Chef Ryan and the Santa Barbara Chef Collective were fantastic to work with for my father-in-law's…read more80th birthday dinner celebration. They were extremely responsive and easy to work with in planning everything, reasonably priced, and delivered a delightful dinner experience! I wouldn't hesitate to book them again on my next Santa Barbara visit.

We spent a long weekend in Montecito/Santa Barbara with five other couples celebrating my wife's…read more50th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. One of the highlights of the weekend was the meals prepared by SB Chef Collective. They handled breakfast each morning, lunch one day, and dinner on our final night--and "amazing" would be an understatement. We truly appreciated their professionalism and their flexibility in accommodating our group's wide range of dietary preferences. A special shout-out to our breakfast chef, Kelly, who even whipped up Bloody Mary mixers at the last minute one morning. I would highly recommend SB Chef Collective to anyone planning to spend a few days in the area.

Josie has been the personal chef for my clients for the past 3 years and she is PHENOMENAL!!!! Not…read moreonly is she super easy to work with, but her food is so delicious. And she knows how to cook for all types of palates, ages and appetites. My clients have an especially particular set of dietary needs and allergies that must be worked around. We have had a hard time finding a chef that knows how to adjust to those needs while keeping the food selections, fresh, delicious, and diverse, but with Josie, it's just been so easy since Day 1. They also have 2 toddlers and she always suggests healthy and fun selections for them and they LOVE it! She's also a great cooking tutor and is always happy to help and answer any and all questions. And get this...we are in Los Angeles and Josie is in Santa Barbara...but THAT is how valuable she is to us! We get her food brought down to LA from Santa Barbara. Yes. Believe it when I say Chef Josie is one of the best! When it comes to working parties and events that my clients host, once again, she makes it all so easy and her attention to detail is absolutely precise! For example...We hosted a pizza party because the house had a new wood-fired brick pizza oven installed. I discussed this with Josie, and at the time, she had never worked with wood-fired pizza ovens. However, the very next day she sent me all the information she had researched on it, and also took the initiative to find someone to show her how to work with a wood-fired pizza oven. Because of her research and initiative, she was able to show me via texting and Facetime, how to properly cure the oven a week before the party and then when it came to the actual day of the party, Josie & her assistant came down to cook and put the oven and her newfound wood-fired pizza skills to the test...and everyone LOVED it!!! The pizza was honestly some of the most delicious pizza I've had. And it's all because of the prep work Josie had done before and then when the time came, like a master at their craft, she just let her experience do the rest. And clean-up was a BREEZE!!!!! She and her awesome assistant were constantly cleaning as they were working, so by the time they had to leave, everything was already cleaned up and put away. I am SO GRATEFUL for Josie. She makes my clients very happy and that makes me extremely happy and also, my job that much easier! She is truly one of the best people you will ever work with.

Josie has been cheffing for my family for almost a decade. We absolutely LOVE her. We are self…read moreproclaimed foodies, and like healthy delicious and interesting food. She has many wonderful staples like her veggie shrimp rolls (must have)! But she is super open to trying new things. We often collaborate on the menu with Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty being one of our favorite go to books in a pinch. Josie is a wonderful warm person and can be trusted to respect your home, family and guests. She is a real professional.

The food was delicious and packaged very well. I'm overall very happy I ordered from here although…read moreI wish the communication was a little easier as all the emails went to my spam and that caused a slight issue with delivery but the customer service was great. I highly recommend the banana bread and coffee cake!

Vanessa Loves Food does just that --- She LOVES food, and her passion shows in her creations and in…read moreher presentation. I have the opportunity to enjoy Vanessa's food often, and feel privileged to have her located in my home town of Solvang, CA! She is world class in every way. Using only the freshest of ingredients, everything Vanessa prepares is top notch, from fancy to casual. Having tasted her Veal Tenderloin with Figs and Grapes, aka "The Perfect Dish" -- as said by Food Network's Celebrity Guest Judge, Chef Robert Irvine...I couldn't agree more! Her casual pop-ups at local spots in the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara area are incredibly fun and amazingly delicious! I'm talking Ahi Poke in Citrus avocado with wonton ribbons, Bomb A$$ grilled cheeses, Davy Brown Ale Dip smoked tri-tip sandi, Tuscan Chicken Paninis, Cubanos to die for, and yummy sides and cupcakes!! I suggest you hurry up and treat yourself to her food! Your taste buds will LOVE you for it!

I ate at Vanessa's popup twice at Fig Mtn Brew in Buellton. Both times it was amazing. Every…read moreingredient was so fresh and delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. There were few options to choose from, but I got one of everything and loved every bite. The pork loin and ham cubano sandwich had me coming back for seconds, the potato salad was possibly the best I've ever had, and the pineapple carrot cupcake was a perfectly sweet ending to a perfect meal. I can't wait to taste what she cooks up next.

We reached out to Chef Coco after a friend had recommended her to us. She did a live cooking demo…read morefor one of our events, and not only was it perfectly executed, our clients said it was one of the best events they had been to. From the moment her and her team arrived, they were professional, quick, and extremely sweet. Chef Coco's personality lit up the room, and everyone was captivated by her. She worked within our budget and was extremely positive throughout the entire process. She listened to what we wanted, and delivered with perfection. Above and beyond our expectations! I can't wait for another excuse to use her again. Use Chef Coco for your next event! You will not be disappointed!!

Coco was fantastic. The food was as good as any 5 star restaurant. She has a wonderful…read morepersonality and worked with our family to adapt to the needs of everyone. I would highly recommend her as a private chef for any event. We created a menu for the week and the experience was fantastic. She came daily, prepared the food and when she left the kitchen was immaculate. Thank God she had left overs because the food was so good. Our week would not have been as great had we not been lucky to have Coco as our chef for all our dinners.

I've hosted many parties over the years and worked with excellent caterers from Beverly Hills to…read moreSanta Barbara, but Beans BBQ & Catering truly stands out. For my husband's birthday, we wanted something casual yet still special, and Beans BBQ was perfect. From the start, Kristi was incredibly responsive and helpful in planning the menu. She and Dave even came hours early to work around our limited parking and make sure everything was perfectly set up. They were an absolute pleasure--warm, cheerful, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure everyone, including the hostess, was enjoying the party. And the food was FABULOUS! Our guests raved about everything, from the appetizers and BBQ to the incredible apple crumble. If you want delicious food, wonderful people, and the chance to actually relax and enjoy your own party, call Beans BBQ & Catering. They are exceptional--and they book up quickly! Lynn

Amazing! Beans BBQ was a food truck at my coworker's wedding party. The service was exceptional and…read morethe food was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was phenomenal as well. I am actually working with them to cater our corporate events.

Talin's Table is exquisite! The food is prepared with you in mind. She really puts everything…read moretogether in a personal way that I would bet there are very few chefs who do this for their clients! She is such a sweet and talented chef, you will leave Talin's Table not only satisfied, but feel like you personally engaged with the chef! I highly recommend her, her passion for cooking delicious food absolutely shines!

Talin provided a wonderful four course meal for our group of 19. She was accommodating for the…read morekids in our group as well, which is not always easy to find. She made it a very relaxing evening for all of us. I would highly recommend her!

This chef is the nicest, most personable and thoughtful person to hire for your next event. I…read morehired Kim for my 30th birthday dinner with 13 of my closest friends at a house I rented for the weekend. She did all the shopping and came early to greet our group and start cooking. She had prepped some food beforehand and also brought her ingredients to continue the process on site. While she cooked her amazing million dollar chicken and lemon fusilli pasta, she made us bruschetta and honey melted Brie with pistachios and baguette to munch. It was divine! The dinner was one of the best I've ever had and it finished with an amazing dessert. Plus, her presence was welcomed by our group and I felt like we were in her home by how comfortable she made us all feel. My friends still talk about that weekend and that meal! I highly recommend her as a chef for your next event!!!

Kim delivered on the promise with delicious food and perfect service. She is a delightful person as…read morewell and treated us with three lovely evenings that allowed us to focus on the family and let her do all the rest.