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    Chef Ron Oliver Catering

    5.0 (26 reviews)
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    "Kiss the Bride" cocktail hour
    Alex C.

    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Chef Ron puts on bespoke events with so many thoughtful details. He prepared and served the most memorable dinner for my sister and our 12 guests. The "action station" spring roll bar during cocktail hour took it to the next level. We really appreciate his ability to navigate dietary preferences and craft a very exciting and custom menu for us. Worth every penny and more. Thank you, thank you!

    He is a master at incorporating veggies into each course (well, not dessert, but ....)
    Robin S.

    I found Chef Ron through a local foodie group FB page where he was highly recommended. He and his staff were was amazing! I hired him for my 23-person wine dinner and they were a joy to work with throughout. Each course was unique, incredibly delicious, and beautiful. The service staff was top-notch and comparable to that of San Diego's best restaurants. Chef Ron hit it out of the park with his intense creativity (including the wonderful Mouton Rothschild ice sculpture which he surprised us with for the champagne reception). I've attended many a private dinner in SD and he is hands-down the best.

    I was truly blown away by Chef Ron and his wife. The moment they arrived he asked what kind of drink I wanted and made me one of the best margaritas I've ever had. (Even his drink was presented beautifully!) He cooked 2 different meals for us: formal dinner and a buffet brunch. Everything tasted amazing but what I felt really made an impact was their presence. They were down to earth, fun, and quickly became a part of the group. Since then, I have honestly been thinking of reasons as to why I would need their services again (haha). I will definitely be using their catering services for future events and HIGHLY suggest them to anyone!

    Erika B.

    Last night I had the most incredible dining experience - in my own home!! It was my 50th birthday and I had wanted to do something different. I did some research on private chefs and came across some stellar reviews of Chef Ron Oliver . I'd never had a private chef and found him to be so accessible...and the pre-planning was loads of fun. The dinner he and his team prepared and served blew us all away! It so exceeded my expectations (which were high). The food was absolutely delicious, things I would never be able to cook myself; the presentation was divine, and the service was flawless. Definitely 5 stars across the board. Check out the pictures of some of his incredible creations!

    Amazing dessert
    Robert Y.

    Was a guest at an event he catered and it was impeccable, the plating and entire experience was so beautiful. He explained and was very accommodating of dietary restrictions too

    Margarita R.

    I was lucky enough to have Chef Ron for a couple occasions, most recently my 40th birthday. He made the most amazing dinners beginning to end. His presentation and creativity is insane. He never did the same thing twice. If you are ever looking for a chef for a personal event I can/will only recommend him!

    I recently hired Chef Ron for a Valentine's family dinner. He went out of his way to make it extra special, adding so many details to the Valentine's theme, including a hearts of palm salad and heart shaped ice. My children were part of the dinner as well, and they loved it! He was very personable and even let them watch as he prepped the dishes! Chef Ron goes out of the way to make your special evening a memorable one! He will create a menu that is personable, creative and delicious! And before I forget, he also gives wine pairing suggestions! You will not regret hiring Chef Ron!

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    Thank you Nancy! Here's to many more years to come!

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