There are no shortage of great things to say about Chef Josh. We've used him twice now for…read moredifferent celebrations and he has knocked it out of the park each time. In fact, after his latest visit we all agreed we needed to start bringing him in quarterly. Chef's cooking style is best described as transformative. He takes ingredients you'd never dream of being the star of the dish and makes it the most delicious thing you've ever tasted. Our last dinner we reqested to be completely vegetarian and he did not disappoint. Even the non-vegetarian at the dinner was blown away and left being the perfect amount of full. My husband avoids certain veggies in our day to day (texture) and the way Chef Josh cooks - well we've never left a plate bare, I can tell you that much. And when Chef Josh isn't looking.. we may have licked our plates clean. Pickling, crisping, pureeing, caramelizing - everything he puts in front of you "WOWs". Besides the food he serves, which is well worth the money, Josh's service is unparalleled. He is prompt, friendly and wonderful to chat with. He brings everything in and does all clean up as if he was never even there. Whether it's a date night, an intimate gathering or a group to impress - I would recommend hiring Chef Josh 110%. If you're even considering a private chef, look no further because there truly is no better!

4.999 stars. Chef Josh made my 40th birthday party memorable and amazing for 22 people at my home…read more We asked a few questions to start and knew he was the right chef for us right away. He doesn't have a set menu, but sources the ingredients the morning of depending on what looks good and what's in season. We had three or four passed appetizers, a salad course, a grouper / risotto course, and a caramel bar for dessert. Everything was so delicious and all of the guests raved. I have no idea how he was able to cook all of that food for that many people in our home kitchen and make it so flavorful. To keep all of the food at a perfect temperature must have been extremely challenging. Chef Josh was such a cool person also, entertaining, always happy, and so respectful of our home. Thanks so much, Josh. We hope to have you help us out again at our next event.

If you are looking for excellent quality, authentic Italian food that is made with love…read more(sustainably & qualitatively sourced, prepped with careful attention to detail and flavor) I can think of no better chef in San Diego than Francesca. I've happily eaten at all her restaurants in San Diego but to be able to have her curate an at-home or in-venue experience is a delicious treat that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation. Plus, I always keep some of her yummy filled gnocchi in my freezer when I need a homey meal in a pinch.

We had a graduation party catered by Chef Francesca and the result was simply amazing. Chef…read moreFrancesca worked with us in the weeks prior to the event to customize the menu and adapt it to our venue. She listened to our requests and added her creative flair and culinary experience. The result was epic and left all guests very impressed and absolutely ecstatic. In addition to the quality of the ingredients, and the fantastic flavor, the presentation was pure art. Highly recommend chef Francesca for catered events.

Kathy worked with me to come up with a great menu that was not only great but made for any special…read morediet needs required. This was dinner for 35 in celebration of my birthday. Food was excellent! Service was excellent! The servers Maggie and Stephanie were perfect and more than willing to assist as needed. They made it a special evening with family that will not be forgotten soon. They did a wonderful job and we all enjoyed ourselves.

I recently had the pleasure of tasting a delicious meal by them. The lobster ravioli was absolute…read moreperfect. I also really loved the app, salad and the tiramisu was perfectly balanced with the right textures. Such a wonderful meal and experience!

I have to preface that I haven't utilize their service yet but the communication with both Aaron…read moreand Antonela was great so I felt the need to share that aspect. I inquired about a private dinner for 10 for a joint birthday party in April. They were kind enough to design a menu with my limited budget. We decided not to book them for this event but plan to for a larger scale party. Aaron took the time to educate me about the purveyors they source their fish from. He was happy to accommodate special requests as well. I look forward to booking them in the future!

I would give endless stars if I could and it still wouldn't be enough. Aaron and Antonela's…read moreculinary skills are exceptional. Their ingredients are top notch quality and their menus are fantastic. We've used Sushi Assassin to cater birthday parties a couple times now and I'm already planning a third. Do yourself and your event a favor and hire them!!

Absolutely fabulous. We had a buffet style, and while we were married on the beach, Chef Logan set…read moreeverything up at the Lodge AND presented a delicious meal for our guests that everybody RAVED about. We are from Phoeniz, so too bad we cannot employ him here. BUT I HIGHLY!!! recommend him if he is within your geographical area. I'd give him 6 stars if I could. Well done Chef Logan, I am enjoying the leftovers as I type this...Yum Yum

chef Logan and his staff made our aunt 70th birthday party extra special with his dinner menu. The…read moremeal he prepared for us was superb. Even though everyone is full but the food is so good that we all wanted second. The team also help set up for the dinner party. You will not regret having this team catering your event.

My friends have brought in Chef and the Host for big birthday parties twice, and I'm not entirely…read moresure what people at the party liked more... seeing old friends, or digging into Chef Will's food!! Will and Karen do an excellent job of getting everything ready, and their team that they bring in are so nice and helpful. Food is FANTASTIC!! There's something for everyone on the menu. I lost track of my favorite items quite honestly. Both parties were for 50+ people and the floaters brought app's out to all the party goers and made sure that if you had a favorite, they'd be back with more! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

If you're looking for a truly personalized, high-end dining experience, Chef and the Host is an…read moreabsolute must. Karen and Will are an incredible team: Attentive, professional, warm, and exceptionally talented in the kitchen. From the very beginning, they made the entire process seamless and stress-free, helping with planning, menu customization, and ensuring every detail was thoughtfully handled. They completely took the pressure off hosting my wife's 40th birthday celebration, allowing me to actually enjoy the evening alongside our guests. Most importantly, they made my wife feel incredibly special, celebrated, and pampered throughout the entire experience. The food was beautifully presented, perfectly prepared, and genuinely memorable. Our guests are still talking about it. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be booking them again for future celebrations. Highly, highly recommend!

I do not usually do any reviews for places let alone chefs, but chef Roberts is an exception. His…read morefood is fantastic and always exciting. I encourage anyone to try his cooking as you will be happy as I have been with it. I look forward to my next meal from him.

From the owner: I have been a Chef for the past 15 years, cooking at some of the best restaurants in San Francisco…read moreand Orange County. Currently, I combine my passion for the ocean and fishing with food, where I prepare custom meals on a high end fishing yacht. In my free time I love putting together small pop up dinners with our fresh caught fish and local ingredients. When time permits I also specialize in catering events and cooking demonstrations.

Thank you chef Michael for a fantastic dinner you put together so quickly. My family all enjoyed…read morethe appetizers and family style meal you prepared and my three year old loved her pasta. We were all impressed by how quickly and cleanly you put everything together. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a private chef.

Thank you chef for catering my birthday party, this past February. I wanted a simple day where…read moreclose friends would gather to celebrate while watching the Super Bowl. Chef created a menu that was both celebratory and sports related. This small party of 15 enjoyed colorful and flavorful foods perfect for everyone.

Toast Catering was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Our guests are still raving…read moreabout the food, and we received so many compliments throughout the night. The standout dishes were definitely the Peruvian chicken, tri-tip, and roasted vegetables. Everyone says great food is one of the keys to a successful wedding, and Toast absolutely delivered. The food was delicious, high-quality, and served seamlessly. Their team was professional, responsive, and wonderful to work with throughout the planning process and on the wedding day itself. We're so grateful to Toast Catering for helping make our wedding such a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

We used Toast Catering for our wedding in June of 2025 at The Lane in downtown San Diego for about…read more95 people. At the time of writing this review I believe the venue has been bought out and have an exclusive contract with a different catering company, but we still got to use Toast because we booked before that happened. We originally got quotes from a few different companies and went with toast because they were on the cheaper side while still having options we wanted! They were easy to communicate with and answered emails in a (mostly) timely manner. We personalized a lot of options: beer battered fish tacos, station style set up, carne asada made gluten free, vegan options at all stations, plated salad, water carafes on each table, etc... Some of these thing we did have to confirm multiple times and the beer battered tacos were still being confirmed going into the day but all of our choices ended up happening and were amazing! People are still raving to us about the beer battered fish. They were attentive with allergies and made it a point to have options for everyone. Wedding food is often hit or miss and being honest we were expecting mediocre food but honestly everything was amazing! Ending the night with tray passed churros was truly the best part. They did start cleaning up semi early and took water glasses away a bit earlier than necessary but we understand cleaning up takes time. Every staff member who worked our event was kind and attentive as well. Highly recommend Toast! Photos by Manos Photo and Film