I was very lucky to be able to have Chef David cook for us as a surprise for my girlfriend on our engagement night. I am so happy he was part of this moment. He was such a highlight for our weekend. I really can't say enough things about him. The food was amazing, the stories behind each ingredient, his professionalism, just everything was incredible. Everyone should treat themselves to an experience with him, from the moment we first spoke, his attention to detail, to him being so helpful and communicative throughout the process, all the way to the planning and execution, he is outstanding. Thanks again Chef David for everything, we are so happy you are part of our story. read more

David helped create a Thanksgiving memory we will never forget. Food was superb and the recipe and family history behind the food made the meal more special. His hospitality and service was an added bonus that contributed to a great overall experience. read more

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WOW! Can't recommend Chef David enough. He absolutely was the highlight of our trip. He was so professional from beginning to end. The food was out of this world. It truly was fine dining in the comfort of your home. Will definitely book again if in the area. Oh and to top it off he left the kitchen cleaner than what it was in the beginning! read more

We had David cook for our 30th anniversary. He came over and made incredible food, better than we would have had in any local restaurant for sure on top of that, he served and cleaned up as well. I can't say enough about how good the food was, big portions, the caprese and ravioli were out of this world. The fillet was huge, extremely tender and flavorful with a sasparilla demi glaze . We selected a nice lighter dessert that finished it off beautifully, the lemon poussette. If you want to have a special night, David can make it happen. read more

Pros: great flavor , good food and personable demeanor! Cons: did not deliver what was promised, late to deliver our charcuterie board as he was running errands for his wife, did not keep track of important details like our guest count. Promised croissants and muffins with our board and showed up empty handed, sans said items. I do not recommend this chef for anything of great importance like a wedding dinner. He may workout great for things that do not require attention to time and detail. He has good food but is generally just very confused and caused me stress on my wedding day. David's price point for a 14 guest dinner is too high for him to forget critical details and not provide food that was promised. read more

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We've had David's cooking twice at events in and around Mariposa. What a talent and great person to boot! Food was delicious, elegant, local and unpretentious. Most importantly, each event was such a memorable time bringing folks together around David's fabulous food. read more

Chef David was our chef for my bachelorette party. He did an incredible job creating dishes that catered to all the different dietary restrictions. No one felt left out in what he prepared. He made our trip very relaxing as many of my friends are moms and it was a weekend where no one had to cook! Truly incredible! I would definitely recommend him! read more

We had chef David for a bachelorette party in Mariposa. Everything went amazing, from coordinating the menus to the actual dinner. Food and ingredients were fresh, and he also took the time to explain everything to us. I would 100% recommend his services read more

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We had the best food and service from Chef David. He catered to our groups various dietary restrictions and allergies. Highly recommend if you're visiting Yosemite or the surrounding area! read more

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My wife and I hired David for our elopement dinner. Food was excellent, portions were large, and he was able to accommodate all of our dietary restrictions and requests. We definitely recommend his services and will certainly reach back out if we're ever in need of a chef in the Yosemite area. read more

Chef David cooked us a 3 course meal for our elopement dinner celebration in Yosemite! Prior to the dinner, he offered a few menu selections for us to choose from based on what we liked. We were able to customize the menu even more to what we wanted! The meals were very flavorful and delicious. Most of my guests wanted seconds of everything (including the kids meals!). On top of the dinner tasting amazing, Chef David was so nice and an overall great chef! We would highly recommended him for a private chef! read more

Chef David catered our wedding day dinner for our intimate cabin party of 25 and it was amazing! From the moment we first reached out, Chef David's communication was spectacular and in contrast to other chefs, he allowed us to customize the menu to our liking, including offering two different entree choices for the most important day of our lives. While we didn't do a tasting, his professionalism, flexibility, and experience led us to believe we were in good hands and he exceeded our expectations! He catered a plated appetizer of Vadouvan Spiced Shrimp Skewer with Coconut Rice, and Fresh Garlic Naan. For our entrees, we selected Beef Wellington and Ruby Red Trout. For dessert, we had a selection of desserts including a variety of cookies, croissants, pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry autumn bark...I'm not a big fan of sweets but I couldn't get enough of the Granny Smith Apple Tartlets. Most of the desserts were bite sized which made it perfect to try everything! We had a few extra plates made that were quickly snatched up while other members expressed their disappointment that they hadn't jumped at the opportunity - that's how delicious it was! Since the dinner, we've had multiple family members request his information even though most of us reside at least 4 hours away! Chef David welcomes helping with logistics as well, which saved us money, time, and headache. He was a delight to chat with as we finished preparing the room to welcome our guests. He treated our wedding as if he was helping a close friend and we are so grateful! If you are considering booking him, do it! He will elevate your event whatever the occasion. read more

We hired Chef David for our micro wedding held at our Airbnb in Oakhurst. I am SO happy we hired him! Chef David utilized in season, locally sourced ingredients. All of the courses were incredible. It has been a month since the event and all of our guests are still talking about how good the meal was. Chef David was a pleasure to work with before and during the event. He is friendly, professional, and takes pride in what he does. The food is truly some of the best we have ever had. Thank you, Chef David! read more

Chef David handled our family's Christmas Dinner and additional meals for us to be able to sit back and enjoy our holidays. The food directly reflects Chef David's expertise, professionalism, broad flavor palate and attention to detail. Chef David does an amazing job trying to tailor your needs and communicating his ideas. He accommodated for us so well by making us dishes that were easy to heat and serve. The packaging of the food was better than most restaurants. Everything had its own container and was labeled accordingly. Do yourself a favor- get the braised short ribs and definitely say yes to the fresh focaccia. Holy Moly was it a crowd pleaser amongst our whole family. Thank you Chef David!!! read more

Chef David was great! Hired him for a friend's cabin trip of 19 people. We had all sorts of dietary restrictions, including gluten free and dairy free people, and Chef David had a great 3 course meal for us, without having to rely heavily on substitutions. He was very friendly and easy to work with. Everyone enjoyed all the food that was presented and enjoyed hearing from him about the food and his own experiences. Would happily recommend Chef David to anyone looking for a tasty and unique meal experience! read more

We had a 5 star time when Chef David came to our Airbnb in Sonora during the holidays. We had an amazing meal of seasonal salad, butternut squash with homemade pumpernickel croutons (delicious!), individual beef wellingtons and veg, and an outstanding oreo cheesecake! Chef David was easy to work with; we planned everything very last minute, and he was super accommodating! If we're ever back in the area, we will most definitely be giving him a call! Thanks again Chef David! read more

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Chef David magically met our group of 10 unique dietary needs, GF, vegetarian, allergies to seafood, the list I'm sure includes more. We were all impressed by the delicious meals he prepared for us over 3/4 days. If you are looking for a flexible, creative, delicious food hire this Chef! He also has a warm personality and was really great with his timing for our weekend packeted schedule. Thank you Chef! read more

I had a dinner prepared by Chef David at Happy Goat farm and it was lovely! Healthy ingredients, balanced flavors, gorgeous plating. was a memorable evening! read more

Chef David was the guest chef at our wine club dinner. The food was well thought out and locally resourced. The flavors were delightful. The wine pairings at The Local Grape were excellent. You can hire chef David with confidence. read more

We booked David for a birthday party and he was extremely professional and amiable. He cooked us a four-course meal that was out of this world! All of his ingredients were sourced locally and his dishes tasted amazing! I would highly recommend booking David for your personal chef needs, he will not disappoint. read more

Chef David made a wonderful dinner for our group of 8 women at an Airbnb - highly recommend! He was super easy to work with and communicative - created a perfect menu that required very little work from me after initial input. Our Airbnb was very bare bones in the kitchen, but the meal did not suffer at all! Our 3 course meal tasted delicious - thank you Chef David! read more

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Incredible. From initial communication through our truly excellent dinner, Chef David redefined what a personal chef experience could be for us. I cannot recommend him more highly - if you're considering in-home dining for a special occasion, don't hesitate to choose David. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had a fabulous experience with Chef David. He handled a romantic dinner/experience for my wife and child. All local ingredients, deliciously prepared with some fun conversation. Highly recommend David and his services, very easy to work with, flexible with my toddler's picky eating and left overs for the next day! Great fun for all. read more

We hired Chef David for both my husband and mine birthday party and it was absolute delight. David cooked on an outdoor deck with a real wood-powered huge BBQ and served quests by request. We had cooked to the perfection brisket, salmon and vegetable squeezers followed with quinoa salad. Punctual, friendly, and a smooth menu planning process made it a fantastic experience. Highly recommend! read more

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I have two children under four years old that are very picky and David, nailed meals for them. We are a Bay Area family that live part time in the mountains and love to eat David's food during our time in Mariposa. The food experience is of high-quality, very tasty and generous portions, which is very important for my husband and my two boys. Everything he makes for us is absolutely delicious. For New Year's he made a special dinner for my parents and larger family and they still are raving about it. read more

Chef David was amazing and the food was fantastic! His service is very professional. Lovely guy! On

Chef David catered a 3-course dinner for 6 of us at our home recently. He's a talented and innovative chef. We recommend him! George & Angie Heiss read more