Jesse was INCREDIBLE! He was timely, communicative and the food was amazing. We had a dinner party…read morefor my best friends 40th birthday with 4 adults and 2 kids. He hit it out of the park. Apps served on the patio followed by a 3 course meal and dessert. He brings everything, makes it all from scratch and packs everything up. The kitchen looked like he was never there. So personable, didn't feel awkward at all. Highly recommend booking with Jesse you won't regret it.

This is long overdue! For my birthday last March, my husband surprised me by hiring Jesse to create…read morean intimate dinner for two. I came home to a beautifully set table, warm candlelight, and the most inviting atmosphere. And the food... what a treat! Every course was full of flavor and beautifully presented--from appetizers all the way to dessert. Each dish was a little surprise, and the whole meal flowed so seamlessly, it felt like it could've gone on forever! Jesse arrives fully equipped, works quietly and efficiently, and leaves the kitchen spotless--like he was never there, except for the lingering memory of an incredible meal. Thank you, Jesse, for making that night special!

After I tried and failed to secure a dinner reservation for my mother's birthday, I came across the…read moreidea of a private chef. With less than a week to secure someone, I contacted Elaine at Tres Bien who just happened to have a cancellation. She was so easy to work with and her expertise was key in ensuring we had a scrumptious menu that would accommodate seven adults and three kids. Leading up to the dinner event, she was in close contact with me to ensure all details were thought through. She arrived with her sous chef Brett and together they worked their magic with great efficiency. We were all so impressed with the outcome as it really elevated the experience making for a special dinner for mom and us all.

Elaine and Brett provided a dinner for 10 (7 adults, 3 kids) for our mother's 75th birthday. I…read morecontacted Elaine THE WEEK OF our event, after we tried to get reservations at a family favorite restaurant, but failed. I completely lucked out with securing her services for that same week (she had a reschedule which opened up her schedule). Leading up to our dinner, Elaine helped with all the things we needed to think of having on hand, as well as let us know what she was able to provide. She also provided her feedback on our initial choices, stating that it would've been too 'rich' in terms of flavors...the final menu was incredible: Salmon, beef loin, brussels, twice baked potatoes, grilled pear salad and three appetizers. She even provided some breaded chicken that the kids gobbled up and wanted 'seconds' (which almost NEVER happens). One of the kids (8-years old) was completely impressed that we brought the restaurant experience to us! All in all, Tres Bien provided an elevated experience that everyone enjoyed to the fullest.

Hannah and Ian were great! The meal was delicious. Farmers-market fresh ingredients, gorgeous…read morepresentation, and so delicious. I'd recommend Coming Home to anyone that needs a caterer for an event. You will be so impressed. Plus they are really nice people and it's always great to support a woman-owned small business.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Coming Home and Chef Hannah and Ian…read more The food was phenomenal! It was so fresh with the most well thought out local ingredients. We also had someone in our group with dietary restrictions. Hannah ensured that she fully understood our friend's dietary limitations and even made a special dessert she could enjoy. Apart from the food, the service was amazing - the kitchen was left spotless and it was such a relief to continue to enjoy our evening without all the clean up. Hannah and Ian are also lovely people with a very calming demeanor and that definitely added to what was a perfect evening. We would definitely recommend Coming Home for your next event!

To say this team only provides an exceptional food experience would be selling them short. More…read moreaccurately they deliver an experience that would leave any world class Butler, Maitre d, Server or Chef in awe. They say the difference between average and exceptional is in the details. These guys take it to a whole new level. Our group of 9 wanted for nothing over the entire weekend. Cocktails. check. Wine. check. Appetizers and Hors d'ouevres. check. Amazing dinners. check. Attentive service including clean up. check. Even an extra run to the store because someone needs more tequila and snacks! All done without asking. Carmel Private Chef is the real deal. We'll be using them again.

The best service ever. I would highly recommend them. They go above and beyond and help bring your…read moreevent to life by creating a highly curated and tailored culinary experience. They brought in food from local farms, wine from their favorite wineries and went above and beyond in every detail.

The best!! Curry. Veggies peanut sauce!! Hyson is the kindest and most knowledgeable food guy!…read more Emily too!

I wish I could give Chef Hyson more than 5 stars and another reason to have him cater an event! We…read morehad him cater our wedding of 50 guests and it was the best decision we made. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was. They even went as far to say "BEST meal I've had in a while, BEST meal we had while visiting California, and BEST risotto I've ever had." His staff was incredibly attentive and we had a blast customizing the menu. We can't recommend his catering services highly enough!

100% the best caterer experienced!…read more Not only was the food amazing, Paella, Salad, Asparagus, the service was over the top! Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer that's passionate about food and service. Chef Bruce Finch knows how to make delicious food especially using different levels of flavors layering in herbs, spices etc. that he makes from scratch! His brownies are to die for! Really!! Oh and his rum soaked pineapples plated with delicious ice cream topped with toasted coconut! I know! Mouth is watering, right?

My husband and I hired Bruce and his team for our 20 person wedding celebration and we hands down…read morehad the best experience and would recommend them a million times over. The food was so good and our guests raved about it even after the event. We opted for a multi course plated service and everything was delicious, presented so beautifully and made fresh local ingredients that truly wowed us all. I highly recommend their short ribs, baked havarti oysters, and do not pass on Bruces famous brownies! We absolutely loved how great the team was to work with as well. From the very beginning Bruce listened to the tastes/foods that were important to us and delivered on our special day. Jordan was a true hero handling our event rentals and making sure we had everything we needed for our bar service. Both were very responsive the entire time, and even hosted us for a tasting a few months prior to the event allowing us to sample what we were getting ourselves in to. I'd like to add that we also played a round of golf with them- these guys really love what they do and the people that they get to work with and it was really special for us to gain friends along the way. Thank you guys again for such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to work with you again soon!

My sister recently eloped at the beach in carmel and we asked Crystal to cater to our Airbnb. We…read moreopted out of a plated option and had her deliver in warm trays to our home to keep things simple. She was prompt in her reply to her website, flexible on menu edits and on time with a delicious meal! I would absolutely recommend her for other events in the area.

Hire Crystal for sure! We received our referral from our wedding coordinator and this was by far…read morethe best referral! We rented a house for our wedding in Carmel by the Sea, and wanted a plated served dinner for our rehearsal dinner, and breakfast items left for the next morning of the wedding. Crystal and her team showed up timely and just took care of business. They arranged furniture and chairs to make seating for our 20 guests throughout the house. The services was perfect, the food was DELICIOUS, and I am an amateur chef myself. We had appetizers, salad, and short ribs and shrimp and everything was cooked to perfection. My family could not say enough about how the cheesecake was the best they have ever had! Crystal and the team cleaned up and were on their way like absolute professionals. I could not have asked for a better evening! Then we move on to breakfast. The quiches were so flavorful, and the fruit tray tasted like she put a little spritz of heaven on every peace of fruit! I will certainly hire Crystal again, and next time I'm in the area try her restaurant. Thank you Crystal and your team, you were absolutely a joy to work with!

Oh my gosh, I can't say enough good things about this amazing chef! You can literally taste the…read morelove, intention and care she puts into every bite. The food is always nourishing, clean, healthy, sustainable and incredibly delicious!!! I love how creative and flexible she is with my different dietary restrictions. I could never come up with all the great ideas she has on my own and luckily I don't have to! Her meal delivery and her catered events have all been a smash hit, from vegan to paleo, she's got it down!

Farmgirl catered my wedding last July. We asked for an entirely gluten-free, vegan menu and not…read moreonly did Chef Kimber manage to meet our friends/family's dietary restrictions, but the food was AMAZING. She made a Thai feast that impressed my wife's Thai mom (not an easy thing to do as she is also an incredible cook) and left all of our guests happily satisfied. Even our guests who are adamantly carnivorous loved it. And that's saying something. I can't recommend Chef Kimber more. She's easy to work with, responds promptly to any questions and is a master in the kitchen. Brava!

A little delayed as I'm just now coming out of a food coma. I cannot thank Hollie enough, and it…read moregoes far beyond the amazing meal she cooked for my family. We booked Chef Hollie to cater our wedding in Big Sur last month. Due to the road closure we had to find a new venue for our wedding... This also meant we were unable to have Hollie cater for us. Hollie graciously came to my wife's Aunts house to on a different date. We didn't want to lose the chance of eating her food! It was amazing and we are so bummed the rest of our wedding guest did not get the chance. Thank you Chef Hollie! You are the best.

Hollie is an incredible chef with a passion for food and flavor that truly shines through into her…read morework. Highly recommend her for any event you may be hosting! We worked with Hollie for over a year leading up to our wedding at the Wind and Sea Estate in Big Sur in September of 2023. An elegant dining experience with top notch food and service was what we wanted to create for our wedding, and Hollie and her team delivered that and so much more. We worked closely with Hollie over the months to craft an elevated dining experience starting with passed apps and a grazing table followed by a 3 course plated dinner menu and finished with a delectable fall themed dessert. We were lucky enough to meet Hollie 7 months before the event to get to know her, taste some of her incredible food, and work on the menu together. Throughout the whole process, Hollie was extremely flexible and creative in crafting our menu to be just how we wanted, customizing every little detail to make it perfect. She was SO organized and very communicative in the months leading up to the wedding. She also was a huge help in determining all of the rentals we needed to curate a beautiful and elevated dining experience for our guests, all the way down to the correct number of forks! I don't even know where to begin when it comes to the day of the wedding. Hollie and her team of at least 7 people created the most memorable, elevated and magical experience for us and all of our guests. The waitstaff was top notch, providing better service than we have received at many restaurants. It was the perfect dinner party to celebrate our wedding! It's hard to put into words how delicious the food was. We so appreciate that Hollie uses ingredients from lots of local vendors and provides the highest quality items in her dishes. The food was exploding with flavor, perfectly cooked and so fresh. Every little detail in each course did not go unnoticed, we savored every bite! Our guests cannot stop talking about how it was one of the best dining experiences they ever had. We are already trying to plan when we can work with Hollie again. Thank you for the most perfect day!

We do not even know where to start with Sea Stars Catering. If I could give more than 5 stars, I…read morewould! They went above and beyond anything we could have imagined for our wedding and helped us create the perfect day. We decided to use Jamie as our coordinator and caterer, and boy, was she worth every penny and then some. Jamie helped us every step of the way and recommended awesome vendors for florals, bartending, transportation, photography, music, and rentals. We used everyone she suggested, and every single vendor was incredible. Our venue fell through two weeks before our wedding, and throughout the chaos, Jamie was there to help us find a new venue, keep us so calm, and create the most amazing wedding day despite only having two weeks to re-plan everything. We never would have been able to pull it off without the help of Jamie and Sea Stars! Chef Paul's food was spectacular, and our guests are still raving about it!! Every dish was delicious, from the lamb pops and crab cakes to the fried artichokes and the black cod, squash, and steak main courses. Everything was so so good, and my husband and I wish Chef Paul had a restaurant so we could go eat his food again and again. We could not have asked for a better wedding day. We were able to be stress-free and present with our family and friends, which is mainly due to all the help from Jamie, Chef Paul, and the staff from Sea Stars. We cannot recommend Sea Stars enough, and if we ever need a caterer or help with an event in the area again, we know exactly who we are going to call :)

Where to even start?? Jamie is truly a blessing and we couldn't have had our wedding without her…read more Not only does she have intimate knowledge of Big Sur and all there is to offer but she has mad skills! Her pastries were amazing and some of the best things I've ever eaten. And I definitely saw a guest with 3 lavender creme brulees. They were that good! For our reception Chef Elizabeth Murray led the charge on our dinner buffet. And she knocked it out of the park. Mo and I really wanted quality food but this exceeded both our expectations. She also accommodated our requests very fluidly while still keeping the culinary integrity of the menu. Back to Jamie though who goes above and beyond all expectations and you can see how much love, pride, and joy she has for what she does. The best example of this I think would be that our mis-matched plates that we rented from her each have a special memory for Jamie and she still remembers where she got each of them. This says so much about the type of person Jamie is and how much attention to detail she has. Jamie really did so much for us throughout our whole wedding process and we are so grateful. Mo and I really wish Jamie and all the Sea Stars staff the best and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat!