My friends hosted a dinner party for me, and Chef Ryan brought out the best! Every bite was better than the next, creating the perfect birthday celebration. Highly recommend! Chefé Productions makes any event unforgettable with exceptional culinary creations. read more

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Chef Ryan and his crew made a celebration luncheon for my work colleagues extra special and "luxe!" We had a grazing table, 4 different tapas and 2 desserts--from beginning 'til the end, my group were amazed at the quality and depth of flavors of each dishes. Moreover, we had a few food sensitivities and I don't know how he did it, but he managed to create a menu which accommodated everyone's needs. I have so many guests asking for his contact information--I just worry he will be too busy for the next time I need his special magic! I will definitely have him return for our next big celebration :) read more

Chef Ryan is amazing to work with from start to finish! His food is incredible and the atmosphere and tone he brings to the table is matched. We've worked with Ryan 2x times now and plan for round 3 for my 40th! Each plate he served was amazing and he really provided a start to finish luxury experience without a feeling of "stuffiness". He cooked start to finish, washed and cleaned up everything and left my kitchen cleaner than he got it!better than any restaurant experience and in the comfort of my own home. It doesn't get better than that! So delicious, so grateful to have met Chef Ryan and highly recommend!! read more

We hired Ryan for our engagement party because he came highly recommended by our venue. We wanted a taco bar to go with the craft beers and Ryan came up with an amazing menu! Everything was fresh and handmade including the tortillas. We got so many compliments from our guests on the food. Ryan also made sure we didn't run out of food and many people went back for seconds. I would definitely hire Ryan again for any future parties! read more

We hired Ryan for my husband's birthday and everything was fantastic! From the communication beforehand about menu options to the set up to the spotless cleanup everything was professional and went smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and Ryan explained every dish as it was served. Ryan is a supremely talented chef and the quality of the food was like a 5 star restaurant. I would absolutely hire Ryan again for any other event we have in the future! We only took a couple of pictures of the salad and appetizer unfortunately but you get the idea of the beautiful presentation! read more

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We've hired Chef Ryan for multiple private dining occasions. Every single time, it's been a hit. He works with us to customize a creative menu. There's really nothing he can't cook and cook flawlessly. It's fancy and luxurious, while being authentic and comfort style at the same time. Everyone from our elderly parents to our little kids smash the entire multi-course meal. Nothing is left on our plates, it's all that good! On top of that, Chefe (as we call him) is just an awesome guy with a funny and charming personality. read more

The chef came to our house for my mom's birthday and the courses were very much customizable if there were any items you were looking to avoid. They cook right in front of you, and you don't need to provide anything for them to cook. They describe what's in the course when they serve it to you, and the dishes are incredibly creative. For example, the bright melon soup and fried dough course, which was a perfect starting course. The melon soup really makes the whole course come together, and it was something new for us to try. The Chilean sea bass course was cooked perfectly with a nice crust and everything had bright fresh summer vegetables. When they left. The stove was cleaner than when they started. They also did a great job of serving the kids separately. We had a great time. read more

This review is long overdue. We hired chef Ryan for my Dad's 75th birthday this summer and he more than delivered. My Dad is a big steak guy, so we asked Ryan to prepare a classic steak house style meal, and he added in some Latin flavors which we more than enjoyed. Each dish came out in a timely manner and was plated to perfection. If you enjoyed a course he is more than happy to prepare another portion of it for you. All of our guests were blown away from the experience. Afterward, our entire kitchen was spotless which is something that we were not expecting and so appreciative of. My father is someone that can no longer get out due to his disabilities so it was extra special to be able to bring the steakhouse to him. Thank you Ryan for a great experience for myself and my family. Please do yourself a favor and book him now! You will not regret it. read more

A phenomenal dining experience, couldn't have asked for more. I contacted Chef Ryan for my all-girls birthday brunch, and he was super communicative and personable. He understood my vision for our meal, and prepared the perfect 5 course meal, making accommodations for those who did not eat meat. Chef Ryan and his assistant arrived promptly with all of the supplies they needed. He was friendly and professional to guests and explained each dish as they were served. Though our brunch was all female, Chef Ryan was kind enough to sneak a couple of dishes to my fiancé who was hiding away in the garage doing his projects, I thought that was very thoughtful. Now let's talk about the most important thing, the actual food. Oh my gosh, so amazingly delicious, that you will be so stuffed, but not want to let a morsel go to waste. The passed appetizers were a great way to start off the meal, though be forewarned, they are so delicious, you will be tempted to fill up before the main courses. Probably my favorite appetizer dish was the soft dough fried and wrapped in bacon, how could you go wrong with that right?! The bread was cooked to perfection. Each course was unique and amazing, so to keep things short, I'll just say each dish was a 5/5! Or even a 6/5 ;) On our menu was: Passed appetizers for cocktail hour: (5/5) Pasta Frita, soft pasta dough fried and dusted in parmesan and draped with prosciutto, bacon wrapped scallops and salsa verde, seared chicken spiedini, with lemon and oregano. 1st course: (5/5) Biscuits and Gravy- buttermilk biscuits, chorizo gravy, soft scrambled eggs, chorizo bits. 2nd course: (5/5) Lobster Benedict- poached egg, avocado mash, English muffin with jalapeño hollandaise. 3rd course: (5/5) "Bacon n Egg "- crispy pork belly glazed in chipotle honey jus, scotch egg, soft sexy grits. 4th course: (5/5) Surf n turf- cast iron filet mignon with sauce au poivre, rosemary crusted prawn, potato puree. 5th course (5/5) Dessert: Vanilla bean panna cotta with strawberry compote and candy cashew. I most definitely recommend Chef Ryan for your private parties, you will have an amazing dining experience, you won't regret it! read more

Once again chef Ryan killed it for our Mom's 80th birthday extravaganza! The food, service, seasoning and just attention to detail was absolutely incredible. We want to think of more ways to have the chef cook for us. He mentioned he's going on the Chopped TV show and we know he will win! Highly recommend!! read more

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Chef Ryan created an amazing dining experience for my family for a special birthday celebration. He communicated in a timely manner, and I appreciated that we collaborated on the menu. Each item in the four course meal was presented beautifully and was delicious! Chef Ryan and his team were friendly and efficient and interacted well with our group. I would not hesitate to hire him, for future events. read more

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Wow, he has done it again! Absolutely blown away from this amazing experience from Chefé! A surprise 60th birthday dinner for my mother in law was an absolute hit! The food was so freakin yummy, the experience was divine, and we loved how Chefé explained each dish when it was served to us. Thank you Chefé for making my mother in law's 60th birthday, a day to remember! read more

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My husband hired Chef Ryan for my birthday, and him and his team were freaking AMAZING! From start to finish, everything was so delicious and fun. The menu was curated by him and SO GOOD. He also told us which wines to get in advance to pair with each dish. They were also plated sooo nicely, like we were at a fancy restaurant. Chef Ryan was not only super talented in the kitchen but also a really cool and chill guy that gives good vibes. He interacted with our friends and added a personal touch that made the night feel even more special. At the end of the night his team was so thoughtful and cleaned our entire kitchen, and even swept and vacuumed our floors! Our kitchen looks spotless lol. If you want an unforgettable dining experience for your next event, I can't recommend Chef Ryan enough. He made the birthday celebration truly memorable! We'll def be using him again. read more

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Chef Ryan did a birthday dinner for two and it was so good! He, similar to other reviews, customized a menu for us, going over likes and dislikes. He came prepared and we didn't have to provide anything and cleaned up everything afterwards. Of course the food was excellent and would absolutely hire again. read more

I have had the pleasure of having Chef Ryan and his crew twice now for a Birthday Bunch and going away dinner. He executed an amazing dinner and brunch. I have perfected scrambled eggs now thanks to him. Adding his personal touch to each dish was memorable. Thank you again for an epic meal. read more

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Chefe came highly recommended from a friend and so we hired him and his crew for a private birthday dinner party for 12. He was super nice and professional. The food was beautifully presented and each course explained and it was all so delicious!! I have food allergies and he took those requests seriously and delivered an epic meal and a lifetime memory. Him and his crew helped with ensuring the kitchen was left spotless afterwards. Will definitely book again! read more

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Excellent food & service! Dinner was 5 stars. The seabass & wagyu was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be using him again!! I highly recommend. read more

Amazing! Food was exceptional. Midpoint through our meal we had to move our whole dinner inside because the winds were kicking up so much outside. The whole crew moved everything in for us without any complaints AND chef Ryan still managed to perfect the next course which was a filet cooked to perfection. The seasoning and flavoring was delicious. Everything was top notch. The team came and cooked a perfect meal. They cleaned up everything and threw away all the trash. They did so much work and we didn't have to lift a finger. Chef Ryan personally is such a fun and kind person. You can tell that he genuinely loves to cook and has so much fun in the process. We loved his cool demeanor and friendly style which made it seem like he was just cooking for family and friends. We appreciated him very much. We had a group of 6 adults and 6 kids. The adults couldn't stop complimenting each bite that we took. The kids had their own elevated courses and they loved it! They said that he's the best chef ever!!! Courses were good in size so that we weren't overly stuffed at the end. Paced out well and beautifully presented. read more

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Where do I even start?! Ryan and his team were beyond amazing...! We hired them for a holiday party at our house and from start to finish they were just wonderful to deal with. The food was amazing, everything was designed with such care, they even cleaned up after! We will definitely be working with them again. Well done Chefe Productions! read more

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Dinner wine party for 8. We put together one of his recommended menus with a few additions. Chef Ryan executed a flawless 5 star fine dining experience that all my guests and family really enjoyed. We will definitely be booking Chef Ryan again very soon. If you are looking for a Michelin fine dining experience he is your guy. read more

Ryan made my birthday extra special! He listened to what I wanted then added his own amazing flair. Guests were all extremely satisfied and couldn't stop raving about the food. Amazing read more

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Chefe did it again...WOW! The first time he cooked for us was an intimate 6-person dinner. This time it was a 20-person BBQ with delicious smoked carnitas, smoked brisket that just melted in your mouth, and OMG the pork belly! I wish I had taken more pictures, but you can hear the sizzle of the pork belly in the video. The Spanish rice and Mexican cowboy beans and crispy tortillas plus all the amazing sauces...off the chart delicious!!! Thank you again Chefe for the amazing food and rolling with the last minute request for dessert...the bananas foster was a big a hit! I'm already trying to figure out the next event!!! read more

I've had the pleasure of sampling Chef Ryan's cuisine during his Tuesday night pop-up events at Dana Point Ale House, and I'm thoroughly impressed by his skills and creativity. At these pop-ups Ryan puts his own unique spin on classic comfort foods, evident in dishes like his tacos done with burgers ala In-N-Out, kimchi bacon-wrapped hot dogs, and smoked baby back ribs. He manages to balance complex flavors and fuse different cuisines into approachable, craveable plates. Everything I've tried from Ryan has been thoughtfully executed and, most importantly, delicious. Notably, Ryan also offers incredible vegan dishes that can entice even the staunchest carnivore. At one of his pop-ups, I've tried his crispy avocado taco made with chipotle aioli, cabbage, tomatillo salsa, and served on a fresh corn tortilla. Each component came together flawlessly, blending textures and flavors in a satisfying meat-free taco. Ryan clearly puts care into crafting plant-based options that don't feel like an afterthought. Beyond his innate culinary abilities, it's clear that Ryan puts care into sourcing quality ingredients and crafting menus that appeal to a wide range of palates. His pop-ups draw a loyal crowd for good reason. His charismatic passion for food also shines through in his personable interactions, which complement the outstanding cuisine. I'm a broke boy for South OC standards, so I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing him catering an event or as a personal chef. But Ryan has a knack for making familiar comfort foods special where there's not much to hide. If the catering menus he offers are anything like the pop-up fare I've enjoyed then guests to those events are in for a treat. I'm sure his abilities to craft truly complex dishes there are out of this world. read more

I hired Ryan and his staff to cook a Mother's Day dinner at my home on Sunday and I need to say it was the most incredible dinner I have ever had in my life! read more

Pros: Awesome food, easy to work with Cons: None that I can think Reached out to Chef Ryan to help plan a Sunday Brunch for my wife's birthday. After putting a deposit to secure the date, he came up with a first pass on a multiple course menu for eight people and he was very accommodating on making slight edits. In general, he hit the mark on the menu after answering a couple questions. On the day of the brunch, Ryan and Stephanie came early before guests arrived to do some initial prep. When guests arrived, he was super friendly and was still able to space out the food appropriately. The food was amazing. Definitely felt like one of those fancy coursed menus at a nice restaurant. Presentation was great and so was flavor. If you're looking for an amazing private dining experience for a special occasion, hit up Chef Ryan and Chefe Productions to make it happen! read more

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Where do I start.... making the phone call to chef Ryan, I was a like a kid at a candy store! I really was excited and talking about food that I really enjoy eating is a big part of me and people who know me, know that! He was so open to my ideas and suggestions, but honestly, I wanted him to do what he does best when he's in his element! Let me tell you... HE DELIVERED AND THEN SOME for my birthday dinner! I told him a dessert that I had not had since being pregnant my son that my friends had made for me for a birthday, which was a Bavarian cream cake, so it meant so much more to taste it again after a long time... I'm literally teary eyed right now, because he made it & it brought back such special memories! I even had some leftover to enjoy on my actual bday (the next day) From appetizers during my cocktail hour and mingling with some amazing friends & family, was a great start to our evening! We had an intimate dinner with a four course meal & all served with perfect time between each course. He came out with every meal and explained every intricate ingredient to the inspiration behind it and you can seriously tell his passion and it all was evident in his cooking! The portions were perfect & temperature to each meal spot on! He had amazing sous chefs who helped with prep, cooking, & serving! It was the best night of amazing food and amazing people that I had in a long time, perfect way to celebrate me! Thank you to Chef Ryan and his sous chefs for seriously one amazing birthday dinner celebration for this lucky gal! read more

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It was my mother's and husband's birthday, and I wanted to do something special. They both love food! So I requested a special menu from Chef Ryan. He was quick to respond and crafted a beautiful lunch menu for my family. Everyone was raving about the food! The taste and the display was amazing! We were blown away. Chef Ryan also threw in a few surprises for us and for my nephews!! It was so sweet and it made everyone so happy . We had a great experience and highly recommend! read more

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Chef Ryan and his team was Amazing! From day 1, the whole process was super easy and smooth. He has multiple food options and was so willing to accommodate any diet restriction. I have a vegan friend in the group and her food was as delicious as the rest of the group! We did 6 course dinner and each course exceeded our expectations. We were so happy and full by the 4th course . His team was able to pack the rest of the food for us for later. And they left the kitchen spotless and honestly cleaner than when they came in! Definitely will be using his service again read more

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Holy crap, what a night! If you are looking for a profession AMAZING personal chef look no more! Chef Ryan and his staff blew our minds! We had a dinner of 10 people 6 courses with a bourbon pairing! Chef went to extra lengths to also create a featured cocktail with very meal! If that wasn't enough the also accommodated everyone allergies and food preferences without even thinking twice! I can't not write enough about chefe productions! Chef Ryan if kind, professional, easy going and his food is high end, due to his extensive culinary background! His staff cleaned everything they used and really elevated the experience! What you are all Wondering is how was the food! 20 out of 10! The chef communicated with me all week about what he was creating and it truly surpassed expectations! The whole experience made me want to stop eating out and hire to eat in! I didn't take any pictures of the food because I was too busy trying to eat it all!!! But I attached our group to give cheers to chef Ryan! You will be seeing us again! Thank you for all your do, keeping it profession and fun, and having us all wanting more food from chefe production! read more

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After we decided to go with Chef Ryan for our 14 person, very intimate wedding, his process for choosing the perfect menu was super interactive. Within a week he designed a four course meal that had us counting down with our mouths watering. On the wedding day, we could feel that Chef Ryan and his team shared the same excitement we all had for this special day. The food and service went way beyond what my wife and I could have ever imagined. We are foodies and have pretty much decided that the four courses we had with our family yesterday tops anything we've had here in Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles. He should open up a kitchen already, seriously. But then couples like us wouldn't have such a bad ass wedding! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts and stomaches. read more

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Our dinner with Chef Ryan at our home was incredible! I cannot recommend him highly enough! And we can't wait to have him back! We hosted a dinner party for 10 guests and he truly hit it out of the park with his spectacular culinary skills, gracious spirit, impeccable service (he brought two chef assistants who served us our meal downstairs in our patio) and creative menu! He served one of the best meals ever - and my husband and I fancy ourselves "foodies" who have travelled abroad a great deal and have had some marvelous meals along the way. We called Chef Ryan as we were throwing a dinner party for some good friends we used to go on vacation with to Mexico (Rosarito) each summer in our 20's and early 30's. We are all now in our late 40's and wanted to throw a fun, nostalgic reunion party with an upscale Baja lobster style Puerto Nuevo dinner experience. Chef Ryan blew us and our guests away with his five course menu starting with tray passed appetizers. He even cut a few of the small flowers from our garden and decorated our plates with them! We were served delectable chicharron con carne, crispy porkbelly and halibut ceviche tostaditas to start and from that moment on we all knew we were in for a very special treat! After we all sat down for dinner the deconstructed Caesar salad was heavenly, the fish taco was joyous - introducing us to novel tastes and textures reminiscent of our trips to Mexico but winking at our trips to Paris. And the filet mignon course was exquisite. Ruth Chris, Morton's and Capital Grille need a tutorial from Chef Ryan - because I have never had a better and more tender melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon and the ancho chile mole sauce was out of this world. Then, he served us a Grilled Lobster tail (dense yet tender and sweet and light) and homemade flour tortillas - made by his assistant in our kitchen right before serving. Last, we enjoyed chipotle chocolate cake with ganache and ice cream and freshly made churros with salted caramel and Mexican chocolate (all of this created in our home kitchen). Our guests took Chef Ryan's business card home with them for their own future parties and we were left with an afterglow for the next few days! We were sincerely wowed by the whole experience! I am thankful and grateful to have been connected with Chef Ryan and will use him for many dinner parties in the future! If private chefs were given Michelin stars - he deserves all the stars! Thank you Chef! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! read more

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I hired Chefé Productions for my husband's 40th birthday dinner. I told him what I wanted, and he created the perfect menu to accommodate all of our guests. We were all amazed by Chef Ryan's skillz. Every. Single. Morsel. Was. DELECTABLE! I wish I could eat his food every day. He prepared an amazing amuse bouche, salad, crab cakes, surf n turf (steak, lobster, and sea bass), and then he concocted a crazy delicious dessert that I now dream about. (See the photos) I highly recommend this chef, folks! Contact him pretty far in advance, as he stays booked! read more

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Once again Chef Ryan and his amazing crew created an unbelievably delicious and totally fun evening for us in our home to celebrate the holidays. We chose for our group of 17 to have multiple passed "heavy", creative, complex and fabulous savory items during the evening instead of a buffet or seated scenario. It couldn't have been better!! Crazy good. He then followed up with 3 amazing passed desserts. Our guests were thrilled with the food options and we were all so happy with his team as well that included Chef Andrea, Emma and Isiah. The food was constantly being fired up and passed on small plates while hot and absolutely perfect. Creative, interesting, well balanced, beautiful presentation and more. Our kitchen was left immaculate which was also really appreciated. Chef Ryan is not only incredibly talented but just a delight to work with and one of the nicest and most fun people you could meet. We feel so incredibly lucky to have been introduced to him and have had him cook for us 5 times now and look forward to our next time already. Thank you so much Chef!! read more

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Chefe was incredible from beginning to end! It was an amazing experience and made it a very special night. From the first delicious bite of ceviche to the mouth watering flourless chocolate cake....and everything in between. He was wonderful at walking through each dish and accommodating to food allergies. Would highly recommend Chefe! read more

I hired Chef Ryan for a lunch at home. It was one of the best experiences I've had. Chef Ryan is a master at what he does. I told him what style of cuisine we like and had a great menu the taste of the food was amazing. He is very accommodating with change request. I asked him to prepare some extra apperizer and he responded quickly to an item not on the menu. Thank you Chef Ryan and Amanda for the amazing experience we had. I highly recommend him and I will definitely hire The Chefe production again. read more

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Had such a great experience using Chefé productions to cater a work event today. Amanda was exceptional. She was on time & friendly, set up a beautiful display & the food was DELICIOUS. My clients were highly impressed by the food quality and presentation. If you are looking for someone to take care of the food for an event from start to finish & not have to worry about a thing I HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Chef Ryan worked wonders in our kitchen. It was so good that I immediately wrote this rave review... seriously he just left and it was seriously that good! My wife's parents were surprised by the treat of a quiet candle lit dinner in the comfort of our own home with their adult children. Chef Ryan made a five course masterpiece with an appetizer to boot. It was a culinary carnival with wonderful explanation of each dish by the chef himself. Even though my sister-in-law promised me he juggled knives, which he unfortunately didn't, he still did not disappoint! I'd take mix master chef Ryan's magic in the kitchen over a knife juggler any day! Bon appetit! read more

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Very good meals everything was do delicious . Chef Ryan is amazing. Had a great experience , would definitely recommend ! Each course was a work of art, both in presentation and taste. The ingredients were fresh and meticulously chosen. The attention to detail in every dish was truly impressive, showcasing the chef's dedication to his craft. Our party of 8 was really pleased with the whole experience read more

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Delicious meal. Chef Ryan and Emma were amazing and super friendly! All the food was amazing, I would say my favorite course was the Drunken Banana Dessert and the steak. read more

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Chef Ryan cooked a tasting menu for my birthday, a gift from family. It was fantastic from start to finish. He was fun to plan the menu with, open to suggestions and creative in the dishes served. He gave great guidance for choosing wines to pair with his menu. And when I had to postpone he was so gracious in accommodating me. The food was fabulous. He started with an amuse bouche of an Italian dumpling with fried prosciutto. So light and delicious. Appetizer was ahi tuna three-way (which turned out to be my favorite course). The flavors he created were outstanding. Then a scotch egg on asparagus with a delicious sauce -- I have never had one before. It was cooked to perfection, solid white with creamy yolk, surrounded by a light and crunchy coating, adorned with edible flowers. The seafood course was grilled scallops with yuzu mayo and peas pureed and whole. The scallops melted in the mouth and the may was an unexpected flavor note. The entree was tenderloin with demi glace, broccoli, and a lobster tail over delicious mashed potatoes. The demi glace was delicious. Finally dessert: four different mini-selections! Chocolate, panna cotta, fruit crumble, mini stuffed sweet tortillas. Outstanding. Throughout the prep and meal Ryan and Stephanie were so fun to talk to, Ryan fielded our many cooking questions so kindly and he clearly has amazing culinary chops (as can be seen in his resume). And the kitchen was spotless when they left! What a treat!! I can't say enough good things about them. And I'm looking forward to an occasion when I can have them back! read more

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