly to the dinner by mixing and serving drinks etc. Both Chef Grog and Christie wore uniforms and were very professional. The dinner was certainly five stars but rather expensive at $1,900 for nine adults (including service, food, tax, tip, but not wine and drinks) read more

What is there to say but WOW! I eat a strict diet and not have problems sticking to my regament but, Chef Grog broke me. His food combinations and pairings were spot on! He prepared everything to perfection and each night I told myself, "your not going to eat the dessert"...... every single night I ate the dessert and everything else that was prepared. WHEN you have the opportunity to have the honor of Hey Chef prepare your meals you will not be dissapointed. Stella and Chewy's team loved Hey Chef!!! read more

Holly and the Hey Chef! team are the best. My husband's family surprised us for our son's first birthday. While my family and I went to Donner Lake enjoying the day together, Grog arrivied at our home and produced the most delicious meal including home made bread and a birthday cake with candles that completed the celebration! Every detail was thought out and expidited perfectly. I will call Hey Chef! for all our celebrations from now on. read more

The Hey Chef! experience was top-notch, providing the best service and high quality of food. Anyone can provide good food, it was the staff that took it the extra mile! read more

Well...HeyChef! has done it again and this one, will too go down in the books for a night to remember. I can't say enough about the impeccable service that HeyChef! brings to the table. There's something called "mountain time" that many businesses in the Tahoe area operate on, but not HeyChef! They answer their phone and it's always pleasant to get a live voice and not a voicemail. Holly and Keri are always on top of their game and I truly couldn't have asked for a better evening than the last party that HeyChef! catered for our family and our guests. They will always be my #1 when I come to Tahoe. To top it off....the food was to die for!! read more

Hey Chef completely exceeded my expectations!! We had Chef Tommy cook a dinner for our small wedding reception at home for 20 guests. The food was delicious and his team did an amazing job of being available to us but courteous of the small space and intimate party. Everything ran so smoothly with clean up and set up. Tommy and the servers were so kind and easy to be around. What an awesome company! read more

I can get used to this first class treatment. Grog was amazing and Rose was awesome! She took such great care of us. She went above and beyond her duties! Cleaned up spilt wine, broken glasses etc.!! Thank you for an amazing party!! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Hey Chef!? All of the meals that were prepared were out of this WORLD and some of the best I've had in my entire life! They were a pleasure to work with from start to finish and went above and beyond to make are company retreat a memorable one! Holly was so accommodating and gave me all kinds of ideas for things to do in Truckee. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. Chef Grog and his team were outstanding and there all true culinary experts! I would recommend them to anyone looking for 5 stars meals and 5 star service! We will definitely be using them next year! read more

HeyChef! provided us with an excellent meal and staff for our wedding dinner. The staff was very professional and prepared a top quality meal. They went above and beyond for us. We were so pleased with our decision to book them for our very special day, as they added just the perfect touch to our day. If you have an event coming up, I encourage you to utilize HeyChef! to make it an even more spectacular. read more

Grog was able to give us superb service on short notice over the 4th of July. We had delicious, over the top breakfasts, 5 mornings in a row. Each morning a different treat. Then 3 delicious dinners and desserts that were 5 stars! Most importantly, the staff, starting with Chef Grog, were sophisticated, charming and hard working. Thank you for making our family 4th of July a vacation rather than work! read more

This is the second year we have used Hey Chef services for a July 3rd party. I can not say enough wonderful things about the service and staff!! The booking process is seamless and the attention and follow-up top notch! Can not wait to use Hey Chef again and again!! read more

We used Hey Chef! for a reunion weekend (group of 11) - it was perfect! From planning with Keri to the services by the chef and server, the customer service was top notch! Chef Alix and Johnny were amazing - not only was the food delicious, but they were both so nice and friendly. A terrific experience! read more

We have had the oppotunity to benefit from Holly and Grog's amazing services on numerous occassions and they are fabulous, top notch. Big event, small event, they can do it all with an air of professionalism, comfort, and the food is excellent. We recently booked Stacey (one of Holly's many talented chefs) for a small dinner for my husband's birthday and we were really pleased with the outcome. A very creative menu, and she did prep, serving and clean-up, we tried to lift a finger but she wouldn't let us! www.heychef.com or (530) 582-4882. Holly, who coordinates everything, is so easy to work with. read more

I must praise the outstanding service provided by our bartender, Michelle, for our daughter's wedding. She was very professional and thorough. She even helped cleaning up the tables after dinner. She certainly handled the bartending duties beautifully. You will definitely on the top of the list if I need this kind of service again. read more

Hey Chef put on a wonderful New Year's Eve dinner for about 45 people ranging in age from 1 to 77. It was short notice but everything ran smoothly. The food was fantastic... especially the chicken chili.... and Chefs Grog and Jeremiah and servers Sarah and Donna were fun, warm and rolled with the flow. Thank you so much and we will be seeking your services again soon! read more

From first phone contact until party clean-up, Hey Chef! impressed us and our guests. We had a small party and I wanted to do some things myself, and Cassidy stepped right in and rolled with everything. Holly explains things clearly, including every charge, in advance. Chef Grog patient with my questions during our phone consult. Give them a call for a party large or small. (Is someone already using that rhyme?) read more

Grog and team just finished another weekend event for me (two dinners and two breakfasts). They've catered my annual marathon eating weekend for almost 10 years - usually 30-60 friends and family for each meal. I know I should expect it as normal, but after every event, I am stunned at the great quality and service. The food is as good as any fine restaurant and the service is consistently great. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more