This review is long overdue!…read more 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!

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

Went to Taste, the food truck:…read more Tiramisu 100000/5 Omg this was super delicious. It's clearly homemade due to the uneven layers. I have never tasted a tiramisu like this before! If you're sick of all tiramisu tasting the same, you gotta try this. The top cream layer is like an sweet whisked egg white you'd have in cocktand the coffee soaked layer tastes like perfectly balanced bitter coffee liqueur. The two blend so well together. I really was not expecting this to taste so amazing. Cajun seafood polenta 3/5: I liked the variety of seafood in this dish. There was salmon, some white fish, calamari maybe, and shrimp. The only thing is the seafood is definitely not fresh. I could tell when they cooked it as the fishy smell was very strong. The saving grace of this dish are the pickled onions. They provided a fresh contrast to an otherwise very heavy and rich polenta. The polenta itself has a mild chipotle flavor. I was hoping for a more cajun zing. The sauce on top seems to be a spicy mayo and was pretty good. Also this is only good fresh. I tried it again the next day and the polenta got very mushy and the seafood smell amplified.

I hired Chef Chris Tzorin of Taste Collective Food Truck for a community/neighborhood event with…read moreapproximately 70 RSVP'd attendees, and a confirmed total cost of $1,450. Early communication was strong--Chris was excited about the booking, attentive, and responsive. He promptly returned my calls after I texted, and after we confirmed the date and time, he requested a $150 deposit via Venmo, which I paid. As the event date approached, communication broke down. Texts went unanswered. About one week before the event, Chris finally called to say his truck had been in an accident and that the booking was "up in the air." He asked for a few more days to try to make it work and said he would call with an update. He never did. With 70 people expecting food and no reliable confirmation, I could not risk going without a vendor. I texted him to cancel and requested a refund of the $150 deposit. Chris replied the next day asking for more time; I explained that was not possible because I needed to secure a replacement immediately. Since then, I have sent multiple follow-up texts and emails requesting the Venmo refund. There has been no response and no refund. I was ultimately able to book another food truck for the event. While the initial interactions were professional, the lack of follow-through after the reported accident, the failure to provide a timely update, and the ongoing refusal to return the deposit left me scrambling one week out and out $150 with no service provided. I've also seen claims that Chris has supposedly "found God" and is in a much better place than he was in the past. It's hard to reconcile that with keeping a customer's deposit and then ignoring repeated requests for a refund. Finding God and refusing to return money you didn't earn don't go together. I cannot recommend Taste Collective / Chef Chris Tzorin for events that require dependable communication and clear financial accountability.

Chef Peter is the real deal. I contacted him to cater our firm's holiday party this year. From…read morefirst contact to the two months leading up to the event, he was responsive and kind. He worked with me on a menu and he delivered my vision. Even with extreme circumstances (another vendor broke our garage door 24 hours before the event) Chef Peter and his crew took it in stride. They were on time and hauled their heavy equipment in and got straight to work. He was basically cooking/grilling on one side of our building (back patio), having to run back forth to the interior kitchen and sink. He and his crew worked SO hard that night. They are very professional. Every plate was perfect, they cleared the tables and made sure everything was spotless when they left. I also hired Jacob the Bartender (he works with Chef Peter) and WOW! Crafted cocktails and excellent service. Every person who was late to my party was sat and had a drink in their hand in less than a few minutes. Jacob was a pleasure to work with. Great bartender. I could not ask for a better duo for the night. Also big thanks to Tomas and Erick - their waitstaff. Amazing night they pulled off. I'm a perfectionist. Type A host. I'm very particular on how I throw my parties and Chef Peter surpassed my expectations & more. My entire firm will not shutup about how amazing the food and service was. The party was a hit and I believe it was because of the food & bar. I will 100% hire this team again for future events.

Exceptional service, easy to work with and very responsive. Everything you look for in working with…read morea private chef for an event. The food and presentation were outstanding! So glad I was lucky enough to find Chef Peter. Our event couldn't have gone better!

Excellent job extremely professional, good food good people highly recommend can't wait to find…read moreanother event to schedule. Awesome

Ana and Jonathon were great to work with and made planning super easy! Would definitely book again.read more

We had a great experience with Chef Ty for my parents 60th wedding anniversary at our Airbnb in La…read moreJolla. He was great, organized, communicative! The service was excellent. You should definitely use him for your next party or event!

Chef Ty has been to my house more than once, and he is wonderful! He's was a great communicator…read morewhen planning the menu and discussing the fine details and budget parameters. He brought a fun energy to my dinner party, and his food was delicious.

Chef Zico was absolutely incredible! He prepared an amazing sushi feast for my cousin's…read morebachelorette party, and every dish was beautifully prepared and delicious. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he catered to everyone's individual preferences and dietary needs. His hand rolls were especially incredible and definitely a highlight of the evening! Beyond the food, Chef Zico was professional, personable, fun, and incredibly kind. He made the entire experience feel special and effortless, and he was such a wonderful addition to the celebration. We couldn't have asked for a better chef or experience. I would highly recommend Chef Zico for any special occasion, you will not be disappointed!

There aren't enough words for Chef Daniel. He was able to come on short notice to create a gorgeous…read morefeast for my family and I. It was my wife's birthday and she was just four days out of the hospital after giving birth, so I wanted to do something REALLY special. Well--this was it. Chef Daniel delivered on all fronts...quality of ingredients, service, communication..you name it. Multiple people said it was the best sushi they had ever had. Chef helped make this the most memorable night. I could not recommend him more!

We hired Joe and his wife for my father-in-law's 70th birthday celebration, and yet again they…read moreabsolutely exceeded every expectation! From the moment they arrived, they brought a calm, professional, and genuinely warm energy to our home. It always feels like we are being hosted by longtime friends who just happened to be incredibly talented chefs when they are serving. Every single dish was perfection -- beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and bursting with flavor. Beyond the food, what truly stood out was their kindness. They were attentive yet never intrusive, and they handled everything effortlessly: setup, service, and cleanup. It allowed us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our celebration without lifting a finger. If you're considering hiring a private chef for a special occasion, look no further. Joe and his wife, Laura helped make this milestone birthday unforgettable, and we are already looking for an excuse to book them again!

We hired The Branded Chef to cook at our home for my husband's 40th birthday, and the entire…read moreexperience exceeded every expectation. Joe, Laura, and Sergio were incredibly professional, warm, and attentive from start to finish. They made everything feel seamless and special -- not just a dinner, but a true experience. The curated menu was outstanding. Every single dish was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. We were completely stuffed by the end but kept going back for more because it was just that good. Beyond the incredible food, what really stood out was how special they made the evening feel. It was relaxed, celebratory, and truly memorable -- exactly what I had hoped for. I'm so grateful we chose The Branded Chef for such an important milestone. We would absolutely book Joe and his team again without hesitation!