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5.0 (17 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Julie T.

Words can't even describe how amazing Chef Jim is. He has excellent communication and gave us the best culinary experience. From start to finish everything was 5 stars. The food was soo delicious. Our employees are still raving about how good every bite was from appetizer to dessert. We did not have to do a thing. He came and prepared everything, explained each dish, plated, served and cleaned up and left the home immaculate. We can't wait to book Chef again. It truly was the best dining experience.

Krystopher B.

We hired gourmet guru for our surprise engagement party and it was the best decision we could have made. Jim was the best chef we could have asked for and the day would have not been the same without him. First, the day began with breakfast. He prepared butter cream Carmel french toast, chilaquiles, and made to order omelettes. It was completely incredible. The next meal was a entirely next level but before dinner there was a unbelievably ornate and beautiful charcuterie board loaded with figs an assortment of jams, cheeses I don't know how to pronounce, and so many fine cuts of meat. The night ended but really only began with dinner. Jim completely nailed a sous vide chateabriand topped with chimchirri sauce on a whipped potatoes and oven baked medley of farmers market vegetables. Most importantly, he had great energy and was wonderful to spend the day with. Jim for president.

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Chef Jim was fantastic - he prepared a gourmet dining experience from appetizers to dessert for our group of ladies. The food was delicious and he was very professional! We could not have been happier!

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“I was blown away by the quality of the meals that Chef Jim made and especially that it was made from scratch.”

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Flavor Chef Catering - Beef short ribs with citrus risotto and heirloom carrots

Flavor Chef Catering

(219 reviews)

It was genuinely such a pleasure to work with the Flavor Chef Catering team for our wedding earlier…read morethis year. Throughout the process, we communicated primarily with Madison, who was always kind, thoughtful, and professional during our interactions. Based on our research of catering teams in the northern San Diego County area, we were already leaning towards Flavor Chef based on their reasonable prices and menu. The team was able to fit us in at the last minute for a tasting, which is what truly sealed the deal. Everything we tasted was delectable, but more importantly, the team treated us with kindness and respect. Chef Derek explained every detail of the dishes and was incredibly accommodating if we wanted to tweak anything. For example, we had a few vegetarians and vegans attending the wedding, and the team was able to make about 10-15% of the appetizers (pork belly bao buns, bacon-wrapped dates, and poke crisps) suitable for these attendees. We also wanted the citrus flavor of the salmon to be stronger, so the team made a note to add more squeezed Valencia orange and to add more citrus-infused oil on top of the salmon. Our guests also raved about our food on the wedding day. Among the standouts were the bacon-wrapped dates, citrus risotto, and beef short-ribs. Several people went back for seconds. One of our guests wrote in our wedding album, "the food was actually good!" He later told us that he had been to plenty of weddings where the food fell short. He said what stood out about our buffet menu was that the ingredients were simple and locally sourced but expertly crafted and incredibly flavorful. We also had a goal of mango sticky rice as one of our desserts, which a family friend was helping us with. Even though the Flavor Chef team was not directly involved in this dessert, they were willing to cut all the mangoes fresh on site for no extra charge to make sure the mangoes didn't oxidize before dessert time, which we were incredibly grateful for. We also rented dishes and utensils from Flavor Chef at a more competitive rate than was being offered by the venue's recommended rental company. Flavor Chef also included vendor meals for a fraction of the price of the buffet meal, which really helped us with our budget. At every step of our interactions with Flavor Chef, we felt the team went above and beyond to make our day as special and memorable as possible. We would highly recommend Flavor Chef to anybody considering them for their special event. The quality of the food and the kindness of the staff speak for themselves!

Amazing experience with Chef Diego, who came early to set up and cater our small dinner party…read more Planning the menu was very easy and Flavor Chef folks were super responsive. We had not anticipated such an amazing experience given it was for a small dinner party (10 ppl) versus a big event like a wedding or retirement party. The appetizers were amazing and dinner was perfect. We will definitely be coming back for any future needs. Everyone in our dinner party loved the food and the experience. Basically, we are all super fans!

Inland Empire Catering

Inland Empire Catering

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All I can really say is: WOW! BETTER THAN A RESTAURANT. Inland Empire Catering made my birthday…read morevery memorable. They arrived on time & got busy. They are prepared and very professional. Working with ILC leading upto the event date about menu, pricing, and guest# was not difficult. I appreciate all the prompt responses and straightforward answers/ info. I was uncertain of going thru with a celebration that way because didnt know exact # of ppl (pay per person) and was getting overwhelmed by changing headcount a cpl times & bk/forth (adding/deleting). Shalyn was understanding & didnt make me feel like I was getting on her nerves or wasting her time. That was recognized & really helped. Overall, I'm just so glad I didnt change my mind! My family & friends talked about our experience for days (even wks after still brought up), we were impressed. And YUM... the food was on point! The chef was creative and very skillful; the plates weren't only visually pleasing but also flavorful. Table setting, plating, serving, and energy was wonderful. Our cups stayed full and our belly. Everyone was super stuffed and more than satisfied. They have a great thing going on, don't miss out. Give ILC a try, very personable. They will work with you. Thanks Shalyn, Thanks Chef! We Will Meet Again :)

Inland Empire Catering did an impeccable job catering my cousin repass. The presentation was…read moreabsolutely beautiful and the food was delicious.

Adriana's Cocina - Bar

Adriana's Cocina

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AHHH! I'm incredibly grateful for Adriana, Chantelle, Alex, and the team, for doing the bar and…read morecatering our 200 guest Temecula wedding. It all looked beautiful and tasted even better! Everyone raved about the food and drinks. We loved working with a family business. There's nothing like working with people who want the best for you. We were treated like family and loved sharing our lives and getting to know the family. The team is flexible, communicative, professional, and talented!! Adriana's Cocina was by far our fave wedding vendor. They thought of every detail, communicated a proactively and consistently, and went way above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience. Adriana guided me every step of the way with what food would be best in the summer weather, what drinks and dishes would be crowd pleasers, and made lots of modifications for our guests' MANY MANY dietary restrictions. She gave me wedding wisdom beyond the food and drink as well, and I loved every phone call and meeting we had. When the wedding day came, I had no worries about the catering or bar. I knew the team had it handled, and they did. Catering is one of the most critical parts of the day. It's important to have folks who are reliable, professional, work well with anyone, and are unflappable like Adriana Cocina. 100% recommend!!! Miss them all already.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Adriana's Cocina and Catering! Adriana helped cater a…read morehousewarming baby shower for us, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. Adriana herself is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and patient. She worked closely with me to make sure the menu accommodated the dietary needs of a very diverse group of guests, which I truly appreciated. She made the planning process so easy and stress-free. The food was absolutely delicious! We had a fantastic variety of dishes--from flavorful fajitas to savory meatballs--and everything was a hit with our guests. Adriana also prepared beautiful veggie and fruit platters that were just as impressive visually as they were fresh and tasty. On top of that, the portions were extremely generous, which we really appreciated. The staff who came to set up were equally wonderful. They were meticulous, organized, and took the time to clearly explain how to heat and serve everything so the food would be perfect throughout the event. If you're looking for catering for any event, I highly recommend Adriana's Cocina. The quality of the food, the professionalism, and the care Adriana puts into her work truly stand out. I plan to work with her for all of my future events--five stars honestly isn't enough. I would give more if I could!

Grazing Theory - Cheese board.

Grazing Theory

(235 reviews)

We worked with the Grazing Theory team to deliver a charcuterie and sandwich spread for my bridal…read moreparty at our hotel, and it was all delicious! They catered it in on time, set everything up, and were very friendly to work with throughout the ordering process.

Should read 3.5 stars but I'm rounding up!…read more We used Grazing Theory for a late afternoon snack at a birthday party being held at a local winery that allowed outside food. We ordered the Charcuterie Brunch Board for 20 people which was explained as 20 people sharing as an appetizer or 10 people as a meal. It included: ***Goats Cheeses (Humboldt Fog | Midnight Moon), ***Sheep's Milk cheeses (4 month aged Manchego), ***Cows Milk Cheeses (Mature English Cheddar | Double Cream Fresh Brie), ***Spicy Capicollo | Hard Italian Salami | Prosciutto | Mild Coppa | Bresaola ***Mrs G's Hot Pepper Jelly | Organic Fresh from the Hive Honey & Raw ***Honeycomb ***Rustic Bakery Crisps | Rosemary La Panzanella Crackers ***Temecula's Little Bread Company Mini Butter & Chocolate Croissants ***French Waffles | Kettle Cooked Fudge Chocolates ***Italian Olives | Cornichons | Caper Berries ***Fresh Fruit | Fresh Herbs The ordering process was very easy and the store is very cute. When we arrived, the place was hopping and the poor woman at the front could not find our order. It took some time but she eventually found it. The board was very pretty. $300 seemed steep for what it was, and it really didn't feel like it accommodated 20 people as an appetizer. I provided tiny plates and after our party got up to serve themselves there was barely anything left. At any rate, I'm a fan of Grazing Theory! While I probably wouldn't do one of these big boards again, I'd certainly do a personalized or a board for a few people. The quality and the aesthetics are great.

Gourmet Guru Chef Services - catering - Updated November 2026

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