I ordered an ube flan cake for my birthday dinner party. it was a great addition to my mermaid…read moretheme, in color and in taste! the flan was silky, yet firm while the ube cake portion was soft and fluffy -- like a japanese cloud cake. it was delicious, yet not too sweet. it went perfectly with my dessert spread of pandan crinkle cookies and ube butter mochi. I even gave a slice to my picky parents and they loved it! I'm so glad I picked this place to cater my birthday cake. it was easy to order through text and pick up was easy, with plenty of parking. chef Kristie is talented and sweet. she let me do my pick up order on her day off, AND she came out in a purple outfit that matched the ube flan cake. even if it was a coincidence, what attention to detail!! I love ube, so I'll definitely try some of her other catering items. she really knows what she's doing

We were looking for a specific aesthetic + flavor combination for our wedding cake and stumbled…read moreupon Kryssie's page. The entire process was so seamless from start to finish -- and when you're planning a wedding or an event, that's exactly what you want. We sent her an inquiry and inspo photos, Kryssie responded promptly letting us know what she could do, and gave us instructions for pickup on the day of. We were blown away! The cake was everything we wanted and completed our big day, and it was DELICIOUS. We got the ube cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting. Yum yum yum. We served my family this cake and they all loved it as well. We will continue ordering from her for all of our events. Thank you Kryssie!!

Kuddos to Taylor Made Cuisine! We just hosted an event and Taylor Made Cuisine provided a beautiful…read morespread of flatbread options, sliders, salads and mini cupcakes. This was the third year in a row we have hired the company for our event and they are professional, responsive, set up beautiful displays and provide delicious food. The servers Georgia and Matthew were outstanding as well. I highly recommend Taylor Made Cuisine if you are interested in a well done and well executed event.

I've used Taylor Made Cuisine a few times now and they never disappoint! This time the fully…read morecatered a rehearsal dinner in my backyard and it was magical. We went with an Italian- summer in Positano theme- and the food was amazing! Everybody raved about it. Thanks again TMC! Until next time!!

Lisa provided delicious meals for my Celebrity Client Jessica Alba . They were prepared with great…read moreattention to detail, fresh vegetables and efficiently delivered. Looking forward to working with her again!

I needed low salt meals for a month after surgery and Chef Lisa D prepared and delivered them to…read moreour home. She created menus based on our food preferences, packaged them with reheating instructions and delivered them along with thoroughly answering all our questions. Her fees are very reasonable and I was delighted by the variety and quality of the meals as well as the generous portions. I definitely recommend Chef Lisa D and I look forward to having her prepare and deliver meals in the future when I need a break from cooking.

This review is long overdue!…read more Eric was a joy to work with. He was prompt with communication, and provided perfect recommendations for my private, birthday party dinner. His menu selections were top notch, and my husband and I were thrilled with the outcome. We did 3 appetizers before the 4 course meal began. We did the elote (street corn) appetizer, tuna tartare, and lamb chop. Of note, I don't eat lamb at all, but Eric's Lamb chop was AN AMAZING FLAVOR BOMB! I appreciated that him and his server showed up prepared with all of their supplies (and small plates for serving). For dinner, we had the heirloom tomato and burrata salad, followed by the char grilled octopus, then the Australian Wagyu steak with creme brûlée to finish. The menu was superb, Eric presented his gorgeous plates with detail and attention, and (of course) they cleaned up everything after! This was a PHENOMENAL experience, and we are already looking to book Eric again for my husband's birthday! Eric, you are an artist and amazing chef! Thank you for offering this wonderful experience and making my birthday memorable!

I had the pleasure of having Eric B prepare my birthday dinner 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. We…read morehad a large air bnb south of Temecula and he came on site and prepared a multi-course dinner. Before hand he provided a list of his most popular items to choose from and you create your own custom menu from the large variety of items. He was able to customize a couple dishes to my preference and even adjusted a few as he was preparing them the night of for a couple of my guests. The server he brought with him was super friendly and attentive. Everything was as described and I couldn't think of anything I'd do differently. I will use Eric again for sure. Such a fun and delicious evening.

Called Jonathon 5 days before my wife's surprise birthday looking for help...he was awesome in…read morecoordinating the menu and getting everything organized. Then the food! I was looking for a heavy appetizer menu and he delivered. The poke, carpaccio, salmon and salads were amazing...I asked him to do a potato dish for my wife and she was super happy with the stuffed potato skins he made! All raved about the food and presentation.

Big thanks to Chef Jon and his wonderful team for preparing dinner for my family for the second…read moretime. Each of his dishes are delicious and he's able to come up with a menu to accommodate any dietary restriction. I'd highly recommend and can't wait to use his services again!

We hired Joe and his wife for my father-in-law's 70th birthday celebration, and yet again they…read moreabsolutely exceeded every expectation! From the moment they arrived, they brought a calm, professional, and genuinely warm energy to our home. It always feels like we are being hosted by longtime friends who just happened to be incredibly talented chefs when they are serving. Every single dish was perfection -- beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and bursting with flavor. Beyond the food, what truly stood out was their kindness. They were attentive yet never intrusive, and they handled everything effortlessly: setup, service, and cleanup. It allowed us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our celebration without lifting a finger. If you're considering hiring a private chef for a special occasion, look no further. Joe and his wife, Laura helped make this milestone birthday unforgettable, and we are already looking for an excuse to book them again!

We hired The Branded Chef to cook at our home for my husband's 40th birthday, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded every expectation. Joe, Laura, and Sergio were incredibly professional, warm, and attentive from start to finish. They made everything feel seamless and special -- not just a dinner, but a true experience. The curated menu was outstanding. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. We were completely stuffed by the end but kept going back for more because it was just that good. Beyond the incredible food, what really stood out was how special they made the evening feel. It was relaxed, celebratory, and truly memorable -- exactly what I had hoped for. I'm so grateful we chose The Branded Chef for such an important milestone. We would absolutely book Joe and his team again without hesitation!

I had the honor of having Chef Emily for a small birthday get together on New Year's Eve. While…read moreplanning the event and sending emails back and forth, she was quick to respond and attentive to the smallest of details. She arrived early to the event and exceeded my expectations! Parking was complicated because the event was at an Airbnb, but she figured everything out and was very patient with me. I requested an all vegan, multiple course meal with an starter, salad, soup, entree and a side (check out pictures I posted!) Dinner was done on time and she left the kitchen spotless. Everything was beautifully done and full of flavor. I will definitely invite her over again for future events!!

Emily put together an amazing menu for my wife's birthday party. She was wonderful to work with,…read morevery helpful and flexible. And the food . . . oh my was it amazing!!

We had a party a few months ago. We had 100 guests at our home a few months ago and I HIGHLY…read morerecommend Jeff and his team. Everything was literally perfect! He met with us at our home well before the party to help plan everything out. We didn't have to worry about a thing. I would use him again in a second. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

Jeff was our caterer for our wedding and we cannot recommend him enough! He was super easy to talk…read moreto and walked us through not only our catering questions and needs, but he was extremely knowledgeable and provided his guidance throughout our entire wedding planning journey. We had so many calls with Jeff and he was extremely patient with all our questions. We took a chance since Jeff did not offer food tasting but I can now say that all his first star reviews are true! Our guest LOVED the food and raves about it. We decided on tray past appetizers and a buffet dinner. We also included a meat carving station. Throughout the entire process, Jeff recommended what he thinks our guest would like and what options complemented each other based on our choices. We also LOVED the food and the tray past appetizers we chose were so good! I wish we were able to have more! Hopefully more of my friends will host weddings and I can attend another wedding that Jeff caters! We highly recommend Jeff and he was soo amazing to work with. Thank you so much Jeff for such an amazing night!