We had the absolute pleasure of enjoying a paella dinner prepared by Chef Braggs, and it was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. The meal began with a refreshing watermelon and peach appetizer that was perfectly light and flavorful, such a creative and delicious way to start the evening. The paella was the true star of the show: rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of vibrant flavors that transported us straight to Spain. And to top it all off, dessert was a cherry crumble that struck the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It was the kind of meal where everyone was going back for seconds (and thirds!). Beyond the food, the entire experience was made even better by how easy and enjoyable it was to work with Chef Braggs. He was responsive, flexible, and incredibly engaging throughout the evening. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion came through in every bite. Highly, highly recommend for any special occasion or private dinner, you won't be disappointed! read more

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We had the absolute treat of experiencing Chef Braggs and his incredible paella at a backyard gathering! A friend of ours won this experience through a school auction, and we're so grateful he generously donated his time and talent for such a good cause. Not only was the paella absolutely delicious (we're still dreaming about those perfectly cooked mussels and that golden, crispy rice at the bottom!), but Chef Bragg brought such a kind and joyful presence to the evening. He clearly pours love and expertise into his food, and it shows in every bite. If you ever have the chance to book him, I highly recommend him. It's more than a meal, it's an experience. Thank you, Chef, for sharing your gift with us! read more

Chef Braggs prepared a large paella for an incredible backyard party of 10 people. He talked us through each of the elements creating it, and had a fresh salad and delectable berry crumble to top it off. He was extremely personable and I was completely inspired by his story. Would absolutely recommend him and plan to host a paella party with him myself one day soon! read more

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Bragging Ryt's! Chef Braggs is outstanding in so many ways! First and foremost his menus are creative and tailored to your theme and taste. We chose him to cook for our 18th wedding anniversary and he did not disappoint. Our 5 course meal included perfectly cooked scallops, perfect 5oz lobster with beef tenderloin and a mouth watering dessert, dark chocolate tart with red wine poached pear & a dollop of mascarpone cream on top. Yummy Yummy, so good to my tummy :-) Lastly he brought his pots, pans, dinnerware and flatware plus cleaned the kitchen. He loves his job, has an engaging personality, intelligent and extremely professional! I'm bragging for Chef Braggs! read more

Chef Bragg is a delight. He served as the chef for a dinner party with 11 people. He's an excellent cook and friendly. Highly recommended for a special evening read more

Chef Braggs cooked a delicious dinner for our office celebratory party which included two appetizers, a huge salad, and seafood/chicken paella, and brought a person who helped with cooking, serving and cleanup. Chef was communicative, and easy to work with. He interacted so well with everyone at the party -- we had a great time. Thank you Chef! read more

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my wife and I were celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary. We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Braggs. He came into our house with such charisma and motivation and drive. He was a sunshine in our home. He fixed us a outstanding meal filet mignon and lobster was the Entree , great salad and appetizers ,cocktails he came prepared and ready to cook which he did if you want an outstanding meal from a chef to come to your home and whip it up look no further Chef Terry Braggs is your man. Can't wait for to use him again.!!! read more

Chef braggs cooked for my friends dinner that she hosted at her home and it was such a great time! Amazing food (paella, salad, fruit appetizer), and he's as kind as could be. I'd definitely hire him for any party, company event, or even just a special occasion dinner. read more

I attended a birthday dinner party for my good friend this weekend, and CHEF BRAGGS OUT DID HIMSELF! He and Sous Chef Andrew provided a delightful and perfectly made 5-coursedinner that was to die for!! read more

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My husband surprised me for my birthday with a fully personalized lunch prepared in front of my eyes and in the comfort of my own home by the amazing Chef Braggs. I walked into my kitchen to a beautifully set table (with my favorite flowers) and proceeded to be impressed by every course. The meal was a full 4 course meal and every dish was unique, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. We ate with our two young children who devoured every dish (as we did). Because we were in our home, our children could go play between courses and my husband and I could enjoy a truly gourmet meal. Now about Chef Braggs himself. He is not only an amazing chef, he is a true pleasure to be around. He was engaging, interesting, interested, shared some of his knowledge and genuinely kind. He fully respected distancing and it was a really treat to have him in our home. My husband said he was extremely easy to communicate with prior to booking and allowed my husband to be as picky or as easy going with the dishes as he pleased. With all this said, I highly recommend his for his cooking, for his company, and for one of the best meal experiences you could hope for! read more

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6/19/23 We scheduled an online cooking class with Chef Braggs which took place on 6/17/23. The entire experience from organizing the event through its completion was on point. Chef Braggs and Erica, his assistant, were responsive (an important characteristic for me), clear about methods and expectations, and pleasant to work with. I have already recommended Chef Braggs to others. It was truly a fun, learning experience. Thank you Chef...I'll be back! B. Johnson read more

Chef Braggs is amazing! I hosted a tequila pairing dinner for 7 girlfriends, and had Terry plan the menu. When I reached out to him, he was very responsive and quick to accommodate our group. He came up with several personalized menus after I told him our "theme". He and his awesome sous chef arrived about an hour and 20 minutes prior to the guests, and quickly set up shop. They were both the perfect combination of polite, personal, and efficient- even taking time to chat with my two little boys. We had a delicious Mexican-Californian fusion meal - all healthy and exceptionally done. Appetizers were shrimp and lobster tail skewers, home made tortilla chips with guacamole and a corn pico de Gallo, vegetarian hibiscus quesadillas paired with margaritas and rosé. Since all the ladies were busy chatting, I greatly appreciated how Terry ushered us to the dinner table at the appropriate time. Dinner was a heirloom tomatoes and grilled peach salad with questo, followed by a duo of halibut and filet mignon over an herb risotto. Lastly, we hadn't talked dessert (my bad) but he whipped together a delicious flambed banana foster- compiling ingredients he was able to scavenge from my kitchen! When you use Chef Bragg, you are not just hiring a private chef...Bragging Rytes is really a day-of party coordinator, bartender, chefs rolled into an experience that tops dining out at the best restaurant. read more

Any chef can cook a great meal but what sets Chef Braggs apart from the rest is his charisma and personality. With over 15 years of experience, Chef Braggs has all kinds of stories about what it takes to become a professional chef and the hurdles he has encountered along the way. He is super open to answering questions and sharing funny situations that he found himself in while on his culinary journey. As for the food itself - one word: DELICIOUS! Chef Braggs worked with us on the menu beforehand and was completely up for the challenge of cooking any dish we could imagine. We went with a simple greens salad, filet mignon w/ risotto, and a chocolate molten cake for dessert. A fairly standard meal - but Chef Braggs found a way to elevate it by adding honey glazed pecans to the salad, a Hennessy based sauce to the entree, and berries/ice cream with chocolate ganache to the dessert. I'm normally a bit of a picky eater and would not choose to combine these ingredients the way he did, but everything just worked so well together! I was so inspired by his meal that I actually went out and re-created my best impression of it the very next day! Overall, we could not have been any happier with our experience. Great food, great conversations, and a great evening. What more can you ask for? read more

This is the second time we had Chef Braggs back and he put on a paella party for 40! Not only was the paella amazingly delicious and guests went back for several servings, but Chef Braggs is an entertainer as well as a chef and put on a show serving to music and explaining his giant dish. This is the future of fine dining at home! We look forward to our next event with Chef! read more

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I was gifted a gourmet dinner at home for my Bday and Braggs was more than an impressive Chef, he orchestrated a night we'll always remember. Throughout the evening Chef Braggs was able to read the room and consider the timing and preparation of each course, such as re-plating a course to accommodate our migration to the fire and pausing the main course until it fit the flow of the evening. Chef Braggs was very warm and personable, sharing conversation and cooking tips while also anticipating more personal moments and conversations. By the end of the night we found that hours more had passed than we realized, and the night disappeared into a memory... and a box of amazing leftovers. read more

We had an amazing experience with Chef Braggs for my husband's birthday dinner. He is professional, fun and easy to be around....and his food is incredible. He was super accommodating with our meal requests, and when we didn't have any ideas created a fantastic menu. The best lamb chops we've ever had! My kitchen was under construction, so he and his assistant had to make do with what we had available, and he jumped right in and made it happen. We are looking forward to having Chef Braggs again and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any type of occasion! read more

Chef Braggs was sooooo amazing. He made paella and it was the best we had ever had. It was a private birthday party, and he was so professional and knowledgeable. He was able to tell us the history of the dish and accommodated dietary restrictions for certain guests. We learned that Chef Bragg can also accommodate meals for busy families for the week. Lastly, he was so personable and passionate about his trade, it definitely comes through in his food and service. Highly recommend! read more

Chef Braggs catered our law office holiday luncheon today, December 23, 2020. The entire staff was wowed. He is very easy to work with and came up with a menu that pleased everyone. Our menu consisted of Tri-tip, salmon, chicken, mac & cheese, cole slaw, bread pudding and date cake. The meat was tender and flavorful, the mac & cheese cheesy, the bread pudding out of this world and the date cake with banana caramel sauce will leave you speechless. Chef Braggs, we will see you for our next event. thank you, Serena Broussard Walker, Hamilton & Koenig, LLP read more

Couldn't be happier! Terry came and set up , cooked and cleaned . The food was amazing ! He was super sweat & super entertaining. Made our Mother's Day perfect ! If you are ever looking for someone to come to you and cook this is the guy for you can't wait to do it again maybe get some cooking lessons read more

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Terry put his heart and soul into our 23rd wedding anniversaries private and intimate dinner party. His 5 course meal did not disappoint. Couple this with his wonderful, fun, and professional approach and was near perfect. Our guests were very pleased. We will definitely be using Chef Braggs again. Thank you for everything! read more

Chef Braggs is beyond nice answering our calls at 10:30pm, we want to schedule a paella/filet mignon dinner for my uncle and cousin and he's been more than accommodating and will joining us in our Silver creek PGA tournament. We cannot wait to schedule this extravaganza as he seems to be one of the most skilled personal chefs in the BAY AREA. I hope he brings his 9-Driver! Thank you Chef Braggs:) read more

Chef Braggs is fantastic! I have had the pleasure of experiencing his cuisine a few times. He is a true culinary artist. You can see his passion in the kitchen and that certainly translates into the creative, delicious and unique dishes he makes. His attention to detail and his ability to accommodate dietary restrictions is appreciated. His energy and charisma create an experience that is unforgettable. I would highly recommend Chef Braggs for any private event or as a personal chef. He is bar none the best in the biz! read more

Recently I have started taking care of my 79 year old grandfather 24/7. He has type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, dementia, and recently had his gallbladder removed. He became a widower in the year 2012 and I had noticed that his health started to decline quickly. The doctors kept switching up his medications with no solutions on how to keep him from going into the hospital every week and told the family that there is nothing else that could be done. Of course that brought upon a lot of stress for the family but I wasn't ready to give up on trying to help my grandfather live a healthier and happy life. I asked his doctors and nutritionist if they could help me come up with a healthy diet lifestyle for my grandpa. Let's just say they wasn't interested because they didn't believe that his health could be turn around for the better. I believed that if he changed his diet, things would get a lot better. So I decided to take on the challenging task to find him a personal chef that was knowledgeable about health and nutrition. I found chef Braggs on yelp and I reached out to him discussing the needs for my grandpa. I was very nervous because my grandpa diet plan is a very strict diet and I wanted to make sure he still enjoys his meals and not feel like he is eating bland hospital food. At the time I had a list of 10 personal chefs that I was considering choosing between but to be honest they all seem overwhelmed with the task. But Chef Braggs took on the challenge like a champ. At first I wanted him to only cook lunch and dinner for my grandpa but chef Braggs was like nope I want to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for him every week. I was so relieved. Chef Braggs then proceeded to take on the task that my grandpa nutritionist was supposed to help me with and he helped me create an amazing diet plan. My grandfather loves bread, added sugar sweets and dairy. However we have been able to cut bread, added sugar sweets, and dairy out of his diet. He hasn't even recognized that he doesn't eat those things that he loves anymore. My grandfather doctors were very impressed with Chef Braggs ability to create such an amazing health conscious diet and it is working out very well. Also due to my grandpa needing a low sodium diet, chef Braggs created his own seasonings to help accommodate my grandpa needs. Chef Braggs has been cooking for us for the past 5 months. Things have been working out really well for my grandpa's health. His kidney functions has went from functioning at 20% to 65% within the first 2 months of chef Braggs cooking for us. I have been able to keep his diabetes under control whereas he isn't taking so much insulin anymore. He used to be on a total of 20 pills a day and now he is only taking 9 pills. He isn't swelling up with fluid around his lungs anymore as often which used to cause him shortness of breath. Also the doctors had informed me that my grandfather would never ever eat solid foods again and he would always need to be fed through a tube. The doctors were against me wanting to get his feeding tube taken out at first because they didn't believe in the diet plan that was chosen by myself and chef Braggs. They stated that " The diet plan might not adjust well with his body". I refuse to listen to what they were saying and proceeded with faith to work out a good diet plan with chef Braggs. I was a bit worried about him adapting to his new diet and new a person who would be cooking his food besides his wife who now deceased. However he adapted well to chef Braggs cooking and enjoys talking to him. If there is 1 day that goes by and he doesn't have chef Braggs cooking he will become very anxious because he used to a certain quality of food and diet plan. The food that is being prepared is always fresh and of great quality. Everything is organic and nothing is pre-packaged process food. I can honestly say I have such a hard time going out to eat now because the food doesn't taste that well to me because I am used to fresh quality food now. His presentation is always on point. We have a new menu every week and it is always exciting to try new things. I am very blessed to have found chef Braggs. I am thankful for all the work he has put in for us. I appreciate the positive spirit that he carries within himself to work and cooking our meals with love. He is always willing to take on any new challenges and conquer it. He has lifted a heavy load off of me as far as my grandpa's diet. I don't know if chef Braggs realizes how much of a great impact he is in our lives. I wouldn't know what I would do without his help. He is a very talented, professional, well rounded chef and cook whatever is asked of him. Thank you chef Braggs! Continue to change lives for the better. read more

Our daughter had to significantly reduce the size of her wedding to 10 guests as a result of the current pandemic restrictions. We decided to do a private dinner at our house and landed on Chef Braggs given such good Yelp reviews. He was so easy to work with through the menu selection process and was phenomenal the evening of the event. He described each course formally which wow'd our guests. His two assistants were also great and they were as approachable as the Chef was. Overall very memorable evening...Oh...forgot to mention that the food was fantastic!!! We will definitely be using him again!!! read more

Chef Braggs is amazing! We've been ordering weekly lunch and dinner meals from him for about 2 months and couldn't be happier with the high quality of his food and service. We knew we'd be too tired to plan and prepare meals while caring for our newborn and our 3-year old, so we contacted him before our second kid was born. He's made the process of meal prepping and ordering smooth and stress-free. He suggests menu items and additions based on what's in season. We also make requests, which he accommodates when he can. The food is conveniently packed in trays labeled with their contents. He uses fresh ingredients and each meal is packed with flavor and wonderfully seasoned, even with my husband's low-sodium diet. Thank you, Chef Braggs! We're so happy with your service and look forward to working with you long-term. read more

Not to be ignored, I'm posting again to alert the public.Not honoring a contract and commitment to provide services for a Bride and her 233 guests on her wedding day is unforgivable and I want to warn other brides. Do Not put your trust or invest money with him. I'm not going to stop telling everyone I know to be aware of his actions. We managed to pull off the most beautiful wedding with the most outstanding food, all provided by professionals that bent over backwards to make the wedding a success. Not only did mr braggs take over 21K for food and catering that he's yet to refund, he instead offered 5K of our money back and claimed to have spent 16K in prep when I know for a fact that was a lie. He had no health permit, and no permit from the venue, The Bentley Reserve, he had hired no staff and he didn't have the funds to buy food, pay staff etc etc because he had spent it on whatever. He has yet to even apologize or to be honest about his failure. We wanted to support black business but I won't do it again, this was just unacceptable and I'm still mad as hell about it. I have flashbacks of our guests having no food, drinks etc. which would have been the case had we not been warned by the wedding planner that this guy was going to flake a WEEK before the event. BRIDES BEWARE!! read more

Not feeling 100% comfortable going out into a restaurant these days but I still wanted my partners birthday to feel special. After a quick Google search I came across Chef Braggs and quickly booked w/ him. The process was so easy and enjoyable from choosing the menu to the preparing of the delicious food. Chef Braggs provided everything we needed for an intimate night in (and he travels too). Would definitely recommend to everyone! read more

Had a team building event and had chef braggs teach us how to cook soul food ! All had a great time and enjoyed some great food.

If you ever need to have mouth watering food prepared by an amazing Chef then you need to hire Chef Braggs. We had the honor of eating his freshly made food at a dinner party which he prepared right there in front of us and I cant even begin to explain his talent! Chef Braggs explains his creations while he humbly creates them for you, he is a great human being and we were honored to be part of his culinary art! read more

Thank you Chef Braggs for making our holiday party a roaring success! Food-The lamb chops were perfection, epic, da bomb!! The arancini balls, patata bravas, brie and pear sandwiches were delicious! The stuffed mushrooms and cheese platters were wonderful. The steak crostini was amazing. The party guests (60) couldn't get enough of your chocolate mousse. Thank you for keeping fresh hot food flowing all evening long so even our late arriving guests got good food to eat! And most importantly, thank you for catering the perfect amount of food so that all guests were well fed ( and we can enjoy a few leftovers too)! Bartender-Thank you for bringing Naseem as the bartender for our party. She mixed amazing cocktails and her fun energy kept the party guests happy and smiling- awesome service!! Servers and assistant- All your staff was excellent. Many guests remarked how very friendly they were and how much they appreciated their service! We are glad that we had you cater our party based on our neighbors's recommendation and we hope to have you back again sometime soon!! read more

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We have been working with Chef Braggs for almost 2 years now and his food is always a hit with our guests. He's fun to work with and is super creative. Highly recommend him for any party/gathering. read more

AMAZING skills! I participated in a private cooking course and I was very impressed at his culinary knowledge and skills. He is very personable and a great teacher!! I strongly recommend using Chef Bragg for a private event and as a personal chef! read more

We hired Chef Braggs to host a working Sunday brunch and holy moly did he impress! Caviar deviled eggs with quail eggs, smoked salmon over potato bellinis with creme fraiche, strawberri puree champagne bellinis, traditional eggs benedict with some of the best hollandaise ive ever had and to top it off (by request and supplies provided by one of our guests) cannabis infused plum puree french toast. Everything made fresh in house even down to the puree for the champagne bellinis. This guy is absolutely amazing and works wonders. Hands down the BEST private chef in oakland. He even brought his son as his assistant showing him the ropes. Very intimate vibe. What a phenomenal experience and what a great person. Thanks again Terry! read more

Chef Braggs wowed us all with his charm, style, professionalism and most of all the amazing food. We have hired him a few times to serve a group of very savvy women with high expectations and fine pallets! Chef was on point with presentation and variety and had us all ooooing and ahhhhing with the scrumptiousness. I cant recommend him enough. read more

Chef Terry Braggs delivers the business in the kitchen! Featured on Food Network several times, he is an up-and-coming force on the Bay Area culinary scene. Terry is the consummate professional, delivering consistently delicious food of all types. He also has ab expansive recipe list for vegetarian, vegan, and paleo diets. Terry has catered several events I've hosted, most with 20-30 guests, with exceptional results! I highly recommend Terry for your catering and individual meal planning needs. read more

Terry's professional instruction on how to make crepes was the perfect surprise birthday gift for my boyfriend! Chef Braggs instructed him on everything from proper batter-making technique, to frying and flipping the crepes to filling and folding the crepes and then joined us for lovely conversation over brunch. He was professional, yet down-to-earth and relatable. I never felt like making these somewhat-intimidating delicacies was beyond our reach. read more

I recently hosted a gathering of 10 for a birthday party. We had an absolutely amazing evening. I had no idea Chef Braggs would be so engaging and entertaining on top of the food being really tasty. While being completely professional, Chef seemed like an old friend catching up. Talk about light up a room!! read more

I don't know how to explain how incredibly talented Chef Braggs is at his skills on the burner. I've tried his glazed veggies and I couldn't eat just 10, I kept going back to the point were I couldn't control it. Chef Braggs creates the most amazing dishes and I honestly believe he is a gold mind. read more

Chef Braggs has a wonderful attitude and a great personality! I follow his blog and recently I used his recipe for Persian Cucumber Watermelon Salad. The ingredients were simple and the instructions very easy to follow, and yet the combination was a huge hit at the dinner party I brought it too. I find Chef Braggs' recipes to be refined without feeling stuffy or pretentious; He's all about fresh, quality ingredients and winning combinations. I'd love to have him cook a private meal for the hubs and I as we near the celebration of ten years together. He's an all-around great person. read more

I have had the pleasure of having Chef Terry provide exquisite culinary experience for at least 4 parties in the past year. His food is absolutely amazing. I have had very small intimate dinner parties to larger holiday parties. At each party my guest were amazed by his food! They keep wanting to come to my parties because of the food. I truly appreciate the time and effort he puts into selecting ingredients that are fresh, local and organic. Chef Terry is my go-to-Chef for any occasion! read more