This review is long overdue! 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! read more

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I had the pleasure of having Eric B prepare my birthday dinner 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. We had 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. read more

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We hired Chef Eric for a private dinner in Oceanside. He was great with communication, offered a lot of options for the meals, and made coordination very easy. The food was absolutely incredible with generous portions. I highly recommend also upgrading to the server, who served, refilled our glasses, and made us feel like royalty. Eric and his server were great to talk to, executed flawlessly, and left our kitchen spotless before leaving. One of the best meals of our lives, hands down. read more

About Chef Eric - well I have two words, AhhMazing and Wonderful!! Chef Eric prepared a delicious meal to celebrate two milestones Birthday Celebration for party of 14. The whole evening was perfect! Everyone had a wonderful time and the food was Delicious! Everyone is still talking about what Chef Eric created. He even tried out some new dishes for us. The whole process from beginning to end. Planning and working with Eric on finalizing the menu, pre-plan and on the day of the event, was simple and straightforward. Not only is Eric easy to talk to and work with, but he's a super nice guy, and very Charming! I wound definitely recommend Chef Eric. And will hire him again in a heartbeat for my next big party/celebration. read more

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Last Friday night Chef Eric prepared a 5 course dinner for 8 for a birthday celebration with family and friends at my home. We challenged him by limiting the cuisine to vegan courses and he came through with amazing success. Everything was wonderful and enjoyed by both our vegan and non-vegan guests. He is very good at staying in communication and easy to work with. I look forward to having a future dinner party with Eric providing the menu for what will surely be another memorable event. read more

Chef Eric was GREAT! Thank you for making my birthday dinner such a great experience. Everyone loved it. I would definitely recommend Chef Eric to my family and friends. read more

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Chef Eric brought fine dining to our birthday dinner. You will not be disappointed with Chef Eric at your event. The presentation of the food was beautiful and the food was incredibly delicious and memorable. He was so easy to work with too. He even accommodated our guests with food restrictions well. Would be happy to have another event with Chef Eric. read more

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We hired Chef Eric for my 60th birthday girls trip in Jan. 2024. Eric was so easy to work with, and we were beyond impressed. He came prepared with his own supplies, as we were at a sparsely supplied Airbnb. Every course was beautifully presented and so DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend Chef Eric!!! read more

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AMAZING! Not just good or great but amazing. Eric cooked for our wedding party of 20 and everyone loved every part of the meal. He was well prepared and needed little direction to get straight to work in making sure our guests were well taken care of and happy. Eric was exactly (and event exceeded expectations) of what we had envisioned for our post-wedding dinner. We wanted to amaze guests with appetizers and a fine meal. He introduced each dish as they came out and impressed us all with the flavors. Eric was fun to interact with throughout the afternoon and humble in accepting our praise. He and his staff were enjoyable to get to know and to work with. Highly recommend chef Eric! read more

If I could give five more stars, I would. There are not enough words to describe the amazing experience my friends and I had. My best friend booked Chef Eric to serve a table of 11 people for a Bachelorette out in San Diego. The whole group had the best time and only had the best things to say after each serving. He also brought backup for drinks... (special shout out to our Bartender, Kuya Lee) for serving the shots along with the food. They are a dynamic duo. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ASKING FOR BOTH at your events, if possible. Chef Eric has really perfected the craft. Everything we had was delicioussssss!!! We were begging for seconds! If you're thinking about, reach out and book him. You won't regret it. The only thing you will regret is not taking enough photos. Will definitely hire him again! Thank you Chef Eric for a memorable experience!! read more

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Chef Eric did an amazing job for my husband's birthday dinner. He did a 4 course menu and everything he made and plated was delicious and beautifully done. For anyone looking for a personal private chef experience I recommend Chef Eric. First Course-Bibb lettuce salad with a miso ginger dressing, crisp my pork belly and lemon grass scallion chimmi churi Second Course-Jumbo wild caught prawns in coconut turmeric marinated red Thai curry broth, papaya and fresh herbs Third Course-Beef Duo-72 hour Australian wagyu short rib, prime filet mignon with carrot coriander purée and corn succotash Fourth Course-Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and chant illy cream read more

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Eric delivered in countless ways for me birthday dinner. he we professional, kind and friendly. the food was superb, with special "chefs specials" on the house from his own boat that he caught Tuna from. He read our group and served at the most perfect times. I want to take him home and make him our private chef! read more

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Chef Eric made a fantastic meal! Everything was tasty and beautifully plated. Service was friendly and polite and the kitchen was clean and tidy. I would highly recommend this chef to make your evening special. read more

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Hiring EricB was such a fun experience for our whole group of 6! He was extremely professional, the food was amazing, and he was also really fun. Towards the end he even whipped up a couple cocktails for us that wasn't even part of the deal. When he originally sent over the menu there were multiple options for each course - it was almost impossible to choose because they all sounded so good. Everything was delicious but the shrimp and the short rib took the cake! Highly recommend and will definitely be seeing Eric again soon! read more

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This was my first time hiring a private chef and I'm so glad that we selected Chef Eric! Not only was he quick to respond, he was very was helpful and accommodating when planning out a menu that would work for 8 women. The options on the menu looked amazing and honestly we had a hard time picking the final dishes. Our final menu consisted of, watermelon arugula salad, spicy tuna cones, pork belly bao buns, street corn cups, hamachi sashimi, short rib, miso cod, and the creme brûlée. EVERYTHING was beyond amazing. It was all full of flavor and beautifully presented. The experience was something my friends and I will never forget, and we have chef Eric to thank for that! If you're looking for a chef, he's your guy! Amazing food, and even has some great jokes to throw in here and there !! We also utilized his option to charter a boat the day before! That was a blast as well! He made fresh guac (which is some of the best guac I've ever eaten) and ceviche! This was a great option for us as well because we needed something to do till we could check into our air b n b. All We had to do was select the boat we wanted. He did the rest. I highly recommend captain/chef Eric for this option as well!! read more

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He's is an amazing chef. We had an incredible night with good food and drinks. We loved it. Highly recommend!! read more

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Chef Eric's carefully curated multi-course dinner was a hit! Food was fantastic and the experience exceeded expectations. Thank you, Chef, for making our birthday dinner for 10 such an amazing experience! read more

We used Chef Eric for my in laws 50th anniversary and we had a great experience. The food was so delicious! He is easy to work with and is very transparent about what to expect with a given budget. We would definitely hire him again when we have a chance! read more

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Chef Eric was everything that we could've asked for. Used him for my wife's 30th birthday and had about 16 people. The food was insane and he was a super cool guy to work with. Everyone at the party is still talking about his food 2 weeks later! Communication was easy the entire time and worked around food allergies and meal preferences. This definitely won't be the last time we use Chef Eric. Thanks Eric! read more

OMG, OMG, look no further. First class! Private dinner with multiple course appetizers, charcuterie board with honeycomb and fig, oysters locally caught, jumbo shrimp seasoned cocktail, tuna tartare cones (amazing), marinated sea bass in a delicious broth.....the list just went on each course better than the next. This was a VRBO he came fully prepared. I would highly recommend him to anyone. There are not more pictures as the food was devoured! Thank you Chef Eric! read more

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Chef Eric did a fantastic job! He cooked for my grandfathers 95th birthday. My grandfather can't stop talking about what a perfect experience it was. He's asking when we can make it happen again. Eric was very accommodating to all the needs of everyone there. If I could give 10 stars I would read more

Chef Eric came to our vacation rental home in Mission Beach San Diego to cook dinner for our reunion of old college friends (11 guests total). He was very friendly from the beginning, and very responsive even when I knew he was working events multiple days in a row. When we realized we didn't have enough flatware, I emailed him a couple days in advance and he was able to help provide some along with nice silverware to make our dinner even nicer! As he was shopping for ingredients based on the menu I had selected, he was texting asking if he could change some things based on what vegetables were in season. He actually caught a fish that morning himself and used that for the ceviche he serves us as an appetizer. This definitely showed signs that his ingredients are fresh. We started with a charcuterie board (he picked some amazing cheeses and cured meats). Then we had some passed apps and he made some extra so that we could share with the kids (who we were feeding chicken nuggets and potstickers to). the kids were so excited to dig into these apps. For the meal, he did a burrata salad, a wagyu dish, and a broiled sea bass. Everything was executed perfectly with a great balance of flavors. Seasoning was on point and the meats were cooked to the ideal. All done in the rental kitchen even though the broiler was broken! He showed up on time and brought all the equipment he needed so there was no stress about what was available at the rental home. He provided a server, Matt, making sure our drinks were topped off. I appreciate that Matt was super professional and served like a fine dining experience (served from the right, and ladies first). Loved that most of the prep work was done beforehand so Chef Eric only needed to show up about an hour early to get things going. Chef was also friendly with the kids as they watched him assemble the charcuterie board and he gave them tastes. Chef Eric's a great chef. He's a little more laid back in bookkeeping (didn't settle pricing beforehand or invoice beforehand) but I was happy with my experience and would definitely use him again! read more

Amazing food. Amazing evening with friends because the food was so good. I would recommend Eric to anyone that wants to experience a personal chef. read more

Chef Eric is second to none. He catered my holiday party and created a menu for 60 guests that everyone is still talking about! He is professional, organized and OWNS the kitchen! His creations are delicious and he is so fun to work with! read more

We hired Chef Eric for my wife's 30th birthday, and were totally blown away by how amazing every dish was. Every plate he brought out eclipsed the next! It was freaking delicious. Personal favourite was the short rib, easily one of the best meals I've ever had the pleasure of eating, but everything that was brought out was 10/10. Eric is super friendly and professional. We can't thank him enough for such a great night and will definitely book him again soon. Just looking for an excuse! read more

Wow, one of the best meals ever. No wonder Chef Eric is rated #1. If you're going to hire a private chef why take chances. Seriously. read more

Chef Eric's food was amazing. We had a 15 person wedding dinner party and it was everything and more that we asked for. I highly recommend that you have Chef Eric prepare a meal for your next party. He crafted a menu that met many people's food restrictions and they all loved it! Eric made us so happy. We had passed appetizers that were all delicious including tuna cones and wagyu. He also made a 4 course sit down dinner. Everything was so good, I am hard pressed to think of any restaurant that is better than what he had with chef Eric. read more

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We used Chef Eric for my bachelorette party at our Airbnb and it was so much fun! His food was amazing and he was very accommodating to any menu changes I wanted as we were planning the evening. I had never had a private chef at other bachelorette parties so it was such a unique, covid safe way to have a great night. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again if I'm back in the area! read more

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We had chef Eric for a small party of 8 . It was such a great experience . The food was excellent and service outstanding . If you have always wanted to this don't waste anymore time book an event you and your guests won't regret it , so worth it read more

Chef Eric and his trusty bartender Matt did an amazing job last night for us at our anniversary dinner! The guests could not stop raving about the food and drinks!! From start to finish, Eric was top notch! He was quick to respond to emails and texts and a pleasure to have over at the house. We wish him ongoing success! read more

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Chef Eric is amazing!! He was able accommodate my party of 11 at our Airbnb with very little notice. The menu was immaculate and the filet mignon might be the best I've ever had. We had such an amazing night thanks to chef! read more

Wow! Chef Eric was our private chef for Christmas Eve and all I can say is Wow! He came along with Matt as his bartender who made some awesome martinis and cosmos. Highly recommend leveling up to include the bartender option. Chef Eric cooked us Wagyu steak, Chilean Sea bass, Toro...the decadence and elegance combined is something to behold. You'd be foolish not to hire Chef Eric if you're looking for a chef in the San Diego area. 5 stars! read more

Where do I start? I had the best experience with Eric. He was on schedule great communicator. The food was out of this world. It doesn't save on expenses and gets you the best produce. Very friendly vibing with everyone and really makes you feel special. I celebrated with him my 30th birthday yesterday and I couldn't be more happier. I am going to refer you to all my friends and call you again and again for every social event that I have and food is needed. Thank you so much Eric keep doing a great job thanking this platform for finding you. Heidi read more

We hired Chef Eric for my sister's 40th birthday, and he knocked it out of the park! Leading up to the event he was flexible, accommodating, and easy to work with. He let us explore many different courses and food options to land on the right menu for the occasion. We started with tray passed appetizers (shout out to Wendy, the amazing server that came with Chef Eric!), and our guests couldn't believe how good everything was. Some guests stayed inside the kitchen to watch him in action. Then we did a coursed dinner and every single item was so, so good. I can't event say what we liked best as each course was unique and flavorful, with each course standing on its own as a wonderful dish. Chef Eric and Wendy were kind, entertaining, with great service, and really made the night special. We would hire him back in a heart beat! Big thank you to Chef Eric and Wendy! read more

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I've been meaning to post a review about our NYE dinner experience with Chef Eric and Matt! First, we made NYE dinner arrangements with them a few weeks before our San Diego trip but didn't realize until we arrived - our Airbnb hardly had any supplies for dinner prep (utensils, dishware, etc.) I called Eric that day, and he handled everything for us at the last minute. Eric and Matt had the best energy when they got to the house - they were very friendly, accommodating and professional. Dinner and drinks were nothing short of amazing - every dish was delicious (we enjoyed our time so much that not many photos were taken), but we had the best time thanks to them. Thank you, Eric and Matt and we would love to have you again! read more

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Chef Eric cooked for our group of 9 and did a fantastic job. Every dish was a hit and he was great about working with our requests. I would definitely recommend him for your next dinner party. read more

We hired Chef Eric for a private dinner party at our house. We'd never done this before and didn't know what to expect, but all of our guests were raving about his food and the experience, and now we are hooked and want to make this a regular thing! I am not sure how he managed to put out such a range of delicious dishes from our kitchen, but each course was wonderful. He also came with his own set up, brought a wonderful server (thanks, Wendy!), and they cleaned up before they left! The whole experience was great from start to finish, and the food rivaled the best restaurants in town. We hope to have him back again soon! read more

I had the pleasure of trying Chef Eric's dishes when he was hired for a family dinner, I was not disappointed with any of them. Every food he made was delicious and fresh. He is very easy to work with, kind, professional and accommodating. I would definitely recommend him to all my friends and family! read more

Chef Eric and Matt were absolutely amazing! Our bachelor party group had the best time thanks to the delicious menu they prepared us and the energy they brought to our party! Eric was a pleasure to work with and we can't wait to hire him again. The cocktail hour before dinner was the perfect start to our evening and the charcuterie board was wonderful. We highly recommend Eric's butternut squash soup and the miso sake broiled chilean sea bass - everyone couldn't stop talking about them and everything he cooked for us! It was 5/5 across the board. Thank you, Chef Eric and team! read more

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Eric was awesome and the food was delicious, fillet didn't even need a knife to cut. Such a great experience! Thank you for a wonderful birthday celebration. read more