We had Chef Bill make our family of 11 a private dinner for our elopement in Yosemite, CA. It was…read moresuch an amazing experience. The food was super delicious and it was the perfect addition to our small wedding ceremony. I think the value is amazing, the prices were very reasonable. My family was impressed and I'm so glad we chose him to make our day that much more special. The team was super kind and attentive and each course was so so good. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely reach out!

It was such a great experience with chef bill. He made tasty good food for me and my friends. He's…read morea fun guy. Will recommend him for sure.

They just did a big catering for our work. 7/2024 all workers were all miss matched, wearing…read morewhatever they wanted ( did not look professional) they ran out of certain types of food and cut it supper close on the hot items. I saw that a lot of people were not eating and if they did im sure they would have ran out. Food was OK, nothing to run home about. Some of the bowls still had the stickers on them as they just bought them, not small stickers, big stickers very noticeable.

Emailed Mark on Oct. 9th to cater a company luncheon for 20 people on Oct. 30th. Everything was…read moreconfirmed. The morning of, I called him just to make sure all was well. Didn't reached anyone so left a message to confirm delivery. 1/2 hours before my event, I received a call from a lady to say Mark had been sick so we would not be getting any food. Half an hour before my event started? Come on... you've got to be kidding me! It's been 3 weeks now and not a single email or phone call from Mark to apologize for not following through. Needless to say, Chefanelli's has been taken off my list of caterers for our company luncheons.

Kirk was initially really great to work with. We were very straightforward about having curated…read moreplaylists with specific vibes and confirmed that it was important to have these songs played. He advertises himself as being Spotify friendly and we gave him playlists as such. Quick communicator and easy going. Kirk interrupted us multiple times throughout the night, following us (the couple) around as we re-entered to talk to us, take photos, and taking photos and videos of us and our guests. He was directed to step to the side for the dinner and instead was seated at a guest table with our friends. When it came time to do dances, he turned the music off and left to take a brief break - not a problem if the music had continued, but he left us without sound. During the reception songs lagged between playing, songs by the same artist were stacked instead of spread apart, and a song would start for a second, then stop and he would play something else. He was often wandered away from his station to socialize, which affected the music flow. He followed us and our guests around all night, asking what we wanted to hear, and would solicit requests from the crowd between songs despite my MULTIPLE prompts to continue with the playlist I made for this event. Many of our songs were missed which I ended up disappointed by but I didn't feel I should have to pull up the list to tell him what to play when I already made one. His wife arrived to pick him up at the end of the night, flashing her lights and shouting for him which my guests noticed. To top it off, after being irritated by the way services went, we had to pay him and he gave me the final total at the end of my wedding night since he didn't plan ahead for travel fees after multiple requests to get it finalized prior to. Overall disappointed and I wish I could let it go, but it did affect my night unfortunately and was a huge cost for a disappointing service.

Kirk is a really great guy and really nice to be around. I was a bit disappointed with the music at…read moreour wedding, however. I had a list of 'must plays' that I spent months and months putting together. Each song was really important to me and my husband, and something I couldn't imagine not having play at our wedding. During the dancing, however I was hearing lots of songs not on the list, which is fine, but most of the songs on our list did not get played. This was really disappointing. He played a couple songs twice, at which point I realized I needed to be reminding him of the songs on our list one-by-one, which was difficult to do in the moment because I didn't have the list on me and I really just wanted to be out on the dance floor not having to worry about anything. We also had put together some artists/genre guidelines for music to be played during dinner, and the music that end up getting played was not what we had suggested. He emailed us 2 days before the wedding asking for songs to be played during dinner, which was a little frustrating because I had already put together a list months before and sent to him with plenty of time. I didn't want to have to be worrying about this 2 days before the wedding when we were traveling and seeing family. Overall, if your music is really important to you and you are really excited about particular longs being played, I would have your list printed out so that there is no ambiguity on the day-of. If you just want some wedding classics played and aren't too particular about the selection, he will absolutely show up and do a great job and is great to be around. He is a great guy, just didn't seem to remember our list, and to be honest it will always disappoint me that those songs didn't get played.

The best decision we made as an engaged couple was hiring Jessica as our wedding planner…read more From the beginning, working with Jess for our Yosemite destination wedding felt like planning with a close friend--someone who truly understood our vision and cared deeply about making our dream wedding a reality. She planned the most picturesque celebration for us, with an unforgettable ceremony in Yosemite National Park and a stunning reception at Tenaya Lodge. Jess and her team arranged a perfect ceremony site at Yosemite's Sentinel Beach Picnic Area (permit in hand), and somehow made it feel both intimate and grand for our 100 guests. Everyone was comfortable, awestruck by the natural beauty, and touched by the seamless flow that her team executed. Organized, kind, artistic, and a true wedding pro, Jess went above and beyond at every turn. She coordinated all of our vendors--no small feat in the Yosemite area--and did it with such ease and confidence that we felt completely at peace throughout the process. Her digital planning software kept us on track without feeling overwhelmed, and she was incredibly responsive and flexible when any changes needed to be made. For context, we are based in Orange County, but Jess was consistently reliable via Zoom, call, or text throughout the whole process. The reception décor at Tenaya's Pavillion was the most breathtaking room I've ever walked into, and it would not have happened without Jess's eye for detail and expert guidance. She has a rare gift for matching couples with the perfect vendors and keeping everything on schedule without making it feel rigid or rushed. She and her team also flawlessly executed our rehearsal and welcome dinner, enhancing our Western-themed event with thoughtful decor touches that tied everything together beautifully. If you're getting married in or around Yosemite, Jessica Trettin is THE person to hire. Her local knowledge, vendor connections, and creative instincts are unmatched. But even outside of the region, I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She's nimble, efficient, and an exceptional events professional from A to Z. We are endlessly grateful to have had her by our side--our Yosemite wedding would not have been the same without her.

We love Jessica. It was such a relief to know we had someone we could trust orchestrating the most…read moreimportant day of our lives. Having Jessica help us organize our wedding really took the stress down and allowed us to relax and enjoy what turned out to be the best day of my life. https://vimeo.com/773161307

We came to this venue to attend a wedding and it's a gorgeous forest setting. The ceremony itself…read morewas held in a small clearing in Heartwood forest and then you walk down a short distance where the cocktail hour/dinner area is set up. Even though it is extremely hot in Oakhurst, the venue, being in a wooded forest, is a very comfortable temperature, not too hot and you don't need a jacket at all, even at night. It is a bit of a pain to get to though - you have to drive up a winding mountain for about 20 minutes coming from Oakhurst so if you are planning on drinking at the event, make sure you either have a DD because coming back down that same road at night with no street lights and while under the influence can be dangerous. The venue itself was a bit confusing for us to navigate. We had to ask people passing by for directions on where to go but we eventually got to where we needed. It is also quite dusty so be prepared to have your shoes and the bottom of your outfits covered with dirt. And being up in the middle of a mountain, be prepared for no/poor reception.

STUNNING FAIRY TALE WEDDING. SO ROMANTIC!!…read more================================================================ My very good friend was married here a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful and stunning wedding I have ever attended. This place is nestled in the beautiful woods outside Yosemite national park so you know already what to expect. This place is the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding, the views are amazing. The sun setting at the perfect time, the sun peeking though the trees DREAMY!

Albert J put on a great show while he prepared us a special meal that was perfectly paced and every…read moredish was pitch perfect. Best caterer I have ever hired. Very good value. Excellent food and service for the price.

Albert Hernandez seems to have a problem with the truth. Which is funny considering he proclaims…read morehis righteousness all over his website. We had a family wedding that we contracted him to cater. He came and did a tasting and gave us a quote. This was right prior to the Covid lockdowns, and we stayed in communication with him telling him that it was questionable if the wedding would go on. The Venue had to cancel as the lockdown would not allow the wedding. This was MONTHS before the scheduled wedding, and given that we had discussed well in advance that the wedding was questionable, it was no surprise when it was cancelled. All of our vendors refunded their fee as this wedding was on a limited budget to begin with, and could not happen thru no fault of ours. When a refund was requested from Albert, he refused. His excuses were laughable: #1 he had rented a $1900 airbnb in Vallejo and it was non-refundable. He had paid all of his staff in advance for the catering. He had purchased the meat in advance. Mind you all this 3 months before a wedding that was questionable it would happen....oh and there were no receipts for any of these expenses...... and airbnb gave refunds across the board for covid lockdowns, etc., etc. To add insult to injury he did the exact same thing to the family friend that we had recommended him to cater. To us covid destroyed our wedding plans, to Albert it was a boon for his business! Keep deposits without providing services. I would be very careful with any event with The Untamed Chef.

Tim is an amazing officiant!!! All in all he helped us with our vows and what to expect. He walked…read moreus through what our vows would be like once we were done writing our own vows and adding then in. He asked what we wanted and worked with what he had. Very friendly and went with the flow of our corky vows. I loved having him marrying us and if we renew our vows I would love him to do it all over again.

Tim is a fantastic officiant. No matter what you are looking for, whether religious, spiritual, or…read morejust about the love between two people, he'll give you customized vows that are perfect for your wedding. We told him we weren't religious or very spiritual, and we wanted it to be short. He accommodated us perfectly, incorporating things into the vows such as quotes from our favorite books or movies. And it was just the right length as it fit in perfectly between bouts of rain that day so us and our guest all stayed nice and dry. Three years later, I'm still told by friends and family how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how perfect the vows were for us. I highly recommend Tim for any weddings in the Valley.

TLDR; Becky and Brian are awesome. Hire them. You welcome…read more Do you want your wedding day to be magical, fun, stress-free, intentional, and just downright amazing? Then look no further because Becky and Brian are your dream team. Seriously, these two didn't just show up, they saved our day. They're not just your planners, photographers, and officiants; they're the dynamic duo you never knew you needed. We were that indecisive couple who couldn't pick a location to save our lives, and not once did Becky or Brian make us feel like a burden. Instead, they reassured us every step of the way that it was our day, and they were down for whatever we wanted. When life threw us a curveball and our plans changed, they were right there with solutions and minimizing any stress we could've had. They showed up early, asked how they could help, and did it all out of care not for a price, just because they genuinely wanted our day to be perfect. Communication with them was flawless, and by the end of it, we not only had an unforgettable wedding but two new friends who we know have our backs. And seriously, just look at that shot of us on the bridge THE BIRD IS IN FLIGHT! Tell me that's not some next-level photography magic. I can't recommend them enough. They don't just capture moments, they make them. You'll never regret having them there for your big day TIP: Be sure to get the ScenicMotion add on! You will not regret it. Having a reel of our day to not only send to family and friends, but to relive our day has been AMAZING!

Weddings sounds stressful. We opted to elope and it couldn't be easier! They picked a stunning…read moreview, we went for a short hike and I popped a dress on - boom! I married the man of my dreams and have INCREDIBLE photos to share with our loved ones. Being that we can't have large gatherings these days, this is an incredible value.. a day we will never forget! B&B are super helpful and friendly, the whole day was a dream! Thanks guys!