Called Jonathon 5 days before my wife's surprise birthday looking for help...he was awesome in…read morecoordinating the menu and getting everything organized. Then the food! I was looking for a heavy appetizer menu and he delivered. The poke, carpaccio, salmon and salads were amazing...I asked him to do a potato dish for my wife and she was super happy with the stuffed potato skins he made! All raved about the food and presentation.

Big thanks to Chef Jon and his wonderful team for preparing dinner for my family for the second…read moretime. Each of his dishes are delicious and he's able to come up with a menu to accommodate any dietary restriction. I'd highly recommend and can't wait to use his services again!

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!

We hired Chef Eric for a private dinner in Oceanside. He was great with communication, offered a…read morelot 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.

I booked Chef Chris Tzorin for a personal chef experience back in March 2025. I put a deposit down…read moreof $100. I was told to check in with him a week before the event which is in May 2025, so I checked in with him a week before. He texted me back and reassured me we're still good, but that we need to jump on a call. He never called me. I've reached out to him multiple times through text and Instagram since then over the last few days. He won't get back to me and now I understand, this guy is a scam artist. Not only did he ruin my event that I planned the week of, he stole $100 from me. What a joke. Do yourselves a favor and steer clear from this guy. His platform and website are completely fake and I'm going to report him.

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.

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!

We used this hibachi catering company for my husband's 30th birthday at an Airbnb and it was an…read moreabsolute hit. From start to finish, the experience was seamless - communication leading up to the event was clear, friendly, and super reassuring. I did some other research on different companies in the area and this was the easiest to order from and get estimates. Day of, the chefs showed up early, got set up quickly, and were ready to go right on time. The food was fantastic and there was so much of it - we were still enjoying leftovers for many meals afterwards. Beyond the food, the entertainment really made the night. The chefs were hilarious, engaging, and kept the whole group laughing with plenty of surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. This is such a great option for a big group and made the celebration feel extra special without having to leave the house. Highly recommend booking two chefs if you can - it keeps service moving quickly and doubles the entertainment value. Would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone looking to do something fun and memorable.

We hired Hibachi Catering as a post Thanksigivng surprise while family was in town and boy did they…read moredeliver! Not sure how we didn't think to do this sooner, but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we plan to use them again. For reference our grouped from age 5-83 and everyone was happy with the entertainment and food. They went above and beyond to make this a special event for our family. Thank you Hibachi catering!

Chef Ty was terrific! Arrived promptly, set up a wonderful table, chatted with out guests…read moreproviding a very interactive and great experience they loved. And, of course THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Thank you Chef Ty!!!

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.

Great and wonderful experience. Good info and detailed pricing. They cleaned up well in the houseread more

Roshi catered my husband's birthday dinner at our house with 4 other couples. The food,…read morecommunication and service was all great.

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!

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 had a party a few months ago. We had 100 guests at our home a few months ago and I HIGHLY…read morerecommend Jeff and his team. Everything was literally perfect! He met with us at our home well before the party to help plan everything out. We didn't have to worry about a thing. I would use him again in a second. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

Jeff was our caterer for our wedding and we cannot recommend him enough! He was super easy to talk…read moreto and walked us through not only our catering questions and needs, but he was extremely knowledgeable and provided his guidance throughout our entire wedding planning journey. We had so many calls with Jeff and he was extremely patient with all our questions. We took a chance since Jeff did not offer food tasting but I can now say that all his first star reviews are true! Our guest LOVED the food and raves about it. We decided on tray past appetizers and a buffet dinner. We also included a meat carving station. Throughout the entire process, Jeff recommended what he thinks our guest would like and what options complemented each other based on our choices. We also LOVED the food and the tray past appetizers we chose were so good! I wish we were able to have more! Hopefully more of my friends will host weddings and I can attend another wedding that Jeff caters! We highly recommend Jeff and he was soo amazing to work with. Thank you so much Jeff for such an amazing night!