Wow and finally! I have been looking for a personal chef for years. I have tried many, but usually the experience is less than stellar due to menu, freshness, and how things are delivered and prepared to be reheated properly so the dish feels and tastes fresh... Income Chef Mat. Amazing diversity of menus that make you want to order everything, and with his background working in real restaurants with high end experience added, his meals come out amazing and delicious. He packages dishes perfectly so items stay fresh longer, and provides a menu with heating or preparation instructions that mean I can have an amazing meal ready in 5-15 minutes. For the price I have been saving a ton of money, eating amazing and healthy meals every day, and getting way more portions than I am ordering/paying for. If you are looking for a personal chef with high quality without over paying or sacrificing taste or quality, Chef Mat is your guy. I literally have not found anyone close. read more

Matt Fischer made an outstanding dinner for my crew last Christmas, cooking it right there in our kitche, then serving it, and topping it off by doing the dishes., He was extremely easy to work with, allowing me to create the fare I wanted while making suggestions to ensure it would be a meal to be remembered.... and it surely was! I wouldn't hesitate to have him back again....and again....and again!!., read more

Chef Matt catered our 10 year vow renewal ceremony. Everything was amazing! He was prompt, personable and very professional. My husband and I have also inquired about his other meal services and we were impressed with his knowledge of food allergies and dietary restrictions. We will for sure use his services in the future! read more

Chef Mat did a wonderful job. The food was delicious. The service was great. We had a private dinner for 12 with a 6 course menu. Chef Mat was easy to work with to design the menu and had great input and helped pair the wines. He left the kitchen spotless when he was done. Our guests had a really good time and meal. read more

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I've had the pleasure of being a client of Chef Mar, using both his weekly meal service and a private brunch. I recommend him for both without hesitation! I never imagined utilizing a chef for weekly meals but life was reaching a point where we needed help managing our time. His weekly meals are delicious and so easy to coordinate and get on the table. He has several menus to choose from and is always willing to try new things and customize to our requests. My three year old daughter loves his ramen and asks for her "special noodles from Chef Mat" Mat came in and cooked a very special brunch for my wife's birthday. From the food to the conversation, it was a delight. We can't wait to do it again and I'm still craving his fabulous bread pudding French toast and eggs Benedict. read more

Chef Mat was fantastic! He is very responsive and created a custom 5-course meal for our 8 guests. The food was fresh and delicious. The delivery and presentation was beautiful. Mat did all the serving and cleaning afterwards so we could relax and enjoy conversation with our guests. Mat was great engaging with our kids and guests and we learned some cooking tips. We did not only get a meal but 5+ star experience! read more

My proposal wouldn't have been such a success without Chef Matt!! He served a delicious 4 course meal for 10 people: crab cakes, ahi tuna nicoise salad, duck breast, and cheesecake in a chocolate sphere dome. The food was amazing and the dinner itself was timed perfectly. No course was rushed. Chef hid a ring pop inside my now fiancee's dessert so when she melted the chocolate, it revealed the ring and I proposed. Regarding the food, I've eaten at a lot of high end restaurants and I can honestly say that his food meets and exceeds that level of preparation and quality. The crab cakes (my favorite!) were especially good and had huge chunks of fresh crab in them and are, by far, the best crab cakes I have ever had. The ahi was amazing but the star of the show was definitely the duck breast. The skin was crispy and the duck itself was juicy and flavorful. Everything was seasoned perfectly and the presentation was stellar. Above all else, Chef's dessert made the whole proposal possible. She didn't have a clue! Thank you, Chef, for being a part of our special day and making it such an amazing experience. You will definitely be seeing us again! Please do yourself a favor and don't look for anyone else. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! read more

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I won't be bias because we are good friends with the chef & his wife but I highly recommend for all your personal chef needs. They're awesome with diet restrictions and had benefited to have his meals during a hard time for me health wise. His food is top notch and he can service casual gatherings to upscale. Great people behind EPICurean! Got to enjoy his food at a recent bridal shower and he even made vegetarian tostadas but on this day I had to try it all. read more

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Chef Matt is one amazingly talented chef! He follows every dietary guideline to the T. Very nice, humble, extremely knowledgeable in his profession and just an amazing overall experience. I am VERY strict with my paleo diet and everything he made for my week follows Paleo guidelines strictly. I'm new to the area, in law school and busier than ever - he works around your schedule so there is no added stress at all. Thank you, Chef Matt! Can't wait to see what's on next week's menu! A++++ read more

Boom Shalakalaka! Chef Mat makes tasty tacos.... my favorite. Try him once, try him twice. I used him for a first dinner date with my girlfriend and it totally won her over for less than a dinner out in Midtown and a crappy summer movie. read more

Chef Mat is WONDERFUL! I eat a vegan diet, and he did a wonderful job accommodating our family's dietary needs AND the food was delicious! I highly recommend his vegan spaghetti and meatballs even if you're not vegan. They were delicious! He also does a wonderful job preparing the menus and giving precise directions for re-heating food to preserve the food's quality and taste. Now, if I only could get him to move to my new hometown (New Orleans). read more

I'm very picky who I let into my life into my life professionally and personally... especially into my home for a private chef. Chef Matt has FAR exceeded the value I ever anticipated. He is very professional, friendly, trustworthy, and his meals are UNBELIEVABLE. You know the feeling when you go to a five star restaurant, take the food home, and wake up the next morning eating it for breakfast and it tastes even better than last night? I experience that every day!! (let the jealousy sink in) Now I can spend more time with my business I'm expanding, I can eat healthy, and have someone I can depend on to custom tailor a complete menu around my diet specific to what I want at an EXTREMELY affordable price for the VALUE he delivers. Very highly recommended. Five stars. read more

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Matt is extremely professional with amazing food. He catered our 10 year wedding anniversary for my wife and I. Everyone kept telling us how delicious the food was. Each person had a different personal favorite which tells you he accommodates to various peoples taste buds. read more

Chef Matthew is beyond talented. Weekly he comes to our home to prepare healthy and delicious meals for our busy family. Not only is he an amazing Chef, but he is trustworthy and professional. The food he prepares is delicious and he offers such a wide variety of options . You will NOT be disappointed. He has exceeded our expectations and 5 stars doesn't do him justice. read more

We had a lovely 4 course meal done by Chef Mathew for our wedding anniversary. I was a bit of a difficult customer because I love several different kinds of cuisine and wanted to indulge some for the special occasion and he totally accommodated me and made everything taste amazing! He was also very personable and we had a great time asking him about the food and enjoyed him sharing about his technique and the all natural and unprocessed ingredients he uses. What made him particularly awesome for our family is that my son has a severe allergy to nuts and Chef Mathew has personal experience with allergies and so, was able to make our meal safe for our son!! I'd give 10 stars just for that, if I could. Thanks Chef Mathew!! read more

Mat and his wife Sky created an unforgettable evening for our family. The food was spectacular, better than what you would get at any restaurant. It was such a pleasure to have them in our home, we loved the conversation. We will certainly have them come again. I would recommend their service to anyone - the best! read more

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Chef Mathew prepared 5 dinners for us in our home recently. This service was purchased for my family as a gift and it is by far the best gift anyone has ever given us. It made a challenging time much easier for us as we did not have to cook for ourselves but still were able to enjoy healthy, delicious meals at home. I cannot recommend Chef Mat high enough. He was so easy to work with - pleasant, accommodating and flexible. The menu options were extensive and the meals he prepared were phenomenal. My home smelled delicious for days! :) read more

Chef Mat was amazing! Every dish was fantastic and all of our guests said it was the best scallops they've ever had. He was on time, prepared, professional and a super nice guy. We will definitely do this again! Thanks! read more

Chef Mat has prepared a great meal for my work Christmas Party 3 years in a row now. We have had turkey with all of the fixings and this year we tried the Prime Rib. It is always a hit with everyone from work. To think that after years of going to different restaurants with our group and over paying and being dissapointed....WE HIT THE JACKPOT! I found Chef Mat on some random internet search and have not looked back. If you are even halfway considering EPICurean, go for it. You will be blown away. read more

So lucky to know someone who is so willing to share their knowledge of food with the community. Amazing guy. Takes care of his clients and genuinely cares for others. Thanks Mat for encouraging me to follow my passion for cooking thus helping me to start my business. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said! My girlfriend hired Chef Mat to cook for us on our anniversary. He was amazing! First he was able to make us a wonderful meal in a very cramped kitchen. He is a stickler for perfection he had something on the menu but called and asked if he can change it because what he had wasn't fresh enough. He also introduced us to a few new dishes. And throughout the whole meal he was able to explain his dishes and keep us entertained. I would highly recommend him to anyone thats looking for an amazing chef! It was worthy every penny!!! read more

We hired Chef Mat to cook dinner for our two sets of parents, to thank them for the endless, generous (& free!) babysitting they provide for our children. There were 6 of us total that evening. The evening was a surprise; our folks had no idea what to expect, only that we were having dinner. We divulged no info ahead of time, so they all assumed we were dining at a restaurant. When they arrived and learned that we had a personal chef preparing dinner at our home, I still think they didn't expect the level of professionalism and superiority of cuisine from Chef Mat that we would soon experience. We worked with Mat ahead of time to coordinate a well balanced menu that would please everyone. The one pivotal member of our party is my father-in-law, he is not a fan of seafood and his tastes are not as adventurous as the rest of us. However, the seared scallop with pancetta ring Mat prepared for our first course was ah-mazing and instantly my father-in-law was impressed. He ate every bite on his plate while raving about how delicious it was. My parents are world travelers and self-proclaimed "foodies" and their socks were knocked-off as well! So much so that my mother inquired about hiring Chef Mat to prepare a private dinner for her upcoming 65th birthday! Every single course seemed to out-shine the previous (if that is even possible) and we all literally licked our plates clean! We have a small and outdated kitchen with very little counter space. I was concerned that Mat would be restricted while preparing our feast for 6. However, he said all he needed was a working stove and oven, and he was right. He brought serving dishes, cookware, coolers, every single ingredient to put all the courses together. He also made recommendations for wine pairings ahead of time, so that we could plan ahead and be prepared with the right wine. In addition, our kitchen was clean and spotless when he left, he did all the dishes. Perhaps one of my favorite elements was not just the superb food, but the interaction with Chef Mat. He was thorough in explaining what we were eating, how he prepared it, and where he sourced it from. His friendly and easy-going personality made the evening that much more enjoyable. We are looking forward to hiring Chef Mat for another memorable dinner! read more

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Chef Mat prepared a fabulous family meal for my parents' 40th. We discussed the general guidelines of the menu and then he put together a tasty and beautiful 5 dish meal featuring yummy seasonal items He was simply a joy to work and will be welcome in our home we hope for years to come. What I have come to realize is that entertaining in the comfort of your own home without ANY of the work is so special. Instead of being tired and preoccupied with the food preparation, you are able to truly enjoy the experience. Finally, we have 2 kids and it was great for them to join us for the meal, but then go play while we all visited. I cannot recommend Chef Mat more highly!! read more

This company & the owner Mathew are unprofessional and are a waste of time to try and deal with. I would recommend looking elsewhere for such services. read more

Chef Matt was excellent, he cooked us a delicious 4 course meal for my friends and I. He was very professional and presented each course with a detailed description. His wife was there assisting and I noticed from the table as they were preparing the dessert how cute they were together and my though was these two would make a wonderful cooking couple on the food network! The highlight for me was the scallop. He mentioned most scallops are overcooked and once I tasted this I knew exactly what he meant. The medium rareness gave it a delightful mouth melting experience and the sweet corn purée added a perfect flavor to the dish. I highly recommend Chef Matt for a personal special event or romantic occasion. read more

Chef Mathew and his wonderful team did such an amazing job preparing delicious appetizers/finger food, a magical dinner, and a lovely brunch (the morning after) for our 25-person party. Chef Mathew spent quite some time putting together three different menus (appetizers, dinner, and brunch) to meet our expectations and our guests' strict dietary needs (i.e. religious, vegetarian options, and allergies). Throughout the whole process, he was very patient, understanding, creative, and accommodating. On the day of our event, we could neither believe our eyes, nor our taste buds! The food was incredibly exciting and delicious, and the presentations were mesmerizing. The three finger food dishes (Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Feta Cheese and Sherry Vinegar, Vegetable Empanadas with Roasted Pepper Romesco Sauce, and Roasted Stuffed Figs) were absolutely delicious and creative! And, the dinner afterwards was just out of this world, both with respect to taste and and presentation! Our four-course dinner menu included: 1. Polish beet soup (per our guests' request); 2. Heirloom Golden Beets with Goat Cheese "Croutons", Pickled Asparagus, Arugula and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette; 3. Seared Day Boat Scallops/Delta Asparagus with Sweet Corn Puree Micro Herbs and Sherry Gastrique; 4. Grilled Local Lamb Chops/Roasted Chicken Breast/Vegetable Gateau with Asiago-Yukon Gold Gratin and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes. The Polish beet soup that Chef Mathew made for us immediately got a perfect score from our Polish guests! The salad was very creative and unique. The scallops were done perfectly and our guests absolutely loved their lamb chop/chicken main dishes. All the ingredients that Chef Mathew used were fresh, and the quality and the presentation of the food were fine-dining level! For the brunch, we had Belgian Waffles with Strawberry Butter and Warm Maple Syrup, Quiche with Artichoke Hearts and Roasted Sweet Pepper, Gourmet Omelet Bar with Assorted Ingredients, Fruit Platter with Yogurt and Granola, Assorted Pastries, Fresh Baked Biscuits with Wild Flower Honey, and Orange Juice. Not only did Chef Mathew and his team make and serve delicious meals, they also did an incredible job cleaning the dishes and leaving the kitchen spotless for us. Moreover, they are all very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and sweet. Chef Mathew has an excellent taste and undoubtedly a true chef with a great personality! We are forever grateful for the lovely experience and the memories Chef Mathew and his team created for us and we are so looking forward to having them again for our next get-together. read more

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EXCEPTIONAL! Chef Matt went above and beyond for our dinner party. We had a party of 10 in our home and were served high end restaurant quality dishes that were phenomenal. He was easy to work with and made accommodations for our guests with dietary restrictions. We cannot say enough good about EPIcurean Chef. We will definitely be using him again. read more

I hosted a dinner party (8 guests) in our home in October. I corresponded with Chef Mathew, secured the date, and we decided on a menu. Although I was given the option to choose my menu, I told him it was a fall theme and let him design the menu. IT WAS AMAZING!! It was so wonderful to have a group of friends in my home and not have to worry about a thing except refilling the wine! Chef Mathew arrived on time, set up, served us, and then cleaned up too. We had four courses, all delicious, high-level food....AND beautiful on the plate. He served and introduced each course and gave us a little information on each dish. Will definitely use him again and I would highly recommend! read more

Chef Mat is the absolute best. We were introduced to him by a group of friends who gave us a gift certificate for Mat to cook for us in our home after we had twins. He provided us with the most amazing and delicious meals at a time when we needed it most. We just hired Mat to prepare a four course dinner in my home for a birthday party. Our 20 guests were treated to what a few called the best dinner party they've ever been to. Matt worked with me tailor a menu that turned out to be incredible. Every plate was put together perfectly. Beautiful presentation and absolutely delicious. Not only did he bring a few colleagues to help him serve food and wine, our home was left meticulously clean afterwards. I could not recommend Chef Mat highly enough. read more

Chef Mat came to the house and cooked for my wife's birthday. Amazing. I had requested a more interactive experience and he was happy to oblige. Mat was very engaging, explained what he was doing, how and why he was doing it and answered any questions we had. It was like having a friend come over and give you a cooking class while preparing the best food we have ever tasted. Good price, amazing food, great guy! read more

This is an unequivocal endorsement for Mathew! (EPICURAN PERSONAL CHEF) Mathew catered an engagement party for our daughter on 4/2/16. He far exceeded our expectations on all levels. We have several "foodie" friends" and all of them commented on the quality of the food, the balance in variety of food, and the presentation. His easy demeanor, genuine enthusiasm for his craft and interaction with our guests enhanced this special occasion. The food was delicious. We will recommend Mathew to our friends and utilize his services in the future. read more

Grandslam! I hired Chef Mathew from looking online. I new nothing about him at all other than what I read online, and I never even saw a picture of him(not that it matters but just for a face to the voice). From the point I contacted Mathew I felt the care and thought in helping me surprise my girlfriend. He prepared a couple 4 course menus from me to pick from. I told Mathew we will be upstairs having couples massages, so if he could just quietly come in and start with dinner target of 8:30, also I told him there will be a table set up in the front room with candles etc. After our massage I told my girlfriend lets walk down the street for dinner. Well as she walked down the stairs she was blown away by this guy(Mathew) in our kitchen dressed professionaly as a chef, and as kind as could be. We went into the front room, and he had lit the candles, poured wine, and layed a personalized menu of what we were having with a title on the menu. All I can say is Mathew was a hit!, He was kind, clean cut, professional, friendly, engaging but also aware. We started off with an appetizer of seared tuna, pickled green beans, quail eggs, and small sliced potatos. Second course was a heirloom beet salad, with goat cheese, main course was the best cooked salmon I have ever had over a rissotto, with fresh leeks. Desert was a light sponge cake, with fresh berries, a culee sauce. This guy put it on a tee, and hit it out of the park!!! Thanks Mat so much!!!! read more

I wasn't sure how I was going to pull off Thanksgiving meal this year...with a Black Friday due date and a house full my Italian in-laws, either cooking all day or the noise level was sure to send me into labor. I contacted Chef Mat, toying with the idea of having the meal prepared for our group of 10. As promised, the next day he delivered a proposed menu which was PERFECT! I booked the meal immediately. Opening each container of food was like opening presents at Christmas; each was met with ooooh and aaaah with my guests. The heating instructions were flawless and the food was amazing. Sadly, (or maybe appropriately) it was the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever served. The flavors, the proportions, the presentation...couldn't be beat. This won't be the last time I'll contact Chef Mat, in fact I'm certain he'll be hearing from us again very soon. read more

WOW! That one word sums up everything about Mat and the amazing meal he prepared for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday party. We chose Mat to prepare the meal based upon his numerous 5 star Yelp reviews and the photos of his beautifully plated food. He far exceeded our expectations at every step of the process. He and his wife Sky are delightful and served our 15 guests one of the best meals we had ever eaten. The intimacy of a multi-course meal served by a personal chef in the privacy of your own dining room can not be matched in a restaurant. Truly a very special occasion. I can not recommend Chef Mat highly enough. read more

AMAZING!! We wanted to do an upscale dinner party at our home with a private chef. After reading Mat's great Yelp reviews we knew he would create an evening that was unforgettable. The food and professionalism exceeded all of our expectations. All of our guests raved about the food, and still talk to us about how amazing the evening was. The food was the highlight of the evening. We are lucky we found him and can't wait to plan another dinner party. read more

Chef Matt did an amazing job for my group of friends. He responds quickly and is very accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious and very well thought out. I would highly recommend him for any dinner event. read more

Mathew and Sky provided a wonderful meal and personal service during my mom's 60th birthday party and dinner. Starting with passed appetizers during our cocktail hour and moving through our three course meal and finishing with serving the birthday cake. Mathew listened to all of our meal preferences and planned a delicious meal with all of my mom's favorites. The purees were so smooth, everything was cooked perfectly and the meal had a a great flow of flavors. I thought the cost was fair for the personal and professional service you are getting from the team. I would highly recommend Mathew and Sky to anyone looking for personal chef service in the Sacramento area. read more

After struggling to eat healthy after long days during the week, we stumbled upon chef Matthew who has changed our lives! We have used the home cooking service for two weeks now and it has been amazing. Matthew let's you select different meals throughout the week, works around your dietary restrictions, and creates tasty meals at an obtainable price. We definitely are happy we found epicurean and look forward to our future meals. Would highly recommend trying him out. read more

Chef Mat made a delicious four course meal for our small wedding (17 adults plus a sprinkling of kiddos). Everything was wonderful. We corresponded in advance to find the right menu, and we were not remotely disappointed with how our meal turned out. Our guests have not stopped talking about how good the food was and how professional the chef(s) were. Highly recommend. read more

I was lucky to be invited to a dinner party catered by Mat. The food and service were excellent. The flavors, textures and quality of ingredients were superb. A very strong recommend for this chef. read more