We have had the pleasure of enjoying exquisite dinners prepared and presented by Personal Chef Yoann Taboyan (chef@yoanntaboyan.com) twice for milestone occasions. Each time, Chef Yoann delighted us and all our guests with an exceptional meal that has become a favorite memory. Chef arrived hours before serving, with specialized equipment and fresh, high-quaiity ingredients. He carefully crafted each dish and we thoroughly enjoyed the complexity and fine taste of his top-notch French cooking. He paced the courses perfectly, explained each dish beautifully,, cleaned the kitchen when he was done --in short, he cared about every aspect of our experience. His policies and costs were fair and clearly stated upfront, with no hidden charges. Complimentary extras included custom menu cards at each place setting, fresh-from-the-oven homemade baguettes, and a referral, if requested, to a sommelier for wine pairings. It's extraordinary to celebrate like this in the comfort and privacy of your own home. We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Yoann and plan to have him at our house again. read more

I booked Yoann's catering service for my husband's 50th birthday and I'm so glad I did! From canapés to the dessert, everything looked absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe this isn't some Michelin star restaurant. Everything tasted amazing. Each dishes was seasoned perfectly, not too salty or under salted. I ordered duck for the main, since that's my husband's favorite. I'm not a huge fan of duck normally but I enjoyed every single bite of it. Not to mention his home made baguette was so so good also! I'm still dreaming about every dish I had on this day and cannot wait to book him again for our special occasions. read more

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If I could give Chef Yoann 10 stars I would. Chef is an amazing person and the epitome of professional and personable. Chef is someone I would recommend to the nth degree for any at home hosting or entertainment accompanying a professional French inspired cuisine. Chef Yoann is friendly and his food is Luxury meets the highest quality paired with care and deep knowledge -- the very best concoction imaginable. I will hire Chef Yoann again and give his highest praise to others. read more

Outstanding, professional, delicious are the words used by all of our dinner guests! Chef Yoann prepared a special birthday dinner for eight and I was SO thankful that I asked him to prepare the dinner. I worked with chef and his wife in advance to review the extensive list of options they had available for the dinner and select a three course dinner plus one appetizer. They were very thoughtful to recommend dishes that would compliment each other, yet also showcase his amazing talents. The day of the dinner, he brought everything needed to prepare the dinner onsite, including all special cooking devices. Watching him prepare everything was like being in a live cooking show!! The appetizer (WOW) was served exactly on time as was the entire dinner--and I think he left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived! I will definitely use him again and can't praise him enough! Thank you Chef!! read more

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Chef Yoann is professional, clean, tidy and knows how to entertain. My guest and I were all blown away with each dish and how interactive the whole experience was. The flavors and textures were out of this world. We will definitely hire chef again. Thank you Yoann! read more

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Chef Yoann delivered a beautiful and delicious meal for my parents' anniversary celebration. Communication was smooth and execution was impeccable by Chef. My parents had a lovely experience and I'm so grateful to Chef for being so pleasant and accommodating with our group. I highly recommend Chef Yoann! read more

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Chef Yoann's home dinner was such an amazing experience! We celebrated a 40th anniversary for my parents and my parents loved that we were able to enjoy fine dining in the comfort of our own home. Chef Yoann was extremely accommodating to us, including when we had to move the dinner up by 30 minutes. He provided all of the plates while we used our own utensils. Chef Yoann's lamb was a favorite among our family, but every dish was amazing! The process for planning couldn't have been easier and the setup and clean up was a breeze. Such a great dinner! read more

I can't even begin to describe how magical this experience was. I could go on about Yoann ;) but I will just leave at this. For my birthday this year I wanted to do something intimate and special and Chef Yoann delivered above and beyond. We had him restrict his French, contemporary culinary cuisine to vegetarian and wow, it was incredibly delicious. The whole experience from the canapés to the fresh French bread to the 3 main courses including dessert were artistically presented AND equally delicious. I would definitely hire him again for another event in the future. Super professional & communicates well! read more

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It's hard to say enough good things about our experience with Yoann. He was so kind and easy to work with. He helped me plan a really special menu for my mom's 70th birthday and helped me every step of the way. On the day of, he was unbelievably organized and prompt, but also very flexible and understanding when the flow of the party interrupted the original plans for timing. And the food! Oh my goodness! It was easily the most beautiful food I've ever eaten. Each dish was complex and creative, delicious and balanced. And then he left the kitchen totally spotless! He was so kind, accommodating, and lovely. Honestly cannot recommend him enough. He helped make my mom's MONTH! Maybe year! . read more

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He is everything you want and more! Great food, presentation and timing. Very considerate with any allergies and is easy to communicate with

Simply amazing. Chef Yoann exceeded all our expectations on every level. His dishes are visual masterpieces with mouth-watering flavors. It is astounding the level of technique and skill that so obviously went into every detail. We had a group of 8 and he came by himself and knocked it out like it was a walk in the park then left the kitchen sparkling clean. On top of that, he was punctual (early even), super professional, and personable. I've already started recommending to others. Thank you Chef for creating an epic night for us! read more

Yoann is the pure essence of perfection. professionalism and going above and beyond. He produced each course of our dinner party with care and extreme attention to detail. His demeanor is that of someone who understands the importance of creating a beautiful, private dining experience and was careful to present his explanations of his meal to our guests at just the right moments. You could not find a better chef in the US much less Europe. Highly recommend! read more

Chef Yoann cooked an incredible dinner at my Bachelorette party. The attention to detail was exquisite. The food was presented beautifully and incredibly delicious. We started with canapes that had dry ice in the middle with beautiful smoking enveloping the bites. Each bite was incredible. Full of flavor and unique. Dinner was three courses and all were stunning in both presentation and flavor. He has also recommended a wine specialist to create a wine pairing with our meal. It was perfect! I'd hire Chef Yoann again in a heartbeat. Thank you for an unforgettable evening! read more

Yoann does an amazing job with the food, presentation, service and clean-up. I would compare Yoann to a Michelin star chef. You get to choose your menu (he is very accommodating for special diets), three courses or four. He locally sources the food. Having Yoann prepare your meal for you and your guests is truly an exceptional experience. I have used Yoann on three occasions and will definitely use him again. read more

We just have had Yoann the second time to help on our party at home. He is the best. All the details he performed made the dinner perfect and amazing. read more

Chef Yoann prepared an amazing dinner for my husband's 50th birthday dinner! We had 16 guests and Chef Yoann created an amazing experience and 4 course meal that we all absolutely loved. The food was incredible, each course looked beautiful and tasted amazing! Chef Yoann described each of the 4 courses - it was a Top Chef experience! I would definitely recommend Chef Yoann! read more

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I hired Chef Yoann for a bachelorette party for a group of 13. It was such a wonderful meal/experience-- it's very evident that he takes pride in what he does. The food was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Both Chef Yoann and his sous chef were kind, professional and an absolute pleasure to have. I highly recommend Chef Yoann if you're looking for a personal chef. read more

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We used Chef Yoann for my sister's bachelorette party in La Jolla. WOW! Everything from the presentation to the texture to the taste was beyond incredible. We opted for the 4-course option and all of us were so full by the end. He made the private dinner so, so special. I would definitely work with him on future events. I highly recommend him! Thank you, chef! read more

Yoann prepared a three course meal for our group of 10 on a bachelorette weekend. We had an Airbnb that was not an ideal kitchen and he handled that seamlessly without complaint. He made precious little Menus that were very special. He also introduced each course and answered questions. The food was fantastic. The presentation was wonderful. Everyone felt it was the highlight of the weekend. read more

Chef Yoann went above and beyond as a personal chef we hired for my husband's birthday. His food was beautifully crafted and was as delicious to eat as it was pleasing to look at. He is incredibly professional and you can tell he puts so much love into his dishes. My whole party was impressed by the preparation, presentation, and execution of the dinner party. He also left my kitchen in clean, spotless condition. I appreciated the consistent communication throughout the week by him and his wife Gina, so I knew exactly what to expect prior to his arrival. We will definitely have Yoann over again for our next big celebration. What a wonderful experience, thank you, Chef Yoann!! read more

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"WOW"...sums up our evening with Yoann. Every aspect of each of his five course meal was cultivated with extreme attention to detail both in presentation and flavor profile. As a "detail ninja" (I am a cosmetic plastic surgeon), it is often difficult to truly blow me away with quality, details and precision, but Yoann did just that. His cured sous vide lobster in saffron bisque dish was a top 5 dish I've had in my lifetime (my wife and our two guests also agreed). He wow'ed all four of us who have dined at multiple Michelin star restaurants throughout the world....and we got to enjoy the incredible food and experience from the comfort of our own home. He has true passion for his craft and it shows at every level, even in how clean he leaves your kitchen. The icing on the cake is his pleasant and friendly demeanor. We could not have been more impressed and grateful for the memorable culinary experience and evening he provided us and are eagerly anticipating our next evening we get to share Yoann's culinary artistry with more friends! read more

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Yoann is amazing. We have had him do personal dinners with friends and family in the past and recently booked Yoann for a company outing. As usual, he did not disappoint and far exceeded everone's expectiations, The attention to detail of each dish is incredible. Not only is it some of the best food we have ever had, but the presentation is spectacular. We will all be talking about the dessert for a long time! Thank you Yoann! read more

We hired Chef Yoann for our son and his fiance's engagement party for a total of 20 diners. Many of the young guests are real foodies, plus a few older epicureans and perhaps a few attending their first world class dinner. Everyone was delighted with everything, starting with the wonderful canapes, fresh baguettes and four courses of delicious creations that were presented and served brilliantly. It was more than great food, it was a truly top notch dining experience. Perfection, really. Bravo, Chef! read more

We found Yoann on yelp and had him host a dinner for 6 adults and 2 children for my in-laws 50th anniversary. It was a great decision! We weren't sure what to expect, but Yoann exceeded all of our expectations. We loved the food and the presentation. Yoann is a true artist in both presentation and flavors. Yoann and Gina were very communicative prior to our event, answering any questions and gave us some great recommendations for dinner. The dishes were great and beautiful with some modern techniques combined with classic French tastes. The portion sizes were very generous and everyone was full by the end of the meal. This is a private Michelin star meal in your own home. Also, I think he left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived. I would definitely hire Yoann again if I can come up with another reason to celebrate in the San Diego area read more

Amazing!!! Yoann was so professional, kind and talented! The food was delicious! He was great at accommodating a couple people in the group with food allergies/dietary restrictions. He was excellent at communicating throughout the process. Most importantly, the food was outstanding! Definitely would recommend and would love to eat his food again! read more

We recently had an intimate wedding ceremony followed by a plated dinner at a private residence. We wanted to keep it simple and elegant with just our families attending. Fortunately, we found Chef Yoann! He and Gina were absolutely fantastic to work with! He came to our house and presented wonderful and creative ideas for the menu. He was so easy to work with and took all of the ideas that we had into consideration. He created a 4-course dinner for our 14 guests that everyone loved, even the guests that were a little less adventurous! The dishes were absolutely stunning and Chef was such a pleasure to work with. The day before the ceremony, Chef Yoann created an absolutely gorgeous tartine bar along with a stunning charcuterie and cheese board for a small gathering of friends. Everyone was delighted by the presentation, everything was beautiful, and tasted even better than it looked (which was absolutely perfect!). We could not recommend Chef Yoann more highly! He was so organized and prepared, everything was served in a timely manner, and the kitchen was spotless when he left. Gina was great to work with as well! She responded so quickly to any questions and helped to make everything easy and seamless! Together they helped to make both events special and memorable! We can't wait to find something else to celebrate to work with them again! read more

Amazing dinner this weekend celebrating my wife's 50th birthday with Chef Yoann and four other guests. He exceeded our expectations but no surprise based on the other reviews. Yoann made it easy to coordinate with from menu selection down to game day logistics. The 5 course menu was thoughtfully and beautifully assembled. And the cost was comparable to a 5-star fine dining experience but with the personal touch and attention and privacy you would otherwise pay a small fortune for. We will seriously be scheduling more dinners in the future and would highly recommend working with Yoann if you're looking for a private chef to cook for your small group. I could go on and on but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. read more

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Chef Yoann provided our group of eight with a spectacular finale to our Bachelorette weekend in San Diego. More than half of our group is vegan, and he created a beautiful and delicious 4-course menu to accommodate us all. He is super professional and extremely talented. It is a dinner we will remember for many years to come. read more

Chef Yoann Taboyan has a lot to be jealous about. Mad cooking skills. Amazing food stylist. He apparently has a great metabolism for someone who cooks and eats French food (I naturally have a distrust of skinny chefs which is 100% irrational). Anyways, Chef Yoann and his awesome sidekick/wife, Gina, helped to prepare for us a wonderful 10th anniversary 4-course dinner. They even tried to get me daffodils which were sadly, out of season, as a special request. Everything was very thoughtfully, artistically, and deliciously prepared. Flavorful and light dishes; interesting pairings. Our favorite was the chicken roulade! See pictures for more. :) read more

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We had Yoann cook for a group of 13 for my birthday party and the food and presentation were incredible! We will definitely use him again. Our only regret was that we didn't know how good some of his canapes are - if we had known we would have certainly ordered more. Service was on time, food perfectly done and beautifully presented, and our kitchen was SPOTLESS when Yoann finished. read more

Chef Yoann was amazing! It was a treat to experience fine dining in the comfort of your home. His food was art. The ease of having a catered dinner was perfect. My kitchen was left cleaner than it started! Will be booking again. It was perfect! read more

Chef Yoann created a culinary feast, an exceptional evening, and a treasured memory for my husband's 70th birthday. I strongly recommend him to anyone lucky enough, as I was, to have found him. From the moment he walked through the door, I knew I was in good hands. He brought everything necessary, from the freshest ingredients to tableware designed for presentations that delight. He was extremely well organized and yet flexible and sensitive to our needs. (We were eight adult diners, but our two-year-old and three-month old grandchildren were also present.) Dinner was unforgettably delicious. And Chef Yoann's warmth, genuineness, beautiful attitude, knowledge and love of food made for a very special atmosphere. His explanations of each dish were wonderful, and every mouthful, a blissful treat. Working with Gina beforehand was an absolute pleasure. Yoann left our kitchen sparkly clean. He also left us wishing for his return. read more

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There is no way to overstate the absolute mastery I witnessed at my home this past weekend at a dinner for 25 people. This dedicated, passionate and extraordinarily gifted chef provided us with a dinner equal to what one would find in the incredible Michelin star restaurants Yoann perfected his craft in. The only difference is you don't have to pay $400 a plate for the pleasure - merely a small fraction. If he opened a restaurant I would have no doubt it would be the finest in all of southern California. When comparing with other caterers or personal chefs, I would encourage you to think of it as a comparison between a cheap poster and a fabulous work of art. There is nobody else in San Diego that can even come close - I know because I went through a dozen of them before finding the only guy I'll ever use again. Thank you for an incredible evening and here's looking forward to many more. Fred read more

We've had the pleasure to have Chef Yoann create an unforgettable memory for 24 guests. While he was busy with his sous chefs preparing the dessert, everyone at the table was raving about how delicious things tasted. Pictures won't do it justice (even though his food clearly looks amazing), book him for your event and have a memory for life. What was on the menu: Canapes: blue-fin tuna, salmon tartare, and brie blini Appetizer: ribeye cigar Main: Sous-vide lobster Dessert: Chocolate and caramel tart Also, Chef Yoann's wife Gina is great responding to any questions and handling the logistics. Thank you again! read more

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Chef Yoann was amazing! He helped us craft a menu for our group of 11 with many food allergies. Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We are so grateful to him for making our birthday dinner such a special experience. read more

Chef Yoann was phenomenal!! He created a wonderful four course menu for six adults PLUS a child friendly two course menu for six kids under six. Everyone loved the food and, most importantly, the timing was such that the adults had a chance to enjoy their food, which is a rare thing for us! Highly recommended!! read more

Chef Yoann recently prepared a lunch for friends and I for a special event weekend. The meal was amazing and was the highlight of our weekend! Each course was refreshing, beautiful and delicious. His team was amazing to work with- they responded to my initial inquiry immediately, prepared a menu that was perfect for our event and were always available to respond to any follow up questions I had leading up to our event. The day of the lunch, Chef Yoann arrived right on time- set up in the kitchen and prepared the amazing meal. I literally had to do nothing and was able to continue to entertain the guests while he cooked. Every guest loved the meal! And when it was sadly over , my kitchen was even cleaner then when he arrived. I highly recommend hiring Chef Yoann for your next event. You and your guests will not be disappointed! read more

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** BOOK A MEAL WITH YOANN NOW!!! ** ** 5 STARS** It's very rare that I take the time to write a review for anything, but I ABSOLUTELY had to write one for Yoann. I wanted to do something special for my fiance for his birthday, instead of going out to dinner. Yoann was the perfect treat. Not only did he teach us about French cuisine but he also shared with us his story, his family, and adorable son. I originally thought this was going to be a one time thing, but I KNOW 100% that I will book Yoann again. Yoann doesn't just prepare you a meal, he takes you on a journey. I, myself, was on the verge of tears several times throughout the experience. ** BOOK NOW YOUR TIME NOW BECAUSE I MIGHT BOOK THE DAY YOU WANT** read more

Really, truly, absolutely fabulous. Seven of us on a girls trip to La Jolla had Yoann cook us a three course meal with canapés. Every course was better than the last. The quality of the ingredients was incredible. Yoann was on time and left the kitchen spotless! Try his three day dry-aged beef! Of special note was his ability to create dairy-free options for our severely allergic friend--she even received her own menu! 100% the best thing we did in La Jolla. Do not even hesitate the experience is fantastic!!! read more

Unbelievably AWESOME. I reached out to Chef Taboyan for a 6 person, 3 course dinner party. It evolved into an 8 person, 7 course meal with wine pairings. Chef and his staff were very accommodating and made it all happen in 4 days! I'm not going to give any surprises away, but not only did Chef Taboyan create delicious food FROM SCRATCH in my kitchen, but he also created a spectacular show when he brought each course out. He didn't simply serve it on a pretty...HE PUT ON A SHOW with special food effects. None of my guests wanted it to end! I've had many many dinner parties before with caterers and private chefs, but Chef Taboyan is a culinary artist that takes food seriously. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about having a lavish meal and hospitality. read more