Tea was the best choice I've made for my wedding. She was quick to respond when I reached out looking for a private chef to cook for 10 guests. She recommended a menu that's suited for our taste and I love that she was able to balance Asian/western palettes. We also didn't do a taste test, but was lucky to snatch a few of her bahn mi during her special pop up- omg the second I bite into the sandwich I knew she will deliver for our wedding. I trusted her completely. For the day of wedding she arrived on time and braved the cold in the outdoors to cook us a coursed meal. Our picky parents could not stop raving about it, and I still think about the lobster mushroom dish she made. I'm salivating as i write this. Do not hesitate to book her. She's professional, friendly, funny, and made our day so special. Excuse the bad quality of pics as I inhaled the food so fast and the pics don't do its justice. Look at how beautiful her plates are too! read more

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Bahn mi has always been a sandwich that has been on my "must try" list but for whatever reason, it never happened. Chef Tea has thankfully made that a reality. I met Chef Tea through a volunteering opportunity, and she was gracious enough to make the team some of her delicious Bahn Mi Sandwiches. Talk about love at first bite! If my mouth had a soul mate, I am pretty sure it would be the Bahn Mi. For reference, I was able to try the pork and vegetarian Bahn Mi. The umami flavors hit you immediately and is welcomed with the combination of fresh veggies and held together with a crispy yet soft baguette. It was Heaven by way of every bite! Another small but important point was how each sandwich was thoughtfully wrapped and had a list of ingredients as well. Days later, I was thinking about her sandwich, and I decided to try a Bahn Mi from a popular Vietnamese restaurant in my area. I was let down because it tasted so different from what I experienced in Chef Tea's sandwich. I repeated this with another restaurant weeks later, only to be let down once more. It is safe to say that she has ruined me for all other Bahn Mi's. If you find yourself in need of a personal Chef who will deliver the "wow" factor, please consider Tra An Cuisine. read more

Tea was great and catered our bachelor party in Big Bear, CA. She created a make-your-own poke bowl bar with other Japanese noodle dishes which were all delicious. She was very accommodating, friendly, and communicative. I highly recommend her services. read more

We arranged for Tea to come to our house and prepare a birthday dinner for 20 people (10 adults and 10 kids). She offered a number of great menu options and we finalized the menu over the phone. On the day of the dinner Tea arrived on time and prepared an amazing meal. When she left our kitchen was spotless. Thank you Tea! read more

amazing amazing amazing. idk where to start. 5 course private meal. she came in and set up and cleaned up. i've never had such a great experience with any meal yet in my life. thank you so so so much tea :)))) read more

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tea for my camp wedding, and I can't say enough good things about her. From the moment I reached out, she was prompt and super communicative. I had the start of a menu, but Tea really helped me fill in the blanks, turning it into something that was raved about all night long (the shwarma and curry were SO good). I haven't planned many events, but Tea was clear about what she would provide and what I needed to bring, which made me feel way more comfortable going into the event. She even suggested the best pitcher type for the drinks, something I hadn't even thought about. Speaking of drinks, they were delicious! But what really blew me away was how Tea went above and beyond for my husband, who has some pretty intense food allergies. I was initially thinking of ways to set aside plain food for him, but Tea worked with me to create a separate meal just for him. She even included smoked salts which I mentioned offhandedly on the phone--it was such a thoughtful touch. When I actually tasted his food, I was shocked at how delicious it was. Not only was he able to eat, but he was able to eat well, which can be rare for us. All in all, Tea made our wedding day so much more special with her incredible food and attention to detail. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Tea cooked us the perfect wedding dinner. We did a micro wedding and opted for food drop off. Tea was amazing to work with, communicated well and provided suggestions of what would reheat well. My mom was impressed by how organized she was with the clear reheating directions. My family loved everything and had leftovers to snack on the next day! They especially were obsessed with the crab Mac and cheese. The presentation was so beautiful too. Can't wait to come back to Big Bear and have another meal by her in the future. Thank you for everything! read more

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Thank you so much to Tea for catering an amazing private dinner for my family! We ordered a custom menu for drop off service during a weekend get away in Lake Arrowhead. It was to celebrate my mom's 65th Birthday. Everything was perfect, from the presentation, taste, and delivery service. She wrote us a detailed menu with reheating instructions (easy). We ended up eating better than any restaurant or take out would have been available in the area. It made for a very special and memorable birthday dinner. Totally worth the price we paid, considering the quality of ingredients and taste were on par with several Michelen-starred restaurants we have been to. Tea helped me decide on a custom menu, taking into account our preferences and in-season ingredients. We ended up having: Chiashi platter Hot apps including crispy shrimp rolls and pork gyoza Citrus salad Lobster garlic noodles Whole branzino (showstopper!) Strawberry cheesecake Everything was a huge hit with my family. And portions were generous enough to have leftovers the next day (also delicious!). Could not be happier with this dining experience!! read more

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Came to Big Bear for my birthday weekend. My bf had booked Tra An to prepare dinner for our group of 6. Our meals were incredibly delicious, everything came out perfect, from appetizer to dessert. Her Prime Rib Roast was better than anything I've ever tasted, and I've been to my fair share of steak houses in LA. The creme brûlée's for dessert was so amazing, even my bf who isn't a big fan of sweets loved it. I can't wait to come back to Big Bear and try Tea's food again. read more

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Our private dinner made by Tea was such a treat during my friend's bachelorette party in Big Bear. She was easy to work with and helped us create a custom Asian fusion menu that also included vegan options. Every bite was delicious - she also had such unique details and touches that made our meal so special. Plus, she's very friendly! Many in our group thought this was a highlight from our weekend. I would love to work with Tea & Tra An Cuisine again! read more

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Tra did a perfect job for us -- a reunion of 40 college friends in Pasadena, CA. Great food, great service, reasonable price. Many of these guys are top execs, used to high-end services, and everyone was happy. read more

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We worked with Tea for a birthday dinner and it was absolutely incredible. Tea and Jasmine were both so professional and a pleasure to have in our space. Tea created a custom 7 course menu for our dinner and every course blew us away. We had a charcuterie board Sashimi - toro, salmon in sauce with fried capers and scallop nigiri Freshwater eel and sea urchin nigiri Butternut squash soup with caviar Japanese A5 wagyu steak with a mixed greens salad Lobster pasta in a cream sauce with truffles Panacotta with strawberry preserves, basil syrup and matcha cake I'm getting hungry all over again just typing this. Everything was phenomenal and I highly recommend. Tea really made our night so special read more

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I had the pleasure of assisting Tea for a wonderful family friendly party. Getting to work with Tea and tasting her food was a great experience. She is professional, friendly, and an awesome chef. I would highly recommend her for any sort of celebration; wedding, birthday party, intimate dinner, etc. Her dishes were wholesome, tasty, and you can tell she puts her whole heart into her business. read more

Chef Tea made the most amazing 5-course meal for me and my friends this past weekend. We were just in town to celebrate my bachelorette party and this truly made the trip so memorable and special. Everyone was completely blown away by the food and the top notch service. Definitely recommend to make your special occasions even more magical!! Thank you both for the most delicious meal!! read more

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Had a wonderful meal created by Tea. 5 courses each so delicious. I am still dreaming out it 24 hours later. I highly recommend if you are hosting a house party, bachelorette party or if you just want to treat yourself. Thank you for everything. read more

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Tea catered a small intimate dinner for me and did an incredible job. The food was lovely and beyond delicious. It was like going to a high end restaurant in the comfort of your own home. 100% recommend!! read more

We were in Lake Arrowhead this past weekend to celebrate a family member's birthday. Since we couldn't dine in any 5 star restaurant, we decided to hire Chef Tea as our personal chef. She and her team prepared a wonderful brunch and 5 course dinner for a group of 14 of us. From start to finish, Tea was easy to work with and responsive to our needs and requests. She made suggestions to our menu and came through with it big time. Everyone couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. We especially liked her sashimi trio appetizer and the prime rib was an absolute hit. She was efficient and the service was top notch. They left the kitchen clean as a whistle so we did not have to worry about cleaning up afterwards. Thank you Tea, you made the amazing weekend even more magical for all of us. We would not hesitate to use her again and highly recommend her to anyone who needs a personal chef or caterer in the area! read more

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We booked Tra An for a special milestone birthday in Big Bear, and it was phenomenal! Communication with Tea was super easy and a joy. She quickly got together a menu with vegan options and addressed all of our needs. She made recommendations that were very helpful in the process. She also gave us the option of a dessert bar and table setting. On top of that she had a lovely crew to assist. Everyone was extremely impressed with the delicious spread of food. We would definitely book again! read more

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Tea saved our wedding! We had to find a new caterer one month before our wedding. I reached out to Tea, and received a prompt response. Within one day she had a menu made, worked with our budget, and had our date in her book. Communication and setup planning for our event was a breeze with Tea. We ended up going with an appetizer table and buffet dinner service. She matched the food to the theme of our wedding, included edible dish garnishes that even matched our color palette. The ingredients she sourced were so fresh, that the ahi tuna poke came just that morning from the LA fish market (multiple compliments on this being the best poke that many guests had ever had)! Guests raved over the food quality, and left extremely satisfied. The cost for value was on point. We had plenty of leftovers, that were kindly packaged and labeled by Tea and her staff. Tea is the whole package when it comes to catering. read more

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Believe the hype!! The food is so delicious. Tra was prompt, communicative, and so kind. Did I already say the food was delicious? Because lord have mercy. We've eaten at two Michelin star restaurants, and this was competing for top spot at a fraction of the price (seeing as Tra An came to our home and cooked for us). I'm incredibly grateful Tra was able to accommodate my same-week request, and that Tra had such attention to detail in the dishes that were made made. This will will be our go-to the next time we're in the city for sure. Thank you so much again, Tra An read more

Tea came to the rescue when I realized I hadn't planned anything for Christmas dinner ‍ She made the most delicious meal for my family! A large charcuterie board (which was a HIT!!), Cobb salad, rice pilaf and quinoa, roasted veggies (that had this amazing sauce/flavor that I'll never find anywhere else), short ribs, and Cioppino that we couldn't get enough of. If I'm ever in Big Bear again, I'll definitely seek her out and we highly recommend her! read more

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Tea cooked appetizers and a 3 course meal for my elopement dinner for 17 people. Everything was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. My family kept commenting on how creative the dishes were and the flavors were so good! Tea even helped us cut and serve our wedding cake which was not included in what we booked her for. She left the kitchen spotless and was so kind and hard working! Thank you so much Tea!! read more

The Tra An team prepare a wonderful prime rib dinner for my daughters wedding. Very yummy, the chef and servers we so sweet, and y hr s left the kitchen sparkling. read more

We contacted Tea regarding setting up catering for a group of 21 people who were renting a cabin in Big Bear for the weekend. Getting quotes and developing a menu with Tea was a breeze. Her communication was swift and clear. The prices she quoted us were great and we booked her for our weekend. The whole experience could not have been better. The food was delicious and the quantity was more than enough for our whole group of hungry young people. We finished off leftovers late each night as our festivities dragged on. Tea was very amenable to suggestions to the menus and customization. She was also mindful of any food sensitivities or allergies that our group may have had. Hopefully we will be back in Big Bear next year and if we are, we will certainly be reaching out to Tea again to provide us with catering service. read more

This review is longgg overdue. We have been using Tra An Cuisine for over four years now. We have a company retreat in big bear every year and Tea is always our go to. Her food is amazing and her service is splendid. She always accommodates all of our request, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, baby safe, etc and her food is DELICIOUS. When you hire her you really don't have to worry about anything. Tea and her team cook, clean, leave the place spotless. In the many years that we have hired Tea there's not one complaint about her or her team. During 2020 we couldn't have a retreat so I asked her to come to my house and make a dinner for my family. It was a Michelin start experience. If you are considering hiring Tea- do it, you won't regret it! She is truly the best!!! read more

What an incredible experience! Tea made a custom 5 course meal for 9, everything was so gorgeous and tasty, can't recommend her enough! Everything was delicious, thanks again Tea! read more

I contacted Tea in early November to see if she could do a drop off meal for a party of 12 for my elopement in Big Bear on 11/21/2020. Due to covid a lot of the restaurants in Big Bear have limited seating and are not accepting dinner reservations. I'm so grateful I found Tea and employed her services. Food is probably one of the most important things for a wedding and I wanted to ensure everything was delicious. Since contacting Tea the whole process was easy and completely stress free. She was very easy to talk to, super punctual, and just really on it! We talked about the menu and decided on it quickly. My guests loved the food from the beautiful charcuterie platter, the salad and it's glorious dressing, two main entrees beef and salmon, and the most delicious garlic mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. The food was so amazing and I could really tell how much attention and hard work was put into crafting it. I could not have been happier with how perfect everything was and will remember our wedding meal for years to come. read more

Tea did an amazing job for our wedding!!! We had filet mignon with chimichuri and red wine reduction and lemon caper halibut. Oh and her truffle salmon carpaccio was incredible!!! Our guests all enjoyed the meal. She coordinated great service throughout the cocktail hour, dinner and reception. Our wedding planner also said she was very professional. I would highly recommend her!!! read more

So very lucky to find Tra An available for a last minute bachelor party dinner for 15 in Big Bear! They worked with us to ensure a tasty assortment of items that were served buffet-style. read more

Every dish I have had with Tra An Cuisine has been absolutely delicious! During a catering event, Tea made an amazing liver pate, and seafood pasta that I still dream about. Also , her juicy Lucy meatball was to die for. All of the ingredients were very fresh, and seasoned perfectly. Tea is also very sensitive to any dietary restrictions or allergies. She also customizes the menu to meet your own personal needs. There truly is something for everyone when catering with his business. I received exceptional service, and will definitely be a repeat customer of Tea's. read more

I cannot express how wonderful my experience was with Tea. From the moment we spoke over the phone I knew she would be perfect. I arranged a romantic surprise birthday dinner for my husband whilst we were visiting big bear. Tea decorated the room and prepared a spectacular feast for us. Each dish was more fabulous than the next. Definitely recommend, Tea is by far the best personal chef in big bear! Thanks again Tea! read more

Literally the best private chef out there in Big Bear. A CONSUMMATE PRO. We can't recommend Tea and her team enough. She's attentive to every little details and cater to our needs (we are a fastidious bunch). The food is rather sophisticated yet feels homey at the same time. read more

Tra An Cuisine is top notch food and service. Tea helped me plan the 6 course meal for my sister's bachelorette party for a group of 11 of us. Developing the menu with Tea was super easy. Tea was so easy to work with, was very prompt in getting back to me and made the whole planning process a piece of cake. Her prices are very fair and I love how she gave us a per person quote rather than giving us just an estimate of what the food "might" cost like many other private chefs do. The meal was a wonderful variety of different types of cuisine. Her staff was very professional, efficient and cleaned everything up quickly. We had a wonderful dinner and I would definitely recommend Tea to all my friends and family. read more

Tea catered for my sister's 30th birthday weekend. Everything was delicious and all the guests are still raving about the food. Working with Tea to come up with a menu was easy, and she was receptive to all my suggestions and changes. The plating & set-ups were beautiful and professionally done. I was happy to find a caterer of such caliber up in Big Bear. We had the uni pork shoulder toast (delish), ceviche on prawn crackers (most popular appetizer for our group), and the honeydew melon gazpacho shooters (I loved it, although it was a little too green for some of the "kids"). For our mains we had a decadently cheesy (IG Boomerang worthy) truffle mac & cheese, lamb steak with black garlic butter and broccoli rabe, corn coconut crab soup (my personal favorite & a huge hit, it was hard to choose), and a flavorful creole mustard green salad. We had plenty of leftovers too! Great prices, and easy to work with. Highly recommend it if you are in the Big Bear area. read more

We recently contacted Tea to prepare a small intimate milestone Birthday dinner during our stay at Lake Arrowhead. The entire experience exceeded our expectations. From the beginning planning stages to Tea saying goodbye, the entire evening was handle with professionalism and flare! Our celebration included a lovely cocktail hour with wonderful selection of hors d'ourves, a 3 course dinner with the most amazing filet and red bell pepper couscous, ending with a strawberry panna cotta for dessert! Each bite was delicious with layers and layers of flavors. Tea did everything to make this occasion memorable. She took the time to visit the farmers market for all the fresh vegetables, her table setting was beautiful and the wine she offered paired perfectly with the meal. This was truly a memorable experience, I highly recommend Tra An Cuisine. read more

Tea and crew did a wonderful job for a group of 20 hungry men for two nights in a row. We were all blown away with 5 course meals and quality restaurant service. They even decorated the table with themes for each night. Something that was above and beyond expectations. I would highly recommend Tra An Cuisine for any personal chef services. read more

Tea, you were phenomenal! Every single item was delicious! Thank you for making our dinner so special!

Best caterer I've ever hired. Tea and her team cooked for 30 adults and 30 kids for an entire weekend in Big Bear for my husband's 40th. She cooks from the heart and it shows. My friends are still talking about the gumbo she made. We loved it so much we packed up the leftovers and drove it down the mountain and back to Orange County. The food was so memorable that I asked her to cater my NYE party and to my delight she made us a perfect feast of tender Italian chicken and braised short ribs. The shrimp ceviche was also a big hit. She was very accommodating and able to work with our budget, and pays close attention to every detail. If you're looking for a caterer who cooks every dish to perfection, look no further. read more

Fantastic experience overall! Tea has a huge menu to select from and was very helpful in designing a menu for our group of eight. The food was delivered as described in easy to serve dishes with clear ingredients listed & instructions provided. The foot itself was fantastic - the Cioppino especially stood out, as did the brussel sprouts and wings, and we had plenty of leftovers for our weekend in Big Bear. Payment was also achieved very simply via invoices & Venmo - no confusion on that front at all. Thanks so much Tea! read more

Last weekend was my girlfriend's birthday. We were renting a cabin in Big Bear, and I wanted to do something extra special and unique. So, I decided to hire a personal chef to prepare a meal for two at the cabin. I found Tea on Yelp and was impressed with her string of laudatory reviews. When I contacted her, she responded promptly and enthusiastically and provided a suggested multi course menu. The plan was for her to show up at the cabin while we were out for drinks and prepare everything before we returned. The surprise worked perfectly. Tea greeted us at the door and handled everything from there. The first course was a series of small bites with an Asian theme: wonton, sushi, sashimi, oysters, all artistically prepared, displayed and served. We had soup, salad, fish, beef, lobster and tiramisu among other dishes. Every dish was unique. I've eaten at some of the finest restaurants in New York and Los Angeles, and I've never had a more satisfying meal. My girlfriend told me it was the best birthday present she's ever received. Thank you, Tea, for your for your culinary artistry and for your delightful company as well. read more